Brooklyn Bridge Park Events
2012 |
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visit our Free/Cheap Concerts Page as well as the Official
website to learn about last minute cancellations and such.
The Bard at Pier 1
Free performances of Shakespeare on the Granite Prospect. Two different New York-based companies interpret the Bard and bring his words and wisdom to Pier 1.
Twelfth Night by Random Access Theater
Saturday, May 19, 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 20, 7:00 pm
Comedy of Errors by Theater 2020
Saturday, June 9, 7:00 pm
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FILM
Syfy presents Movies
With A View at Pier 1
Every Thursday at
Sunset
Music starts at 6:00 pm; movie starts at sunset.
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Thursday, July 5
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial [PG]
Short: CatCam by Seth Keal
DJ: Ayres
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Thursday, July 12
To Kill A Mockingbird [NR]
Short: Eye on the Stars by Rauch Brothers
DJ: $mall Change
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Thursday, July 19
Slumdog Millionaire [R]
Short: Odysseus’ Gambit by Àlex Lorca Cercos
DJ: Emch Subatomic
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Thursday, July 26
Clueless [PG 13]
Short: Once It Started It Could Not End Otherwise by Kelly Sears
DJ: Ronin
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Thursday, August 2
Wet Hot American Summer [R]
Short: Summer Bummer by Bill Plympton
DJ: Conquerrah
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Thursday, August 9
Barefoot in the Park [G]
Short: Love Competition by Brent Hoff
DJ: Lupe Loop
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Thursday, August 16
The Big Chill [R]
Short: Aquadettes by Drea Cooper and Zack Canepari
DJ: Hahn Solo
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Thursday, August 23
Unforgiven [R]
Short: The Hunter by Marieka Walsh
DJ: Geko Jones
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Thursday, August 30
Public Vote!
Check brooklynbridgepark.org for details.
DJ: Ripley
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The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
Friday, July 27, 7:00 pm
The Metropolitan Opera presents a summer recital series featuring opera stars Danielle de Niese, Dimitri Pittas, and John Del Carlo, accompanied by Dan Saunders. Presented in collaboration with the City Parks Foundation. More info: metopera.org/parks
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DANCE PARTIES
BRIC ARTS | MEDIA | BKLYN PRESENTS
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! BRIDGE DANCE PARTY
Three spring evenings featuring some of the coolest dance bands on the planet, the funkiest DJs under the stars, and the greatest view in the world! For more information: www.bricartsmedia.org
- Funk Dance Party
Thursday, May 10, 7:00 pm
The Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown, Rich Medina
- Brazilian Dance Party
Thursday, May 17, 7:00 pm
Nation Beat, Maracatu New York, DJ Greg Caz
- Zydeco Dance Party
Thursday, May 24, 7:00 pm
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew
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Books Beneath the Bridge
This inaugural outdoor literature series will feature 6 nights of outdoor readings by authors, followed by a Q&A. Each night will be curated by a local, independent bookstore.
Location: Pier 1, Granite Prospect
- Monday, July 9, 7:00 pm – Freebird
- Monday, July 16, 7:00 pm – Greenlight Bookstore
- Monday, July 23, 7:00 pm – Powerhouse Arena
- Monday, July 30, 7:00 pm – Word Bookstore
- Monday, August 6, 7:00 pm – Community Bookstore Park Slope
- Monday, August 13, 7:00 pm – Bookcourt
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FAMILY BIRD WATCHING
Coming right up!
Pilates at the Waterfront
The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor.
Tuesdays, beginning June 7, 7:00 pm
Pier 1, Vale |
Vertical Player Repertory
WATERMUSIC
Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm
Vertical Player Repertory presents Water Music: A lyrical summer evening of water-themed opera. The Brooklyn indie opera company, celebrated for “intense performances” by The New York Times and “thrilling theater” by Opera Today, will perform arias and ensembles from A View from the Bridge, Les contes d’Hoffmann, and Il Tabarro.
Pier 1, Granite Prospect |
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3rd Annual Etsy Craft Party
Friday, August 24 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You’re invited to the most handmade party of the summer on August 24. Join Etsy for an evening of hands-on festivities to celebrate creativity and community.
Empire Fulton Ferry |
Rotations Rotations
Saturday, September 8 at 6:30 pm
Kaleidoscopic melodies revolve in a colorful spectacle of sound as musicians transform Jane’s Carousel into a whirling stage that is sure to delight the hearts of all ages, presented as part of the Festival of New Trumpet Music 2012.
Jane’s Carousel, Empire Fulton Ferry |
9th Annual Marathon Reading of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”
Sunday, June 3 from
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sign up to be one of the 52 readers of “Song of Myself” or simply enjoy Whitman’s words. To register to read, email songofmyself2012@gmail.com.
Location: Pier 1, Granite Prospect |
Boating
Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at the Pier 1 Boat Basin! Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Last sign-up is an hour before closing time.
Saturdays,
June through September 15 (except for September 8)
from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursdays,
June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30
from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Pier 1 Boat Basin
Location: Pier 1 Boat Basin |
Waterfront Workouts: Pilates with the Fitness Guru
The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor. Limited mats available.
