Saturday, November 21st, the Brooklyn Museum will host the
Third Annual Children's Book Fair between Noon and 4PM in their Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion on the first floor.
Sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings, the Book Fair will feature over 30 Brooklyn-based authors and illustrators, author readings, a game for children, and café service.
Prospect Heights House Tour
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
The Prospect Heights biennial house tour will be held on Sunday, October 18th from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The self-guided tour will include 11 wonderful homes and apartments. As one of Brooklyn’s premier brownstone neighborhoods, Prospect Heights’ historical and aesthetic significance was recognized by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on June 23rd when it created the expansive Prospect Heights Historic District.
Brooklyn subway riders of the early 1980s remember the colorful movie that emerged from the dark tunnel before crossing over the Manhattan Bridge. Titled Masstransiscope this fanciful installation was created by artist Bill Brand and located in the unused subway station at Myrtle Avenue. Brand's work has been recently restored to its former glory. Join the artist for a talk and a ride-by tour of this popular 28-year old project and its recent refurbishing.
Thursday, October 8th, 2009, 6PM MTA Transit Museum
Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street
Adults $5, Children $3. Advance reservations are not required. For more info, call 718-694-1794
Atlantic Antic Street Festival
Sunday, October 4th
Come celebrate the 35th Annual Atlantic Antic on Sunday, October 4th from 10am-6pm!
Join over 1 million visitors at Brooklyn's favorite street festival. Spanning 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue, from 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill all the way to Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, the 2009 Atlantic Antic will feature 10 live music stages, over 600 vendors, pony rides, and a smorgasbord of national and international edible delights. More Info
Coney Island Film Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd, 3rd and 4th The 9th annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival hits the shores of Coney Island from Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th. This year's festival features ninety six films from around the world; a stunning array of high and low-brow fare, as diverse as the neighborhood it represents. Subjects range from the profound to the profane, showcasing the independent spirit and irreverent nature of the one and only Coney Island. More Info
High School Fair at Brooklyn Tech
Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, 10AM-3PM both days If you’ve got an 8th-grader looking for a high school — or a 9th-grader looking to change high schools — you may want to join the throngs at the citywide high school fair at Brooklyn Tech High School in Fort Greene. More Info
Chile Pepper Fiesta at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Saturday, October 3rd, Noon-6PM Join in New York's hottest fall tradition, where the grooves are smokin' and the chile peppers are scorchin'. Enjoy a full afternoon of music and dance from chile-loving regions around the world. Indulge at the Chocolate Chile Cabana, where you can sample goodies, meet some of today's most exciting, red-hot chocolatiers, and cast your vote at the Brooklyn Chile Peppers 'n' Chocolate Takedown. Feel the heat as spicy food specialists and chefs offer sizzling samples, cooking demonstrations, and tasty tips. Don't miss your chance to savor the fiery flavor…Brooklyn style.
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