Weekend Picks

Thursday July 9, 2009

Movies With a View Opening Night
It's outdoor movie mania! The 10th annual Movies with a View outdoor summer film series opens this Thursday night with a screening of "Raising Arizona" beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Arrive early: DJs will be playing pre-movie music, and RICE will dishing out dinner.
Thursday evening (movie begins at sunset) in Brooklyn Bridge Park at Empire-Fulton State Park
Wild Arts Weekend at the Prospect Park Zoo
It's a weekend of animal-friendly fun at the Prospect Park Zoo: Scheduled events include puppet shows, face painting, arts & crafts, dance, and, of course, plenty of real animal encounters.
Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm at the Prospect Park Zoo
Bastille Day on Smith Street
Embrace your inner Francophile, and head to Smith Street for a day of live music, French food, specialty cocktails, and the 7th annual Bastille Day Pétanque Tournament, the largest in North America.
Sunday, 12pm to 10pm in the areas surrounding Smith Street and Dean Street