Still have no idea what to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Here are your best bets for a good time come five o’clock Friday:
Where/When: , 53 Prospect Park West, Friday, 8 p.m.
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Why Go: Barry Bryson’s swing band comes back to the coffee house for a night of music and dancing.
Cost: $10
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Where/When: Green-Wood Cemetery, 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: The Green-Wood Historic Fund will host an afternoon with Brooklyn’s own best-selling author Paul Auster for a talk and a Q & A about his latest novel, Sunset Park. Following the talk, Auster will be joined by Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman for a trolley tour to some of the author’s favorite spots in Green-Wood Cemetery.
Cost: $15 for members and $20 for non-members
Where/When: , 125 Fifth Avenue, Saturday, 9 p.m.
Why Go: Dig Deeper is a monthly 60’s soul music party hosted by Mr. Robinson. The dance floor will be moving thanks to DJ Honky, spinning the finest funk and soul records.
Cost: $12
Where/When: , 16th Street and Prospect Park West, Sunday, 8 a.m.
Why Go: The Inaugural Brooklyn Marathon will start at 8 a.m. and will be capped at 6 hours. It will be an electronically timed and is a Boston Qualifier. Register now (be aware that all spots are sold out, but there is a waiting list). The race starts and ends on Center Drive in the park. The course exits Center Drive at West Drive, makes seven complete circuits and one lower loop before returning to Center Drive from East Drive.
Cost: Free!
Where/When: , 143 Seventh Avenue, Sunday, 11 a.m.
Why Go: Come to the Community Bookstore for the story time with Stephen Savage, the author of the picture book Where's Walrus. Enjoy free bagels and coffee!
Cost: Free!
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