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Galentine's Day Comedy And Retro Games | Brooklyn Weekend Events
Catch a Galentine's Day comedy show, play some retro video games or go to an 80s dance party.
BROOKLYN, NY — Snow might be in the forecast for this weekend, but don't let that stop you from getting out and enjoying what the Brooklyn has to offer. From a "Galentine's Day" comedy show to a retro video games tournament, here's a roundup of some events around the borough:
'Nekromantik' Film Screening
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: A midnight film screening of the notorious West German film "Nekromantik" that was banned in several countries for years.
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Where: Nitehawk Cinema at 136 Metropolitan Ave.
When: Midnight Friday and Saturday
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Kids' Saturday Cinema Club: 'The Lego Batman' Movie
Neighborhood: Sunset Park
What: A free film screening of "The Lego Batman Movie" paired with arts and crafts from the local group Project kid.
Where: Industry City at 274 36th St.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Winter Tree ID Hike
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
What: The Parks Department's Urban Park Rangers will lead a hike through Prospect Park going over the identity of trees inside.
Where: Prospect Park
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
Retro Gaming Tournament & Expo
Neighborhood: Gerritsen Beach
What: A tournament pitting 32 people against each other in retro sports games including "NHL '94" and "NBA Jam." The event will also have an expo to buy games and panels with video game authors and historians.
Where: Aviator Sports and Events Center at 3159 Flatbush Ave.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
Not Your Babe: A Galentine's Day Comedy Show
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: A comedy show hosted by Red Dot to celebrate Galentine's Day featuring performances by Aparna Narcherla, Zilla Vodnas, Sandy Honig and more.
Where: New Women Space at 188 Woodpoint Road
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
'Oh, Such a Good Show, Oh!'
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What: A comedy and variety show hosted by Ethan Beach with performances by Phoebe Robinson, the Literati, Tony Zaret, Josh Nasser and more.
Where: Union Hall at 702 Union St.
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Tainted Love Dance Party
Neighborhood: Gowanus
What: A 80s dance party with music by DJ Jane Elizabeth.
Where: The Bell House at 149 Seventh Ave.
When: 10 p.m. Saturday
MORE LIFE: Drake Night
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Quiana Parks, Odalys and DJ Yamez will spin sets inspired by celebrity couples, and ones they wish they would get together like Drake and Rhianna.
Where: Baby's All Right at 146 Broadway
When: 11:30 p.m. Saturday
'Notting Hill' With Mimosas
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: A screening of the 1999 romantic comedy "Notting Hill," starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, paired with mimosas.
Where: Videology at 308 Bedford Ave.
When: 1 p.m. Sunday
Freakebana Workshop
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: A workshop by FDK Florals on how to create an "ugly-cool" Freakebana floral arrangement.
Where: Urban Outfitters Space Ninety 8 at 98 N. Sixth St.
When: 1 p.m. Sunday
The Unemployed Show
Neighborhood: Gowanus
What: The live Facebook talk show about unemployed comedians comes to Littlefield for their first ever award show with host Anna Roisman and guests Sasheer Zamata, Matt Rogers and Sydnee Washington.
Where: Littlefield at 635 Sackett St.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Tiki Disco
Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: The Tiki Disco party returns to House of Yes for the venue's last show until May with music by Eli Escobar, Lloydski and Andy Pry.
Where: House of Yes at 2 Wyckoff Ave.
When: 10 p.m. Sunday
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