Weekend Events

BKLYN <3 JAPAN
An estimated 350,000 are reportedly homeless from the devastation caused by the Japanese tsunami and 9.0 magnitude earthquake earlier this month. The Bell House has put together a two-part benefit (the second half happening this weekend) to raise funds to help the disaster relief effort in Japan. 100% of the ticket and silent auction sales will benefit GlobalGiving, a charity that is currently disbursing funds to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. The funds will directly help survivors and victims with recovery efforts. Friday, April 15. 7 p.m. $15. 149 7th Street, The Bell House.

Underground Muses of Green-Wood
Many famous and fascinating artists, sculptors, actors and composers have made GreenWood Cemetery their place of final repose. Leonard Bernstein, Fred Ebb, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Asher B. Durand, George Caitlin, George Bellows, William Merritt Chase, and John LaFarge are just a few we will visit with urban historian Ruth Edebohls. We’ll also enjoy the visual delights of Green-Wood, its trees and ponds and its sculpture and buildings by the leading artists and architects of their time, all in a setting of remarkable springtime beauty. Walk may be hilly and strenuous wear good walking shoes. Saturday, April 16. 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. $15. Meet at Gothic Arch inside the entrance at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue.

The Brooklyn Flea
The Flea moves outdoor this weekend. On Saturday, the Flea is held at 176 Lafayette Ave. (between Clermont + Vanderbilt Avenues) in Fort Greene. On Sunday, the Flea will be at 27 North 6th Street (between Kent Avenue + East River). The Flea features over a 150 vendors offering a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and amazing food. Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free.

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5th Annual Green & Healthy School-Wide Walkathon
On Friday, Public School 321 will hold its fifth annual fundraising Green & Healthy School-Wide Walkathon around Brooklyn’s historic Prospect Park. PS 321’s entire student body, from pre-kindergarteners to 5th graders, along with teachers and families, will participate and walk a two-mile loop in the park together. Held close to Earth Day, the PS 321 Walkathon is part of a year-long campaign to teach children about the importance of protecting our environment, as well as demonstrating those everyday choices that can help make a difference. All funds raised will go to the environmental groups Rainforest Action Network and East New York Farms, as well as Doctors Without Borders in support of their work for the Japanese Earthquake. Friday, April 15. 8:50 a.m. Free. Prospect Park, Brooklyn (enter at 3rd St. and West Drive).

Coney Island Opening Day
Continuing a 33 year old family tradition, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park opens for the 2011 with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by park owners, Dennis & Steve Vourderis, including face painters, clowns, stilt walkers & DJ Joe, for your entertainment. PLUS the first 100 people in line get 1/2 price rides on the Wonder Wheel! Oh joy! Sunday, April 17. 11 a.m. Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Coney Island.