Tuesdays, June 19 - September 11
7:00 pm (registration begins at 6:30 pm)
Empire Fulton Ferry |
Waterfront Workouts: Early Morning Yoga with Dodge YMCA
Morning yoga integrates posture, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. All levels are welcome. Limited mats available. Pier 1, Bridgeview Lawn
Mondays, July 2 – August 27
7:30 am (registration begins at 7:00 am)
Pier 1, Bridgeview Lawn |
Waterfront Workouts: Zumba with Dodge YMCA
Zumba© fuses Latin and world music with aerobic interval training to sculpt the body and invigorate the soul! Pier 1, Promenade
Sundays, July 1 – August 26
4:00 pm (registration begins at 3:30 pm)
Pier 1, Promenade |
Waterfront Workouts: Belly Dance with Dodge YMCA
Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations that tone your core.
Fridays, July 6-27
7:00 pm (registration begins at 6:30 pm)
Pier 1, Promenade |
Waterfront Workouts: Hip Hop Dance Aerobics with Dodge YMCA
This class gets your heart pumping with Hip Hop music and hot step-by-step dance moves.
Fridays, August 3-31
7:00 pm (registration begins at 6:30 pm)
Pier 1, Promenade |
Sunset Pilates
Join Lou Cornacchia, founder of Cobble Hill's Body in Balance Studio, on Pier 6 for an Intermediate Pilates Mat Class.
Thursdays, June 21 – September 27
7:00 pm
Pier 6 |
Outdoor Fitness with Brooklyn Strength
Strength training and aerobic intervals in and around Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Mondays, June 4-25
7:30 pm
Pier 6 |
Bike New York Classes
Bike New York offers free instruction for teens and adults including learn to ride classes as well as skill building workshops that increase your confidence and overall safety. Learn to Ride: Adults, Bicycling Basics: Adults and Teens, and Street Skills Rides: Adults classes are available at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Bike New York provides bikes and helmets at all classes. Pre-registration is required at bikenewyork.org
Check brooklynbridgepark.org or bikenewyork.org for specific dates
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Past Events
Spring Fling
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Saturday, April 23
10:30 am - 1 :00 pm
Pier 1
FREE!
Springtime means warmer weather, sunshine, chirping birds, flowers and green grass. Come celebrate the season in Brooklyn Bridge Park! The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park, will kick-off the 2011 programming season with the 6th Annual Spring Fling.
This celebration of spring will feature Easter Bunny, AudraRox!, and Butterfly Boogie with the Wildlife Theater Company. Spot some birds with Brooklyn birdwatcher, Carolyn Murphy. Come to Pier 1 for an egg toss, egg roll, a duck race, and other games to get your feet moving! Karma Kids Yoga will also be there to help you practice your yoga poses, Ditch Plains joins the fun with tasty snacks, and New York Transit Museum and the Brooklyn Public Library will host activity tables. Rain or shine.
Schedule:
10:30-11:30 - Wildlife Theater Company's Butterfly Boogie
10:30-12:30 - Storytelling
10:30-11:00; 11:30-12:00 Birdwatching (max 30 people)
12:00-1:00 - AudraRox!
Games and activities throughout the event!
Spring Soiree 2012
Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The River Cafe One Water Street
Help them celebrate a growing Brooklyn Bridge Park, at their annual Spring Soirée at The River Café, on Wednesday, February 29.
The evening begins at 6:30 pm at The River Café with cocktails and the music of Matt Munisteri & Musette Explosion. An incredible dinner follows, against a backdrop of the remarkable Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. An evening at The River Café is always a special treat.
Please note that seating for the Spring Soirée is limited and we usually sell out well in advance. Individual tickets are available at the Steward level ($750 each ticket) or the Supporter level ($600 each ticket).
To purchase Soirée tickets, please contact Richard Loyd at 718-802-0603. You may also buy tickets online by clicking here. All proceeds for the evening will support free public programming in the park.
They hope to see you on February 29. Come join the celebration!
Your contribution supports free, public programming in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please consider a donation above the basic ticket cost.
Spring Fling at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, March 31 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Empire Fulton Ferry
FREE!
Springtime means sunshine, chirping birds, budding flowers and green grass. There’s no better place to celebrate the season than at Brooklyn Bridge Park! The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park, will kick off the 2012 programming season with our 7th Annual Spring Fling on March 31.
This family celebration will feature musical performances by AudraRox and The Wiyos, storytelling, face painting, and yoga with Karma Kids Yoga. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Bunny will make an appearance, and kids will be encouraged to take part in egg decorating and games! You can make a boat with the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92, ride Jane’s Carousel (first 100 rides free), and make solar powered bracelets.
Join NY Transit Museum at their table for a fun activity. And visit theInventgenuity Workshop Mobile Studio and a chance to meet some of the masters of invention as they present their latest projects and allow you can create projects with insprired makers. Help us welcome spring to Brooklyn Bridge Park with family fun for everyone!
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