15 Events To Get You Through This Weekend In Brooklyn

— Friday April 15th, 2016 —

The Doo Wop Project
2001 Oriental Boulevard at Kingsborough Community College
Time: 8pm
Price: $30 – $32
Listen to the sweet sounds of Doo Wop from stars from hit Broadway musicals Jersey Boys and Motown The Musical.

“Diaspora Calling” – Lauryn Hill 
1027 Flatbush Avenue at Kings Theatre
Time: 9pm
Price: Tickets start at $65
Enjoy an amazing night of art and a performance by the legendary five-time Grammy Award winner Lauryn Hill.

Dissent Magazine — Spring Launch
163 Court Street at BookCourt
Time: 7pm
FREE
Celebrate the Spring Launch of this books series for Climate Justice. Four NYC-based writers and activists will discuss their contributions to the issue, and what an environmentalism for the 99% might look like.

Young and Innocent
147 Roebling Street at The Front Room Gallery
Time: 7pm – 9pm
FREE
Experience Ms. Amy Hill’s latest solo “American Folk” art exhibition.

— Saturday April 16th, 2016 —

18th Annual Eileen C. Dugan Run
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Time: 9am
Price: $40
Eileen Dugan was born in Brooklyn on April 15, 1945. Throughout her full life of public service, many thousands of people were beneficiaries of her understanding, her compassion, and her knowledge of the value of government and communities working together. Eileen was a New York State Assemblywoman from 1980 to 1996. She was elected to represent the 52nd AD (Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge) for nine terms. In 1996, she passed away of breast cancer at the age of 51 just days after her last election campaign. Due to her early leadership and advocacy to create a public park on the Brooklyn waterfront, Eileen has been called the Godmother of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Celebrate he life at this amazing run.

The Amazing Fort Greene/Park Slope Scavenger Hunt
39 Fifth Avenue at McMahon’s Public House
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Price: $25
POGO’s Amazing Scavenger Hunts are an exciting way of seeing the city in a new way, meeting new people, and having bucket loads of fun along the way.

Master Class with David Witten
2900 Bedford Avenue Studio 312 at Roosevelt Extension
Time: 1pm
FREE
Enjoy a free master class session with Pianist David Witten.

Pride of Brooklyn Homebrew Festival
622 Degraw Street at Little Field
Time: 1 – 5pm
Price: $30
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Beer lovers, join this unique festival in its fourth year where 30 local home breweries battle for top honors from judges and you, the fans.

Tea, Sweets, Music and Art Party
170 Tillary Street at Ouchi Gallery
Time: 6pm
Price: $20
Join award-winning Japanese artist, Taichi Nezu, as he displays his artwork and gives a hands-on workshop.

— Sunday April 17th, 2016 —

PLG Arts Presents Osso with Katie Scheele
497 Rogers Avenue at The Owl
Time: 2pm
Price: $5
PLG Arts Chamber Music will present an afternoon of music performed by Osso.

Beyonce vs. Rihanna (A Tribute Party)
61 Wythe Ave at Brooklyn Bowl
Time: Midnight
Price: $15
Dance (and bowl) to the tunes of your two favorite R&B superstars. From “Formation” to “Work” who do you think will win the battle in Brooklyn.

Matzah Factory
792 Eastern Parkway at The Jewish Children’s Museum
Time: 1pm, 1:45pm and 2pm
Price: $13, $10 for seniors
Enjoy some competitive fun while learning how to make Matzah balls.

Get Out the Vote For Bernie Sanders in Bay Ridge
7311 3rd Avenue at Bay Ridge Staging Location
Time: 9pm
FREE
Join other volunteers in the area to help get out the vote for Bernie. You’ll get training, materials, and anything else you might need to put Bernie over the top in the upcoming election. This is the final push!

Jazz BRUNCH
2 Wyckoff Avenue at House of Yes
Time: 11am
FREE to enter – Menu available
Live music and delicious dishes like Bacon Avocado Benedict, Eggplant Cheddar Omelette, Shakshuka, The best French Toast in Bushwick, Middle Eastern Breakfast Platter and of course… the Lady Macbeth (the best bloody mary you’ll ever have. Ever).

Glenn Jones
484 Union Avenue at Union Pool
Time: 7pm
Price: $12 – 14
Musician Glenn Jones, a master of American Primitive Guitar, headlines this special concert.

*Update: An earlier version of this list had the Festival of Colors as this Saturday. It will take place next Saturday.