The Weekend Tip: DUMBO's FREE Summer Family Music Festival

Tomorrow, August 4, 2012, 12:00 pm
126 Front St.
Free

For the second year running, Jam On DUMBO welcomes all NYC-area families to a FREE Summer Family Music Festival.

On Saturday, Aug. 4, from noon to 4 p.m., iconic DUMBO restaurant Superfine (126 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201) will transform into a kiddie concert venue featuring three of Brooklyn’s coolest acts: Jeff Newell’s New Trad Trio, which combines elements of a New Orleans brass band with those of a modern jazz group; the sweet voice of Jen Milich from famed kids’ rock band AudraRox; and Shine & The Moonbeams, bringing a smooth R&B sound to kid-friendly themes.

Tomorrow, August 4, 2012, 1:00 pm
Lincoln Rd & Ocean Ave.
Free

This free program offers kids quality fishing instruction and an introduction to aquatic ecology.  Children 15 and under, accompanied by parent/guardian, will learn about recreational fishing, fishing safety, and fish-friendly techniques, all while casting their lines on a spectacular summer day in the Park! 

This event takes place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Please note: Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (718) 287-3400 x303 for details.

Tomorrow, August 4, 2012, 1:30 pm
Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St.
Free

Visitors of all ages are invited to witness art in the making at the New York Transit Museum’s live demonstration on Saturday, August 4.

Artist Antonio Masi, whose work is featured in the Museum’s newest exhibit, “The Golden Age of Bridges,” will demonstrate how he paints, and discuss his unique watercolor technique.  Masi’s specific technique is often distinguished by his anomalous use of watercolor, generally considered a light and airy medium in contrast with the thick and heavy steel of his subjects. He combines the traditional use of watercolor’s thin washes with a much thicker use of the paint to achieve the heavy, weighted mass of the bridge. 

Following the 45 minute-long demonstration, children ages 6 and above and their parents are invited to paint a bridge of their own in a family workshop in the Museum’s Education Center. 

The New York Transit Museum is located on the corner of Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn Heights.

Sunday, August 5, 2012, 8:00 am
Prospect Park, Eastern Pkwy & Flatbush Ave.
Free

Meet the amazing birds of Prospect Park on this expert-guided walk. Start your Sunday morning surrounded by nature! Meet at Audubon Center.

Sunday, August 5, 2012, 2:00 pm
Lincoln Rd & Ocean Ave.
Free

Storyteller and musician Tammy Hall brings the age-old art of storytelling to Prospect Park. Gather under the big tree at Lefferts Historic House and be engaged and enchanted by stories from around the world.