August 2008 Events in Brooklyn

Summer in Brooklyn isn't over yet! There are plenty of free concerts and movies (and more) throughout August, and I've tried to give you at least one great event option for nearly every day of the month.

• Friday, August 1
  Music and Movies: The Charlie Chaplin Mutuals
  UK-based composer Carl Davis, of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, will direct a live orchestra as scores are played to three of Charlie Chaplin's most popular films.
  7:30pm at the Prospect Park Bandshell
  
  MonkeyTown Opens Again
  Celebrate the reopening of this art & media house/restaurant with a DVD release party: screenings of Daft Punk's "Electroma" road trip.
  8pm at MonkeyTown, 58 N. 3rd Street
  (718) 384-1369

• Saturday, August 2
  The Astroland Archives Photography Project: Back to the Future
  Explore the history behind Astroland at this compelling (and free!) exhibition, which includes photographs and building plans that date back to the 60s, when the futuristic park was first conceived.
  1pm to 6pm (weekends through September 1) at The Coney Island History Project's Exhibition Center under the Cyclone Roller Coaster, 1000 Surf Avenue
  
  Barbarella at the Coney Island Museum
  For $5, see a screening of one of Jane Fonda's finest films, "Barbarella." Presented by the Coney Island Film Society.
  8:30pm at the Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue
  (718) 372-5159

• Sunday, August 3
  African Guitar Festival
  Celebrate all things African with music, food, crafts, and more. This all-day event features an amazing musical lineup, including Oliver Mtukudzi, Yossi Fine, Extra Golden, and others.
  2pm to 9pm at the Prospect Park Bandshell

• Monday, August 4
  Insider's Tour of the Brooklyn Bridge Park
  Take a walking tour of the park that (when completed) will stretch for 1.3 miles along Brooklyn's East River waterfront. Tour is free and led by park staffers and architects. Also on August 11.
  6pm at Pier 1/Fulton Ferry Landing; RSVP to Dana McLoughin at (212) 803-3138

• Tuesday, August 5
  Summer Screen at McCarren Park Pool
  This free outdoor movie series runs through August 26. Tonight's film is "Mean Streets."
  Movie begins at dusk at McCarren Park Pool, Lorimer Street between Driggs Avenue and Bayard Street

• Wednesday, August 6
  Scott McCloud at the Brooklyn Public Library
  Fans of the Zot! comic series won't want to pass up this chance to meet its well-known creator, Scott McCloud. The comic book artist and author will be discussing his work at this free event.
  7pm at the Central Library (Dweck Center), Grand Army Plaza

• Thursday, August 7
  Movies with a View
  Head outdoors for a free movie under the stars. Tonight's film is "Pleasantville."
  Entertainment begins at 6pm; movie starts at dusk; screening takes place at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park section of Brooklyn Bridge Park

• Friday, August 8
  Lila Downs in Prospect Park
  Mexican songstress Lila Downs performs for free as part of the annual Celebrate Brooklyn festival. Also playing are The Villa-Lobos Brothers with Grupo Norteño.
  7pm at the Prospect Park Bandshell

• Saturday, August 9
  Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival
  There will be drinks, music, and food at this all-day dance party. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
  12pm to 9pm at The Yard, 388-400 Carroll Street
  
  Moonlight Ride through Prospect Park
  Go on a free guided tour of the park and see its wonders in the dark. Bring your own bike or rollerblades.
  Meet at 9pm at Grand Army Plaza.
  (212) 802-8222

• Sunday, August 10
  Brooklyn Urban Arts Market
  This urban market features up-and-coming artists selling clothing, art, jewelry, and fragrances. The event also features young musicians and more.
  12pm to 8pm at Myrtle Avenue between Grand and Emerson

• Monday, August 11
  The Films of Azazel Jacobs
  Today is the first day of BAM's tribute to independent filmmaker Azazel Jacobs. The series runs through August 15 and features the recent Sundance Film Festival entry "Momma’s Man," among other films.
  BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue
  (718) 636-4100

• Tuesday, August 12
  Summer Screen at McCarren Park Pool
  This free outdoor movie series runs through August 26. Tonight's film is "28 Days Later."
  Movie begins at dusk at McCarren Park Pool, Lorimer Street between Driggs Avenue and Bayard Street

• Wednesday, August 13
  Wilco at McCarren Park Pool
  Buy your tickets now to see this popular Chicago-based rock band.
  Doors open at 5pm; McCarren Park Pool, Lorimer Street between Driggs Avenue and Bayard Street

• Thursday, August 14
  Movies with a View
  Head outdoors for a free movie under the stars. Tonight's film is "Cabaret."
  Entertainment begins at 6pm; movie starts at dusk; screening takes place at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park section of Brooklyn Bridge Park

• Friday, August 15
  Bird Watching for Kids
  Audubon educators will lead this free tour through the park while they teach kids how to use binoculars and identify comon birds. Binoculars will be provided. To register for a spot, call (718) 802-0603 x18.

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