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Get Out! Here’s Our Picks for the Weekend

Our weekly rundown of things to do.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Plenty is going on right in Fort Greene in Clinton Hill. Here are our five picks.

Get Out! Here’s Our Picks for the Weekend

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Where: Fulton Street between Rockwell Place to Classon Avenue on Friday

Why go: This monthly barrage of bargains on Fulton Street is great opportunity to grab some Valentine’s Day gifts. Numerous stores will be offering a variety of deals on Friday. Check out the Fulton Street Business Improvement District’s website for a full list of participants and the hours the deals will be in effect.

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Price: Varies.

2.

Where: UrbanGlass at Rockwell Place and Fulton Street on Saturday beginning at noon.

Why go: Get a cool tour on the glass blowing process at UrbanGlass. Workshops are also available — at a price — in which you can blow your own paperweight or cup.

Price: The tour is free.

3.

Where: The Brooklyn Historical Society at Pierrepont and Clinton streets on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why go: It’s over in Brooklyn Heights, but the craft fair is another great chance to score some last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts. Jewelry, clothing, pottery, soaps, sweets will all be up for grabs.

Price: Free to get in, and you can also check out the cool library upstairs at the Brooklyn Historical Society.

4.

Where: visitor center on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Why go: A great event for the kids or anyone interested in tall tales, the Urban Park Rangers will be discussing such favorite urban legends as the phantom hitchhiker, the babysitter and the alligators in the sewers.

Price: Free

5.

Where: Dancewave at Fourth Avenue and Dean Street on Sunday beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Why go: Dancewave in Park Slope will be offering dance classes for adults — even those with two left feet — at a cheep price. A variety of classes will be offered that will all be a good workout, including ballet, yoga and hip-hop.

Price: $5 per class.


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