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For as long as educational institutions have existed, Americans have fought bitterly about how they should teach, who they should serve, and to what end. Join historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela to understand the stakes of these conflicts and how they have evolved over time -- and to contemplate, together, whether today's battles over education really are as unprecedented as they may seem.
Tue, 5/12-5/26&nbsp; &nbsp; |12:00 - 1:00 PM ET&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp;3&nbsp;Sessions

Local Event: America’s Classroom Wars: How and Why Education Became a Battleground

New York County

New York City

New York

America’s Classroom Wars: How and Why Education...

For as long as educational institutions have existed, Americans have fought bitterly about how they should teach, who they...

America’s Classroom Wars: How and Why Education Became a Battleground

Union Hall

Pretty Major is a comedy and variety show hosted by <a href="https://www.jayjurden.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jay Jurden</a>with guest co-host Milly Tamarez

Featuring: Charlie Flynn, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Phoebe Robinson, and Alaire Thomas
Join us to see some of the best performers anywhere!

Local Event: Pretty Major hosted by Jay Jurden and Milly Tamarez

Kings County

Park Slope

Pretty Major hosted by Jay Jurden and Milly...

Pretty Major is a comedy and variety show hosted by Jay Jurdenwith guest co-host Milly Tamarez

Featuring: Charlie Flynn,...

Pretty Major hosted by Jay Jurden and Milly Tamarez

Young Ethel's

Named one of the "best free comedy shows" by Time Out New York!

Zach Sims (Comedy Central, Sirius XM) and Dan Wilbur (The Onion, MTV) team up for a weekly stand-up show featuring the best comics from NYC and around the country. Lineups include comedians featured on The Late Show, Conan, Comedy Central, and more!
Wednesday, May 13th at 7:30 PM includes…
Doug Cordell (NPR, Don’t Tell)
Cherith Fuller (Reductress, Audible)
Joe Briggs (Edinburgh Fringe Fest)
Renee Fuentes (Adult Babies Pod)

Free


Doors: 7:15 PM, Show: 7:30 PM
Lineup subject to change

Local Event: We Have Fun: A Free Stand-up Comedy Show

We Have Fun: A Free Stand-up Comedy Show

Named one of the "best free comedy shows" by Time Out New York!

Zach Sims (Comedy Central, Sirius XM) and Dan Wilbur (The...

Logan's Run

Savage Comedy is every 2nd Thursday at Logan's Run in Park Slope. Named one of the Best Comedy Shows in Brooklyn by Vulture/Splitsider.
Named one of the Best Comedy Shows in Brooklyn by Vulture and Splitsider, this all-women produced show is every 2nd Thursday of the month at Logan's Run in Park Slope. Enjoy some of the funniest NYC comedy notables as you were meant to: for free in a Brooklyn bar basement (it has windows, it's nice!)!
May 14 featuring:
Sima Sepehri (Tiny Grievances) Jordan Snyder (HRTuesdays) Melissa Ferraro (Dirty Little Secrets) Harkness Granger (Subway Takes) Zivan Vasquez (@zivan_vasquez)
Hosted by Lizzie Martinez (The Onion), Melissa Rocha (Vulture), Nonye Brown-West (NPR), and Chloé Cunha (The Onion)
Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:00pm
BONUS: RSVP for chance to win free drinks!

Local Event: Savage Comedy Show (free!)

Savage Comedy Show (free!)

Savage Comedy is every 2nd Thursday at Logan's Run in Park Slope. Named one of the Best Comedy Shows in Brooklyn by...

Dance Fever Studios

SALSA LATIN DANCE SOCIAL in BROOKLYN at Dance Fever Studios 159 20th St location. Dance to the best Salsa, Bachata &amp; Latin: Oscar D'Leon, Aventura, Celia Cruz, El Gran Combo, Frankie Ruiz, Prince Royce and More. ALL ARE WELCOME. Large, Real Oak wood dance floor, Great AC, Easy Parking, Near public transportation. Refreshments and Snacks included. $15 cash only at the door. No performances. Just 4 hours of non stop dancing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Salsa Latin Dance Party

Salsa Latin Dance Party

SALSA LATIN DANCE SOCIAL in BROOKLYN at Dance Fever Studios 159 20th St location. Dance to the best Salsa, Bachata & Latin:...

339 8th Street

Experience a transformative evening featuring a Tapping (EFT) Workshop with Diane Jacobowitz followed by an inclusive Freestyle Dance Party with live DJs and projected art by Stewart Hoyt. The event begins with an Essentrics warm-up to lengthen and strengthen the body, and admission proceeds benefit the Camp Friendship Food Pantry.

