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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

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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

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

Kings County

Park Slope

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...

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:...

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...

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.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill

🎉 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.

Miranda Levingston

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

NYC Council, GOP Lawmaker Agree To Settlement...

Paladino has agreed to delete three social media posts and will remove the title of "councilwoman" from her personal social media account.

NYC Council, GOP Lawmaker Agree To Settlement Over Islamophobic Posts

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3 New Yorkers Were On Hantavirus-Infected...

One of the people exposed to the virus is from New York City. 

3 New Yorkers Were On Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Ship, Health Officials Say

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Beloved Park Slope Puppet Theater Shutting Down...

The longtime marionette theater on Sixth Avenue is looking for a new home after entertaining Park Slope families for decades.

Beloved Park Slope Puppet Theater Shutting Down After 40 Years

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Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Demonstration Scheduled...

The “No Kings” movement is returning this weekend with more protests against President Donald Trump — one of them in Park Slope.

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Demonstration Scheduled In Brooklyn’s Park Slope

Brooklyn’s Sushi Scene Gets A Vegan Upgrade In...

New York’s dining scene thrives on variety and innovation—and Park Slope’s newest vegan sushi spot is keeping that tradition alive.

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