Play Fair Coalition -- Rally for Parks!
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | union square park, Union Square Park, New York, NY, 10003
Enjoy raffles, music, dancing and family friendly activities as we celebrate parks and Parks workers, oppose inequitable budget cuts to NYC Parks and demand safe, clean and green parks for all New Yorkers.
Help us send a strong message to City Hall and take part in an important evening of parks advocacy. Please RSVP at www.playfair.nyc and share with park-loving friends, family, and colleagues!

Molière in The Park: The Miser
2024-05-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-05-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Prospect Park, LeFrak Center
Step into a world of biting absurdity and timeless truths with Molière in the Park’s The Miser, re-imagined for today’s world.
Cast: Starring MaYaa Boateng, Alana Raquel Bowers, Francesca Faridany, Lisa Gorlitsky, Lakisha May, Ismenia Mendes, Daniel Pearce, and Calvin Leon Smith! Translated and adapted by David Chambers. Directed by Lucie Tiberghien. Creative team: Producer: Garth Belcon , Set: Marie Yokoyama , Lights: Stoli Stolnack, Costumes: Jessica Irvin, Composer: Paul Brill
Background: Written in 1668 and presented upward of 2500 times over the next 350 years at the Comédie Française alone, “The Miser” is Molière’s most successful play, both in France and internationally. With this production, MIP will once again reinvent Molière for today’s world while also keeping with our desire to stay true to the original French. We will both lean into non-traditional casting choices, including casting women in male roles and swapping genders, to highlight persistent biases, deconstruct existing power dynamics, and look into the barrel of existential paranoia and greed. Additionally, with the permission of David Chambers, certain passages will be revised employing direct translation from the original French.
The Story: Harpagon, a newly widowed geezer, consumed by fear of losing his wealth, will do anything to save his fortune. When he announces that he has found love again and is ready to wed, the ultimate rebellion begins. Through a series of outlandish events and misunderstandings, the entire household is forced to face the true cost of Harpagon’s folly before they see the light again.
A note from Board President, Kaliswa Brewster: We are thrilled to be able to bring our third free production to Brooklyn’s backyard, Prospect Park. This year, we are aiming to reach 7,000 individuals, for many of whom, experiencing theater will be a first. In this time of division and unrest, we believe that live theater can unite and heal. Molière’s plays written in France 350 years ago may seem like unlikely vehicles to look at the social and political issues of our times but surprisingly, they always question, confront, provoke and demand that we pay attention. Rather than preach, they hold up a mirror and ask us to look, and laugh. Brooklyn is a microcosm of The United States and of the global world, it is home to every type of person, from every culture and every background. MIP’s goal is to break through the silos and foster community across all of our micro groups. What does it look like to create a theater space where everyone feels welcome and at home? We believe it looks like Molière in the Park- where people from all walks of life are sitting together shoulder to shoulder, breathing the same air, laughing and reflecting, together.
Produced by Molière in the Park, in partnership with LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park Alliance and in collaboration with The Brooklyn Public Library.

Lighthouses of the United States - Paintings by Alfred La Banca Exhibit
2024-05-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | NY
Paintings by Alfred La Banca Exhibit
April 28 – May 26, 11 AM to 4 PM
Lighthouses of the United States
Alfred La Banca was born in New York City in 1930. His family spent summers in New Dorp, Staten Island, and so began his love for coastal communities. He owned three IOR-rated sailboats and competed from Maine to Florida – including Newport, Annapolis, Fort Lauderdale and Key West.
Lighthouses were his passion. He called them the “Vanishing Castles of America”. Sadly, these beautiful marine castles are disappearing, often abandoned or destroyed. It was the hope of Alfred LaBanca to rekindle America’s passion with lighthouses through his beautiful watercolor paintings.
His work has been selected for Ritz Carlton Hotels, York Wallpaper and many local art shows.
He was a member of the United States Airforce, New York Yacht Club, New York Athletic Club Yacht Club, Corinthians, Storm Trysail Club and the Noroton Yacht Club.
The La Banca Lighthouse Collection has over 250 paintings. We hope you enjoy viewing this wonderful collection and perhaps think of Al LaBanca when you see a lighthouse.
For information – 718 390 0040 info@lighthousemuseum.org

