COMEDY, THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE:
A monthly game
show where comedians
try to guess the upside
of horrifying scenarios.
Free. 8:30 pm. The Way
Station 683 Washington
Ave. between St. Marks
Avenue and Prospect Place
in Prospect Heights, (718)
627–4949, www.waystationbk.
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TUES, MARCH 26
FILM, CITIZEN JANE: The
documentary traces urban
activist Jane Jacob’s fi ght
to save the city from the
redevelopment era of Robert
Moses, introduced by
the president of the Municipal
Art Society Elizabeth
Goldstein. Free. 6:30 pm.
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont St. at
Clinton Street in Brooklyn
Heights, (718) 222–4111,
www.brooklynhistory.org.
READING, DAMON YOUNG:
The author reads from
his new book, “What
Doesn’t Kill You Makes
You Blacker” and talks
with journalist Nikole
Hannah-Jones. $18–$35.
6:30 pm. Murmrr Theatre
(17 Eastern Pkwy. between
Grand Army Plaza and Underhill
Avenue in Prospect
Heights), murmrr.com.
TOUR, WHISKEY WARS
TOUR — DATE NIGHT
EDITION: A tour and tasting
for couples and best
friends, followed by drinks
at the historic Gatehouse
tasting room. $50. 6:30
pm. Brooklyn Navy Yard
Center at BLDG 92 63
Flushing Ave. at Carlton
Avenue in Fort Greene,
(718) 907–5932, www.
kingscountydistillery.com.
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”: 7:30
pm. See Friday, March 22.
WED, MARCH 27
TALK, MODERN POINTED
PEN CALLIGRAPHY: A
two-hour workshop on pen
strokes, letterforms,and
stylizing your writing. Supplies
provided, along with
wine. $98. 6 pm. Distill
Creative 68 Jay St. #612
at Front Street in Dumbo,
(330) 509–4953, https://
distillcreative.com.
TALK, WAR AND THE
GREEN ECONOMY: Learn
about the war economy,
its impact on the environment,
and how we can
redirect Pentagon spending
to green initiatives.
Free. 7 pm. Brooklyn
Friends Meeting House
110 Schermerhorn St. at
Boerum Place in Boerum
Hill, (718) 624–5921,
brooklynpeace.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.
THURS, MARCH 28
TALK, LARISSA RAPHAEL:
Join Larissa as she prepares
Whoopie Pies and
Dungeness Crab Dip. Free.
6 pm. Beyond at Liberty
View (850 Third Ave. at
30th Street in Sunset Park),
www.bedbathandbeyond.
com.
TALK, LEGAL WORKSHOP
FOR RETIREES: A free
monthly legal educational
series for those getting
ready for retirement. This
month’s topic is “The
World of Trusts.” RSVP
to Margaret Coppola at
mcoppola@gylawny.com
or (718) 238-6960. Free
with RSVP. 7 pm. Il Centro
(8711 18th Ave. at Benson
Avenue in Bath Beach), fi -
aobrooklyn.org/il-centro.
FILM, FEMINIST FILM
NIGHT: An evening of new
short fi lms by Brooklyn female
fi lmmakers. Followed
by a discussion with the
fi lmmakers. $16 (includes
Museum admission). 7 pm.
Brooklyn Museum 200
Eastern Pkwy. at Washington
Avenue in Prospect
Heights, (718) 638–5000,
brooklynmuseum.org.
MUSIC, ZEENA PARKINS’S
“CAPTIVA”: A project for
acoustic harp and electronics,
followed by a duo
improvisation with trombonist
Jim Staley. $25 ($18
in advance). 8 pm. Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave. at Third
Avenue in Boerum Hill,
(917) 267–0363, www.roulette.
org.
COMEDY, THE GOOD DOG
SHOW: A dog-friendly
comedy show featuring
Shane Torres, Jourdain
Fisher, Kelsey Caine, and
more. $5. 8 pm. DSK’s
Haus on Hanson (99 Hanson
Pl. at Fulton Street in
Fort Greene), thegooddogshow9.
eventbrite.com.
FRI, MARCH 29
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”: 7:30
pm. See Friday, March 22.
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.
