The Brooklyn Paper / Jeff Bachner

‘Game’ on: The Brooklyn Academy of Music presents John Turturro (far right), Elaine Stritch (left) and Alvin Epstein (center) in Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame” at the BAM Harvey Theater in Fort Greene through May 17.

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Theater: Austin on ‘Paris’

Sat, May 10

OUTDOORS AND TOURS

HEIGHTS HOUSE TOUR: 23rd annual Brooklyn Heights Association self-guided tour features several of the neighborhood’s homes, and a look at the lobby of Hotel Bossert. $30. 1 pm to 5 pm. 129 Pierrepont St. (718) 858-9193.

WALKING TOUR: Big Onion Walking Tours hosts an introduction to Green-Wood cemetery. $15, $12 seniors, $10 students and New York Historical Society members. 1 pm. (212) 439-1090.

PERFORMANCE

ENDGAME: Brooklyn Academy of Music presents Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame.” John Turturro stars along with Max Casella, Elaine Stritch and Alvin Epstein. $25 to $75. 2 pm and 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton St. (718) 636-4100.

SHAKESPEARE: Brooklyn College Department of Theater presents “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” $5. 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Gershwin Theater, 2900 Bedford Ave. (718) 951-4500.

GALLERY PLAYERS: Musical “Man of La Mancha.” $18, $14 seniors and children 12 and younger. 2 pm and 8 pm. 199 14th St. (212) 352-3101.

STREB SLAM: Extreme action, blending dance, gymnastics, physics and the circus. $20, $10 kids. 3 pm and 7 pm. Streb’s Williamsburg Action Factory, 51 N. First St. (718) 384-6491.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: presents “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” $20, $18 seniors. 3 pm and 7 pm. Harry Warren Theater, 2445 Bath Ave. (718) 996-4800.

DANCE: Dance group Company XIV performs “The Judgment of Paris,” a sexy and theatrical dance show. $20, $15 seniors. 8 pm. 303 Bond St. (212) 868-4444.

BARGEMUSIC: Classical music. Works by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. $35, $30 seniors and students. 8 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083.

THE BRICK: presents preview of “Babylon Babylon,” a mix of Herodotus, Cecil B. DeMille, Kenneth Anger, Richard Schechner and others. $15. 8 pm. 575 Metropolitan Ave. (212) 352-3101.

NARROWS THEATER: presents Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” $15, $12 seniors and children. 8 pm. St. Patrick’s Auditorium, 97th Street and Fourth Avenue. (718) 482-3173.

SHAKESPEARE: Brooklyn College Department of Theater presents “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” $5. 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Gershwin Theater, 2900 Bedford Ave. (718) 951-4500.

GALLERY PLAYERS: Musical “Man of La Mancha.” $18, $14 seniors and children 12 and younger. 2 pm and 8 pm. 199 14th St. (212) 352-3101.

STREB SLAM: Extreme action, blending dance, gymnastics, physics and the circus. $20, $10 kids. 3 pm and 7 pm. Streb’s Williamsburg Action Factory, 51 N. First St. (718) 384-6491.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: presents “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” $20, $18 seniors. 3 pm and 7 pm. Harry Warren Theater, 2445 Bath Ave. (718) 996-4800.

DANCE: Dance group Company XIV performs “The Judgment of Paris,” a sexy and theatrical dance show. $20, $15 seniors. 8 pm. 303 Bond St. (212) 868-4444.

CONCERT: St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble performs pieces for cello and string quartet. $30, $10 student rush. 2 pm. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. (212) 594-6100.

BARGEMUSIC: Classical music. Works by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. $35, $30 seniors and students. 8 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083.

THE BRICK: presents preview of “Babylon Babylon,” a mix of Herodotus, Cecil B. DeMille, Kenneth Anger, Richard Schechner and others. $15. 8 pm. 575 Metropolitan Ave. (212) 352-3101.

NARROWS THEATER: presents Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” $15, $12 seniors and children. 8 pm. St. Patrick’s Auditorium, 97th Street and Fourth Avenue. (718) 482-3173.