Brooklyn CookMobile (Ulmer Park Library)
2024-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Ulmer Park Library, 2602 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, 11214
Hungry to learn some new skills? Learn to create a delicious meal and enjoy at the library with your peers. This program is open to ages 13+

Weeding Wednesdays at Bushwick Inlet Park
2024-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Bushwick Inlet Park, Kent Avenue & N 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
Join us every week as we weed, mulch, tend bushes and blossoms, sometimes plant and water (if necessary). We have tools and gloves (but bring yours if you have them). Bring a water bottle. Everyone welcome but please note in your sign up if you are bringing others. Unless otherwise noted, meet at 86 Kent Ave at beyond the soccer field. See you there!
Sign up.

NYPD 90th Precinct Community Council Meeting
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | 30 Montrose Avenue Community Center, 30 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11206
The 90th Precinct Community Council Meeting is generally held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM at 30 Montrose Avenue Community Center.

Tot Time! (MPJ State Park)
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11211, United States
Learn about a different nature theme each week with a craft and guided storytime!

About this event

This program is FREE! Supplies are provided on a first come, first serve basis.
Who: Ages 5 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: The Blue Park House at Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, New York, Cross streets – N 8th and Kent Ave
PLEASE NOTE:

Registration not required!
Please reserve tickets based on how many crafts you plan on making, ie. how many toddlers are with you.
If the program is sold out, but you still wish to attend, we encourage you to walk up and see if space is available.
In the case of inclement weather, the program may be rescheduled or canceled. Please be sure to check your email a few hours before the program starts.

Scouts BSA Troop 26 Weekly Meeting
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:00 | McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave and Manhattan Ave, Driggs Avenue and Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Do your tweens and teenagers want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? What about learning to cook, swim and applying first aid? How about giving back to our community, becoming a solid citizen and leader, and making great friends? Check out the fun with Troop 26 (boys)!
They meet outside every Thursday at 5:30 PM in McCarren Park, Brooklyn (BBQ area along Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave and Lorimer St.). If the weather is poor, they’ll meet indoors at Middle School 126 (424 Leonard Street).
https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/ | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
For more info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7
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Weekend Overnight Trips ~ Biking, Cooking, Maritime, Shooting Sports, Skiing, USS NJ overnight, Whitewater rafting, and more!
Service Projects ~ Greencycle Swaps, Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Party, Cookies with Santa, Spring Egg Hunt, and more!
Other fun stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Football games, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Klondike competitions, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, and more!

Wildlife of New York City Part 1
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
The Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park Present: Programming from the Germination Station
Join us for a FREE 2-part Program that focuses on the Wildlife of New York City. Artist and Urban Naturalist, Ken Chaya will present on-site talk in WNYC Transmitter Park that will be preceded with an information zoom talk. Join us for both or select one or the other!
Part 1 online is an overview of the Wildlife of New York City, with Ken discussing his work.
REGISTER below.
Ken Chaya is an New York City based artist and urban naturalist. He designed Central Park Entire, the illustrated map and app documenting the park’s magnificent landscape and nearly twenty thousand individual trees found there. Ken teaches nature courses at the New York Botanical Garden, where he assisted in the creation of the Urban Naturalist Certificate degree program. He is a section leader for the annual Central Park Christmas Bird Count for NYC Audubon. Ken is the past President of The Linnaean Society of New York.
The Germination Station is sponsored by the Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park. Inspiration for this forum is inspired by the Park’s namesake and historic legacy of public radio broadcasting. Add to this the creation of a community for the expression of ideas and support for public green space.

