Fri, May 6
Dance, “Kiss the Air!”: The latest gravity-defying piece from STREB. $20, $10 for children. 7 pm. Streb Lab for Action Mechanics [51 N. First St. near Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 384-6491], http://www.streb.org.
Theater, “King Lear”: Derek Jacobi stars in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Shakespeare’s tragedy. $25-$80. 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Theater [651 Fulton St. at Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Reading, Dave Isay: Editor of “Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps”. Free. 7:30 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], greenlightbookstore.com.
Dance, “Lover. Muse. Mockingbird. Whore.”: Company XIV does a one-woman dance piece based on the work of Charles Bukowski. $30, $25 students and seniors. 8 pm. 303 Bond Street Theatre (303 Bond St. near Union Street in Gowanus), http://www.Company-XIV.com.
Theater, “Black Watch”: Critically hailed play about soldiers in Iraq returns for third run. $55-$90. 8 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse [38 Water St. at Dock Street in DUMBO, (718) 254-8779], http://www.stannswarehouse.org.
Music, Reverend Horton Heat, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band:. $25. 8 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Music, Bayou n Brooklyn Music Festival of Cajun and Zydeco Music: Performances by the renowned Cajun musician Jesse Lege and friends, community jam sessions, workshops and more. $15. 8 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Music, Classical Concert: Selections by Schubert, with Steven Beck, piano. $35 ($30 seniors, $15 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Theater, “Oliver”: It’s the musical twist on Dickens’s “Oliver Twist.” $18, $14 (seniors and children under 12). 9 pm. Gallery Players [199 14th St., between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Slope, (212) 352-3101], galleryplayers.com.
Sat, May 7
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Tour, Landmark House and Garden walk: Visit five privately owned historic townhouses. $40. 1–5 pm. St. Ann’s School [129 Pierrepont St. between Clinton and Henry streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 858-9193], http://www.thebha.org.
Tour, graves of Great women: Meet the influential women of the 19th and 20th centuries buried in the cemetery. $15. 1–3:30 pm. Green-Wood Cemetery [Fifth Avenue and 25th Street in Sunset Park, (718) 768-7300], http://www.green-wood.com.
PERFORMANCE
Dance, “Kiss the Air!”: 3 and 7 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “King Lear”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Dance, “Lover. Muse. Mockingbird. Whore.”: 8 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “Black Watch”: 8 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “Oliver”: 8 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Music, Bayou n Brooklyn Music Festival of Cajun and Zydeco Music: 8 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Music, OMNI Ensemble: $15, $10 for students and seniors. 8 pm. Brooklyn Conservatory of Music [58 Seventh Ave. between St. Johns and Lincoln places in Park Slope, (718) 622-3300], http://www.bqcm.org.
SALES AND MARKETS
Artists and Fleas: 8 am–4 pm. [70 N. Seventh St. between Wythe and Kent avenues in Williamsburg, (917) 301-5765], artistsandfleas.com.
Spring Flea Market: 9 am–5 pm. Greenwood Playground [Fort Hamilton Parkway and E. Fifth Street in Windsor Terrace, (347) 497-3490], http://www.friendsofgreenwoodplayground.bbnow.org.
Brooklyn Flea: More than 100 vendors. 10 am–5 pm. (176 Lafayette Ave between Clermont and Vanderbilt avenues in Fort Greene), http://www.brooklynflea.com.
OTHER
Kentucky Derby Parties: Break out the seersucker and fancy hats and swing on some mint juleps! Free. 1 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Kentucky Derby party: Take in a pie contest, hat competition, mint juleps, and more. Free. 3 pm. Pete’s Candy Store [709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770], http://www.petescandystore.com.
Research your home: Use the library collections to learn more about the history of your home or block. $50 ($30 members). 2–4 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.
Orientation session: Learn about the volunteer opportunities at Prospect Park. Free. 3–4 pm. Litchfield Villa [95 Prospect Pk. West between Fourth and Fifth streets in Park Slope, (718) 965-8960].
Sun, May 8
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
tour, Wildflower walk: Learn about the beautiful flowers that adorn the park. Free. 3–4 pm. Prospect Park Audubon Center [Enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue in Prospect Park, (718) 287-3400], http://www.prospectpark.org/audubon.
PERFORMANCE
Music, Classical Concert: See Saturday, May 7.
Theater, “Black Watch”: 2 and 7 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “King Lear”: 3 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “Oliver”: 3 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Dance, “Kiss the Air!”: 3 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Dance, “Lover. Muse. Mockingbird. Whore.”: 8 pm. See Friday, May 6.
SALES AND MARKETS
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket: 8 am–6 pm. [Carroll and Smith streets in Carroll Gardens, (212) 788-7476], http://www.grownyc.org.
Artists and Fleas: 8 am–6 pm. See Saturday, May 7.
Cortelyou Greenmarket: 8 am–6 pm. [Cortelyou Road between Argyle and Rugby roads in Ditmas Park, (212) 788-7476], http://www.grownyc.org.
Brooklyn Flea: Vintage, antique, handmade, and food vendors. 10 am–5 pm. (27 N. 6 St. at Kent Avenue in Williamsburg), http://www.brooklynflea.com.
