I remember Atlantic Antic only because it prevented me from getting from one side of Brooklyn to the other when I was visting from the city. I had no idea what it was- other than it seemed like there were A LOT of people around. Well, that was a while ago- and here it is back in my sights.  More so because I will be there with my helium tank blowing up balloons. (I will be at the Develop Don’t Destroy table on Atlantic and Hoyt if you can stop by to say hi and take one of the 500 balloons I ordered off of my hands!)

Below is some general information on the festival and a few of my picks from the day for families. Keep in mind that Brooklyn Play Spot is offering a free day of play and a resting spot for the weary, thirsty, bathroom-searching and overstimulated. Brooklyn PLAY Spot- CLOSED!!!
www.brooklynplayspot.com
399 Atlantic Ave at Bond St,

The
33rd Annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival will take place
on Sunday, September 30th from 10am to 6pm, rain or shine. Spanning 10 blocks of Atlantic avenue, from 4th Avenue
in Boerum Hill all the way to Hicks Street in Brooklyn
Heights, the Atlantic Antic is New York’s number one street
festival, offering something for everyone:Enjoy live performances all day long on ten musical  stages, featuring blues, rock, country, R&B, jazz,
music for kids, and belly-dancing.Sample food from around the world and street fair favorites including baklava, funnel cake, grilled sardines, pulled
pork sandwiches, fresh lemonade, fried mozzarella, and
roasted corn.Shop for the trendiest art, clothing, and home accessories  from Atlantic Avenue merchants and a host of local vendors  and craftspeople.Families should take advantage of pony rides, facepainting, balloon sculptures, live storytelling, and more!

My Picks (though there is a full list of scheduled events here)
Transit Museum’s 14th Annual Bus Festival will
also coincide with the Antic, taking place at the midway
point of the festival, on Boerum Place. A collection of vintage buses dating all the way back to 1917 will will
be on display and ready to board, and visitors can also
enjoy free admission to the museum, one block away on Schermerhorn Street.

GUMBO
493 Atlantic Avenue, between Nevins and 3rd
Click HERE for map

11:00am  Author and Illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg will read her picture book by Brooklyn’s first poet laureate, A CITY IS

12:00pm Joanne Riel performs selections from “Flying Teapot”

1:00pm  Graciela Currique of “Musica Para Mi”

2:00pm  Jabez, acclaimed DUB poet performs with a group of musicians

3:00pm  Bonga and the Voodoo Drums of Haiti

4:00   Alma Cruz
Creative Outlet Dance Company (to be scheduled)
All day…Face Painting…and more!

WATERFRONT ALE HOUSE
155 Atlantic Avenue, between Henry and Clinton
Click HERE for map

11:00am Carebares on Fire

2:00pm  Black Coffee Blues Band

World Martial Arts Center
http://www.happykicks.com
475 Atlantic Avenue, between Nevins and 3rd Street
Click HERE for map

OPEN HOUSE – All Classes are free and for all levels (no experience necessary) and ages, children and adults.

12:00pm Introduction to Hapkido

1:00pm  Beginner class

2:00pm  Introduction to Hapkido

3:00pm  Introductory class

Subway Directions
2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins St. OR
Atlantic Avenue OR Borough Hall, M to Borough Hall; R to Borough Hall
Station OR Lawrence St, or Pacific St. F to Bergen Street OR Jay Street
B, Q to Atlantic Avenue N, M, D to Pacific Street  A, C, G to
Hoyt/Schemerhorn or Jay Street

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