Weekend Events

Crown Heights Walking Tour
In conjunction with the BHS exhibit “Landmark and Legacy: Brooklyn Heights and the Preservation Movement in America,” this tour will take a look at the newest Brooklyn historic district, Crown Heights. Francis Morrone, author of An Architectural Guidebook to Brooklyn and co-curator of “Landmark and Legacy,” is the tour guide. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $10 members; $15 non-members. Southwest corner of Eastern Parkway and Bedford Avenue, near the Franklin stop. Photo by Jon Keegan

BWAC: Really Big Art Show
Starting tomorrow, Saturday, July 28, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition presents its “Really Big Art Show,” featuring works of 200+ artists. Tomorrow’s opening day celebration features a meet-the-artists reception and music with Ray Rivera. Special events take place each weekend until August 19. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free. Red Hook Pier, 499 Van Brunt St. (718) 596-2507.

Brooklyn’s Children Museum: Balkan Dance
As part of the Free Friday Family Jam series, Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music present an evening of Balkan culture for all ages. Enjoy a traditional brass band and learn dance steps straight from Southeastern Europe. Friday, 6:30 p.m. Commons Theater, Brooklyn Children’s Museum. 145 Brooklyn Avenue. (718) 735-4400.

Boricua Festival
This Saturday, July 28, celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the Boricua Festival at Prospect Park. Presented by Celebrate Brooklyn and the Boricua Festival Committee, the all-day lineup includes headliner Tito Rojas, as well as Joe Cuba Sextet, Viento De Agua, David Cedeño, and others. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Prospect Park Bandshell. (718) 855-7882 ext. 45.

Electronic Waste Recycling
From Saturday, July 28, until Monday, July 30, the Cornelia Center is sponsoring Electronic Waste Recycling events in Manhattan. Check the website for a list of recyclable items. Saturday, Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 220 E 4th Street, between Avenues A & B, in the parking lot.

Summer at Flatbush Farm
This Sunday, July 29, Summer at Flatbush Farm continues with another weekend BBQ on their 1500 square-foot outdoor patio. Their chefs grill savory tamales, spiced rub chicken, and shrimp and pineapple skewers, along with grilled corn on the cob. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 78 St. Marks Avenue.

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