Weekend Events

Opera Grows in Brooklyn
AOP and Opera on Tap return to Galapagos Art Space for the fourth in this ongoing series that brings the best of contemporary opera to one of Brooklyn’s most innovative art venues. This event features artists such as: Absynth and Dreams of Pure Spirit. There will also be a one-act opera based on one of Ray Bradbury’s short stories. Come and enjoy. Friday, April 16. 8 p.m. $15 (students and seniors). $20. 16 Main Street, Galapagos Art Space.

Recycle Your Electronics
PS10 PTA, the PS10 Green Committee, and The Mac Support Store are proud to help recycle unwanted electronics with eRevival, an EPA-registered recycling and repurposing company. Electronic equipment including broken or unwanted computers, monitors, keyboards, PDAs, mouses, cellphones, printers, dvd and cd players, routers, remote controls, stereos, cables) They will NOT accept household appliances like TVs, microwave ovens, air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. For a full list of what eRevival will accept, click on the link above. Buy a raffle and you can have the chance of winning a new Apple Magic Mouse or Snow Leopard for your Mac. Come and help the environment by ridding your home of excessive or broken electronics! Friday & Saturday, April 16 & 17. Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. 511 Seventh Avenue, PS10 Lobby.

Sunday in the Park at Domino
Celebrate Spring and explore the waterfront at The New Domino. There will be food, refreshments, music and children’s activities for the entire community. Enter at the Kent Avenue and South 3rd Street.

The Brooklyn Flea
The Flea is located not only at the former bank at One Hanson, but also at the Fort Greene market. On Saturdays, the market will be located at the Fort Greene location and on Sundays you can find the market at One Hanson which is located at the clocktower Art Deco building at Flatbush Ave., across from the Target mall. The Flea features 100 vendors and a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. 176 Lafayette Avenue and 1 Hanson Place, Skylight One Hanson.

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Earth Day Expo
Sean Meenan and the Habana Family are getting ready to kick off Habana Outpost’s season with the Annual Earth Day Expo. Habana Outpost will be holding a whole days worth of activities and events for adults and children alike. For the kiddies, there will be events such as: The ABC’s of bees and beekeeping, free eco-face painting, and an eco-fashion show where kids will have the opportunity to create and strut their fabulous selves in front of the courtyard. As for the adults, there will be a composting workshop, electronic waste recycling, local vendors where you can shop, and also people to talk to about getting involved with your surroundings. Saturday, April 17. See link above for specific times for events. Free. 757 Fulton Street, Habana Outpost.

The Secret Garden…of MONSTERS!
When bratty orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor, she has no idea what MONSTROUS adventures lie in store for her! The Evil Sorcerer Zorlan Morlan is up to his old tricks again – this time entering Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel “The Secret Garden” and turning its heroine – Mary Lennox – into A MONSTER! Only 12-year-old Benjy Bleeglehorn, and her dashing sidekick Bravo, have the power to turn Monster Mary Lennox back into a little girl- by helping her make The Secret Garden come to life! Come and enjoy this wonderful performance, written and conceived by Daniel John Kelley. Saturday, April 17. 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. (35 minutes long) $5. 227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn Lyceum.

The English Kills: 3rd Year Anniversary
Come on out for English Kills 3rd Year Anniversary show this Saturday. Along with a slew of artists showing off their work (more than 20 artists!), there will also be music by The Controversy. Come and celebrate their 3rd Anniversary! Saturday, April 17. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. 114 Forrest Street, English Kills.

Free Tree Give Away!
Green Fort Greene & Clinton Hill and the FAB Alliance, in partnership with MillionTreesNYC and the New York Restoration Project, are giving away 200 free trees! Are you planning your spring garden? Do you have an open spot for a tree? Plant a tree that will grow as your kid grows. Commemorate a loved one. Come to the Tree Giveaway and walk away with a FREE TREE! In addition, each person receiving a free tree will get special offers and coupons from participating FAB Alliance merchants. All trees will be first-come, first-served so come quick to get one for yourself this weekend! Saturday & Sunday, April 17 & 18. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The “Putnam Triangle” in Clinton Hill – at Fulton Street, Grand and Putnam Avenues.

The History of Brooklyn Heights (16102010): A Guided Walking Tour
Attendees will enjoy a multi-stop guided walking tour through Brooklyn Heights as guide Jane Carroll McGroarty, engages you with a detailed account of the intriguing past and present of this history filled neighborhood. Stops on the tour include Brooklyn Heights Homes dating as early as 1835 up to the late 20th century. She will also educate attendees on how to recognize brownstone styles including Federal, Greek Revival Gothic Revival, Italianate, Renaissance Revival, and Queen Anne. The rain date will be held on Sunday, April 25th. All are welcome to attend. Sunday, April 18. 12 p.m. $15. Tour leaves from the steps of Borough Hall.