Friday
July 24
B-movie mania!
The cult company that created “The Toxic Avenger” hosts a two-day indie film festival — Tromadance! It screams into action tonight with four new films, including a work-in-progress cut of “Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 2” at 8 pm. The show continues Saturday with a full day of short films and an after-party.
6–10 pm at the Paper Box Theater [17 Meadow St. between Bogart and Waterbury streets in Williamsburg, (718) 383–3815], paper
Saturday
July 25
Kids’ play
Get some culture from the hard-working whippersnappers of Piper Youth Theatre, who present an all-day extravaganza of free theater. Kids age 7–17 star in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “Flash Gordon,” among other pint-size productions.
10 am–8:30 pm at MS51 Auditorium (350 Fifth Ave. at Fifth Street in Park Slope). www.piper
Sunday
July 26
The street sound of summer
Take this chance wander willy-nilly across Flatbush Avenue, when it shuts down for the Parkside Empire Street Festival. You can also catch a dance performances, a fried chicken competition at 2 pm, and music from lots of local bands, including Alegba and friends (pictured) at 4:15 pm.
Noon–6 pm on Flatbush Avenue between Westbury and Chester courts in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. www.faceb
Wednesday
July 29
Stand up for Charleston
Sometimes you have to laugh so you don’t cry. Tonight, comedians take to the stage to raise money for the Charleston church targeted in last month’s shooting. Performers include Seaton Smith (pictured), Hasan Minhaj from the Daily Show, Guy Branum, Michelle Buteau, and Aparna Nancherla, among others.
6 pm at the Bell House 49 Seventh St. between Second and Third streets in Gowanus, (718) 643–6510, www.thebe
thursday
July 30
“Flames! On the side of my face!”
“Are you trying to make me look stupid in front of the other guests?” “You don’t need any help from me.” Okay, we’re done. Now please try to keep from quoting along with Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, and the rest when you watch the delightful comedy “Clue,” screening as part of the Syfy Movies With a View series.
Sundown in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Harbor View Lawn (Furman Street at Old Fulton Street in Dumbo), www.brook