OTHER

BOOK SALE: Thousands of books, CDs, records, videos and more. 9 am to 4 pm. First Unitarian Congregational Society, 50 Monroe Pl. (718) 624-5566.

FLEA MARKET: hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. 9 am to 4 pm. 8177 Bay Pkwy. (718) 837-0412.

BKLYN DESIGNS: Chamber of Commerce presents an exhibition of designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings, lighting, and accessories made and/or designed in Brooklyn, all handpicked by a jury of editors from leading design and shelter magazines. $15. 10 am to 7 pm. Four locations: DUMBO Arts Center, 30 Washington St., Smack Mellon, 92 Plymouth St., St. Ann’s Warehouse, 38 Water St. and BD+ The Design Accessories Market, Tobacco Warehouse in Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, 26 New Dock St. www.bklyndesigns.com.

CRAFT FAIR: Handmade goods from local artists and crafts people. 10 am to 5 pm. Bartel Pritchard Lot, Prospect Park. Enter park at 15th Street and Prospect Park West. (718) 638-6500.

INDIE MARKET: Market offers handmade items by local designers. 11 am to 7 pm. Smith Street between Union and President streets. (347) 407-1187.

BOOK SALE: Thousands of books, CDs, records, videos and more. 9 am to 4 pm. First Unitarian Congregational Society, 50 Monroe Pl. (718) 624-5566.

FLEA MARKET: hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. 9 am to 4 pm. 8177 Bay Pkwy. (718) 837-0412.

CRAFT FAIR: Handmade goods from local artists and crafts people. 10 am to 5 pm. Bartel Pritchard Lot, Prospect Park. Enter park at 15th Street and Prospect Park West. (718) 638-6500.

INDIE MARKET: Market offers handmade items by local designers. 11 am to 7 pm. Smith Street between Union and President streets. (347) 407-1187.

MENTAL HEALTH FAIR: Annual Children’s Mental Health Fair features resources and experts in the mental health field. 11 am. Brooklyn Public Library’s Brooklyn Heights branch. 280 Cadman Plaza West. (718) 623-7100. Free.

FAIR AND FLEA MARKET: Willowtown Association hosts an old-fashioned event featuring food, drink, games for kids, bluegrass music and more. Noon to 6 pm. Willow Place, between State and Joralemon streets. (718) 502-9563.

BIKE FETISH: Annual bicycle fetish day is a street fair for your bike. Contest of best in show, best vintage, ugliest and more. Noon to 6 pm. Havemeyer Street, between Grand Street and Metropolitan Avenue. (718) 782-4842. Free.

MEET THE ARTIST: Canadian artist David Eustace exhibits his paintings at the Brooklyn Artists Gym Gallery. Concurrent with the exhibition, Eustace offers free boat tours of the Gowanus Canal, where the work was made. Noon to 4 pm. 168 Seventh St. (718) 858-9069.

PIER SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition annual show featuring 300 artists showing over 1,000 pieces of art. Opening day includes meet the artists reception with live music. 1 pm to 6 pm. 499 Van Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free.

Sun, May 11: Mother’s Day

OUTDOORS AND TOURS

TROLLEY TOUR: Join Art Presson and Jeff Richman for a trolley ride past Green-Wood’s gardens, blooms and landscapes. $20, $10 for New York Historical Society members. 1 pm. 25th Street at Fifth Avenue. Reservations required. (718) 768-7300.

PERFORMANCE

GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Green-Wood with a trolley tour and concert. Performance by the Young Musicians of the Interschool Orchestras of New York. $20. Trolley tours from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm; concert from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. 25th Street and Fifth Avenue. Reservations required. (718) 768-7300. Free.

MUSIC: Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch presents The David Glukh Klezmer Ensemble. 1:30 pm. Also, “Brooklyn Sings, Brooklyn Swings” with Amy London. London sings, tells stories and plays piano. 4 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free.

BRIC STUDIO: presents singer-songwriter Hal Willner in “Bill Withers Project.” $12, $10 students. 7 pm. 647 Fulton St. (718) 855-7882.

SHAKESPEARE: “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” 2 pm. See Sat., May 10.

