March 2008 Events

It's March in Brooklyn, and spring is in the air! Celebrate Women's History Month, make your way to BAM for some [free!] live music, or take an Irish cheese class at Stinky Bklyn in honor of St. Patrick's Day. And be sure not to miss out on Brooklyn's very own Restaurant Week, which takes place this year from March 24 through March 31.

Saturday, March 1

• Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
  Celebrate Women's History Month at this free night of music and entertainment.
  5pm to 11pm at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
  (718) 638-5000

Sunday, March 2

• Kids' Sunday in Prospect Park
  Join in readings, crafts, storytelling, and more at this monthly three-hour kids' party in the park.
  1pm to 4pm at the Kids' Corner of Prospect Park, 200 Eastern Parkway
  (718) 638-7700

Tuesday, March 4

• Read & Drink Night at the powerHouse Arena in DUMBO
  Gabrielle Langholtz, editor of "Edible Brooklyn," the borough's own epicurean magazine, moderates a night of food and drink discussion with local food writers. Tickets are $15.
  7pm to 9pm at the powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street (at Water)

Wednesday, March 5

• Secret Science Club at Union Hall
  Gather around for a night of learning and drinking fun. Free.
  7:30 at Union Hall, 702 Union Street
  (718) 638-4400

Thursday, March 6

• Screening of Short Films by Brooklyn-Based Filmmakers
  BAC Gallery presents an evening of short films as part of its ongoing exhibit, "The Lack of Desire." Free.
  7:00 at BAC Gallery, 111 Front Street
  (718) 625-0080

Friday, March 7

• BAMcafé Live
  Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) and BAMcafé Live present—Brooklyn's Maqam: Reinventing Arab Music in the Borough. Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100

Wednesday, March 12

• Taste O' Ireland Cheese Class
  Get ready for St. Patrick's Day with a lesson in Irish cheese. $55 includes cheese and wine. Call in advance to RSVP.
  7pm at Stinky Bklyn, 261 Smith St
  (718) 522-7425

Friday, March 14

• BAMcafé Live
  Maritri Garrett performs alternative jazz. Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100

Saturday, March 15

• BAMcafé Live
  T. Griffin and Catherine McRae of "The Wavers" perform. Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100

Sunday, March 16

• Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day Parade
  The celebration-of-all-things-Irish parade runs through Park Slope.
  1pm at Prospect Park West
  Parade Details

Friday, March 21

• BAMcafé Live
  Singer/guitarist Jeffrey Gaines performs. Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100

Saturday, March 22

• BAMcafé Live
  Artist Haale performs her Persian-influenced rock. Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100

Monday, March 24

• Dine In Brooklyn (through March 31)
  It's Brooklyn Restaurant Week, and now's the time to visit your favorite Brooklyn dining destinations. Restaurants throughout the borough are offering three course prix fixe menus for $21.12.
  Contact participating restaurants for reservations and specific menus.

Wednesday, March 26

• Cheese 101 Class
  Learn everything you ever wanted to know about cheese. $55 includes cheese and wine. Call in advance to RSVP.
  7pm at Stinky Bklyn, 261 Smith St
  (718) 522-7425

Friday, March 28

• BAMcafé Live
  Singer/pianist Michelle Amador performs songs from her 2007 album, "Higher." Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100

Saturday, March 29

• BAMcafé Live
  Angela Johnson sings songs from her latest release, "Got To Let It Go." Free.
  9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
  (718) 636-4100