Community Corner

Get Out! The Weekend Guide

Our picks for fun and local events in the neighborhood.

Still have no idea what to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

Here are your best bets for a good time come five o’clock Friday:

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Where/When: , Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Why Go: Moliere’s 17th century satire of the upper crust gets significant update this Friday, in Piper Theater’s free performance of “.” Expect everything from hip-hop to fashion blogs, alongside all the horse-and-buggies, fair maidens and baroque musical stylings.

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Cost: Free!

 Where/When: The Gowanus Dredgers Boat House (Gowanus and Second Street), Saturday

Why Go: Get out of the house and see Brooklyn from a canoe! Every Saturday, Brooklynites can head down to the Gowanus Dredgers’ headquarters and rent a canoe for free.

Cost: Free!

Where/When: , Saturday at 11 a.m.

Why Go: Who says theater is best viewed seated? At Endure, a show about running a marathon, theater goers literally run along with the play, as it travels from The Old Stone House up to Prospect Park.

Cost: Free!

Where/When: Fourth Avenue, Saturday at 12 p.m.

Why Go: Head to Fourth Avenue for a taste of the great food and drink scene on Fourth Avenue. Cherry Tree, Pacific Standard, The Rock Shop and Mission Dolores will be pouring complimentary cups of Brooklyn Lager, Pennant Ale, Summer Ale, and Brooklyner Weisse, and restaurants and cafes will be offering specials like $2 tacos at Oaxaca, a beer brunch at Sheep Station, and a dollar off slices at South Brooklyn Pizza.

Cost: Free!

Where/When: , Sunday at 11 a.m.

Why Go: Get your fill of some of the city’s best mobile edibles at the Food Truck Rally on Sunday. Favorites like the Milk Truck, Rickshaw Dumplings and the Treats Truck will all be in attendance, and vendor fees go to help the Prospect Park Alliance.

Cost: Free!


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