- Thursday, May 22
"Bridge as Icon" Art Exhibition
This exhibit of artwork inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge includes paintings, photograhs, vintage prints, and more. Runs through July 26. Free.
Tabla Rasa Gallery, 224 48th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, in Sunset Park)
(718) 833-9100
- Friday, May 23
Last day of Click! Evaluation
Help the Brooklyn Museum decide who (or what) the changing faces of Brooklyn are. Today is the last day to cast your votes for this crowd-curated exhibition.
Click here to view and judge the artwork.
- Saturday, May 24
Brooklyn Bridge at 125: Free Movie Screening at BAM
Head to BAM to catch this free documentary in honor of the 125th anniversary of the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.
4:30pm at BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue
(718) 636-4100
- Sunday, May 25
Opening Weekend: Red Hook Ballfields
This hasn't been officially confirmed, but rumor has it that the Red Hook Ballfields will be opening this weekend. Spend your Sunday feasting on freshly-made quesadillas, grilled corn, and many, many more delicious treats…
Clinton Street and Bay Street (Red Hook)
- Monday, May 26
PeaceFest
Spend your Memorial Day celebrating peace. A parade and music are just some of the activities planned for this free all-day party.
10am to 6pm, Fort Greene Park
(718) 522-6868
- Tuesday, May 27
Slavic Soul Party!
Listen to brass band music that melds a variety of musical backgrounds with American jazz and soul. Tickets are $10.
9pm at Barbes, 376 9th Street
(718) 965-9177
- Wednesday, May 28
Beginner Bead Class
Learn how to "close" your strung beads by crimping. You'll create a floating crimped bracelet or necklace. Price is $25.
5pm at the Brooklyn Bead Box, 244 Smith Street
(866) 504-2702
- Thursday, May 29
Sundance at BAM
The Sundance Festival comes to Brooklyn in this special event that runs through June 8. Choose from a selection of 22 feature films and 36 shorts.
Click here for a screening schedule.
BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue
(718) 636-4100
- Friday, May 30
Silent Auction for the Williamsburg Charter High School
Join in a night of food, drinks, and music at this 2nd annual fundraising event. Advance tickets are $65 ($120 for couples).
7pm to 11pm at Princess Manor, 92 Nassau Avenue
(718) 782-9830 x219
- Saturday, May 31
Brooklyn Pigfest
Enjoy an afternoon of beer, BBQ, and music at this annual fundraiser for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Sponsored by the Brooklyn Brewery. Buy tickets here for $85.
1pm to 6pm at the Tobacco Warehouse, Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park in DUMBO
(718) 802-0603 x12
