Violent delights: The actors in “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,” now playing at the Polonsky
Shakespeare Center in Fort Greene, use choreography and martial arts to portray the play’s bloody
civil war. Gerry Goodstein
pressing 7. Free. 10 am–4
pm. The Shirley A. Chisholm
State Offi ce Building
55 Hanson Pl. (9th Floor)
in Fort Greene, (347)
258–8349.
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”: 7:30
pm. See Friday, March 29.
WED, APRIL 3
TALK, TAYLOR BRANCH
ON DR. MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR.: Author Taylor
Branch discusses the civil
rights leader’s legacy. $15.
6:30 pm. Brooklyn Historical
Society 128 Pierrepont
St. at Clinton Street in
Brooklyn Heights, (718)
222–4111, www.brooklynhistory.
org.
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”: 7:30
pm. See Friday, March 29.
MUSIC, THE SADIES: 8 pm.
See Tuesday, April 2.
THEATER, LITTLE SHOP OF
HORRORS.: The Brooklyn
Theatre Club, which drafts
some audience members
for minor parts, presents
the musical sci-fi smash
about a murderous plant.
$20 ($15 in advance). 8
pm. Knitting Factory 361
Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer
Street in Williamsburg,
(347) 529–6696,
bk.knittingfactory.com.
COMEDY, COMEDIANS YOU
SHOULD KNOW: The
Chicago-style stand up
showcase features Sean
Donnelly, Dina Hasem, Dan
St. Germain, and more.
Hosted by David Drake.
$10 ($5 in advance). 9 pm.
The Gutter 200 N. 14th St.
between Wythe Avenue
and Berry Street in Williamsburg,
(718) 387–3585,
thegutterbrooklyn.com.
We are now accepting
reservations for Palm Sunday,
Easter Sunday & Greek Easter
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FRI, MARCH 29
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”:
A production of William
Shakespeare’s tragedy,
staged by director Shana
Cooper and set in the
modern era. $90–$115 ($20
students). 7:30 pm. Theatre
for a New Audience,
Polonsky Shakespeare
Center 262 Ashland Pl.
between Fulton Street and
Lafayette Avenue in Fort
Greene, (212) 229–2819,
www.tfana.org.
DANCE, “VENEZUELA”: Two
40-minute pieces featuring
rap, Gregorian chant,
Argentine tango, and the
choreographer’s signature
Gaga language research.
$30 - $90. 7:30 pm. BAM
Howard Gilman Opera
House (30 Lafayette Ave.
between Ashland Place
and St. Felix Street in Fort
Greene), www.bam.org.
MUSIC, BLOODY BRAINS IN
A JUKEBOX: Pink Velvet
Witch Trio plays the tunes
from Dick Zigun’s upcoming
rock opera. $5. 8 pm.
Secret Speakeasy (Location
revealed when you
purchase a ticket online. in
Coney Island), www.coneyisland.
com.
THEATER, MARJANA AND
THE FORTY THIEVES:
Delve into a new section
of The One Thousand and
One Nights: the Tale of Ali
Baba. Directed by David
Herskovits. $25–$35. 8 pm.
Target Margin Theater 232
52nd St. between Second
and Third avenues in Sunset
Park, (718) 398–3095.
MUSIC, ROBERT KIMBROUGH
SR. BLUESCONNECTION:
The Mississippi
blues band plays with
Apache Brown opening.
$13 ($10 in advance). 8 pm.
Hank’s Saloon 345 Adams
St. at Willoughby Street
in Downtown, (718) 885–
2427, www.hcfoodpark.
com/hanks.
ART, A WISTERIA NYC
ART SHOW, OPENING
RECEPTION: A group
exhibit from members
of do-it-yourself group
Wisteria NYC. Free. 8 pm.
BrooklynWorks at 159 159
20th Street, Suite 1B, between
Third and Fourth
avenues in Gowanus, (718)
965–0159, www.brooklynworks159.
com.
THEATER, STOP KISS: The
Heights Players presents
the story of two women
who unexpectedly fall in
love, and whose fi rst kiss
has tragic consequences
that transform their lives.
$20. 8 pm. Heights Players
26 Willow Pl. between Joralemon
and State streets
in Brooklyn Heights, (718)
237–2752, www.heightsplayers.
org.
SAT, MARCH 30
FUND-RAISER, NYC GAZA
5K: An annual walk and
run that raises funds for
mental health counseling
for refugee children in
the Gaza Strip. Voluntary
donation. 8 am. Prospect
Park Grecian Shelter (Enter
at Parkside Avenue and
Prospect Park Southwest
in Prospect Park), www.
gaza5k.org.
DINING, BROOKLYN
WOMEN HOMEBREW
COMPETITION: Sample
beers from 15 female
brewers and vote for
your favorite. $20 ($15 in
advance). 2–5 pm. Sycamore
1118 Cortelyou Rd.
between Stratford and
Westminster roads in Ditmas
Park, (347) 240–5850,
sycamorebrooklyn.com.
