Once again, the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton) is presenting a tour of its historic building, designed by eminent 19th century architect George Post, who also designed the New York Stock Exchange. The tour begins at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. It is free for BHS members; otherwise $6 adults, $4 students/teachers/seniors, […]
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Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Weather this weekend bids to not quite crack the ninety degree level, and some thunderstorms are expected, mostly late in the day. On Saturday, July 14, Brooklyn Bridge Park will be celebrating City of Water Day with kayaking in the Pier 1 boat basin (photo) (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and two activities great for […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Hey, folks, the predicted high temperature Saturday, July 7, is 100 degrees! Sunday will cool down to a relatively balmy 92. So, if you’re not escaping to the beach or country, you’re probably looking for a way to stay cool right here in America’s First Suburb. You could just stay home and watch the Mets […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Photoville will be open at the uplands of Pier 3, Brooklyn Bridge Park (see map here) today (Friday, June 22), Saturday, and Sunday all day. This event has drawn notice from The New Yorker for its “Underage” exhibit, which features the work of young photographers. For the kids, the Park is hosting Puppet Mobile presenting […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
In addition to tomorrow’s (Saturday, June 16) Atlantic Avenue Extravaganza, there are several other diverting (not in the subway sense) things to do this weekend. The Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont street (corner of Clinton) tomorrow is having another of its walking tours, “Hiding in Plain Sight: A Walk Down Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights.” The […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
There’s lots going on this Saturday, June 9. Are you an uptight Brooklyn Heights woman? Take a walk down Squibb Hill to the lawn in front of the Tobacco Warehouse (New Dock Street at Water Street), where, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., you can… …[j]oin our dance circle under the Brooklyn Bridge. Learn women’s traditional […]
This Weekend: Bargemusic Returns With Classical Fare
It’s been a while since we’ve featured Bargemusic, the floating classical locale just south of Fulton Ferry Landing at the entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park. This weekend brings characteristic variety to the barge, with works for violin and piano by Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert and Sarasate. On Wednesday June 6, string arrangements of Bach, Rachmaninoff and […]
Bargemusic in Drydock for Repairs; Back Late This Month
We’ve had several inquiries about the status of Bargemusic, which is not docked at its usual spot at the pier at Fulton Landing. According to the website, it’s temporarily in drydock for repairs, and will be back in time for a concert on October 22.
The Boat May be Rockin’ but Inside it’s All Swing
The Mark Soskin Trio is one of the many accomplished music groups you will find performing year round at Bargemusic. At first glance this floating white barge seems an unlikely place for a night of Jazz. But make no mistake, Bargemusic is a great place to hear some very talented musicians here in Brooklyn Heights. […]
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