Local Event: Barefoot Boogie

Barefoot Boogie

Experience a transformative evening featuring a Tapping (EFT) Workshop with Diane Jacobowitz followed by an inclusive Freestyle...

5th Avenue

Dean to 15th streets on 5th Ave &nbsp;Park SlopeCelebrate 40 years of the fair!Shopping, eating, drinking and fun for all!Still vendor spots available

Local Event: Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair

Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair

Dean to 15th streets on 5th Ave  Park SlopeCelebrate 40 years of the fair!Shopping, eating, drinking and fun for all!Still...

Montague BID 129 Montague Street

Montague Street Goes Car-Free Starting May 17 — Here’s What’s Planned This SummerBrooklyn Heights’ Open Streets program returns for seven free Sundays of food, music, shopping, fun and neighborhood programming through June 28.
Montague Street will close to traffic for seven consecutive Sundays beginning May 17, transforming two blocks in the heart of Brooklyn Heights into a pedestrian only stretch filled with outdoor dining, live music, local shopping, family activities, and community events.
<a href="https://www.montaguebid.com/open-streets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Montague Open Streets</a> runs every Sunday from noon to 5 PM through June 28 between Clinton and Hicks Streets.
Each week features a different theme:
May 17 – Family Spring Fling: Kids activities for ages 2–11 including games, crafts, puppet shows, sports, and face painting in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Parents. St. Ann &amp; the Holy Trinity Church will also open its doors as part of the NY Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House. The church’s stained glass windows were the first created in the New World and date back to 1844.
May 24 – Relax on Montague: No programming. No schedule. Just a quiet, car free street with tables and chairs set out for Memorial Day weekend.
May 31 – Montague Knows: Local businesses and residents share practical tips and skills, including cooking,&nbsp; yoga, a press on nail masterclass, golf tips, stress reduction, wellness and free walking tours of Brooklyn Heights led by McNeil Tours.
June 7 – FAD Market: Independent artisans and makers pop up on the street for a day of shopping alongside Montague Street’s restaurants and storefronts.
June 14 – Dog Day on Montague: The Brooklyn Heights Association Dog Show returns along with dog walkers, pet accessories, adoption organizations, and more. Bring the dog.
June 21 – Celebrate Dad and Summer: Chama Mama hosts a Father’s Day celebration with Georgian food, live music, and a live khinkali-making demonstration. GTHR will lead a summer solstice yoga class, while Golf v.2 offers complimentary simulator sessions.
June 28 – Music on Montague: Live performances from Shinebone Alley Stilt Band, folk and Americana artist Hillary Powell, and local teen rock band JAW Band. The New York Blood Center will also host a blood drive with St. Ann’s Church. Register to donate here
Throughout the season, Chama Mama will offer free tastes and seasonal lemonade every Sunday, City Chemist will host luxe mini treatments, Hanco's will be pouring the matcha and recurring vendors include Flutter Butter Bakery, Marbré Bakery, Propel Electric Bikes, and others.
<a href="https://www.montaguebid.com/open-streets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Montague Open Streets</a> is presented by the Montague BID in partnership with the Brooklyn Heights Association and NYC DOT.
For updates and the full schedule, visit MontagueBID.com or follow @montaguebid.

Local Event: Montague Street Goes Car Free for Open Streets 

Brooklyn

Montague Street Goes Car Free for Open Streets 

Montague Street Goes Car-Free Starting May 17 — Here’s What’s Planned This SummerBrooklyn Heights’ Open Streets program returns...

BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CO. INC.

Pedal into the past on this unique bike tour through Southeast Queens, featuring visits to the former homes of jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and John Coltrane, iconic music video sites, and local murals. Registration includes a free T-shirt, refreshments, and a guided tour of the legendary Black Spectrum Theater pavilion for $25 per adult and $15 per minor.

Local Event: 2nd Annual Seq Jazz & Heritage Bike Tour

Queens County

Queens

2nd Annual Seq Jazz & Heritage Bike Tour

Pedal into the past on this unique bike tour through Southeast Queens, featuring visits to the former homes of jazz legends...

Freddy's Bar

Local indie acts converge in a cavalcade of fun with the eccentric pop of Milf and Dilf, the eclectic pop of Decoster Universe, and the homage to Elvis Costello and the Attractions of Lip Service. $10 donation. You can venmo your donation if you like @Paul-DeCoster-2 Proceeds will go to the acts.

Local Event: Tigerman Events Presents: Milf and Dilf, Decoster Universe, Lip Service (Elvis Costello tribute)

Tigerman Events Presents: Milf and Dilf,...

