Bookmark this page and check back often. I will try to update it regularly with new events for June 2009.
This June, remember to sign up for Summer Reading, a program for all ages with books, free activities and summer fun at the Brooklyn Library (from 6/4 all through the summer!)
Don’t forget about Hip Slope Mama's list of ongoing FREE story time readings in (or near) Park Slope for children (& toddlers)-Click HERE.
Sing along with Lloyd Miller at 11am all Tuesdays in June 2009 until 6/23. Moxie Spot, 81 Atlantic Ave. between Hicks and Henry streets • (718) 923-9710. Find out more details here: http://themoxiespot.com
Ellis Bar free "Playdate with $4 Cocktails" - 627 Fifth Ave (between 17th and 18th Sts), 718-768-0532 Saturdays at 2pm (plus sing-along and storytime on the first Saturday of each month) http://www.ellisbar.com
Nature Babies in Prospect Park - Kids (18-month to 3-year-olds) sing songs, hear stories, and learn all about the natural world in this innovative program for tots and their caregivers - Mondays, 10 - 11:15 a.m. Drop-ins are also welcome ($20). Read more here.
Science Power Hour at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
Science Power Hour at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park
Every Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Join a naturalist for cool and fun science activities.
”Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" at Puppetworks, 338 Sixth Ave., at Fourth Street (718) 965-3391 http://www.puppetworks.org - 12:30 and 2:30 pm, Saturdays until Saturday, Aug. 22
Thomas the Train matinee movie (1:30 pm) Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Pavilion Movie Theatre
Take advantage of Free Summer Tuesdays at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden: http://www.bbg.org
June Sewing classes for kids & adults at The Studio at Brooklyn Mercantile. Found out more here.
Shanee Epstein co-founder of 440 Gallery in Park Slope is having an exhibition of her artwork at 440 now thru 6/21: http://tiny.cc/kkjes
The following free story time children's programs take place at the Central Library in Park Slope Central Library.
Play with toys and hear stories with babies and toddlers, birth to age 5.
Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays in June, 10 AM
NO session on:
June 04, 2009
June 08, 2009
June 11, 2009
June 13, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 18, 2009
Read a story and make a craft! Ages 3 to 5.
Mondays, 2 PM
NO session on:
August 24, 2009
August 31, 2009
Weds, June 3rd
Rolie Polie Guacamole, the Brooklyn based kids band has a show at Perch Cafe called "Dinner and Drinks with Frank and Andrew" www.roliepolieguacamole.com at 6pm. Perch Cafe at 365 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY www.theperchcafe.com
Thurs, June 4th
- Summer is coming, and if that's not enough good news for you, BPL's Central Library is hosting a Block Party to get it started right. On Thursday, June 4, come to sign up for their summer reading program and a library card, and stay for the free entertainment all day long, including live performances by Care Bears on Fire and a special appearance by Brooklyn's own teen pop star, Lil Mama. This kid-friendly event also features face painting, hopscotch, eco-friendly arts and crafts by Habana Outpost, balloon sculptures, and more!
10-11AM: Louie Miranda from Jerry Joy Music hosts musical storytelling
11:15-11:45AM: Teen pop sensation Lil Mama talks and signs autographs
11:30AM-12PM: Ringling Brothers perform
12-1PM: Lost in the Stacks, BPL’s band, performs
1:15- 2PM: KIPP AMP Academy's Capoiera team shows off its moves
2:15- 3PM: Calpulli Mexican Dance Company performs
3:30-4:30PM: Care Bears on Fire perform
- Very romantic date night idea for June 4th - Twilight Tours in Prospect Park includes boat ride, wine & cheese, etc http://tiny.cc/8XUG3
Fri, June 5th
Party for Playgrounds 2009 - A benefit for grown-ups in support of Prospect Park’s seven playgrounds 7-10 pm. Read more here: http://tiny.cc/rAPdMSat, June 6th
- The 5th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn is from 11am to 7pm, at McCarren Park. Details: http://tiny.cc/ksj7i
- The Brooklyn International Film Festival is June 5-14: http://tiny.cc/tPnIe Incl. super fun Fifth Annual KidsFilmFest on 6/7 and 6/14.
- Brooklyn's 6th Annual Atlantic Avenue Artwork from 1-6pm, is a free event where you can tour artist's workspaces and explore their art Find out more here
- Ellis Bar free "Playdate with $4 Cocktails" - 627 Fifth Ave (between 17th and 18th Sts), 718-768-0532 at 2pm sing-along and storytime on 6/7.