NARROWS THEATER: “And Then There Were None.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

ENDGAME: 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

GALLERY PLAYERS: “Man of La Mancha.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” 3 pm and 7 pm. See Sat., May 10.

STREB SLAM: Extreme action. 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

BARGEMUSIC: Classical music program. 4 pm. See Sat., May 10.

BRIC STUDIO: presents singer-songwriter Hal Willner in “Bill Withers Project.” $12, $10 students. 7 pm. 647 Fulton St. (718) 855-7882.

SHAKESPEARE: “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” 2 pm. See Sat., May 10.

NARROWS THEATER: “And Then There Were None.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

ENDGAME: 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

GALLERY PLAYERS: “Man of La Mancha.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” 3 pm and 7 pm. See Sat., May 10.

STREB SLAM: Extreme action. 3 pm. See Sat., May 10.

BARGEMUSIC: Classical music program. 4 pm. See Sat., May 10.

OTHER

BROOKLYN FLEA: The Flea, an artisan showcase, features vendors of vintage furniture, clothing and antiques alongside new designs by local makers of everything from jewelry to textiles. Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt avenues. 10 am to 5 pm. www.brooklynflea.com.

BKLYN DESIGNS: 11 am to 6 pm. See Sat., May 10.

PIER SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition annual show. 1 pm to 6 pm. 499 Van Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free.

CINEMATEK: Brooklyn Academy of Music presents “True Stories” (1986). $11, $7.50 seniors. 8:15 pm. Q and A with cinematographer Ed Lachman and musician David Byrne follows. BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100.

BKLYN DESIGNS: 11 am to 6 pm. See Sat., May 10.

Mon, May 12

MUSIC: Brooklyn Public Library’s Windsor Terrace branch presents Russian musicians, singers and dancers, performing in traditional costumes. 6:30 pm. 160 E. Fifth St. (718) 686-9707. Free.

Tues, May 13

CONCERT SERIES: As part of the Carnegie Hall Music series, Avantango performs. Brooklyn Public Library’s Brighton Beach branch. 2 pm. Www.carnegiehall.org/neighborhoodconcerts. Free.

SENIOR MEETING: AARP Bay Ridge Chapter meets. 2:30 pm. Shore Hill Housing, 9000 Shore Rd. (718) 748-9114.

YOU CAN DO IT!: Entrepreneur series. Learn tips from other entrepreneurs to help you succeed. 6 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Business branch, 280 Cadman Plaza West. (718) 623-7100. Free.

FICTION SERIES: Pacific Standard presents Douglas Martin and Arthur Phillips. 7 pm. 82 Fourth Ave. (718) 858-1951. Free.

ENDGAME: 7:30 pm. See Sat., May 17.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

Weds, May 14

BROOKLYN FILM FEST: The Brooklyn International Film Festival brings a selection of short Polish films to the Polish community of Greenpoint. 7 pm to 2 am. Studio B, 259 Banker St. (718) 486-5889.

ENDGAME: 7:30 pm. See Sat., May 17.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

Thurs, May 15

CHARITY SALE: at Holy Cross Church. Linens, china, silver, appliances, jewelry, books, etc. 11 am to 6 pm. 8401 Ridge Blvd. (718) 836-3510.

BENEFIT: Kentler International Drawing Space hosts its sixth annual 100 Works on Paper Benefit. Over 100 artists donate original drawings and works on paper. $200 includes a work of art. 6 pm. 353 Van Brunt St. (718) 875-2098.

RECEPTION: Safe-T-Gallery hosts an opening party for Judith Nilson’s “Five Paintings” and Anders Goldfarb’s “Constants and Variables.” 6 pm to 8 pm. 111 Front St., suite 214. (718) 782-5920. Free.

BOAT TOURS AND GALLERY SHOW: Canadian artist David Eustace exhibits his paintings at the Brooklyn Artists Gym Gallery. Concurrent with the exhibition, Eustace offers free boat tours of the Gowanus Canal, where visitors can experience the tidal canal for themselves. 6 pm. Brooklyn Artist’s Gym, 168 Seventh St. (718) 858-9069. Free.