TALK, DERRELL SMITH:
Learn to make a Half
Smoke Chili Cheese Dog.
Free. 3 pm. Beyond at Liberty
View (850 Third Ave.
at 30th Street in Sunset
Park), www.bedbathandbeyond.
com.
ART, “STRANGE FRUIT”
OPENING RECEPTION:
An installation of hanging
hair picks, inspired by
the poem about lynching.
Artist Eleanor Kipping will
perform during the opening.
Free. 4–7 pm. FiveMyles
558 St. John’s Place
between Classon and
Franklin avenues in Crown
Heights, (718) 783–4438,
www.fi vemyles.org.
MARKET, WOMEN IN BUSINESS
SIP ‘N SHOP: Enjoy
drinks, light refreshments,
and raffl es while you shop
from local women-owned
businesses. Free. 5 pm.
Create Space 727 Franklin
Ave. between Park and
Sterling places in Crown
Heights, (347) 766–2264,
mbaunlimited.eventbrite.
com.
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”: 7:30
pm, 2 pm starting March
30. See Friday, March 29.
MUSIC, BLOODY BRAINS IN
A JUKEBOX: 8 pm. See
Friday, March 29.
THEATER, JAZZ GOES
TO THE MOVIES: Tony
nominee Ann Hampton
Callaway celebrates the
golden age of great love
songs written for the silver
screen with a cabaret style
show. $39. 8 pm. On Stage
at Kingsborough 2001
Oriental Blvd. at Oxford
Street in Manhattan Beach,
(718) 368–5596, www.onstageatkingsborough.
org.
MUSIC, JAKOUKA MEETS
NEW YORK: An ensemble
of musicians from Morocco
and the United States
explore the potential for
sound to trigger a state
of ecstasy. $30 ($26 in
advance). 8 pm. Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave. at Third
Avenue in Boerum Hill,
(917) 267–0363, www.roulette.
org.
MUSIC, 3C: The rock trio
plays a free show. Free.
11:30 pm. Freddy’s Bar
627 Fifth Ave. between
17th and 18th streets in
Greenwood Heights, (718)
768–0131, www.freddysbar.
com.
SUN, MARCH 31
THEATER, STOP KISS: 2 pm.
See Friday, March 29.
THEATER, MARJANA AND
THE FORTY THIEVES: 3
pm. See Friday, March 29.
MUSIC, MARTIN MCQUADE:
The crooner sings an ode
to spring. Free. 3–6 pm.
Circles Cafe 6931 Third
Ave. at Ovington Avenue
in Bay Ridge, (718) 748–
4611, www.circlescafe.
com.
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”: 7:30
pm, 2 pm starting March
30. See Friday, March 29.
COMEDY, ELLEN DEGENEROUS
IN ‘YEP, I’M STILL
GAY’: Queer comedian
Rachel Kaly parodies Ellen
Degeneres as a violent,
petulant fi gure trying to
make a comeback. $10
($8 in advance). 7:30 pm.
Littlefi eld (635 Sackett St.
between Third and Fourth
avenues in Gowanus),
www.littlefi eldnyc.com.
MUSIC, BROOKLYN
MAQAM FIRST ANNIVERSARY
CONCERT: A full
night of music featuring
three of the top Arabic
musical groups from in and
around NYC. $30 ($25 in
advance). 8 pm. Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave. at Third
Avenue in Boerum Hill,
(917) 267–0363, www.roulette.
org.
MUSIC, DAXAPHONE CONSORT:
Daniel Fishkin,
Cleek Schrey, and Ron Shalom
perform work with the
experimental electric instrument.
$15. 8 pm. Issue
Project Room 22 Boerum
Pl. at Livingston Street
in Downtown, (718) 330–
0313, www.issueprojectroom.
org.
MON, APRIL 1
TALK, RESUME AND CAREER
HELP: Individualized
small group instruction
on resume writing and
career help. Free. 2:30
pm. Fort Hamilton Library
9424 Fourth Ave. at 95th
Street in Bay Ridge, (718)
748–6919.
TALK, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
AND GENDER
IDENTITY: A discussion
about the intersection of
queer identity and creativity.
$5. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn
Historical Society 128 Pierrepont
St. at Clinton Street
in Brooklyn Heights, (718)
222–4111, www.brooklynhistory.
org.
COMEDY, SAVAGE: A free
comedy show happening
every Monday night, with
a guest lecturer each week
teaching audience members
how to do something
stupid and utterly useless.
Free. 8 pm. Fawkner 191
Smith St. between Warren
and Baltic streets in Cobble
Hill, (718) 522–3172,
www.fawknerny.com.
THEATER, MARJANA AND
THE FORTY THIEVES: 8
pm. See Friday, March 29.
TUES, APRIL 2
FREE TAX PREP: Free tax
preparation for families
who earned less than
$55,000 and individuals
earning less than $25,000
last year. Appointments
must be scheduled by calling
(718) 784-0877 and
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