Weekend Picks
Wednesday April 29, 2009
- Brooklyn Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's beautiful (but fleeting) cherry blossoms at this two-day festival.
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
900 Washington Avenue
(718) 623-7200
- Brooklyn Food Conference
Several local foodie elites will be attending this free event: Expect to see the likes of Dan Barber and Bill Telepan, to name a few. The first ever Brooklyn Food Conference also boasts a chefs' roundtable hosted by Leonard Leopate, workshops and food demos, a kids' food fair, a teen version of "Iron Chef," special film screenings, and more. Both lunch and dinner will be available for purchase.
Saturday, 9am to 9pm at John Jay High School
237 Seventh Avenue
- First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum
Head to the Brooklyn Museum for a free night of culture, dance, music, and movies. This month's theme is "MayFest."
Saturday, 5pm to 11pm at the Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
(718) 638-5000
- Clinton Hill House Tours
The first in a series of Brooklyn neighborhood tours, this self-guided event will let you get a closer look at some of Clinton Hill's most historic (and most fascinating) homes. Tickets are $20.
Sunday, 12pm to 5pm; pick up maps at the St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 259 Washington Avenue
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