Local indie acts converge in a cavalcade of fun with the eccentric pop of Milf and Dilf, the eclectic pop of Decoster Universe,...

Tigerman Events Presents: Milf and Dilf, Decoster Universe, Lip Service (Elvis Costello tribute)

The Bell House

Katie Hannigan and Tatiana Frank are two of the hottest comics in NYC today. Join the live audience for this back to back special taping. Katie Hannigan (Late Show, Comedy Central) delivers a sharp feminist reality check on marriage and aging. And Tatiana Frank (Don’t Tell)&nbsp; brings her dry, self aware humor to this one night only event! 
Tatiana Frank is a Miami-raised, Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, and actor known for blending sharp storytelling with raw, confessional humor about her most awkward and chaotic life experiences. A regular at clubs like New York Comedy Club, she’s built a growing following through her stand-up, digital sets, and her web series Thought Daughter
Katie Hannigan started stand up in the 2010’s NYC open mic scene, which was 95% composed of “nice guys” named “Matt.”&nbsp; Against all odds, she developed a unique voice, both feminist and whimsical, and ascended from the truth telling comedy bros. In 2018, she debuted on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. And in 2022 Her album Feeling of Emptiness was named top 10 of the year. Now, she headlines across the country, bringing this brave work to back country holes, like St. Louis.&nbsp; Katie is witty, honest, and on 75 mg of Zoloft.

Local Event: Comedy Special Taping: Katie Hannigan and Tatiana Frank 

Gowanus-Red Hook

Comedy Special Taping: Katie Hannigan and...

Katie Hannigan and Tatiana Frank are two of the hottest comics in NYC today. Join the live audience for this back to back...

Comedy Special Taping: Katie Hannigan and Tatiana Frank 

Join HSS for a free webinar to learn how bone health supports recovery after an injury or surgery. Bone density, movement, and rehabilitation all play a role in healing, strength, and long-term health. In this program, you’ll learn:
<ul><li>The impact of surgery or injury on your bones</li><li>Why movement and rehabilitation are necessary to rebuild strength</li><li>Risk factors for delayed healing and future fractures</li><li>Ways to protect and strengthen your bones during recovery</li></ul>
Panelists:
<ul><li>Derek Hansen, MD, Orthopedic Oncology, Metabolic Bone, Trauma Surgeon</li><li>Linda Russell, MD, Metabolic Bone Physician and Rheumatologist</li></ul>
This program is designed to give general information and does not provide individual medical advice.Register Here: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Learn about Bone Health After Injury or Surgery with HSS!

Upper East Side

Learn about Bone Health After Injury or Surgery...

Join HSS for a free webinar to learn how bone health supports recovery after an injury or surgery. Bone density, movement, and...

Learn about Bone Health After Injury or Surgery with HSS!

Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch

Pianist Chelsea Randall will give the NY premiere of&nbsp;American Mavericks Project Vl. 1: Quest--her interdisciplinary commissioning project celebrating trailblazing Black Arts Movement poets and the legacy of her great uncle, the poet and editor Dudley Randall, through the lens of new piano music. The program features six new pieces for solo piano by esteemed composers Carolyn Yarnell, Adolphus Hailstork, Joyce Solomon Moorman, Anthony R. Green, Regina Harris Baiocchi and Jeremiah Evans, inspired by the poetry of Sonia Sanchez, Nikki Giovanni, Amiri Baraka, Naomi Long Madgett and Dudley Randall, who platformed these poets via his Detroit-based Broadside Press. Special guest poets&nbsp;Melba Joyce Boyd--the poet laureate of Michigan, and Jon Randall--Dudley's nephew,&nbsp;will join Chelsea onstage for live poetry readings. Quest is dedicated to the memory of Nikki Giovanni.&nbsp;This concert was rescheduled from Jan. 25th, 2026.&nbsp;Free tickets. Registration required.&nbsp;

Local Event: American Mavericks Project Vl. 1: Quest. Feat. Pianist Chelsea Randall

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill

American Mavericks Project Vl. 1: Quest. Feat....

Pianist Chelsea Randall will give the NY premiere of American Mavericks Project Vl. 1: Quest--her interdisciplinary...