OTHER
Reading, Selections from The Georgia Review: With Louis Philips, Kyoko Uchida, Stephen Corey: Free. 4 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Mother’s Day vintage dress up photo shoot: ”Mad Men”-influenced photo-op, complete with martinis. $75. 5–9 pm. Way Station [683 Washington Ave. in Prospect Heights, (917) 279-5412], miceatplay.com.
Mon, May 9
reading, Kate Payne: Author of “The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking.” Free. 7:30 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], greenlightbookstore.com.
Talk, Detroit and urban renewal: As part of the Open City Dialogue lecture series. Free. 7:30 pm. Pete’s Candy Store [709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770], http://www.petescandy-store.com.
Tues, May 10
Theater, “King Lear”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Reading, Geoff Dyer: Author of “Otherwise Known as the Human Condition.” Free. 7:30 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], greenlightbookstore.com.
Wed, May 11
Orientation session: 4–5 pm. See Saturday, May 7.
Bike night: Celebrate bike month with $1 beers. Free. 7:30–9:30 pm. Brooklyn Brewery [79 N. 11th St. between Wythe Avenue and Berry Street in Williamsburg, (718) 486-7422], http://www.bikemonthnyc.org.
Music, Classical Concert: With pianist Olga Vinokur. $35 ($30 seniors, $15 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.barge-music.org.
Thurs, May 12
Reading, Sloane Crosley: Author of “How Did You Get This Number.” Free. 7 pm. BookCourt [163 Court St. between Pacific and Dean streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 875-3677], http://www.bookcourt.org.
Theater, “King Lear”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Reading, An Evening with Europa Editions: With authors Jesse Browner, Tim Mohr, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Michael Reynolds. Free. 7:30 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between S. Elliott Place and S. Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], greenlightbookstore.com.
Brooklyn Blogfest: Bloggers unite! $15. 7:30 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Theater, “Oliver”: 8 PM. See Friday, May 6.
Music, DJ Questlove: $5-$8. 11 pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. between N. 11th and N. 12th streets in Williamsburg, (718) 963-3369], http://www.brooklynbowl.com.
Fri, May 13
Music, Men: With Savoir Adore. $10 (suggested). 7 pm. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 638-5000], http://www.brooklynmuseum.org.
Dance, “Kiss the Air!”: 7 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “King Lear”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Music, John Vanderslice: With Damien Jurado. $15. 8 pm. Rock Shop [249 Fourth Ave. between Carroll and President streets in Park Slope, (718) 230-5740], http://www.therockshopny.com.
Theater, “42nd Street”: The Broadway classic is performed by the Narrows Community Theater. ID required to enter army base. $20, $15 seniors, children and students under 21. 8 pm. Fort Hamilton Army Base Theater [101st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Fort Hamilton, (718) 482-3173], http://www.nctheaterny.com.
Theater, “Oliver”: 8 PM. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “The Right Reverend Dupree in Exile”: 8 pm. See Thursday, May 12.
Theater, “Nobody Heard Me Cry”: Ryan Repertory Company performs Vern Harden’s play about a young boy struggling with depression. $15, $10 students and seniors. 8 pm. Harry Warren Theatre [2445 Bath Ave. at Bay 38th Street in Bath Beach, (718) 996-4800].
Sat, May 14
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Oliver”: 2 and 8 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Theater, “Nobody Heard Me Cry”: 2 and 5 pm. See Friday, May 13.
Film, Muppet Movies: Country-music based clips. $8. 2 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Theater, “The Right Reverend Dupree in Exile”: 3 and 8 pm. See Thursday, May 12.
Theater, “King Lear”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, May 6.
Music, David Ford, John Lefler of Dashboard Confessional: $20. 7:30 pm. Rock Shop [249 Fourth Ave. between Carroll and President streets in Park Slope, (718) 230-5740], http://www.therockshopny.com.
Theater, “42nd Street”: 8 pm. See Friday, May 13.
Music, Classical Concert: Works by Chopin, Szymanowski, Lutoslawski, Penderecki, and Twardowski. $35 ($30 seniors, $15 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Music, The Karaoke Underground: $5. 10:30 pm. Rock Shop [249 Fourth Ave. between Carroll and President streets in Park Slope, (718) 230-5740], http://www.therockshopny.com.
Music, Senors of Marseille: 11 pm. Spike Hill Tavern [184 Bedford Ave. at N. Seventh Street in Williamsburg, (718) 218-9737], http://www.spikehill.com.
Music, Billy Libby: 11 pm. Pete’s Candy Store [709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770], http://www.petescandystore.com.
SALES AND MARKETS
Artists and Fleas: 8 am–4 pm. See Saturday, May 7.
Brooklyn Flea: 10 am–5 pm. See Saturday, May 7.
Flea market: 10 am–6 pm. See Saturday, May 7.
OTHER
Civil war commemoration: Volunteers are needed to prepare Greenwood Cemetery for the Memorial Day festivities. 9 am. Green-Wood Cemetery [Fifth Avenue and 25th Street in Sunset Park, (718) 768-7300], http://www.green-wood.com.
Love Your Library: Join in for a buck-a-book sale, music and fun crafts for children. Free. 10 am. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Mental-health film festival: Explores the stigmas facing people with psychiatric disabilities through screenings, discussions and Q and As. $10. 11:30 am–5:30 pm. St. Francis College [180 Remsen St., between Court and Clinton streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 489-5200], http://www.communityaccess.org.