Sun, June 7th
- 1st Annual Brooklyn Beer Experiment: Beer Cook-Off & Homebrew-Off. To some also known as "the taste of victory" http://tiny.cc/QX20O
- The 5th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn is this weekend! 11am to 7pm, at McCarren Park. Deets: http://tiny.cc/ksj7i
- Fifth Annual KidsFilmFest on 6/7: http://tiny.cc/tPnIe
- Brooklyn's 6th Annual Atlantic Avenue Artwork from 1-6pm, is a free event where you can tour artist's workspaces and explore their art Find out more here
- Ellis Bar free "Playdate with $4 Cocktails" - 627 Fifth Ave (between 17th and 18th Sts), 718-768-0532 at 2pm sing-along and storytime on 6/7.
Mon, June 8th
Celebrate Brooklyn: David Byrne will perform Music of David Byrne and Brian Eno at 8pm. See details here.
Weds, June 10th
Drinks On The Doc with screening of documentary "Food, Inc." - 7:00 PM at The Bell House - Buy Tickets here.
Thurs, June 11th
Very romantic date night idea for June 11th - Twilight Tours in Prospect Park includes boat ride, wine & cheese, etc http://tiny.cc/8XUG3
Fri, June 12th
The Living Room Comedy Show at 8pm in Postmark Cafe, 326 6th Street (between 4th & 5th aves) - Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, 11215 - Phone: 718-768-2613. Find our more here.
Sat, June 13th
Brooklyn Pride: Celebrate Brooklyn's Gay and Lesbian community at this fun, free parade. Read more details Here.
Brooklyn Children's Sports & Fitness Expo - FREE 10am to 6pm at Boys and Girls High School, located on 1700 Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuvesant thousands of school age children have an opportunity to participate in a wider range of sports clinics along w/health tests, screenings, seminars and demonstrations. Find our more http://tinyurl.com/nt3swv .
Sun, June 14th
Fifth Annual KidsFilmFest on 6/14: http://tiny.cc/tPnIe
Flatbush Children's Art Marathon - Is your child a budding Matisse or Da Vinci? On June 14th, visit the gallery with your emerging artist any time between 11 am and 6 pm. In about an hour's time, they can create their very own addition to our next art exhibit, BROOKLYN: THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES. The gallery will provide the art supplies: paper, paint, markers, crayons and more. The children provide the inspiration. Find our more info about the gallery & direction click here.
Mon, June 15th
Big Movies for Little Kids - Surprise Season Finale Film! 4:00pm - Admission is $6.50 per person - (718) 596-9113 - 265 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (For film descriptions and more info please visit: http://bigmoviesforlittlekids.blogspot.com).Tues, June 16
Parent-Baby Nurture Class at Birth Day Presence
Time: 12:30-1:30pm -$10, please register by emailing us and we will send an email invoice. ----No time for self-care? Wanna learn how to keep your baby healthy? Would you like to connect with your baby and both feel good? In the Parent-Baby Nurture Class you'll get a brief introduction to the MELT Technique, a self foot massage using small balls. You'll also learn an acupressure/massage protocol for keeping your baby healthy and improving her digestion. Find out more here.
Thurs, June 18
Free Pregnancy Workshop at Bump at 6:30pm for a discussion about pregnancy, including: nutrition, remedies for common discomforts of pregnancy, finding a provider and choosing a birth setting - Bump at 464 Bergen Street
Sat, June 20th
Cycling Event
Time: 6:30 a.m.
This race is Round 3 of the 2009 Cadence Cup Prospect Park Series. Start/Finish and registration is located at Lincoln Road near the Wollman Rink parking lot.
Play Lab Workshop Series: Be a Bubble-ologist - 11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds - Ever wonder what it’s like to be inside a bubble? Come experiment with bubbles of all shapes and sizes as we investigate the science behind the shiny spheres, and use bubbles to make art and edible treats! At The Brooklyn Children's Museum. Pre-registration required; call (718) 735-4400 x106.
Panel Discussion "WomenGirlsLadies" - at Central Library in Brooklyn Feminist authors representing Generation Y to pre-Baby Boomers Gloria Feldt, Kristal Brent Zook, Deborah Siegel and Courtney E. Martin discuss women's lives in relation to power, entitlement & emposerment.