SAT, MARCH 30
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,
www.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.
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”: 7:30
pm. See Friday, March 22.
DANCE, “VENEZUELA”:
7:30 pm. See Wednesday,
March 27.
FRI, MARCH 22
THEATER, “THE TRAGEDY
OF JULIUS CAESAR”:
Shakespeare’s tragedy
about the Roman emperor,
staged by director Shana
Cooper and set in the
modern era. $90–$115 ($20
students and under 30).
7:30 pm. Polonsky Shakespeare
Center 262 Ashland
Pl. between Fulton
Street and Lafayette Avenue
in Fort Greene, (212)
229–2819, www.tfana.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.
MUSIC, CERDDORION
VOCAL ENSEMBLE: Celebrating
three visionary
composers of the early
Baroque. $25 ($20 in advance).
8 pm. St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church 199 Carroll
St., at Clinton Street
in Carroll Gardens, (718)
625–4126, www.stpaulscarrollst.
org.
MUSIC, NEVERMIND ORCHESTRA:
The all-brass
Nirvana cover band plays
with the Tag Team Brass
Band. $10. 9 pm. Hank’s
Saloon 345 Adams St.
at Willoughby Street in
Downtown, (718) 885–
2427, www.hcfoodpark.
com/hanks.
FUND-RAISER, BENEFIT
CONCERT: A concert featuring
Sammy Dread, Yami
Bolo, and more, to benefi t
The JRDC School in Shashamane,
Ethiopia. $20. 11
pm. Five Spot 459 Myrtle
Ave. at Washington Avenue
in Fort Greene, (718)
852–0202, www.fi vespotsoulfood.
com.
SAT, MARCH 23
TALK, COMICS CLASS: A
comic workshop lead by
professional illustrator
Laura Lannes to teach cartoonists
of all experience
levels! Free. 1 pm. Brooklyn
Public Library’s Central
branch 10 Grand Army
Plaza between Eastern
Parkway and Flatbush Avenue
in Prospect Heights,
(718) 230–2100, www.
bklynlibrary.org.
TALK, CHRIS MATTHEWS
DISCUSSES ROBERT F.
KENNEDY: The news anchor
discusses the life of
one of the greatest fi gures
of the 20th century and
his new biography “Bobby
Kennedy: A Raging Spirit.”
$15. 4 pm. Brooklyn Historical
Society 128 Pierrepont
St. at Clinton Street
in Brooklyn Heights, (718)
222–4111, www.brooklynhistory.
org.
ART, “FROM PLANE TO
SPACE” OPENING RECEPTION:
Artist Judith
Murray debuts never-before
exhibited paintings
from the 1980s alongside
artist Cordy Ryman. Free.
6 pm. FiveMyles 558 St.
John’s Place between Classon
and Franklin avenues
in Crown Heights, (718)
783–4438, fi vemyles.org.
ART, ART TALK WITH ARTIST
SARAH DAVIS: Brooklyn
artist Sarah Davis
displays and discusses
her work. Free. 6 pm. Jacobson’s
Art and Frame
Gallery 2720 Avenue U between
E. 27th and E. 28th
streets in Sheepshead Bay,
(718) 332–5583, jacobsonsartandframeny.
com.
MUSIC, SON OF CLOUD
ALBUM RELEASE SHOW:
the indie-folk artist
performs a multi-media,
immersive show to
celebrate his self-titled
debut album. With special
guest Madison Cunningham.
$20. 7 pm. Brooklyn
Friends Meeting House
110 Schermerhorn St. at
Boerum Place in Brooklyn
Heights, (212) 777–8866,
www.brooklynmeeting.
org.
FUND-RAISER, CONEY
ISLAND USA’S SPRING
GALA: The home of the
Coney Island Sideshow
and founders of the Mermaid
Parade throw a
glorious fund-raising gala
featuring music, burlesque,
food, wine, speciality cocktails,
and gifts from local
sponsors. $100 ($250 VIP).
7:30–11:30 pm. New York
Aquarium 602 Surf Ave.
between W. Eighth and
W. Fifth streets in Coney
Island, (718) 265–3448,
www.coneyisland.com.