Greenpoint Oil Spill Remediation Project Public Meeting
2024-05-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
On May 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm, ExxonMobil is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss their application to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) which will modify their permit for discharging treated groundwater as part of the Greenpoint Oil Spill remediation project. The modification will allow ExxonMobil to consolidate two existing treatment systems to a new groundwater facility to be located at 38 Varick Street, Brooklyn, NY. We encourage everyone to read Newtown Creek Alliance’s thoughtful summary: https://www.newtowncreekalliance.org/exxonmobil-permits/. We highly encourage members of the public to attend this meeting to learn about the project and ensure that community health is not jeopardized as part of this proposal:
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May 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4aQ0Irz
To Call-in Using a Phone: Dial in using the following number: +1 646 558 8656 (New York)
When prompted, enter the Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 872 9192 0889 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Prospect Park Wellness Walk
2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Prospect Park Wellness Walk

Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.
Prospect Park Wellness Walks will be held on Fridays from April – June from 10 am – 12 pm
Please note that Eventbrite RSVP is required:

Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7 Weekly Meeting
2024-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 155 Milton St, Brooklyn, NY, 11222-2501
Do your grade schoolers (K-5) want to camp, fish, hike, ride horses, shoot arrows, ski and more? Learn fun skills and make great friends? Check out the fun with coed Cub Scouts Lucky Pack 7!
They meet every Friday at 6 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church (155 Milton Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn).
More info: https://forms.gle/QGfySGTgRvDe2URr7 | https://www.facebook.com/BKPack7 | https://www.instagram.com/pack7bk/
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Fun Stuff ~ Baseball games, Bowling, Camping trips, Cookies with Santa, Fishing, Football games, Halloween Party, Horseback riding, Ice skating, Indoor climbing, Movie nights, Palisades trail hikes, NYC urban hikes, Pinewood derbies, Spring egg hunts, and more!
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Have older tweens & teenagers? Check out Boys Troop 26 (Grades 6-12)
They meet outside on Thursdays, 5:30-7 PM, McCarren Park BBQ Area, Driggs Ave bw Manhattan Ave & Lorimer St., Brooklyn
Troop 26 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troop26bk_nyc/

Movies Under the Stars: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2024-05-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Stroud Playground, Park Place and Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups’ archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the superpowers for the two villains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it’s too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference. Rated PG
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Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made prior to the screening and will be promptly posted on our website.
For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or call 311. Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more information regarding accessibility.
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Location: Stroud Playground, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration: Registration for this event is full. Please use the link below to add your name to the wait list, if available. Register. If this is your first time registering for a program, please Create an Account.

McGolrick Bird Club
2024-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | McGolrick Park, Nassau Avenue & Russell Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.

It's My Park Day at Cooper Park
2024-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Cooper Park, Maspeth Avenue and Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Volunteer every Saturday morning with the Friends of Cooper Park to pick up litter, weed, rake, and beautify Cooper Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Cooper Park Tennis Courts in Cooper Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: We meet on Morgan behind the basketball courts, where we have our jobox.
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of Cooper Park
Contact Email: cooperparkfriends@gmail.com

Intro to Birdwatching Walks (Prospect Park)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
These outings will start at The Audubon Center at the Boathouse.
Leader: A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club
Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory bird outing is for you. Join a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.
All levels and ages are welcome. No registration necessary. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available to loan.
Route Description: This outing is at a leisurely pace with lots of stops to observe birds. A different route through the park may be taken each week. There may be steps, slight inclines, and grass and dirt paths with exposed roots. We will cover approximately 1.5-2 miles.

Free Tree Giveaway at Marcy Library
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Marcy Library, 617 DeKalb Ave. at Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11216
This event is in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library — Marcy & Council Member Chi Ossé.
Native tree species to be distributed at this location include: Alleghany Serviceberry, American Plum, Black Cherry, Eastern Redbud, American Hazelnut, Hornbeam, and Smooth Alder.
Please note that tree sizes vary. Be prepared to transport up to a two-gallon pot size.
Even if all available trees are reserved for an event, walk-up recipients are welcome to pick up a tree during the second hour of the giveaway, from 11:00 a.m. onwards. All remaining trees are first-come, first-served until all trees are distributed. We always have trees remaining for the second hour for anyone who missed the chance to register in advance.

