St. Patrick's Day Is Coming | Brooklyn Weekend Events

BROOKLYN, NY — There are a bunch of weird, fun things to do in Brooklyn this weekend, whether or not you're Irish or pretending to be.

Bizarre Hosts Mr(s) BK

Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: Check out this drag queen competition hosted by the RuPaul's Drag Race alumna Acid Betty.
Where: Bizarre bar at 12 Jefferson St.
When: Doors open at 8 p.m. Friday

Leprechaun 4: In Space

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: This late night screening tells the tale of a Leprechaun on a far away planet and about to wed to a space princess.
Where: Nitehawk Cinema at 136 Metropolitan Ave.
When: 12:20 a.m. Saturday

Five Boroughs Brewing Co. Oyster Fest

Neighborhood: Sunset Park
What: Celebrate Ireland day the classy way. Five boroughs will be serving all-you-can-eat oysters and its newest beer, the Dry Irish Stout.
Where: Five Boroughs Brewing Co. at 215 47th Street
When: Noon Saturday

Animal Care Centers of NYC's Brooklyn Adoption Event

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Come find your future cat or dog friend. Adoptions include vaccinations, a microchip, ID tag, collar and a free exam.
Where: Monster Mutt Doggie Daycare and Boarding at 297 Warren St.
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday

Midnight Market NYC

Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What: The city's first indoor, late-night foodie event comes to Brooklyn. There will be $5 food and drink specials from about a dozen local eateries.
Where: Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse at 73 West St.
When: 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday

Emerald Kingdom with Eli Escobar vs Eli Soul Clap

Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: Party in green and gold.
Where: House of Yes at 2 Wyckoff Ave.
When: 10 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday

United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

Neighborhood: Just about every neighborhood between Prospect Heights and Central Park
What: Run while people cheer. Cheer while people run. Do not attempt both this and the Emerald Kingdom.
Where: Race starts at Grand Army Plaza and ends at shortly past the Central Park Reservoir.
When: Race begins 7:30 a.m. Sunday

Vodka and Pickles Festival

Neighborhood: Park Slope
What: Learn how to drink shots like a Russian — with a pickle chaser.
Where: Grand Prospect Hall at 263 Prospect Ave.
When: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday

2018 Brooklyn Camp Expo

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Find a summer camp, holiday camp or after school program for your kid at this free event.
Where: Williamsburg Northside Lower School at 299 North Seventh St.
When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Mac & Cheese Smackdown

Neighborhood: Gowanus
What: Time Out New York hosts this challenge to see which NYC restaurant can serve up the best mac.
Where: Brooklyn Expo Center at 79 Franklin St.
When: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday

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