Weekend Events

Picture the Dream
BAM presents “Picture the Dream”, a community art exhibition featuring collages by Brooklyn New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents ages 12 and under. BAM partnered with NYCHA to offer free art workshops to young Brooklynites living in local public housing residencies. The young students then created original artwork inspired by Dr. King’s dream of freedom and equality.
Starts today and runs through January 22. Free. Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Avenue.

The Documentary Bodega Series Presents Up on the Roof
Up on the Roof documents the wonder and dedication involved in pigeon keeping along with the ebullient awkwardness of a neighborhood (Williamsburg) in transition. Director JL Aronson will be present for a discussion following the screening.
Sunday, January 18. Adults: $8 and Students: $5. 322 Union Avenue.

Winter Pop-Up Flea
For the the next 11 weekends–Saturdays and Sundays–find 25 vendors with all kinds of stuff you want and/or like to drool over at the Winter Pop-Up Flea in Dumbo. The Flea will feature 25 top vintage/antique vendors of furniture, clothing, objects, jewelry, curiosities, accessories, art, lighting, and more. For more details on all the vendors, click here.
Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 76 Front Street (corner of Washington Street).

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A Special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. with live hip-hop performances and keynote address by Kevin Powell.
Sunday, January 18. 4 p.m. Free. Kumble Theater (Long Island University), One University Plaza.

Inflatable Sculpture at 3rd Ward
3rd Ward presents Brooklyn’s first air-filled art show, Inflatable Sculpture. For this one-night exhibition, students from 3rd Ward’s Inflatable Sculpture Class will fill 3,000 sq. ft. of space with towering sculptures.There will be free drinks and live music from DJ Tanner. To RSVP, email events@3rdward.com.
Tonight. 6-9 p.m. 3rd Ward, 195 Morgan Avenue.