Wildlife of New York City Part 2
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
The Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park Present: Programming from the Germination Station
Join us for a FREE 2-part Program that focuses on the Wildlife of New York City. Artist and Urban Naturalist, Ken Chaya will present on-site talk in WNYC Transmitter Park that will be preceded with an information zoom talk. Join us for both or select one or the other!
Part 2 onsite in WNYC Transmitter Park focuses on a more local examination of the flora and fauna found in the park. Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, although not mandatory. Magnifying glasses will be available for insect inspection.
REGISTER below.
Ken Chaya is an New York City based artist and urban naturalist. He designed Central Park Entire, the illustrated map and app documenting the park’s magnificent landscape and nearly twenty thousand individual trees found there. Ken teaches nature courses at the New York Botanical Garden, where he assisted in the creation of the Urban Naturalist Certificate degree program. He is a section leader for the annual Central Park Christmas Bird Count for NYC Audubon. Ken is the past President of The Linnaean Society of New York.
The Germination Station is sponsored by the Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park. Inspiration for this forum is inspired by the Park’s namesake and historic legacy of public radio broadcasting. Add to this the creation of a community for the expression of ideas and support for public green space.
(Rain date: Sunday 12 May, 2024)

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Leif Ericson Park / 66th Street and 4th Ave, 66th Street between 4th Avenue and Ft Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 11220
Hosted by Parent-Child Relationship Association

Saturday, April 13, 2024
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Leif Ericson Park
67 St., 66 St. bet. 4 Ave. and Ft. Hamilton Pkwy., Brooklyn, 11219

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Volunteers should meet at the red shed at 9th Ave and 67th St.
For more information, please email volunteer.pcrnyc@gmail.com.

It's My Park at Maria Hernandez Park
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Maria Hernandez Park, Knickerbocker Ave & Starr St., Brooklyn, NY, 11237, United States
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Maria Hernandez Dog Run P.A.C.K. (Pet owner Alliance for Community K-9s) to clean up the dog run area, pick up litter, and rake the gravel in the Maria Hernandez Park dog run. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Location: Maria Hernandez Park, Knickerbocker Ave and Suydam St, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Dog run
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Maria Hernandez Dog Run P.A.C.K. (Pet owner Alliance for Community K-9s)
Contact Email: mhdogrunpack@gmail.com

It's My Park at Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Seth Low Playground / Bealin Square, Ave. P between Stillwell Ave. and W. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with My Friends Place NY, Inc. to pick up litter and clean up Seth Low Playground/Bealin Square. We look forward to beautifying the park with you!
Location: Seth Low Playground in Seth Low Playground/ Bealin Square, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: My Friends Place NY, Inc.
For more information, please email chihling@mfpny.org.

Free Tree Giveaway at Citizens – Avenue U Branch
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Citizens Ave U Branch, 1702 Ave. U, Brooklyn, NY, 11229
Native tree species to be distributed at this location include: Elderberry, Northern Red Oak, Tulip Poplar, and White Fringe Tree.
Please note that tree sizes vary. Be prepared to transport up to a two-gallon pot size.
Even if all available trees are reserved for an event, walk-up recipients are welcome to pick up a tree during the second hour of the giveaway, from 11:00 a.m. onwards. All remaining trees are first-come, first-served until all trees are distributed. We always have trees remaining for the second hour for anyone who missed the chance to register in advance.
Show us your tree and tag @nyrp for a chance to be featured on our social media!

Wonderful Warblers (Prospect Park)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Every Saturday and Sunday, from May 4th to May 26th, 2024.
Join the Alliance to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for over 250 species of birds. Through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects, learn why warblers are so wonderful.

Migration Games 10 – 11 am: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a migrating bird? Wonder no longer, because the Prospect Park Audubon Center offers a series of floor games designed to replicate all the stages of a bird’s long journey.
Animal Encounter 11am – 12pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
Bird Walk 12pm – 1pm: Did you know that 25 types of warblers stop by Prospect Park in May? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk.

Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | HIghland Park Community Garden, 400 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving. Tasks may include weeding communal beds, composting, and more. This event repeats on the 2nd Saturday of every month between 5/11/2024 and 11/9/2024.
Location: Highland Park Community Garden, 400 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free

Artsy Bloom Community Garden Cookout
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Artsy Bloom Community Garden, 716 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Come enjoy Artsy Bloom Community Garden meet the garden group and find out about opportunities to get space in the garden and build community relationships. Youth from CCA’s works plus program will be in the garden helping prep for the upcoming spring planting session. Staff and mentors of CCA will have a cookout to engage the community.
Location: Artsy Bloom Community Garden, 716 Sutter Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Artsy Bloom Community Garden
