What They’re Saying: live arts in Brooklyn this week, Aug. 13
Photo: Etienne Frossard
Stroller Tours: McCartney @ Brooklyn Museum
Photographs, Art, Interactive, Music
Brooklyn Museum, 5th Floor, 200 Eastern Parkway, Prospect Heights
Friday, Aug. 16 @ 10 a.m.
On Friday, Brooklyn Museum is offering an interactive, stroller-friendly tour of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm, designed especially for children up to 24 months old and their caregivers.
This baby-friendly program includes touchable objects, songs, art exploration and a chance to connect with other adults. Breastfeeding is welcome, and the museum is asking for parents to bring single strollers only. Tickets are $32 per family for non-members and $28.80 for members.
“Video clips and archival materials set the scene for these photos shot by McCartney over three-month spanning late 1963 and early 1964: a key period in The Beatles’ career, as they developed from a phenomenon in Britain into a global success that incited ‘Beatlemania’ wherever they traveled. The candidness of the all-monochrome images, in which fellow band members John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr loom large, evokes the feeling of a family album full of once-in-a-lifetime memories.” — Time Out
“From Dec. 7, 1963, to Feb. 21, 1964, Paul McCartney took 1,000 photographs — 250 of which will be on display at the Brooklyn Museum for a new, free exhibit.” — MSNBC Morning Joe
Movies with a View: Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Film, Community
Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, Aug. 15 @ 5 p.m.
Movies with a View, presented by Pluto TV, is back for its 24th season and will run on Thursdays until Aug. 28. This week showcases “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992), an R-rated adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, that won three Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Makeup. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the film stars Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder and a young Keanu Reeves.
The lawn opens at 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, and the movie begins at sunset. All movies are free to attend, and guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets or purchase one on-site.
“‘As one of our most popular programs, Movies WIth A View has become an iconic and beloved summer to-do,’ shared Nancy Webster, executive director of Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. ‘There’s nothing else quite like it, and it’s such a special experience for all to enjoy a gorgeous summer sunset and free outdoor film on the waterfront.’” — ILoveNY
“Brooklyn Bridge Park has one of the best views in the entire city — making it the perfect place for some outdoor movie nights! Enjoy a glittering view of Manhattan and a weekly movie every Thursday night during July and August. The park will offer family-friendly movies on five nights starting on July 18 with “Past Lives.” The summer’s lineup also includes “Pulp Fiction,” “Mean Girls” and Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.’” — Kirstyn Brendlen, Brooklyn Paper
Play at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM)
Kids, Interactive
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Crown Heights
Wednesday – Friday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum is now open for youngsters to come explore some beloved exhibits, like the kid-friendly Totally Tots, the outdoor Nest installation, a brand new room called the AirMaze, and so much more. You’re also invited to the second floor to participate in a guided art workshop at the ColorLab family art studio.
The museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available online, and you can check out BCM’s full calendar for more.
“As the world’s first children’s museum, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum has been a beloved NYC destination since 1899. This Crown Heights institution offers three floors of rotating and permanent interactive exhibits plus hands-on cultural and science programs for little ones, aged 6 months to 10 years. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum aims to inspire children to ask questions and discover answers through exploration and play.” — Rosalind Muggeridge, Mommy Poppins
“Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children’s Museum creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning.” — Jeff Simmons, Patch.com
Organ Monk Jam
Live Music, Jazz
Therapy Wine Bar 2.0, 260 Malcolm X Boulevard, Stuyvesant Heights
Wednesday, Aug. 14 @ 8:30 p.m. (every other Wednesday)
In collaboration with KEYED UP! and Jazz Generation, Therapy Wine Bar 2.0 is hosting the Organ Monk Jam every other Wednesday night, inviting musicians of all levels to join in and contribute to the local music scene.
Under the leadership of Gregory Lewis, a musician renowned for reinterpreting Thelonious Monk’s works on the Hammond organ, the group Organ Monk has made a name for itself in the jazz and blues scene. Their latest album, “Organ Monk Going Home” (2023), was recognized by The New York City Jazz Record as part of its Best of 2023 selection.
“Lewis’ artistry has been honed and enriched through a lifetime of commitment and performance, leading to a wealth of opportunities and acclaim. Over the course of a long-standing career, the limelight has intensified on his immense talent as the leader of his own all-star Organ Monk trio, quartet and quintet.” — amNY
“Gregory Lewis was raised in New York City in a musical household where he was surrounded by a diverse selection of influences and genres — including funk, soul and jazz. As a young musician himself, his earliest invitations into the world of music performance came, not via jazz, but through the spiritual route — the houses of worship he grew up attending with his family.” — Annette Hinkle, 27east.com
Boobie Trap Sketch Presents: Period (Again!) @ BCC
Comedy, Sketch Comedy
Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Eris Mainstage, 167 Graham Ave., Williamsburg
Friday, Aug. 16 @ 7 p.m.
Step back in time with BOOBIE TRAP as they showcase their hilarious period-piece sketches. If you were expecting a different kind of “period” show — well, that’s on you. This Friday’s show stars comedians Yanjaa Westgate, Emma Simonoff, Kendall Plapp, Abby Johnson, Maddie Groff and Nat D’Amico.
Must be 21+ to attend. You can follow the show on Instagram at @boobietrapsketch for more info.
“[Philip] Markle is the owner and artistic director at the four-year-old comedy theater in East Williamsburg. According to Markle, BCC splits proceeds from ticket sales with performers, which he calls a rare chance for amateur and emerging performers to actually make money from their comedy.” — Will McDonald, Bushwick Daily
“It’s just a beautiful place where you can be recognized for your talent and have your creativity supported without … [the pressure] to ascend an invisible hierarchy and prove you deserve the opportunity to perform,” — Maggie Olmsted, Paste Magazine
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