Weekend Events

Lincoln’s Address to NYC in February 1861
The National Park Service are hosting a great evening of history and politics. Retracing the exact travel itinerary of the newly-elected president, one of the nation’s best-known Lincoln re-enactors, Fritz Klein, will recreate the speech Lincoln gave to New Yorkers on February 19, 1861. Lincoln’s NYC appearance was just one of 83 towns and cities in five states where Lincoln addressed crowds en route to his inauguration in March. In the face of South Carolina’s secession two months earlier, war seemed imminent and Lincoln’s resolve was already being put to the test. Q&A session follows the presentation. Saturday, February 19. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free with reservations (call 212-260-1616). 28 East 20th Street, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace.

Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains
This major exhibition focusing on the tipi as the center of Plains culture opens tomorrow. Tipi includes over 160 extraordinary objects including works by contemporary Plains artists; and three full-size tipis, two with furnished interiors. Visitors will be encouraged to enter the largest tipi, a 27-foot tall, welcome tipi painted by the Blackfeet artist, Lyle Heavy Runner. Friday, February 18. Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing, Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor, 200 Eastern Parkway, The Brooklyn Museum.

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, February 19 & 20. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. One Hanson Place/Williamsburg Savings Bank.

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Billy Kelly and the Blah Blah Blahs
Any band that has Davy Jones from the Monkees on their new CD is okay with me. Billy Kelly and his band sing about diverse topics including milk, pine cones, and 18-wheelers. Part of the wonderful Just Kidding series at Symphony Space. All are welcome! Saturday, February 19. 11 a.m. $13/$19. 2537 Broadway, Symphony Space.

The Brooklyn Dodgers: An American Treasure
The Brooklyn Historical Society will present films about the long departed and (by some of us, still) lamented Brooklyn Dodgers. The screenings are free with museum admission, which is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, children over 12 (under 12 are free) and teachers, and free for BHS members. Sunday, February 20. 2 p.m. 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Historical Society.