Grizzly Bear + Spoon Show in Prospect Park: What You Need to Know

PROSPECT PARK, NY – GRIZZLY BEAR + SPOON will be playing at Prospect Park Wednesday as part of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. Marking its 40th season, BRIC is the city's longest-running performing arts festival and always takes place in the Prospect Park bandshell.

Most shows are free, but the bigger-name performers do sell tickets. The GRIZZLY BEAR + SPOON show will also feature special guest, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.

Thinking of checking it out? Here's everything you need to know:

How do I get tickets?

For this show, tickets purchased in advance cost $46 and those bought on the day of the show are $51. Tickets can be bought on the BRIC website.

$1 per ticket will go towards the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, which works to prevent gun violence.

Where is the bandshell?

The Prospect Park bandshell is on the west side of the park. The closest entrance is by Prospect Park West and 9th Street.

When should I get there?

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 6:30 p.m. It is general admission only, so get there on time to snag a good spot.

What can I bring?

Concertgoers are allowed to bring the following items:

Backpacks
Food
Personal non-glass water bottles
Blankets
Strollers
Umbrellas

Concertgoers are not allowed to bring the following items:

Alcohol (beer and wine will be served at the festival)
Coolers
Pets
Tents
Professional cameras and video equipment
Recording devices
Cans and glass bottles
Cigarettes (smoking is prohibited at Prospect Park)

Who else is performing in the park this summer?

Click here to see the full schedule of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn's events and keep up to date with your neighborhood's news by signing up for Patch's free daily newsletters.

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