Gowanus Flushing Tunnel Parade & More

On Tuesday, Proteus Gowanus hosts a parade to celebrate 100 years of the Gowanus Canal flushing tunnel. Meet on Butler Street between Bond and Nevins on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

One hundred years ago, all of South Brooklyn came out to celebrate the opening of the Gowanus Canal Flushing Tunnel. The tunnel’s pump would draw fresh water from Buttermilk Channel into the stagnant and odorous Gowanus Canal.

On June 21, 2011, the neighborhood marked the long-awaited opening with
bunting and streamers, speeches and parades.  A 9-year old girl, crowned Miss Gowanus, floated down the canal on a barge, tossing white lilies into the now purified waters of the canal. 

The celebration will end with refreshments at , down the alley at Union and Nevins.

Also on Tuesday, head to trivia and test your knowledge at . This weekly event, always a good time, starts at 9 p.m. The prizes are: 1st Prize: $50 bar tab, 2nd Prize: $20 bar tab, 3rd Prize: one free drink. Teams can have 1-5 players.

On Wednesday, (every Wednesday this summer, actually), head to the People's Republic of Brooklyn bar on Smith Street for the PRB . The event begins at 9 p.m. with a local short film followed by a classic film, and popcorn and drinks, of course. This Wednesday, check out "Death & Beauty" and "Chinatown."

On Thursday, the Brooklyn Historical Society in the Heights hosts Local beer guides David Naczycz and Cindy VandenBosch lead a tasting using present-day versions of historical beers to tell the story of beer, its role in our civilization and how it found its way to Brooklyn.

Also on Thursday, ! Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at Main Street and Pier 1. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.