No matter what you get into over the next week, there’s definitely no excuse to be bored!
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Garden Workshop for 2nd – 5th Graders @ Greenpoint Library, 3:30 p.m.: Gardening (the literal kind) is for everyone, everywhere! Kids can join a hands-on gardening session all about potatoes as part of a new series led by educator and urban gardener Leslie Mireille Fiske in the library’s rooftop garden. Free, registration required here.
Production Studio Open House @ Mayo Studios, 4 p.m.: Visual artists and creators can meet, mingle, and check out a new community-oriented production studio. Free, RSVP here.
Gentle Yoga @ Held Space, 6 p.m.: Balance your chaotic life with a bit of gentle and mindful movement. $22.84 (community rate available), register here.
New York Cactus and Succulent Society @ Tula House, 7 p.m.: Tula House is turning 10, so its co-founders Christian and Ivan are hosting a special storytime about its early days alongside the New York Cactus and Succulent Society. Free, RSVP here.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
LEGO Robotics @ Greenpoint Library, 3:30 p.m.: More kids in STEM! Kids and teens ages 9-17 who love LEGOS, robotics, teamwork, and animals can work, learn, and play hands-on while making new friends. Free, registration required here.
Lamb Over Rice Live @ For the Record, 4 p.m.: Get your crate digging on with exquisitely curated vinyl and selected sounds from DJ duo Lamb Over Rice. Free, no RSVP needed.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
McGolrick Park Earth Day @ McGolrick Park, 7:30 a.m.: Earth Day deserves an all-morning celebration! Go green locally with a day full of forest bathing and meditation, bird walking, drawing, kids’ crafts, park cleanup, and more. Free, more info here.
Healthy Kids Day @ Greenpoint YMCA, 10 a.m.: There’s fun for the whole family this weekend! Adults can take Zumba and circuit training classes while kids can enjoy a reptile show, bounce house, crafts, face painting, and more during a day for inspiring everyone to move and play. There will also be guided tours, information about YMCA programs, eat healthy snacks, and win prizes. Free, RSVP here.
Knife Skills for Adults @ Greenpoint Library, 10:30 a.m.: If you have nightmares about Gordon Ramsay critiquing your knife techniques on Hell’s Kitchen, there’s a solution for you. Brooklyn-based culinary educator Erika Mayol will be leading a hands-on knife skills workshop focused on proper techniques, reducing food waste, prepping fresh ingredients, and more. Adults only. Free, registration required here.
Original Story Spring Market @ 64 Dobbin St., 11 a.m.: Refresh your spring wares during a curated markets of vintage items, fashion, jewelry, and home decor. Free, RSVP here.
Adoption Event and Yappy Hour @ The Penny Williamsburg/elNico, 12 p.m.: Want to socialize your pup or adopt another or just support a good cause? Badass Animal Rescue will be bringing adoptable dogs to the Penny’s courtyard to meet, and there will also be a “yappy hour” on the roof with $1 from every signature cocktail sold donated to the rescue. Free to attend, no RSVP needed.
Fundraiser to support local news and relief efforts in Lebanon @ Edy’s Grocer, 11 a.m.: We first met Edy’s Grocer back in 2019, when we were covering his underground supper clubs around the neighborhood. We invited him to vend at one of our markets—he sold out. Not long after, he opened his storefront: Edy’s Grocer. That throughline—from idea, to pop-up, to storefront—is exactly why Greenpointers exists.
This week, Edy is hosting a special popup at the grocer. A portion of the sales will also go toward supporting local news through Greenpointers and the Lebanese Red Cross! We’re glad to be part of the story, then and now.
“I am heartbroken by what’s happening in Beirut right now. Watching everything unfold from afar has been incredibly heavy, and I felt a strong need to do something tangible to support those who are displaced and injured.
At the same time, I wanted to partner with Greenpointers for this fundraiser because they’ve been such an important part of my own journey as a small business owner in Greenpoint. Supporting local media that uplifts small businesses and tells our stories feels just as important as ever.
This fundraiser is about both giving back to Lebanon during a critical moment, and supporting the kind of local journalism that keeps our community connected, informed, and engaged.”
—Edy Massih
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Earth Month Storytime and Solar Demonstration @ McGolrick Park, 10 a.m.: Grassroots climate action group Climate Families is hosting a climate justice storytime with PS 110’s Greening Committee during the weekly farmers market. There will also be a solar panel demonstration in support of the Sunny Act for affordable solar energy. Free, no RSVP needed.
Flash Bob @ Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 11 a.m.: For those among us who count flash mobs as a source of fun, Bob’s Dance Shop is keeping them alive. Join the beginner-friendly dance workshop followed by a surprise performance in a secret location. By donation, register here.
Cannabis Botany @ 67 West St. Unit 335, 3:30 p.m.: 4/20 is coming—be a stoner in STEM (no pun intended? Kind of?) with a session about the science of cannabis plants and different strains, growth cycles, and more. $71.21, get tickets here.
MONDAY, APRIL 20
The Callback: Take 1 @ Oberon, 8 p.m.: A night of standup, contemporary scenes, and improv. $25.31, get tickets here.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
Greenpoint Open Studios Artist Happy Hour @ Threes Brewing, 6 p.m.: Want to promote or show off your studio? Meet the Greenpoint Open Studios organizing committee during the annual happy hour and mingle with other artists and studio folks while learning more about this year’s GOS. There will also be a free 10oz pour of flagship Threes beers. Free, RSVP here.
Madeline’s Comedy Show @ Madeline’s, 8 p.m.: Combine comedy and craft cocktails to try to forget that it’s only Tuesday. Use promo code GREENPOINTERS at checkout and get 50% off. Get tickets here.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Meditation and Reflection @ Red Rover, 8:30 a.m.: Slow down and join Kindred Mornings for a breathing practice, guided meditation, coffee, and conversation. $12, get tickets here.
Food, Flute, and Fugue @ KRU, 5 p.m.: If those are your favorite F words, experience an immersive tasting menu inspired by classical music. $115, get tickets here.