Weekend Events
Brooklyn Book Festival This Sunday, September 16, celebrate literature and support literacy in Brooklyn. The second annual book festival highlights fiction and non-fiction alike, featuring a number of author readings and discussions. In addition to the nearly 100 booksellers that will be on hand, the festival will also have events for children, teens, and adults…
Brooklyn Book Festival
This Sunday, September 16, celebrate literature and support literacy in Brooklyn. The second annual book festival highlights fiction and non-fiction alike, featuring a number of author readings and discussions. In addition to the nearly 100 booksellers that will be on hand, the festival will also have events for children, teens, and adults running throughout the day. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street. (718) 802-3900.
Ft Greene/Clinton Hill Stoop Sales
Hit the cash machine before hitting the streets this weekend. On Saturday, 32 houses will take part in the 4th Annual Carlton Avenue Stoop Sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the blocks between Greene and Myrtle Avenues. (There will be additional houses along Lafayette, Dekalb and Willoughby also participating.) Then head a few blocks east to Clinton Avenue between Dekalb and Greene where the streets will be lined with food and knick-knacks.
Wine Tasting at Thirst
After shopping ’til you drop at the neighborhood stoop sales on Saturday, head on over to Thirst where they’ll be hosting a free wine tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. 187 Dekalb Avenue at Carlton. (718) 596-7643.
Americana Exhibit Reception
Today, September 14, The Stairwell presents the opening reception for its first ever exhibition, a collection of “skaintings”—sketched paintings—from Charlotta Janssen. Paintings and limited edition prints will be available for sale. To RSVP, email stairwellkeeper AT charlottajanssen DOT com. Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 307 Myrtle Avenue; the door next to Chez Lola Bistro, 387 Myrtle Avenue.
Neighborhood Block Party: Kermit Place
Saturday, September 15, check out the block party on Kermit Place. Featuring a pancake breakfast and afternoon barbeque, games, music, and even square dancing, the block party is open to everyone who wants some fun. Several community groups, including Stable Brooklyn, will also be present with information about themselves and their goals. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. breakfast, 11:00 a.m. activities. Kermit Place.
SoLA Sidewalk Soiree
Saturday, the Shops of Lewis Avenue’s Second Annual Sidewalk Soiree takes place, an event featuring music, food, fashion, art and healthy living. An annual showcase of local Bed-Stuy businesses, the Soiree also includes activities the whole family can enjoy. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lewis Avenue, between Decatur and Halsey.
“The Caribbean Experience” Reception
Starting this Saturday, the Skylight Gallery presents an exhibition of Caribbean art. The opening reception takes place on Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The gallery is located on the third floor of Restoration Plaza. Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Free. 1368 Fulton Street. (718) 636-6976.
Abbie Zuidema Showcase
Sunday, jumelle presents the works of Williamsburg’s Abbie Zuidema. Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 148 Bedford Avenue. (718) 388-9525.
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For the stoop sale crowd:
There has been an up-tick in the use of conterfeit cash recently. The scam is not so much to buy stuff with fake money, but to get the seller to give them real money change for fake money. The items of sale are really unimportant.