Weekend Events

Inspired by Green-Wood: A Visit with Artist Saul Chernick
Green-Wood is proud to present the Greenwood Heights neighbor and artist, Saul Chernick. With his unique ink-on-paper style, Chernick creates zany, consummately skillful drawings (The New York Times) with the episodic and atmospheric feel of a gothic graphic novel. Chernick, a big fan of Green-Wood who often strolls the grounds for inspiration, has created an extraordinary panorama of Green-Wood that measures 4 inches high by 34 feet long. During this program, Chernick will talk about his Green-Wood series, as well as other selected works. Sunday, January 30. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Green-Wood Cemetery.

Voices of the Elders
People from all walks of Brooklyn life are encouraged to attend this special event honoring Elders of the Brooklyn African Diaspora. Oral historians will tape interviews with Elders, which will be followed by a panel featuring eminent Elders discussing the role of ancestry, tradition and values in the preservation of Black culture for future generations. The panel is moderated by Ifetayo’s founder Kwayera Archer-Cunningham. Sunday, January 30. 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Reception and Interviews. 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Panel Discussion. Free. Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, Health Sciences Lecture Hall 107, 1 University Plaza (Downtown Brooklyn).

The Brooklyn Flea
The winter Flea is located at Skylight One Hanson (the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank across from the Atlantic Center mall) on Saturdays and Sundays. The Flea features over a 100 vendors offering a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and food. Saturday & Sunday, January 29 & 30. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. One Hanson Place/Williamsburg Savings Bank.

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Piper McKenzie’s Dainty Cadaver
Piper McKenzie’s Dainty Cadaver is an Exquisite Corpse-style playmaking project in which multiple playwrights collaborate on a single work without knowing what the hell the others are doing. Each writer reads the previous scene, writes a new scene, and passes it on to the next writer who doesn’t see any of what came earlier. Beautiful madness ensues. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, January 28, 29 & 30. 8 p.m. $10. 575 Metropolitan Avenue, The Brick.

Jammy Jam!
Join on in at the museum’s first ever pajama party! Kids can have an opportunity to check out the exhibits during the night. There will be storytime, a lullaby sing-along, dream catcher making, and milk and cookies! Friday, January 28. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $4/$7. 145 Brooklyn Avenue, The Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

“The Minutemen”
Winner of the 2010 Grand Chameleon and Best Documentary awards “The Minutemen” is a powerful documentary about a controversial, heavily armed vigilante group which is patrolling the US/Mexico border, attempting to stop illegal immigration. There will be Q&A with the filmmakers and a private reception for ticket holders to follow. To purchase tickets online, use the link above. Friday, January 28. 8 p.m. $6. 285 Kent Avenue, indiescreen.