LITERARY SERIES: Brooklyn Academy of Music hosts its “Eat, Drink and Be Literary” series. Tonight’s guest is novelist Chinua Achebe. $48 includes dinner, wine, dessert, coffee and talk. 6:30 pm. New Orleans-style music performed at dinner by Stephen Saperstein, pianist. 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100.

LAUNCH PARTY: Akashic Books and the Brooklyn Historical Society present a book launch event for “Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But The Truth.” Join Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, editors Tim McLoughlin and Thomas Adcock, along with many of the book’s contributors, for short readings from the volume. Wine and cheese reception follows. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St. (718) 855-2412. Free.

SPRING CONCERT: Orchestra concert. $10, $6 children. 7 pm to 9 pm. Brooklyn High School of the Arts Auditorium, 345 Dean St. (718) 855-2412.

BARGEMUSIC: Jazz Night. $35, $30 seniors and students. 8 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083.

BRIC STUDIO: presents playwright Oni Faida Lampley’s “Tambourine Moon.” $12, $10 students. 8 pm. 647 Fulton St. (718) 855-7882.

GUITAR MUSIC: Congregation Beth Elohim presents the group PITOM featuring Yoshie Fruchter on guitar and compositions, Jeremy Brown on violin, Shanir Blumenkrantz on bass, and Kevin Zubek on drums. $10. 8 pm. Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Pl. (718) 768-3814.

EXHIBIT: Henry Gregg Gallery presents “Brooklyn Back in the Day,” featuring work by Anthony Almeida, Seter Sumner Walton Bellamy, Peter Essick, Tony Velez, Charles Denson and Tom Callan. 111 Front St., suite 226. (718) 408-1091. Free.

ENDGAME: 7:30 pm. See Sat., May 17.

GALLERY PLAYERS: “Man of La Mancha.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

Fri, May 16

ARTS ON THE COMMONS: Outdoor concert series presented by Metrotech Business Improvement District. Today: Jazz with Ginetta’s Vendetta. Noon to 2 pm. Metrotech Commons, enter at Myrtle Avenue at Jay Street. (718) 488-8200. Free.

READING: Community Bookstore of Park Slope presents author Gene Baur, reading from his book “Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food.” 7:30 pm. 143 Seventh Ave. (718) 783-3075.

CHORALE MUSIC: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra performs “A Child of Our Time.” $15. 8 pm. Church of Saint Ann and the Holy Trinity, Clinton and Montague streets. (718) 875-6960.

STREB SLAM: Extreme action, blending dance, gymnastics, physics and the circus. 7 pm. See Sat., May 17.

ENDGAME: 7:30 pm. See Sat., May 17.

NARROWS THEATER: “And Then There Were None.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

GALLERY PLAYERS: “Man of La Mancha.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

DANCE: “The Judgment of Paris.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

BARGEMUSIC: “Your Choice” classical music program. 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: “Ben - A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” 8 pm. See Sat., May 17.

Sat, May 17

OUTDOORS AND TOURS

GOWANUS TOUR: Self-guided canoe trips with Gowanus Dredgers. 1 pm to 5 pm. Guided tours from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Reservations. www.projectforcanal.com. Free.

MOONLIGHT, FLASHLIGHT AND FOOTLIGHTS: Green-Wood Cemetery hosts its annual walk featuring live accordion music, a visit to the Catacombs and the light of a full moon. $20. 7:45 pm. Meet at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue. (718) 768-7300.

PERFORMANCE

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: presents “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” $20, $18 seniors. 3 pm and 7 pm. Harry Warren Theater, 2445 Bath Ave. (718) 996-4800.

STREB SLAM: Extreme action, blending dance, gymnastics, physics and the circus. $20, $10 kids. 3 pm and 7 pm. Streb’s Williamsburg Action Factory, 51 N. First St. (718) 384-6491.

BARGEMUSIC: “Your Choice” classical music program features violinist Mark Peskanov and pianist Steven Beck. They have performed the complete sonatas for violin and piano by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. One sonata from each composer will be selected according to the popular vote. Vote online at www.baregmusic.org/calendar.html. $35, $30 seniors and students. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083.

GALLERY PLAYERS: Musical “Man of La Mancha.” $18, $14 seniors and children 12 and younger. 2 pm and 8 pm. 199 14th St. (212) 352-3101.