American Mavericks Project Vl. 1: Quest. Feat. Pianist Chelsea Randall

Chelsea Piers Field House - Brooklyn

<a href="https://projectsunshine.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Project Sunshine</a>&nbsp;is hosting a community play day with hands-on games and activities for families and kids, all while raising funds for a cause that delivers the healing power of play to children with medical needs.&nbsp; Project Sunshine is the leading nonprofit delivering free play programs to pediatric patients — reaching over 150,000 kids a year across 500+ hospitals through 18,000 volunteers. Play isn't just fun; it's proven to support healing, reduce stress, and restore a sense of normalcy for kids going through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

Local Event: Project Sunshine Play-A-Thon

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights

Project Sunshine Play-A-Thon

Project Sunshine is hosting a community play day with hands-on games and activities for families and kids, all while raising...

Learn how simple food choices can help keep your bones strong as you age. Join us for this free Zoom webinar:
<ul><li>Explore nutrients and everyday eating habits,</li><li>Get practical tips to support bone health</li><li>Gain easy, actionable ideas for staying healthy and independent.</li></ul>
Speaker: Sue Xiao Yu (MS, RD, CDN, CDCES)
Clinical Nutritionist, HSSRegister Here: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Education &amp; Outreach at HSS</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS Webinar!

Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS...

Learn how simple food choices can help keep your bones strong as you age. Join us for this free Zoom webinar:
Explore nutrients...

Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS Webinar!

New York City Metropolitan Area

David Luces

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill

Miranda Levingston

Windsor Terrace-Kensington

Ditmas Park-Flatbush

Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO

Bed-Stuy

Sunset Park

Cattitude Street Strutters Pet Care Inc.

🎉 17 years of Cattitude! Thank you neighbors. • Not an App—Human-to-Human Care Cattitude Street Strutters is Brooklyn’s one-stop pet-care company for in-home cat sitting, vacation sits, dog walking &amp; overnights. We’re not an app—real, background-checked humans with manager oversight. Vet-tech staff available for meds, insulin, sub-Q fluids, post-surgery attention. Our pet care center is located at 356 Atlantic Avenue where we are also home to Doggittude Doggy Daycare.

🎉 17 years of Cattitude! Thank you neighbors. • Not an App—Human-to-Human Care Cattitude Street Strutters is Brooklyn’s one-stop pet-care company...

SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn proudly serves Park Slope with

SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn

SERVPRO NW Brooklyn – Proudly Serving Brooklyn When disaster strikes in Brooklyn, whether it’s a burst pipe, kitchen fire, or storm damage, neighbors call SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn. We’ve built our reputation on showing up fast, doing the job right, and treating every property like it’s our own. Our crews live and work here too. That means when your brownstone, apartment, or business needs water removal, fire cleanup, mold remediation, or full reconstruction, you’re not just hiring a restoration company, you’re leaning on a local team that understands Brooklyn’s unique buildings and the people who live in them. From Park Slope to Coney Island, Williamsburg to Bay Ridge, we’ve helped families get back in their homes and businesses reopen their doors. W – Proudly Serving Brooklyn When disaster strikes in Brooklyn, whether it’s a burst pipe, kitchen fire, or storm damage, neighbors call SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn. We’ve built our reputation on showing up fast, doing the job right, and treating every property like it’s our own. Our crews live and work here too. That means when your brownstone, apartment, or business needs water removal, fire cleanup, mold remediation, or full reconstruction, you’re not just hiring a restoration company, you’re leaning on a local team that understands Brooklyn’s unique buildings and the people who live in them. From Park Slope to Coney Island, Williamsburg to Bay Ridge, we’ve helped families get back in their homes and businesses reopen their doors. We know how stressful property damage can be. That’s why we focus not only on the cleanup and repairs, but also on clear communication, helping with insurance paperwork, and making the process as smooth as possible. Whether it’s a small leak or a major loss, our promise is the same: we’ll respond quickly, work thoroughly, and stand by you until it’s “Like it never even happened.” If you need us, call 718-522-4400. SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn. Brooklyn strong, Brooklyn local.

SERVPRO NW Brooklyn – Proudly Serving Brooklyn When disaster strikes in Brooklyn, whether it’s a burst pipe, kitchen fire, or storm damage,...

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Tuesday, May 12

America’s Classroom Wars: How and Why Education Became a Battleground

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12

12:00 PM

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Wednesday, May 13

We Have Fun: A Free Stand-up Comedy Show

MAY

13

7:30 PM

Young Ethel's, 506 5th Ave, NY

Saturday, May 16

Salsa Latin Dance Party

MAY

16

8:00 PM

Dance Fever Studios, 159 20th St, NY

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America’s Classroom Wars: How and Why Education Became a Battleground

We Have Fun: A Free Stand-up Comedy Show

Salsa Latin Dance Party

Cattitude Street Strutters Pet Care Inc.

SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn