Weekly Events and Activities: Tug and Barge Week, West Side Story Sing-Along, Free Movies and Much More!
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Learn More about Tugboats and Barges during Tug and Barge Week!
Even though we may get some thunder showers and hot, muggy days this week- make the most of it with by going to these cool events we discovered. Starting with Tug & Barge Week, boat enthusiasts will love learning more about tugboats and barges through an interactive week of tours, films and exhibitions abroad real ships in Brooklyn Bridge Park. For something a little unusual, kids and their families can step into Coney Island’s past and check out a real circus sideshow or enjoy something mellow like checking out a viewing of the animated flick, Rango on the beach. There are also concerts like the Music in the Grove series with the Deedle Deedle Dees or BAM’s Rhythm and Blues Festival with the Urban Guerilla Orchestra. Have a great week and be sure to refer to our calendar for more activities and events!
Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 24 (see schedule for complete details)
Tug & Barge Week
Ship enthusiasts will love this exciting tugboat event. Sponsored by the Waterfront Museum and the Tug Pegasus Preservation Project, Tug and Barge week includes free public tugboat trips and barge tours. Details: Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park Furman Street & Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11201. For additional information, please click here.
Schedule of Activities:
Monday, July 18 – Friday, July 22: Group tours and open hours
Thursday, July 21: “Showboats in New York Harbor” with Norman Brouwer and Captain Tom McGuire
Friday, July 22: Special open hours with Diver Lenny; “Creatures of the Deep” artists’ reception, with Diver Lenny
Saturday, July 23: Open hours
Sunday, July 24: Showboat Shazzam. For more information visit The Waterfront Museum.
Monday, July 25: Group tours
Tuesday, July 26: Departure from Pier 6
Every Monday until August 22nd from 10:30am to 11:15am
Tiny Tunes for Tots Summer Music Literacy Program
Designed for kids 0 to age 5, this afternoon of music features guest musicians playing songs promoting literacy. The event will also include games, children’s musical instruments, dancing and reading of stories. Details: Brooklyn Heights Public Library, 2nd floor, 280 Cadman Plaza West. For more info, please call (718) 623-7100 x1211 or click here.
Monday, July 18th from 1:00pm – 8pm
Coney Island Circus Sideshow
Older kids will love checking out this “Sideshow by the Sea” featuring a traditional circus acts of “wonders and human curiosities.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. Details: 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Monday, July 18th at 8:45pm
Flicks on the Beach – Rango
The Coney Island Flicks on the Beach allows families to check out movies every week on the beach. This week includes a viewing of the animated flick, Rango starring Johnny Depp. Details: 1001 Boardwalk West, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Tuesday, July 19th from 10:00am – 10:30am
Mini Max Toys and Cuts Story Time
Mini Max Toys and Cuts hosts a weekly story time with Charu and her crew of readers as they read a selection of your child’s favorite books. Details: 152 Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street, Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, July 19th from 11:00am – 12:00pm
Sing-along with Lloyd at the Moxie Spot
The Moxie Spot hosts a weekly sing-along with Lloyd Miller of the Deedle Deedle Dees. Details: 81 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, July 19th from 7:00PM to 9:30pm
Head Over Heels – Bay Ridge Party Band
A free concert in Bay Ridge will include kid-friendly tunes. Be sure to bring a blanket, a chair, and some snacks. In case of rain, please check the concert hotline for information on possible cancellations at (718) 236-7547. Details: 79th St Park and Playground, Shore Rd & 79th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209. For additional information, please call: (718) 236-7547
Wednesday, July 19h at around 8:30 (depending on sunset)
Red Hook Summer Films – Bring it On
Enjoy free movies every week in Red Hook. This week, the teen comedy Bring it On is showing. In case of rain, check the website for an alternate indoor location (rain call will be made by 6 pm). Details: Valentino Park and Pier, Coffey St & Ferris St, Brooklyn, NY. For additional information, please click here.
Wednesday, July 20th from 10:00am – 11:00am
Music In The Grove: Deedle Deedle Dees
The Music in the Grove’ concert series at Fort Greene features kid-friendly musical performances every Wednesday until August. This week the popular band the Deedle Deedle Dees are performing. Parents will find ample stroller parking, but you’ll want to bring a blanket to sit on and some snacks. Details: Fort Greene Park, enter at DeKalb Ave at Washington Park, Fort Greene, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Thursday, July 21st from noon – 2pm
Urban Guerilla Orchestra with special guest Miles Jaye
This free outdoor summer concert series continues with a performance by the brass-bolstered party band, Urban Guerilla Orchestra. The band is also joined by singer, songwriter and violinist, Miles Jaye. Details: MetroTech Commons, located at the corner of Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine. For additional information, please click here.
Thursday, July 21st at 1:30 pm through August 18th
Journey to the Past (Costumed Storytelling) at the New York Transit Museum
Your child can enjoy an exciting performance by a costumed storyteller in one of the New York Transit Museum’s historic train cars. Each week a different costumed character brings transit history to life with an interactive 30-minute performance. For children ages 3 and over. Details: The New York Transit Museum, corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights. (718) 694-1600. For additional information, please click here.
Thursday, July 21st – Music begins at 6:00 pm and the Movie starts between 8:00 – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park Movies With A View
The 12th season of this exciting movie series is back. This week the Sweet Smell of Success (PG) is being show at Pier 1, along with a short film called Keith Reynolds Can’t Make It Tonight by Felix Massie and pre-show music supplied by DJ: Liondub. Details: Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn. For additional information, please click here.
Thursday, July 21st at – Kids Hour at 6 pm; Music at 7pm and the Movie at 8pm
East River Park Thursday Nights with Summerstarz
Free Willy
Summerstarz continues this week at East River State Park with a screening of the popular movie Free Willy. Each program beings with Kids Hour at 6 pm, followed by live music at 7 pm and then the movie at sunset. This week Kids Hour will start at 6 pm with arts/crafts activities by the NY Road Runners Club and WMAAC. At 7 pm, Rarefaction will perform. Details: East River Park at N 8th Street & Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
Every Thursday through August 11th at 7pm
Waterfront Workouts – Sunset Pilates
Lou Cornacchia, founder of Cobble Hill’s Body in Balance Studio, teaches this fun Intermediate Pilates Mat Class on Pier 6. Through the class students will learn proper techniques and develop core muscle strength, spinal alignment and shoulder stabilization. Classes are free and open to ages 16 and older and Pilates experience is suggested. Students should also bring a thick mat and a Dynaband to the class. Details: Pier 6 promenade (on the promenade on the north side of Pier 6, next to the sand volleyball courts). In event of rain, class will be held the following day (Friday) at the same time. For additional information, click here.
Thursday, July 21sst Gates open at 7pm; Movie starts at 8pm
West Side Story Dance and Sing-Along
Celebrate Brooklyn is holding a fun dance and sing-along to the movie West Side Story. At this unique event, the lyrics will be shown on a huge outdoor screen that will also include instructions on how to dance to some of the famous steps. Sharks enter at 11th Street, Jets at 9th. The evening also includes a pre-performance discussion. The event is free but a $3 donation is suggested. Details: Prospect Park Bandshell at Prospect Park West & 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. For additional information, please click here.
*******Friday events get posted on Thursday for our Weekend Events roundup.
