Weeksville Society - Events Feed

Salon Series 2008: Rebel Soul at Weeksville - Celebrate the 5th of July with Game Rebellion

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:29:44 -0400

Start: 07/05/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 07/05/2008 - 8:00pm

*Celebrate the 5th of July with Game Rebellion
(in conjunction with BAM about Brooklyn)

This six-member Rock/Rap band with their spare beats and excursions into heavy metal, will once again challenge the status quo between rock & roll and rap. Catering by Dante’s Fried Chicken Show

*5th of July: Enslaved Africans were emancipated in New York State on July 4 1827, because of threats of violence, African Americans in New York City celebrated this important holiday outdoors on July 5th instead. Come commemorate this forgotten time of Independence at Weeksville in conjunction with BAM about Brooklyn.

Weeksville Farmers Market Opens - Every Saturday - July 12-October 25

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:14:05 -0500

Start: 07/12/2008 - 9:00am

End: 07/12/2008 - 1:00pm

Eat fresh, organic, local produce without breaking the bank. Buy fruits and vegetables from the Weeksville’s Kitchen Garden and from local farmer’s.

EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) as well as FMNP and senior coupons are welcome at Weeksville’s Farmer’s Market.

Featuring free sustainable living workshops:

Food Tastings
Just Food Cooking Demos
Homemade Health Remedies

Check the Weeksville website For new weekly offerings www.weeksvillesociety.org

or call 718-756-5250 ext 304

Salon Series 2008: Rebel Soul at Weeksville - Sparla Swa

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:17:26 -0500

Start: 07/12/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 07/12/2008 - 8:00pm

Sparlha Swa is a velvetine clash of impeccable vocals and haunting modal chords. You will find her performing mostly solo on guitar, though sometimes she is accompanied by Shree Shyam Das, master of both bass and percussion.

Weeksville Farmers Market

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:50:09 -0500

Start: 07/19/2008 - 9:00am

End: 07/19/2008 - 1:00pm

Fresh, organic, local produce

Salon Series 2008: Rebel Soul at Weeksville - Tamar Kali

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:07:34 -0500

Start: 07/19/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 07/19/2008 - 8:00pm

“The instrumental depth behind Tamar-kali’s voice is astonishing; a cohesive soundclash that takes place within each song”. - Anicee Gaddis in Trace Magazine

Weeksville Farmers Market

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:08:09 -0500

Start: 07/26/2008 - 9:00am

End: 07/26/2008 - 1:00pm

Fresh, organic, local produce

Salon Series 2008: Rebel Soul at Weeksville - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:08:27 -0500

Start: 07/26/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 07/26/2008 - 7:00pm

The self proclaimed hardest working band in the world", is composed of 8 brothers, all of whom learned to play instruments starting at the ages of 4 and 5 from their parents.

Small Medium Large (Weeksville Cinema-vision)®

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:13:31 -0500

Start: 07/30/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 07/30/2008 - 9:00pm

Small Medium Large (SML) - is a curated outdoor film series and event that showcases work by filmmakers from Brooklyn and beyond.
Small - Animated and live action features for kids and families. By highlighting many local filmmakers, this event will provide creative inspiration to local kids. Activities accompanying film screenings will include flip book animation sessions and “Choose your Own – Adventure” Live Silent Filmmaking sessions.
Ages 5 and up

Small Medium Large (Weeksville Cinema-vision)®

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:12:13 -0500

Start: 07/31/2008 - 8:00pm

End: 07/31/2008 - 10:00pm

Small Medium Large (SML) - is a curated outdoor film series and event that showcases work by filmmakers from Brooklyn and beyond.
Medium - Films by and about teenagers the second day of SML will focus on challenging and uplifting issues affecting teens. There will be post screening discussion with filmmakers, conflict mediators, teen activists, and other relevant community leaders. Come early to learn about job and volunteer opportunities for young adults.
Ages – High School and Young Adult

Small Medium Large (Weeksville Cinema-vision)®

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:15:25 -0500

Start: 08/01/2008 - 8:00pm

End: 08/01/2008 - 9:00pm

Small Medium Large (SML) - is a curated outdoor film series and event that showcases work by filmmakers from Brooklyn and beyond.
Large - Visions of everyday life and love for the grown folks! This event will feature films chosen by a curator. Accompanied by a wine and cheese reception. A discussion with the filmmakers and curator will follow. Past Forward (pre-film shorts) Films will be proceeded by video “remixes” and montages.
Ages- Adult

Weeksville Farmers Market

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:51:43 -0500

Start: 08/02/2008 - 9:00am

End: 08/02/2008 - 1:00pm

Fresh, organic, local produce

Family Day Festival

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:19:32 -0500

Start: 08/02/2008 - 1:00pm

End: 08/02/2008 - 1:00pm

Live music all day, open air art workshops for kids and adults, roving storytellers, Brooklyn Landmarks mini golf course and local vendors selling food, jewelry and clothing.

Musical Performances by:
DJ Rich Medina
Chen Lo
Gregory Porter