Community Corner
Get Out: What To Do This Weekend
Our picks for the best way to spend the weekend in Fort Greene-Clinton Hill.
With the summer solstice on Monday, this weekend has the longest days of the year — which also means the shortest nights. But with the great music, dance, film and literature all around the neighborhood, you'll be able to make the most out of the little bit of nighttime.
What? Analogue TRansit, a two-man band made up of guitarist and vocalist Kwaku Aning and producer and keyboardist Jeff Shreiner, bring their unique mix of analogue and digital music to BAMcafé. Described as "an earnest 90s rock sound... dressed in beat-heavy electro pop" the night promises unusual sounds and danceable beats.
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Where? , 30 Lafayette Ave., between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street.
When? Fri., Jun 17 at 9 p.m. (bar opens at 6 p.m.)
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How Much? Free.
Summer Writers Lab Party
What? Greenlight Bookstore hosts a party celebrating the culmination of the Summer Writers Lab at Brooklyn LIU program, with readings by guest writers and students, and a special screening of single sentence animations from groundbreaking Brooklyn literary magazine Electric Literature. Enjoy complimentary food, drink, and magazines and just maybe get a glimpse of Fort Greene's next Jennifer Egan.
Where? , 686 Fulton St. at South Portland Ave.
When? Sat., June 18, 7:30 p.m.
How Much? Free.
What? Presented by Fort Greene's MoCADA, The Summer Jam is a Brooklyn-centric dance party featuring classic tunes from Brooklyn greats such as Biggie and Mos Def, played by Brooklyn’s own DJ Trauma. Includes desserts provided by some of Brooklyn’s finest bakeries.
Where? Blink, 856 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Avenue.
When? Sat., June 18 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
How Much? Free.
Habana Outpost's
What? Habana Outpost weekly sunset free movies series continues with Krush Groove, a movie based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings, with real life bands Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Beastie Boys, and Kurtis Blow.
Where? , 757 Fulton St., at South Portland Avenue.
When? Sun., June 19, at sundown.
How Much? Free!
What? In honor of 35 years of dance presentation, and support of artists of color, Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) presents 35 different dance artists over the course of its five-night festival, including performances by Urban Bush Women, George Faison, and Dance Theater of Harlem.
Where? Kumble Theater at LIU Campus on Flatbush Avenue, between DeKalb Avenue and Willoughby Street.
When? Sun., June 19 at 7:30 p.m. (also June 20, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m.)
How Much? $15 ($12 for students and seniors). $20 opening night tickets (including pre-show reception) Tickets available at the box office, 718-488-1624 or online at www.kumbletheater.org.