Play Lab Workshop Series: Be a Bubble-ologist - 11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds - Ever wonder what it’s like to be inside a bubble? Come experiment with bubbles of all shapes and sizes as we investigate the science behind the shiny spheres, and use bubbles to make art and edible treats! At The Brooklyn Children's Museum. Pre-registration required; call (718) 735-4400 x106.
Panel Discussion "WomenGirlsLadies" - at Central Library in Brooklyn Feminist authors representing Generation Y to pre-Baby Boomers Gloria Feldt, Kristal Brent Zook, Deborah Siegel and Courtney E. Martin discuss women's lives in relation to power, entitlement & emposerment.
Kids Restaurant Week in NYC is June 20th thru June 28th! Kids (11 and younger) just pay the price of their age. Find out what restaurants are participating: http://tinyurl.com/mm3jh9
Sun, June, 21st
Father's Day Concert and Sing-Along at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park
Sunday, June 21, 3 p.m. Treat dad to fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream, and traditional sing-a-long at Lefferts. Free & for kids.
Father's Day at the Prospect Park Audubon Center
Sunday, June 21, 12 - 5 p.m. The Prospect Park Audubon Center is full of great activities for kids and their dads.
Play Lab Workshop Series: Be a Bubble-ologist - 11:30, for 2 1/2 to 5 yr olds - Ever wonder what it’s like to be inside a bubble? Come experiment with bubbles of all shapes and sizes as we investigate the science behind the shiny spheres, and use bubbles to make art and edible treats! At The Brooklyn Children's Museum. Pre-registration required; call (718) 735-4400 x106.
Sat, June 27th
Open Family Art Studio (all ages!) -Last Saturday of the month, 3-5pm. Read more details here.
- The NYC Zine Fest '09 at Brooklyn Lyceum will celebrate and highlight the spirit of alternative publishing & DIY culture. This event is meant to be fun and participatory! Read more HERE.
- Yinka Shonibare Weekend - 11am and 2pm at the Central Library in Brooklyn. Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor. Families celebrate by creating their own wearable fabric costumes. They will then be able to pose and photograph their creations.
- NY Blood Drive - 11am at Central Library in Brooklyn, 2nd floor meeting room. For an appointment contact Rob Janicke at 718-797-7803 or rjanicke@nybloodcenter.org
Sun, June 28th
- The NYC Zine Fest '09 at Brooklyn Lyceum will celebrate and highlight the spirit of alternative publishing & DIY culture. This event is meant to be fun and participatory! Read more HERE.
- Yinka Shonibare Weekend - 11am and 2pm at the Central Library in Brooklyn. Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor. Families celebrate by creating their own wearable fabric costumes. They will then be able to pose and photograph their creations.
- Cycling Event - Saturday, June 28, 6:30 a.m.
This race is Round 4 of the 2009 Cadence Cup Prospect Park Series. Start/Finish and registration is located at Lincoln Road near the Wollman Rink parking lot.
Park Slope Food Coop June Events
Below see all the FREE events at the Park Slope Food Coop. Coop events are open to the public - non-members are welcome. In a few cases their food class series, for example a minimal materials fee is requested. All events listed below take place in the Coop's second floor meeting room, unless otherwise indicated. Check details for all events listed HERE.
Thursday June 4th
Food Class: Malaysia: The Heart of the Spice Trade
Fri June 5th
Film Night: Flow
Sat, June 6th
Getting to Yes
Forgiveness
Superfood, Raw Chocolate & Elixir Tasting Party
Fri, June 12th
Inside the Bailout: Why We Socialize Risk and Privatize Profits
Sat, June 13th
Garden and House Plant Swap
Sun, June 14th
The Greatest Event in History is Now Unfolding
Fri, June 19th
Turn Your Closet Into Cash!
The Very Good Coffeehouse Coop Concert Series: Janelle Reichman and Eric Alabaster and Anjana Roy
Sat, June 20th
Adult Clothing & Costume Jewelry Exchange
Sugar Blues
Screening of Blue Gold Global Water Wars
Sat, June 27th
Relationship Health Check: Get Off Life Support
Boogie Down with Nia!
Sun, June 28th
Greening and Cleaning Your Home!
Food Drive to Benefit CHIPS Soup Kitchen
Tues, June 30th
Building Your Personal Financial Recovery Plan
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