CHORAL MUSIC: Brooklyn Philharmonic Chorus performs Mozart’s “Requiem.” $20. 7:30 pm. St. Augustine’s Church, 116 Sixth Ave. (718) 907-0963.

SALON SERIES: Brave New World Repertory Theater presents Moliere’s “School for Wives.” $18. Dinner at 7:30 pm; reading at 8 pm. Waterfront Museum, 290 Conover St. (718) 624-4719.

BRIC STUDIO: presents playwright Oni Faida Lampley’s “Tambourine Moon.” $12, $10 students. 8 pm. 647 Fulton St. (718) 855-7882.

NARROWS THEATER: presents Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” $15, $12 seniors and children. 8 pm. St. Patrick’s Auditorium, 97th Street and Fourth Avenue. (718) 482-3173.

DANCE: Spoke the Hub’s Young Artists Ensemble Theater Workshop presents Spring Into Dance III. 7:30 pm. Young choreographers and dancers perform. 295 Douglass St. (718) 408-3234.

THEATER SERIES: The Brick Theater and Third Lows Productions hosts the horror mystery series “Penny Dreadful, Episode 7.” $8. 10:30 pm. 575 Metropolitan Ave. (718) 907-6189.

OTHER

PHOTO FEST: powerHouse Books hosts an exhibit featuring artists, panel discussions, lectures and more. 11 am to midnight. Evening event of short films by prominent contemporary photographers. 8 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse, 38 Water St. (718) 834-8794. www.nyphotofestival.com/calendar.html. Free.

JEWISH HERITAGE: To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Israel, Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch presents “Live and Become.” 4 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free.

INDIE MARKET: Market offers handmade items. 11 am to 7 pm. Smith Street between Union and President streets. (347) 407-1187.

FILM: Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch presents “From the Mountaintop to Your Tap.” Documentary follows 12 students across New York State as they trace drinking water from its source. 4 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free.Sun, May

Sun, May 18

PERFORMANCE

BCBC: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts presents David Gonzalez with Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends Band. Part theater, part Latin big-band concert and part dance party. $12. 2 pm. Walt Whitman Theater at Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Rd. (718) 951-4600.

CONCERT SERIES: As part of the Carnegie Hall Music series, Retumba performs. 2 pm. Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Blvd. (718) 368-6680. Free.

MUSIC: Brooklyn Public Library Chamber Players perform. 4 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch. 4 pm. Dweck Center, Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free.

BARGEMUSIC: Here and Now: American Contemporary Music Series features music of Paul Schoenfield. $40, $15 seniors and students. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083.

CONCERT: Union Church presents Pops: The Melochords Sing the Beatles. 4 pm. 8101 Ridge Blvd. (718) 745-0438. Free.

SALON SERIES: “School for Wives.” Brunch at 12:30 pm; reading at 1 pm. See Sat., May 17.

ENDGAME: 3 pm. See Sat., May 17.

CHORALE MUSIC: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra performs. 3 pm. See Fri., May 16.

NARROWS THEATER: “And Then There Were None.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 17.

GALLERY PLAYERS: “Man of La Mancha.” 3 pm. See Sat., May 17.

STREB SLAM: Extreme action, blending dance, gymnastics, physics and the circus. 3 pm. See Sat., May 17.

RYAN REPERTORY COMPANY: “Ben A Very Personal Account of Benjamin Franklin.” 3 pm and 7 pm. See Sat., May 17.

OTHER

SECRETS AND SYMBOLISM: Green-Wood Cemetery introduces participants to the world of symbols found throughout the grounds. $10. 11 am. Reservations required. Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. (718) 768-7300.

READING SERIES: Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch hosts a Russian Literary Series. Today: linguist innovator Yuz Aleshkovsky reads. 1:30 pm. Grand Army Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free.

RECYCLING: Department of Sanitation sponsors a spring cleaning event. Bring your old electronics and clothing to be recycled. Willink Drive, Prospect Park. Enter park at Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard. Call 311 for info.

PHOTO FEST: 11 am to 7 pm. See Sat., May 17.

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