COMEDY, PICTURE THIS!:
Live show featuring comedians
and artists, including
Lizz Winstead, Kate Willett,
Leah Bonnema, and
more. $10 ($8 online). 7:30
pm. Union Hall 702 Union
St. at Fifth Avenue in Park
Slope, (718) 638–4400,
www.unionhallny.com.
MUSIC, HYPNOTIC STRINGS
OF AFRICA: South African
guitarist Derek Gripper
plays music from Mali. $30
($26 in advance). 8 pm.
Roulette 509 Atlantic Ave.
at Third Avenue in Boerum
Hill, (917) 267–0363, www.
roulette.org.
MUSIC, KILLER QUEENS:
Three female-fronted
bands play Queen covers.
With The Manimals,
hannah vs. the many, and
Sylvana Joyce and the
Moment. $5 suggested
donation. 8 pm. The Way
Station 683 Washington
Ave. between St. Marks
Avenue and Prospect Place
in Prospect Heights, (718)
627–4949, www.waystationbk.
com.
MUSIC, THE FLOWERED
GNOMES: A rock band
from Queens. Free. 10:30
pm. Freddy’s Bar 627 Fifth
Ave. between 17th and
18th streets in Greenwood
Heights, (718) 768–0131,
www.freddysbar.com.
SUN, MARCH 24
FILM, SPOONS, TOONS,
AND BOOZE: Enjoy boozy
drinks, an endless cereal
bar, retro cartoons,
games, and cereal-inspired
cocktails in a beautifully
renovated new theater.
$18. 10:45 am. Nitehawk
Cinema Prospect Park (188
Prospect Park West at 14th
Street in Park Slope), www.
nitehawkcinema.com/
prospectpark.
TALK, WHAT’S WRONG
WITH OUR PAROLE SYSTEM?:
Brooklyn’s District
Attorney, Eric Gonzalez,
joins criminal justice
experts and advocates
to discuss parole reform.
Free. 12:30 pm. Plymouth
Church 75 Hicks St. at Orange
Street in Cobble Hill,
(718) 624–9385, plymouthchurch.
org.
TOUR, SPIRITUALISTS OF
GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY:
Tour focusing on
the women suffragists,
spiritualists, and mediums
who are buried in Green-
Wood Cemetery. $25. 2
pm. Green-Wood Cemetery
Fifth Avenue and
25th Street in Greenwood
Heights, (718) 210–3080,
www.green-wood.com.
TALK, DESSERT CLASS: Chef
Nick Malgeri teaches you
to prepare a strawberryrhubarb
custard tart. Free.
3 pm. Beyond at Liberty
View (850 Third Ave. at
30th Street in Sunset Park),
www.bedbathandbeyond.
com.
MUSIC, ROCK BAND SHOWCASE:
Brooklyn Music
School presents its annual
showcase of young rockers.
Free. 3 pm. The Slope
Lounge 837 Union St. between
Sixth and Seventh
avenues in Park Slope,
(646) 765–4773, www.
brooklynmusicschool.org.
MUSIC, MARTIN MCQUADE:
The crooner sings jazz
standards to welcome the
spring. With pianist Dan
Furman. Free. 4–7 pm.
South Brooklyn Foundry
6909 Third Ave. between
Bay Ridge and Ovington
avenues in Bay Ridge, (718)
333–5287.
MON, MARCH 25
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.
MUSIC, THE SCHLIPPENBACH
TRIO: Europe’s
best-known free jazz trio
plays in Brooklyn. $25 ($18
in advance). 8 pm. Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave. at Third
Avenue in Boerum Hill,
(917) 267–0363, www.roulette.
org.
COMEDY, “KILL ME NOW”
SERIES FINALE: The web
series wraps up with a live
show, featuring comedy
from Chris Burns, Eliza
Cossio, Colin Stokes, and
more. $10 ($8 in advance).
8 pm. Union Hall 702
Union St. at Fifth Avenue
in Park Slope, (718) 638–
4400, unionhallny.com.
School of rock: A dozen young bands from the Brooklyn Music School will show their chops at the
Rock Band Showcase at the Slope Lounge on March 24. Michelle Tabnick
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