Coney Island Tours And Book Fair | Brooklyn Weekend Events

BROOKLYN, NY — This weekend in Brooklyn you can learn about the history of Coney Island during a walking tour of the neighborhood, watch comedians try to tell jokes while going through hell or pick up some books from emerging artists. Here's Patch's roundup of events happening around the borough.

Brooklyn Art Book Fair

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: A free book fair showcasing small publications, original artwork and editioned work by underrepresented and emerging artists.
Where: McCarren Park Play Center at 776 Lorimer St.
When: 6 to p.m. Friday, 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday

'Eraserhead' Midnight Screening

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: A midnight screening of David Lynch's iconic film, "Eraserhead," featuring a giveaway of the filmmaker's new memoir "Room to Dream."
Where: Nitehawk Cinema at 136 Metropolitan Ave.
When: Midnight Friday

Prospect Park Nature and History Bike Tour

Neighborhood: Park Slope
What: Bike through the park while Urban Park Rangers go over the history of Brooklyn's backyard.
Where: Prospect Park
When: 11 a.m. Saturday

North Brooklyn Boat Club Opening Day

Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What: Celebrate the start of the North Brooklyn Boat Club's 2018 season with food, canoe trips on the Newtown Creek and more.
Where: Broadway Stages Boatyard at 51 Ash St.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Double Feature: 'Carmita' and 'De Cierta Manera'

Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
What: A double feature of the films "Carmita" and "De Cierta Manera" shown in conjunction with the Brooklyn Museum's exhibit "Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960-1985."
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
When: 2 p.m. on Saturday

Thai Cooking Fundamentals

Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
What: Learn the basics of making Thai curries and stir-frys by chef Jonathan Soma.
Where: Brooklyn Brainery at 190 Underhill Ave.
When: 3 p.m. on Saturday

Movies Under the Stars: 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'

Neighborhood: Flatbush
What: A free outdoor screening of the film "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle." Organizers suggest arriving before 8 p.m. to secure a spot and to bring a picnic blanket or chair.
Where: P.S. 249 at 18 Marlborough Road
When: 8:15 p.m. Saturday

'Across the Universe' Sing-Along

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Join a crowd watching the movie "Across the Universe" and sing along to reworked Beatles tunes.
Where: Videology at 308 Bedford Ave.
When: 8:45 p.m. Saturday

Coney Island Walking Tour

Neighborhood: Coney Island
What: Learn about the history and see the sights of Coney Island in a tour hosted by Alex Delare and Jonathan Anderson of New York Walking Tours.
Where: Grimaldi's at 1215 Surf Ave.
When: 1 p.m. Sunday

'See You in Hell!' Comedy Show

Neighborhood: Park Slope
What: Comedians Matt Wayne, Abby Rosenquist and more will try to tell jokes while living through different hells designed by host Doug Smith including, like doing yoga on stage or dressed in a bear suit while drinking whiskey.
Where: Union Hall at 702 Union St.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday

Sunday Night Fever

Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: Kick off Memorial Day with a dance party featuring funk, soul, disco and R&B music by Lauren Flax, David Kiss and more.
Where: House of Yes at 2 Wyckoff Ave.
When: 9 p.m. Sunday

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