Weekend Events
Atlantic Antic 2007 On Sunday, September 30, check out the 33rd Annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival. Spanning 10 blocks, from 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill to Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, the festival offers live music on ten different stages, food from around the world, and art and clothes from local vendors and craftspeople. Family-friendly…
Atlantic Antic 2007
On Sunday, September 30, check out the 33rd Annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival. Spanning 10 blocks, from 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill to Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, the festival offers live music on ten different stages, food from around the world, and art and clothes from local vendors and craftspeople. Family-friendly activities include pony rides, facepainting, balloon sculptures, and live storytelling. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (718) 875-8993.
Dumbo: Art Under the Bridge
This weekend, Dumbo Arts Center presents its 11th Annual Art Under the Bridge Festival. With an expected attendance of 150,000, come celebrate Dumbo’s arts community by visiting the numerous galleries and studios. The festival represents the largest urban forum for experimental art in the country. Friday to Sunday. Dumbo Arts Center, 30 Washington Street. (718) 624-3772 office; (718) 694-0831 gallery.
Atlantic Yards Walking Tour
Join Ron Shiffman (Pratt Center) and Norman Oder (Atlantic Yards Report) tomorrow for a guided tour of the Atlantic Yards footprint and surrounding areas. The tour kicks off on Saturday at 2 p.m. in front of the Williamsburgh Savings Bank at One Hanson Place and will take at least two hours.
Coney Island Film Festival
This weekend, the Coney Island Film Festival enters its seventh year, showcasing 80 films from all over the world. The festival kicks off with an opening night gala tonight. An awards ceremony takes place Sunday, September 30. For the full schedule and a complete list of films at the festival, visit the website. Friday to Sunday, check website for times and ticket prices.
Third Avenue Festival
On Sunday starting at 10 a.m., check out the annual mega-street fair in Bay Ridge known as the Third Avenue Festival. For the 34th year, Third Avenue from 69th to 95th Streets will be lined with vendors, games, musicians and more. The event is sponsored by the Merchants of Third Avenue Association.
Community Board 7 Waterfront Festival
On Saturday, September 29, Community Board 7 presents its Ninth Annual Waterfront Festival. The multicultural festivities include live music, dance, art, and performances, as well as food and refreshments from around the world. Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free. 58th Street Pier, off of 1st Avenue. (718) 854-0003.
Clinton Hill: Oktoberfest
On Saturday, Clinton Hill hosts its own Oktoberfest, celebrating the fall harvest. The folks at 55 Lexington Avenue are offering German beer, German food, and music.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Currently sold out. 55 Lexington Avenue.
Ragamuffin Parade
Kids can take their Halloween costumes for a test run tomorrow at Bay Ridge’s annual Ragamuffin Parade down Third Avenue. Participants should gather at Third Avenue and 68th Street between 11:30 and 12:15; all children must be accompanied by an adult during the parade. Call 718-307-7820 for more information.
Breast Cancer Fundraiser: Yin Yang Yoga
Charles Polanco-Ali will be walking in the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk (10/5-10/7). To raise awareness and collect donations, a fundraiser will be held this Saturday, September 29 at Yin Yang Yoga. There will be live entertainment, dancing, music, food and more. All attendees will receive a raffle ticket for a drawing later in the evening. Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. $20 adults; $5 kids and teens 13-17; children under 12 free with adult. 748 Myrtle Avenue, off Nostrand Avenue. (908) 419-8705.
Jane Jacobs Walk
This Saturday and Sunday, the Center for the Living City at Purchase College celebrates the legacy of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs with a series of free neighborhood tours around New York City. Check the website for tour info.
Chile Pepper Festival
This Sunday, Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts its 15th Annual Chile Pepper Festival. Featuring music and dance, workshops and demonstrations, the festival calls itself New York’s “hottest” fall tradition. Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free with admission. 1000 Washington Avenue. (718) 623-7200.
Bubby’s Pie Social
This Sunday, Bubby’s hosts its Fourth Annual Pie Social. About 150 professional and amateur bakers are expected to offer pies for sale and tasting. Those wishing to bring pies should email dani AT bubbys DOT com. The Pie Social raises money for the Brooklyn New School, P.S. 150 in TriBeCa, and the High School of Food and Finance. Sunday, 3:00 p.m. 1 Main Street.
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Oh man! I’m just reading this now almost a year later. I notice that you posted this on the night of the party, so you obviously didn’t stay very long. Also noticed you posted this on the Brooklyn Paper site. Spreading the good cheer! Thanks.
Oktoberfest is about beer and friends and food, all three of which we had TONS of. I’m sorry our decorating skills weren’t up to your standards. This year we are ordering 4 more streamers and another package of balloons.
As for the “not half of what the website promised”, that’s just a lie. We had all the beer, food, and music that we advertised, and will have even more this year.
Hope you give us another shot.
-Adam
Owner of a disgusting apartment, a.k.a. the biggest loft in Clinton Hill, a.k.a. my home.
This clinton hill “oktoberfest” was the worst party/event i’ve been to since i’ve moved to new york. the website and all of the write ups were extremely misleading. the space was someone’s disgusting apartment. there was not half of what the website promised and it was NOT worth the $15. the “authentic german beer tent” was eight streamers hung to their disco ball, and the “rooftop” was the kind that we brooklyners are apt to use for ourselves but aren’t technically supposed to. black tar paper, no edge/railings to speak of. the whole event was like a lame houseparty that we have to pay to get into. it all felt like a giant scam.
has anyone been to the Chile Pepper festival before?