Earth Day And Taco Showdown | Brooklyn Weekend Events

BROOKLYN, NY — This week you can celebrate Earth Day around Brooklyn, find out who makes the best tacos or catch a show of only dad jokes. Here's Patch's roundup of events happening around Brooklyn.

'Dazed & Confused' Film Screening

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Celebrate 4/20 with a midnight film screening of the "Dazed & Confused," which won this Nitehawk's "Marijuana Madness Tournament" for best stoner flick.
Where: Nitehawk Cinema at 136 Metropolitan Ave.
When: Friday and Saturday at midnight

NYC Hot Sauce Expo

Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What: The sixth-annual two-day festival of hot sauces from around the country returns with free sauce tastings, a Chihuahua beauty pageant, cocktails and more.
Where: Brooklyn EXPO Center at 72 Noble St.
When: Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Farmhouse Family Day and Tree Giveaway

Neighborhood: Flatbush
What: A tree giveaway at the Wyckoff Farmhouse along with their monthly family day touring the historic home.
Where: Wyckoff Farmhouse at 5816 Clarendon Road
When: 11 a.m. Saturday

Earth Day Pop-Up Market

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Half Hippy will host a pop-up market featuring "eco-conscious" brands and nonprofits.
Where: Space Ninety 8 at 98 N. 6th St.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday

'Sweeney Todd' Sing-Along

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Watch the film adaptation of "Sweeney Todd" while singing along to the songs.
Where: Videology at 308 Bedford Ave.
When: 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Saturday

Flying High with Till Von Sein

Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: House of Yes will host an aviation-themed 4/20 celebration with music by Till Von Sein, Cry Baby, Mike Swells and Chopstick & Johnjon.
Where: House of Yes at 2 Wyckoff Ave.
When: 10 p.m. Saturday

The Urbanite's Earth Day Retreat

Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
What: Celebrate Earth Day with a guided walk through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden at 150 Eastern Parkway
When: 10 a.m. Sunday

How to Write the Funniest Sketch of All Time

Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
What: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre writer Jess Adamiak will give a lesson on joke and sketch writing.
Where: Brooklyn Brainery at 1233 Prospect Ave.
When: 12 p.m. Sunday

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra Performance

Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
What: The Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra will host a performance featuring music from the opera "A Village Romeo and Juliet."
Where: Brooklyn Museum at 200 Eastern Parkway
When: 2 p.m. Sunday

Brooklyn Taco Takedown

Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What: A competition to crown the best tacos in the borough with free samples for attendees.
Where: Brooklyn Bazaar at 105 Greenpoint Ave.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday

Dad Jokes Only

Neighborhood: Park Slope
What: A group of comedians will perform only "Dad Jokes" hosted by Steven Markow with performances by Larry Owens, Catherine Cohen, Jo Firestone and more.
Where: Union Hall at 702 Union St.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

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