Cinema: The new feature film “Cult of Sincerity” is like a National Geographic documentary on the feeding, mating and social rituals of Williamsburg’s twentysomething hipsters. And sometimes, the truth hurts. Comment.

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Truth or dare

Saturday, August 16: Bushwick performance artist Marni Kotak is going to relive snippets of adolescence as part of the opening reception for “Maximum Perception: Contemporary Brooklyn Performance” at the English Kills Art Gallery. Tonight, Kotak gives the world premiere performance of “Slumber Party,” and the audience is invited to play along.

5 pm. English Kills Art Gallery, 114 Forrest St. at Flushing Avenue in Bushwick. Free. For information, call (718) 366-7323 or visit www.maximumperceptionperformance.com.

‘Dream’ team

Sunday, August 17: If you haven’t taken the opportunity to visit DUMBO’s newest — and most glamorous — venue, Galapagos Art Space, tonight’s the night! Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra will perform hot jazz from the roaring twenties for listeners and dancers alike.

7 pm. Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO. $12. For information, call (718) 222-8500 or visit www.galapagosartspace.com.

‘Moon’ struck

Monday, August 18: The “Mondays Under the Moon” outdoor film series continues tonight with a screening of John Milius’s 1975 classic “The Wind and the Lion,” starring Sean Connery and Candice Bergen. Bring a blanket or chair, nosh on the free popcorn and enjoy the show — which includes a great view of the Manhattan skyline.

8:30 pm. East River State Park, Kent Avenue and North Eighth Street in Williamsburg. Free. For more information, call (347) 297-9470 or visit www.nysparks.state.ny.us/events.

Good ‘News’

Thursday, August 21: “The Heart of Rock and Roll” will be beating when Huey Lewis and the News prove “It’s Hip to Be Square” in Coney Island tonight. If you’ve been complaining, “I Wanna New Drug,” Lewis may have the cure with his latest tune — the title track to the stoner flick “Pineapple Express.”

7:30 pm. Asser Levy Seaside Park, West Fifth Street at Surf Avenue in Coney Island. Free. For more information, call (718) 222-0600 or visit www.brooklynconcerts.com.

Hey ‘Stupid!”

Saturday, August 23: Theater for the New City rolls into Prospect Park this afternoon with a free performance of “It’s the Economy Stupid! Or the Turning Point.” The operetta, which is set in part on the streets of New York, is fun for the whole family with a clever set and a sing-a-long finale. See our review.

2 pm. Prospect Park concert grove, Ninth Street and Prospect Park West in Park Slope. Free. For more information, call (212) 254-1109 or visit www.theaterforthenewcity.net.

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Heaven help us

By Deirdre Donovan

Theater: Theater for the New City’s latest show, “It’s the Economy Stupid! or The Turning Point” — their 32nd annual Summer Street Theater production — is a musical writ large as a children’s allegory that follows the earnest adventures of the Angel Gabriel. The heavenly production comes to Prospect Park on Aug. 23. Comment.

‘Grand’ party

By Lisa J. Curtis

Shopping: Business owners on Grand Avenue in Clinton HIll are banding together to throw a truly grand block party on Saturday. Comment.

Korean ‘Indy’

By Lisa J. Curtis

Cinema: The 2008 New York Korean Film Festival comes to Fort Greene on Aug. 29 with Korea’s answer to “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Once Upon a Time.” Comment.