—Thursday, October 26th, 2017—

Book Talk: The Second Coming of the KKK
128 Pierrepont Street at Brooklyn Historical Society
Time: 6:30pm
Price: $5; FREE for members
Rick Perlstein, described by Politico as “chronicler extraordinaire of American conservatism,” leads this conversation with renowned historian Linda Gordon. Gordon’s new book takes an in-depth look at the roots and ramifications of the KKK’s 1920s resurgence.

THE GOLEM WITH GARY LUCAS LIVESCORE
445 Albee Square West  at Alamo Drafthouse
Time: 7pm
Price: $15
The legend of the Golem—a man made from clay brought to life through kabbalistic magic in 16th century Prague by the actual historical rabbi Jehuda Loew to protect the Jewish community from pogroms—is one of the most enduring and resonant stories in all of Jewish mythology. The 1920 silent film THE GOLEM directed by Paul Wegener and Carl Boese, is considered the definitive version of this amazing tale.

Crown Heights Film Festival
558 St. Johns Place at FiveMyles Gallery
Time: 7pm – 9pm
FREE
Enjoy the opening night of The Crown Heights Film Festival featuring 11 short films from the USA and all over the world.

Halloween Beer Dinner!
1904 Surf Avenue at Coney Island Brewery
Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Price: $60
Enjoy a Halloween inspired, 4-course journey through seasonally sourced, local cuisine artfully paired with our rotating array of fresh brews, straight from the tanks. Each course will be served right on the bar, here in our cozy taproom in the heart of Coney Island and prepared by Executive Chef Kate O’Donnell.

Holly Hughes presents Best Food Writing 2017
686 Fulton Street at Greenlight Bookstore
Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
FREE
Series editor Holly Hughes presents this year’s Best Food Writing, with a panel featuring the writers behind this year’s offering of delicious food, colorful characters, and tales of strange and wonderful food adventures.

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