Weekend Events

Back the Beat
English Kills will be having an opening for a new show of paintings by Andy Piedilato. Seven Bushwick art spaces are staying open late on the same night, most of them within a short walk of each other including: Famous Accountants, Factory Fresh, Sugar, Centotto, Norte Maar, and Storefront. Andrew Hurst will be performing around 10 p.m. Friday, February 19. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. 114 Forrest Street, English Kills.

Akiyuki Ina: Emitting Evanescent Beauty
Open Source Gallery will be holding an opening featuring Akiyuki Ina’s work titled Emitting Evanescent Beauty. Check out Ina’s work inspired by the preponderance of buildings whose construction has been indefinitely halted due to the mortgage crisis of 2007. All are welcome to attend. Saturday, February 20. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free. 255 17th Street, Open Source Gallery.

The Brooklyn Flea
The Flea is located at the former bank at One Hanson for the rest of the winter. The clocktower Art Deco building at Flatbush Ave., across from the Target mall, will be the Flea’s new home every Saturday and Sunday through March, for 12 weekends only. The Flea features 100 vendors and a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, February 20 & 21. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. 1 Hanson Place, Skylight One Hanson.

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Game Night
The XO Lounge is hosting a singles game night for urban professionals. It’s for anyone (21 and over) that wants to mingle, network, and have a little fun. Come and enjoy a night out. This event is sponsored by The Young Jewish Professionals of Bay Ridge. Saturday, February 20. 9 p.m. Free. 7712 Third Avenue, The XO Lounge.

Chinese New Year Festival
Sunset Park’s Chinese New Year Festival is being held at the Sunset Park Recreation Center. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the Year of the Tiger! Saturday, February 20. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. 43rd street & 7th Avenue.

Kidney Screening
St. George’s Episcopal Church, in conjunction with the National Kidney Foundation, is holding a FREE Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) event. Anyone over the age of 18 with history of hypertension or diabetes or with family members with hypertension, diabetes or kidney disease is eligible. Call Sujeiry Corniel at 212-889-2210, ext 326 for an appointment. Saturday, February 20. 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. 800 Marcy Avenue, St. George’s Episcopal Church.

Church Book Sale
Are you a total freak for books but don’t have the money to spend loads? This weekend’s United Methodist Church basement is taken over with piles of books for your pleasure. Books range from $.50 to $2 each. There will also be CD’s, videos, and records with nearly the same cheap rate. All are welcome to raid. Saturday & Sunday, February 20 & 21. Saturday’s event goes from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday’s event goes from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 410 6th Avenue, United Methodist Church.