Brooklyn Voices Series: Lev Grossman: New York Times Book reviewer and author of “The Magician’s Land,” in conversation with fellow authors Lauren Oliver, Margaret Stohl, and Erin Morgenstern. Also: magicians trivia contest. Free. 7 pm. St. Joseph’s College, @@245 Clinton Ave. between Willoughby Street and Dekalb Avenue@@,
Tuesday, Aug. 5: “Little Red’s Hood”
“Little Red’s Hood”: A new twist on an old tale. Free. 10:30 am. Underwood Park, @@LaFayette and Washington avenues@@, , www.CityParksFoundation.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 5: Beatz Science
Beatz Science: Native New Yorker Camille Gainer, also known as Beatz Science, performs as part of the SummerStage Kids Performance Series. Free. 10:30 am. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park , @@Dumont Ave. at Miller Avenue@@, , www.CityParksFoundation.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 5: “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
Tuesday, Aug. 5: Youth corps
Youth corps: Teens volunteer in the park and take on a challenging project in the park, ranging from painting benches to landscaping work. Teens also gain professional skills as well. Sign-up on line. Free. 10 am –2 pm. Prospect Park Picnic House, Prospect Park West and Fifth Street, (718) 287–3400, www.prospectpark.org
Tuesday, Aug. 5: 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
Tuesday, Aug. 5: 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@@,
Tuesday, Aug. 5: Summer Safety
Summer Safety : Children travel the “Safety Road” and learn the basic rules of street and pedestrian safety, and take a stroll through a mini city street, complete with traffic lights, crosswalks, and a shopping strip. $13 ($10 seniors). 10 am. The Jewish Children’s Museum, @@792 Eastern Pkway.@@, (718) 467-0600, http;//www.jcm.museum
Tuesday, Aug. 5: “Lee Friedlander: The Printed Picture”
“Lee Friedlander: The Printed Picture”: Fifty years of photographs through 40 publications, ephemera, and selected epigraphs. Free. 10 am–5 pm. Pratt Library, @@200 Willoughby Ave. at Steuben Street@@,
Tuesday, Aug. 5: History camp
History camp: Treat your child to a day camp where they are immersed in 18th century life. $275 per child per week. 9 am –3 pm. Van Cortlandt House Museum, @@Broadway at W. 246th St.@@, (718) 543-3344
Tuesday, Aug. 5: 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
Monday, Aug. 4: The Williamsburg Spelling Bee
The Williamsburg Spelling Bee: Free. 7 pm. Pete’s Candy Store , 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street, (718) 302-3770, www.petescandystore.com
Monday, Aug. 4: The Moth Story Slam hosted by Peter Aguero
The Moth Story Slam hosted by Peter Aguero : The Moth StorySLAMs are story telling competitions where the stage is open to any and all with a story to tell on the evening’s theme. $8. 8 pm. Bell House, 149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue, (718) 643-6510, www.thebellhouseny.com
Tuesday, Aug. 5: Play Streets
Play Streets: The Police Athletic League is providing a safe environment for children to play in. Free. 9 am – 5 pm. Surfside Houses, @@2839 W. 33rd St.@@, , Http://www.palnyc.org
Monday, Aug. 4: “Lee Friedlander: The Printed Picture”
“Lee Friedlander: The Printed Picture”: Fifty years of photographs through 40 publications, ephemera, and selected epigraphs. Free. 10 am–5 pm. Pratt Library, @@200 Willoughby Ave. at Steuben Street@@,
Monday, Aug. 4: Mixed Movie Monday Screening and Discussion: Imitation of Life
Mixed Movie Monday Screening and Discussion: Imitation of Life: Screening of a 1959 Lana Turner classic which tells the story of an African-American woman and her light-skinned, mixed-race daughter who passes for white, with a post discussion led by author and CUNY sociology professor, Erica Chito-Childs. Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street, (718) 222-4111, www.brooklynhistory.org
Monday, Aug. 4: 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
Monday, Aug. 4: 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@@,
Monday, Aug. 4: Summer Safety
Summer Safety : Children travel the “Safety Road” and learn the basic rules of street and pedestrian safety, and take a stroll through a mini city street, complete with traffic lights, crosswalks, and a shopping strip. $13 ($10 seniors). 10 am. The Jewish Children’s Museum, @@792 Eastern Pkway.@@, (718) 467-0600, http;//www.jcm.museum
Monday, Aug. 4: Play Streets
Play Streets: The Police Athletic League is providing a safe environment for children to play in. Free. 9 am – 5 pm. Surfside Houses, @@2839 W. 33rd St.@@, , Http://www.palnyc.org
Monday, Aug. 4: History camp
History camp: Treat your child to a day camp where they are immersed in 18th century life. $275 per child per week. 9 am –3 pm. Van Cortlandt House Museum, @@Broadway at W. 246th St.@@, (718) 543-3344
Monday, Aug. 4: Softball clinic
Softball clinic: Children 7 to 14 years old can hone up on catching, fielding, stretching and running bases during clinic hosted by the Brooklyn Cyclones – Participants, limited to 100, will receive 4 tickets to that night’s game. Participating is on a first come first served basis. Registration required. Free. call for time. MCU Park, 1904 Surf Ave. at W. 17th St., (718) 449-8497, www.nymcu.org/youthclinics
Sunday, Aug. 3: Drink & Draw
Drink & Draw: Weekly figure drawing class; model, crayons, and paper provided, or bring your own materials. Free (2-drink minimum). 10:30 pm. Macri Park Bar, @@462 Union Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue@@, (718) 599–4999, www.macripark.com
Sunday, Aug. 3: Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai
Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai: $50.95-$174.40. 7:30 pm. Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave. at Pacific Street, (917) 618–6100, www.barclayscenter.com
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