It's April in Brooklyn, and spring events are slowly (but surely) cropping up all over the borough. Don't miss Prospect Park‘s official opening day on April 4: It’ll be your first chance to ride the Carousel this season!
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- Wednesday, April 1
Community Day Jazz Concert
The Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium’s 10th Annual Jazz Festival kicks off today with a free concert.
6pm to 9pm at SugarHill Supper Club & Restaurant, 609 DeKalb Avenue
(718) 569-1896
- Thursday, April 2
Kamikaze Kafka
It's not every day that you can see Kafka's writings interpreted in a puppet show. "Puppet Kafka," performed by Dramaton Theater, promises to be interesting. A pre- and post-party will boast a live DJ, bake sale, raffle prizes, games, and more. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door.
7pm at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street
(718) 222-8500
- Friday, April 3
Last Day of Brooklyn Restaurant Week
Today's your last chance to score a dinner deal at one of the restaurants participating in "Dine in Brooklyn," Brooklyn's annual restaurant week. Hit up one of these top picks for a delicious meal that won't break the bank.
- Saturday, April 4
Prospect Park Opening Day
Hit Brooklyn’s favorite park for a day of springtime celebration. Opening Day festivities kick off with the annual Little League Parade at 7th Avenue and Carroll Street (ends at Bandshell). Then the Carousel opens for the season, and the Audubon Center starts running its electric boat tours again. Take a ride, or pitch in to help clean up the park during the official Opening Day Clean-Up.
10am to 5pm in Prospect Park
718) 287-3400
First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum
Head to the Brooklyn Museum for a free night of culture, dance, music, and movies. This Saturday's event is themed "Spring Awakening."
5pm to 11pm at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
- Sunday, April 5
Cyclone Roller Coaster Opening Day
The Cyclone opens to the public today for its 82nd year of operation. In honor of the occasion, "Miss Cyclone" and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will break a bottle of chocolate egg cream against the coaster’s lead car. The first 100 people in line will ride free.
12pm at 834 Surf Avenue
- Monday, April 6
Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series at Barbés
Part of the Brooklyn Independent Cinema series, tonight's screenings will take a look at the creative process that goes into DJing. Free.
7pm at Barbés, 376 9th Street
(718) 965-9177
- Tuesday, April 7
Home & Garden Renovation for Hipsters
There's no better time than now to spruce up your home. Head to this free seminar at The Bell House for real tips on everything from outdoor renovations to making real estate deals. Bonus: Stick around until 8pm for a new Brooklyn-based film series called "Drinks on the Doc." There will be drink specials and a showing of the movie "Jesus Camp."
6pm to 8pm at The Bell House, 149 7th Street
(718) 643-6510
- Wednesday, April 8
UniverSoul Circus
Every year the UniverSoul Circus sets up its big top in Prospect Park for a few weeks of kid-friendly circus fun. This year's show will run on Tuesdays through Sundays for 3 weeks (ending on April 26). Tickets range from $16.50 to $23.50.
Times vary; Circus takes place at Prospect Park's Wollman Rink
(212) 307-7171
- Thursday, April 9
Seafood Wine Dinner at Palo Santo
Celebrate spring with a prix fixe 5-course, Latin American-inspired seafood meal at Palo Santo. $75 includes wine pairings. Call ahead for reservations.
7:30 pm at Palo Santo, 652 Union Street
(718) 636-6311
- Saturday, April 11
Moonlight Ride at Prospect Park
Go on a guided tour of the park and see its wonders in the dark. Free. Bring your own wheels (bike or roller blades) to Grand Army Plaza. Ride begins at 9pm.
9pm at Grand Army Plaza
(212) 802-8222
- Sunday, April 12
Unscrambling the Egg at Prospect Park
Get "egg"-ucated with egg-centric crafts, games, and exhibits at the Audobon Center. Also on Saturday.
1pm to 3pm at the Audobon Center in Prospect Park
(718) 287-3400
- Monday, April 13
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
What better way to spend a day than with a 4.5-hour tour that celebrates Brooklyn's best pizza[/link]? This popular guided bus tour hits all of Brooklyn's pizza hotspots, from Grimaldi's to L&B Spumoni Gardens. $75.
11am; Reserve your tickets for tour meeting location.
(212) 209-3370
- Tuesday, April 14
PowerUP! Business Plan Competition Orientation
Attend this free seminar to find out how your business plan can win $15,000 in funding from the Brooklyn Public Libary.
6pm to 7:30pm at the Brooklyn Business Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West
(718) 632-7000 x4
- Wednesday, April 15
Specimen Days: Readings from Walt Whitman’s Memoir
Don't miss this free reading from Walt Whiman's moving recollections of his life.
6pm at St. Francis College (Founders Hall), 180 Remsen Street
(718) 489-5225
- Thursday, April 16
Cooking Class: Make Brunch at Home
Brooklyn restaurants dish out amazing brunches, but sometimes nothing's better than a homecooked omelet or two. Learn how to whip up a perfect poached egg and various other breakfast treats in this 1.5-hour class. $45.
6:30pm at the Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lorimer Street
(718) 389-2982
- Friday, April 17
Brooklyn Brewery Happy Hour
Every Friday, Williamsburg's Brooklyn Brewery opens its doors to the public and offers $4 tap beers--not a bad way to start the weekend.
6pm to 11pm at the Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street
(718) 486-7440
- Saturday, April 18
Brooklyn Flea Re-Opens in Fort Greene
The Brooklyn Flea is back [in Fort Greene], and this season's going to be better than ever! Hit up this huge flea market for everything from vintage furniture to jewelry, handmade goods, arts and crafts, delicious food, and more.
10am to 5pm at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Lafayette bewteen Clermont and Vanderbilt
