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WEDNESDAY 5/11
♫ Sacred Song Study @ The Ark (107 Green St) 7pm, FREE, An intentional gathering promoting the development and deeper learning of traditional sacred songs from around the world, More info
^ Scott Ian in Conversation @ Saint Vitus (1120 Manhattan Ave) 7pm, $20, Word presents Scott Ian discussing his memoir I’m the Man: The Story of That Guy from Anthrax with Keith Buckley, vocalist of Every Time I Die and debut author of the novel Scale, More info
THURSDAY 5/12
^ Book Launch: Spontaneous Urban Plants @ Word (126 Franklin St) 7pm, FREE, Spontaneous Urban Plants investigates the role of weeds in the urban ecosystem by profiling a cross section of weeds, More info
☺ Detention @ Annoyance Theater (367 Bedford Ave) 8pm, $5, Watch the Annoyance NY’s improv instructors screw up everything they teach, More info
* We Know Edie LaMinx Had a Gun @ Standard Toykraft (722 Metropolitan Ave) 8pm, $15, A play exploring the sensationalism surrounding the life and death of a fabulous drag queen, Buy tix
FRIDAY 5/13
^ Poetry Workshop @ Greenpoint Library (107 Norman Ave) 12pm, FREE, Join poet Melanie Neilson for a workshop using poetry to explore the public library as a site for creative expression, More info
♦ 2016 Sketchbook Project Launch Party @ Brooklyn Art Library (28 Frost St) 7pm, FREE, A night of creative exhibitions, good friends, and a lot of new sketchbooks in the Brooklyn Art Library’s brand new space, RSVP
♦ Art & Music Show @ Greenpoint Gallery (390 McGuinness Blvd) 8pm, FREE, Two-floor show with art and music, including bands Castle Black and Unknown Nobodies, More info
SATURDAY 5/14
♫ Brooklyn Flea Record Fair @ Smorgasburg (90 Kent Ave) 11am, FREE, 50+ independent record labels selling their wares, More info
* North Brooklyn Boat Club Opening Day @ North Brooklyn Boat Club (437 McGuinness Blvd) 12pm, FREE, Free public paddling with beautiful views, beer and snacks, fireside chatting, and music by Morgan O’Kane, RSVP
☺ An Evening of ~You~ @ Lutheran Church of the Messiah (129 Russell St) 8pm, FREE, A comedic experience in spirituality an ritual hosted by Catherine Cohen and Lucy Cottrell, RSVP
SUNDAY 5/15
* Brompton Urban Challenge @ Rough Trade Records (64 North 9th St) 10am, $25, A two-wheeled scavenger exploring New York City, interpreting clues, and completing challenges, More info
♫ Sloth Village Presents Secret Spring @ Magik City (37 Box St) 12pm, $10, A dance party with immersive rituals and Ayurvedic meals, Buy tix
MONDAY 5/16
# New Belgium Launch Night @ Barcade (388 Union Ave) 4pm, FREE, Featuring five New Belgium beers and plenty of swag, More info
♫ Sean Ali @ Muchmore’s (2 Havemeyer St) 9pm, FREE, With Los Aliens / Jonah Rosenberg’s Fabio Trio, RSVP
TUESDAY 5/17
^ The Prose Bowl @ Pete’s Candy Store (709 Lorimer St) 6:30pm, FREE, With guest judge Elyssa Goodman, host of the Miss Manhattan reading series, RSVP
☺ Animal Farm @ Over the Eight (594 Union Ave) 8pm, FREE, Featuring satirical or critical writing from John Reed, Emily Witt, and Thad Ziolkowski, RSVP
* Greenpointers Pick
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^ Literary Event
♦ Art Event
☺ Comedy Event
# Foodie Event
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