Saturday, April 12, 2014

Fitness classes, walks and art to enjoy sat and sun (Coney island is opening today) :)

Saturday
10am-5pm the more/fitness magazines health + wellness expo features food and product sampling, speakers and training sessions, health screening and info, more. metropolitan pavilion, free

11am-6pm: the sixth annual prospect heights craft fair features 40 independent artists and designers selling stationery, textiles, jewelry, food, and more. proceeds benefit ps 9. 80 underhill ave, free. >>

12pm: commemorate the anniversary of the sinking of titanic with a free two-hour walking tour of nyc locations connected to the vessel. meet at the s.w. corner of astor place + lafayette st. >>

12-4pm: brooklyn slate company celebrates national grilled cheese day by giving out free 1/2 grilled cheese sandwiches made from three varieties of vermont farmhouse cheddar with the option of a tomato soup shot chaser. 305 van brunt st. (red hook)
12-6pm: the new meat mrkt pop-up shop, atop a 7,000 square foot bushwick rooftop, offers shopping, music, craft beer, and more. 57 thames st., free admission. >>

12-6pm: 30 cruelty-free vendors sell ice cream, nut cheese, mock meats, skin care products, and more at the monthly vegan shop-up pop-up market. pine box rock shop (bushwick). free admission. >>

12-8, 10pm: join aphotic for an afternoon rooftop party (free) where live art along with live music will turn into a warehouse party at 10pm ($5-10). donation-based food and beverages to support the artist. 407 johnson ave (bushwick), free. >>

12-8pm (ends today): red bull studios hosts 'omnipresent: a different view', dj/producer king britt's installation featuring rare artwork from sci-fi publication, omni magazine as well as custom view-masters paired with music. 220 w. 18th st., free. >>

7pm-1am (fri-sat, ongoing): the weekly brooklyn night bazaar night market brings bands, food, breweries + wineries, vendors, light installations, and mini golf, ping pong + skeeball to a 24,000 sq ft warehouse. this week's music comes from murphy’s law, agitator, nuclear santa claust, mayor creep, hunters, pup, big ups and crazy pills. 165 banker st @ norman ave (greenpoint), free admission

Sunday!!!!
10am-5pm: local book sellers mcnally jackson + housing works team up for the second annual downtown literary festival with readings, signings, storytelling, more. followed by an after-party at von bar on bleecker st. free. >>

11am: coney island opening day! luna park, wonder wheel park, and the cyclone open for the season with the annual blessing of the rides and cyclone egg cream christening. bonuses: the first 100 people ride the cyclone and wonder wheel free, and everyone can grab a free rita’s italian ice. >>

12pm: the annual persian day parade and festival makes its way down madison ave. from 26th st. to 38th st.

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