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Get Out: Fashion's Night Out, a Bed-Stuy Bicycle Tour and the Grand Opening of Joloff Restaurant in Bed-Stuy
The rain dance worked. So it's time to dry out and take in some really cool, really fun fall activities.
It's Friday, and you have no clue what's going on this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for the liveliest, most romantic, most relaxing options for weekend fun. Check out our picks of activities to hit in and around the neighborhood.
WHAT: The Grand Opening of Joloff Restaurant 2 in Bed-Stuy
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, September 9, 5:00pm until, 1168 Bedford Avenue (Between Madison and Putnam Streets), Bklyn, NY
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WHY GO: Come celebrate the grand opening of Joloff Restaruant 2, your home away from home. This celebration wouldn’t be the same without Joloff’s loyal customers. So come out and help this new restaurant, a Senegalese favorite in Brooklyn!
HOW MUCH: Free. Just come buy/taste the Senegalese fare!
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WHAT: The Historic District Council Presents “A Bicycle Tour of Bedford-Stuyvesant”
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 10, 11:00 am Meeting location and directions for this tour will be provided upon registration. Tours generally last approximately two hours.
WHY GO: Come join us for a series of tours throughout 2011, highlighting our Six to Celebrate neighborhoods. The Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood contains an astonishing number of architecturally, historically and culturally significant structures, including row houses, mansions, religious buildings, and schools dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Although there are currently two designated historic districts in the area, the vast majority of Bedford-Stuyvesant’s architectural splendor is unprotected. The recently-formed Bedford-Stuyvesant Society for Historic Preservation, a coalition of concerned neighborhood block associations, and the landmarks committee of Brooklyn Community Board 3 are working to correct that. The tour will be led Suzanne Spellen and Morgan Munsey; and will conclude with a presentation by Bedford Corners. Bikes are not provided.
HOW MUCH: $10 per person/$5 for Friends of HDC, Seniors and Students. A limited number of tickets are available for area residents. Please contact hdc@hdc.org if you are an area resident. Tickets can be purchased here.
WHAT: The Greene Avenue and Jane Bailey Memorial Garden Street Fair
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 10, 11:00am – 6:00pm, 327 Greene Avenue, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: The street fair will feature a health van, give-a-ways, music, stoop sales, food, refreshments, entertainment, vendors and more.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Irondale Ensemble Theatre presents “A 9/11 Community Concert”
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, September 11, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Irondale Center, 85 South Oxford Street, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: Irondale and the creators of the "Pieces of Paper Project" a permanent installation in the beautiful Irondale space honoring the grassroots efforts of those who responded to the events of September 11, present a concert for the community to remember those who volunteered and in memory of those lost. Please come and share in a community meditation, unified by hope. The "Pieces of Paper Project" installation opened on Tuesday, September 6 and will conclude with this community event on Sunday, September 11. The "Pieces of Paper Project" exhibit is open daily September 6 - 10, from 1 - 7pm, free admission. The concluding concert of the week long events will feature a number of organizations including The String Orchestra of Brooklyn, The Noel Pointer Foundation, Spoke The Hub Dance, American Opera Projects, The Brooklyn Music School and acclaimed composer/pianist Anton Batagov. Reverend David Dyson of Lafayette Presbyterian Church will lead in a moment of interfaith reflection.
HOW MUCH: Free-will donations gratefully accepted. No tickets necessary
WHAT: Harriet’s by Hekima’s Fashion’s Night Out and Grand Opening
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, September 11, 6:00pm – 1:00pm, Dekalb Market, 332 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: If you know haute couture fashion, then you already know how this collective gets down. Remember the flounce dresses, the double-sided vests with the crazy-big collars? The large and fierce tote bags? And let’s not even talk about the summer dresses that show off our African flyness! That’s just some of the harriet’sbyhekima classic fashions you’ve come to know and love!
HOW MUCH: Free. Come to sample and buy!
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