Friday, July 26
“Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Herbert Von King Park: A team of Bed-Stuy artists have come together to develop an entirely new musical work based on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” part of a larger effort to make original theater specifically designed for Herbert Von King Park! Enjoy a new version of the classic tale of magic, fairies, lovers, and theater people.
Free. 6-7 p.m. The Ampitheater at Herbert Von King Park, 670 Lafayette Ave. between Marcy and Tompkins avenues in Bed-Stuy.
Saturday, July 27
Adopt A Shelter Animal event: Meet your new best friend at the third annual Adopt A Shelter animal event at Brooklyn Borough Hall! Brooklyn’s shelters are slammed, and these animals need your help. Get to know adoptable animals from Brooklyn Animal Care Centers, Flatbush Cats, Hearts & Bones Rescue, and more — and maybe bring one home with you!
Free to attend. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St. at the corner of Court Street.
Sea Spirits Puppet Show: Puppeteer, children’s book author and illustrator Fatima Sambo Schoenfelder is bringing the magical, mystical mythologies from the coast of West Africa to Marine Park with a free, family-friendly puppet show! Her colorful, handcrafted puppets will immerse little ones in the heart of the story.
Free. 11 a.m. Playground 278 at Fillmore Avenue and Burnett Street in Marine Park.
Explore Japan in Brooklyn: Immerse yourself in Japanese culture right here in Brooklyn at a vibrant community event hosted by Japanklyn and the Japanese Artist Pop-Up Shop. The event will feature a combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese arts and crafts, live Kendama and Yosakoi performances, and workshops! Shop, eat, and enjoy authentic Japanese traditions.
Free to attend. 12-6 p.m. Japan Village at Industry City, 934 3rd Ave. between 35th and 36th streets in Sunset Park.
Sunday, July 28
Brooklyn Crab’s Summer Fest: Celebrate summer in Red Hook at Brooklyn Crab’s Summer Fest! It’s set to be a fun day filled with food, good vibes, and fun activities. Tickets include unlimited frozen drinks, crab and lobster rolls, tacos, margaritas, and spritzes — plus games like cornhole and mini-golf.
$103. 1-4 p.m. Brooklyn Crab, 24 Reed St. between Conover and Van Brunt streets in Red Hook.
- In Manhattan
- In Queens
- In The Bronx
- In the Hamptons
