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Psychotic, Tosca & Ideas | Brooklyn Events Happening This Weekend
Contemplate philosophy at midnight. Take on the Bushwick Party Killer. Blow a glass. Do something Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN, NY — We've made it through another week, and what better way to celebrate than by going out and exploring the borough? Here's a round-up of events happening across Brooklyn this weekend. You can spend the night at the Brooklyn Public Library, drink cold beer from a freshly-blown stein, chow down on Indonesian food, and more.
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What: The Museum of Food and Drink will host an Indonesian Night Market with a wide array of samples from, as the museum puts it, "one of the world’s richest cuisines."
Where: Museum of Food and Drink at 62 Bayard St.
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What: Check out this movie about Brooklyn hipsters who are stalked by the Bushwick Party Killer, because some parties just deserve to die.
Where: Film Noir Cinema at 122 Meserole Ave.
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Live Dubbed Sitcoms
What: Acclaimed comedians improvise new dialogue of your favorite sitcoms in this monthly series. On Friday night, they'll take on “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Coach!”
Where: Videology at 308 Bedford Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Best of Brooklyn Food And Beer Festival
What: The second annual Best of Brooklyn Festival will bring Brooklyn’s best craft brewers and chefs to Industry City to show of their goods.
Where: Industry City at 274 36th St
When: Noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Live Broadcast of Tosca
What: Watch Sir David McVicar’s new production of Puccini’s melodrama live. Sonya Yoncheva stars with Vittorio Grigolo and Bryn Terfel.
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Building at 30 Lafayette Ave.
When: 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday
A Night Of Philosophy And Ideas
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
What: Brooklyn's take on the "From The Mixed Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" fantasy, this event allows New Yorkers to spend the night in the Brooklyn Public Library for a marathon of philosophical debate, performances, readings, and music. There will be no bathing in the fountain, as there is no fountain.
Where: Brooklyn Public Library at 10 Grand Army Plaza
When: 7 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday
Free Dance Showing: "Yam Potatoe an Fish!"
Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
What: Choreographer Alanna Morris Van-Tassel showcases her most recent work-in-progress, which explores themes of home and displacement.
Where: Brooklyn Ballet at 160 Schermerhorn Street
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Hot Glass Cold Beer
What: Drink cold beer and watch professional glassblowers demonstrate their neon bending and flame working skills.
Where: Brooklyn Glass at 142 13th St.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Picture This! Comedy Show
What: This new comedy show from Brandie Posey & Sam Varela features stand-ups performing while they are drawn live by animators and cartoonists.
Where: Union Hall at 702 Union St.
When: 9:45 p.m. Saturday
Grandma At Nitehawk Cinema
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Come see Lily Tomlin in "Grandma" with a special introduction by Laura McQuade, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of New York City.
Where: Nitehawk Cinema at 136 Metropolitan Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Public Library
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