Community Corner
Get Out: Kentucky Derby, Bayou n Brooklyn, Sacred Harp Singing!
What to do this weekend
It’s Thursday. Do you know what you're doing this weekend?
Carroll Gardens Patch has the best bets for your free time. Check our picks for the activities to hit.
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When/ Where: , Friday at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Who wouldn't want to hear a "country-flavored punkabilly" band?
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Cost: $22 adv./$25 d.o.s.
When/ Where: , Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Why Go: The Jalopy is one of the most fun places to see music in South Brooklyn. The crowd is always looking for a good time, and you can dip into next door, a great bar where 4 beers in a bucket with ice is dirt cheap.
Cost: $12 Adv/ $15 Day of Show or Both Days $24 Adv/$30 Day of Show
When/ Where: , Saturday at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Even if you're not into the horse racing, the Bell House always throws great parties and the opportunity to drink mint juleps ($6/ Maker's Mark) and sqaure dance (yes, really) only happens once a year. This is the 137th year of the running of the Kentucky Derby!
Cost: Free!
When/ Where: The Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights, Saturday from 2 - 4 p.m.
Why Go: Root through the Historical Society's archives in your pursuit of information on your house. How is that not exciting?!
Cost: $30 BHS members/$50 non-members
When/ Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sunday at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Interested in singing? Join this monthly meeting of shape note aficionados who gather to sing from the Sacred Harp music book. All are welcome to participate regardless of prior musical experience or ability. Check out
Cost: Free
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