“Ai Weiwei: According to What?”: The first North American survey of the work of the provocative Chinese conceptual artist, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and activist. $12 (suggested). 11 am–6 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Saturday, Aug. 9: “Submerged Motherlands”
“Submerged Motherlands”: Swoon creates a site-specific installation in the museum’s rotunda gallery. $12 (suggested). 11 am–6 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Saturday, Aug. 9: Brooklyn Flea- Fort Greene
Brooklyn Flea- Fort Greene: 150 vendors selling crafts, antiques, food, and more.
Saturday, Aug. 9: Artists & Fleas
Artists & Fleas: New designers come in each weekend. Free admission. 10 am–7 pm. Artists & Fleas, @@70 N. Seventh St. between Kent and Wythe avenues@@, , www.artistsandfleas.com
Saturday, Aug. 9: Kids’s Discovery Stations
Kids’s Discovery Stations: Families drop by for a craft and learn about plants, composting and garden stories. Free with admission to the gardens. 10:30 am–12:30 pm. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., at Eastern Parkway, (718) 623-7220, www.bbg.org
Saturday, Aug. 9: Kayaking
Kayaking: Glide along the water while kayaking with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse’ floating dock. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. All levels welcome no experience required. Free. 10 am–3 –pm. Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2 Dock, @@Bklyn Bridge Park Greenway@@, , www.nycgovparks.org
Saturday, Aug. 9: Bird watching
Bird watching: Children 8 years and older observe and identify some of the 200 species of birds that pass through the park. Binoculars and bird guides provided. Free. 10 am. Prospect Park Audubon Center, Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 287-3400, www.prospectpark.org/audubon
Saturday, Aug. 9: Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: Farm-fresh seasonal produce, meats, prepared foods, compost drop-off, and live performances. Free. 8 am–4 pm. Grand Army Plaza, Union Street between Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Park West,
Saturday, Aug. 9: Pop-Up Pool
Pop-Up Pool: Jump in the water is fine. The 30 by 50 foot pool includes a sandy beach and play area with food and drinks from Lizzmonade and swim lessons available. Free. 10 am–6 pm. Pier 2 Uplands, @@Furman St. and Columbia Street@@,
Friday, Aug. 8: Choban Elektrik, Ornamatik, and Raya Brass Band
Choban Elektrik, Ornamatik, and Raya Brass Band: $10. 8:30 pm. Jalopy Theatre, 315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street, (718) 395–3214, www.jalopy.biz
Saturday, Aug. 9: “Color and Out of Order”
“Color and Out of Order”: Opening reception for more than 900 works art at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition’s two summer shows, along with cocktails and jazz music. Free. 2–6. Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, 499 Van Brunt St., near Reed Street, (718) 596-2506 , www.bwac.org
Friday, Aug. 8: LAVA
LAVA: All-women troupe featuring music, dance, aerial, acrobatics and more. $10-$20 (sliding scale). 8pm. Waterfront Museum Barge, 290 Conover St. near Reed Street, (718) 624-4719, www.waterfrontmuseum.org
Friday, Aug. 8: Peace Through Understanding: Queens World’s Fair Site and Park Nostalgia Ride
Peace Through Understanding: Queens World’s Fair Site and Park Nostalgia Ride: Take a trip back to to 1964 to discover the grounds of the third major World’s Fair held in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Walking tour through historic paths and mid-century modern architecture. $50 ($20 for members). 6:30 pm. New York Transit Museum, Boerum Place at Schermerhorn Street, (718) 694-1600, www.mta.info/mta/museum
Friday, Aug. 8: Family Jam
Family Jam: Celebrate summer and play, learn, build, and experience adventure. Free. 3 pm. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, (718) 735-4400, www.brooklynkids.org
Friday, Aug. 8: Animal encounter
Animal encounter: How did Snappy get its name? Find out in this fun event. Free. 3–4 pm. Prospect Park Audubon Center, Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 287-3400, www.prospectpark.org/audubon
Friday, Aug. 8: Carousel
Carousel: Take a ride on the park’s historic carousel. $2 per ride ($9/a book of 5 tickets). Noon–6 pm. Prospect Park Children’s Corner, @@452 Flatbush Ave. at Ocean Avenue@@, , www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/carousel
Friday, Aug. 8: Blooming naturalist
Blooming naturalist: Children use fun games and activities to learn what makes birds so special. Free. Noon–4 pm. Prospect Park Audubon Center, Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 287-3400, www.prospectpark.org/audubon
Friday, Aug. 8: “Chicago in L.A.: Judy Chicago’s Early Work 1963-74”
“Chicago in L.A.: Judy Chicago’s Early Work 1963-74”: The first survey on the East Coast of the artist’s early career. $12 (suggested). 11 am–6 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Friday, Aug. 8: Art Kid
Art Kid: Children 5 years and older explore a new style each week. Free with museum admission. 11:30 am. Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, (718) 735-4400, www.brooklynkids.org
Friday, Aug. 8: Kids’s Discovery Stations
Kids’s Discovery Stations: Families drop by for a craft and learn about plants, composting and garden stories. Free with admission to the gardens. 10:30 am–12:30 pm. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1000 Washington Ave., at Eastern Parkway, (718) 623-7220, www.bbg.org
Friday, Aug. 8: “Submerged Motherlands”
“Submerged Motherlands”: Swoon creates a site-specific installation in the museum’s rotunda gallery. $12 (suggested). 11 am–6 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Friday, Aug. 8: “Ai Weiwei: According to What?”
“Ai Weiwei: According to What?”: The first North American survey of the work of the provocative Chinese conceptual artist, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and activist. $12 (suggested). 11 am–6 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue, (718) 638-5000, www.brooklynmuseum.org
Friday, Aug. 8: “Anatomy of a Powerhouse: Electrifying the El”
“Anatomy of a Powerhouse: Electrifying the El”: Archival photo exhibition showing construction and early operation of the 74th Street Powerhouse. $7 ($5 for children 2–17 and seniors, free for members and children under 2). 10 am–4 pm. New York Transit Museum, Boerum Place at Schermerhorn Street, (718) 694-1600, www.mta.info/mta/museum
Friday, Aug. 8: Cosmic Yoga
Cosmic Yoga: $15. 10 am, Noon, 7 pm. Body Actualized Center, 143 Troutman St. between Central and Evergreen avenues, (347) 770–1437, bodyactualized.org
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