Beer Tours, Gun Protests And More | Brooklyn Weekend Events

BROOKLYN, NY – If you’re looking to shoot some lasers, donate to a charitable cause or down some brews after a long week at work, Brooklyn’s the place for you. Here’s a look at what’s going on in BK this weekend.

Kids Pop-Up Laser Tag

Neighborhood: Park Slope
What: Two hours of Fortnite geometry-themed laser tag with capture the flag and more for kids aged 7-12, complete with video game favorites including chug jugs, med kits and treasure chests.
Where: Prospect Park
When: The games begin at 4 p.m. Friday

Brooklyn Brewery Bike Month Block Party
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Check out the brewery’s newly renovated tasting room and enjoy food trucks, games, music and beer while sipping on local libations at this free, carnival-style fiesta.
Where: Wythe Avenue between North 11th and North 12th streets
When: The party starts at 7 p.m. Friday

Conversations Between Cousins Live Podcast
Neighborhood: Bedford Stuyvesant
What: A live recording of a brand-new, R-rated podcast featuring Cousin Vinny, a cheese vendor from Staten Island and Tina Barro, a lesbian comedian designed to disprove the idea that two people with opposing viewpoints cannot possibly get along.
Where: Corner of Bedford and Putnam avenues
When: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Show begins at 8 p.m.

Imani House 6th Annual Walk to Live Festival
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What: A 3.68-mile fundraiser walk for obesity awareness, featuring free CPR training and blood pressure screenings, arts and crafts, a raffle drawing and prizes, music, dance and other activities for kids.
Where: Prospect Park
When: Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bushwick Collective 7th Annual Block Party
Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: Free performance from 90s rapper Ja Rule and others, with live street art, free face painting, a beer garden, DJs, B-boy dancers, merchant vendors, food trucks, giveaways, open studios, free product sampling and free haircuts.
Where: Troutman Street at St. Nicholas Avenue
When: This all-day party runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday

Youth Over Guns March
Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
What: During this anti-gun violence march across the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan’s Foley Square, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and ReACTION students will join Youth Over Guns and a coalition of other gun violence prevention organizations for a day of social activism.
Where: Korean War Veterans Plaza
When: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Landmark Bushwick Breuckelen Beer Tour
Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: A walking tour of Bushwick’s brewery district led by beer aficionado Chris Heuberger. Stroll through the neighborhood that was once the center of brewing in America and check out brewery row. Tour will conclude with a pint at Interboro, one of Bushwick’s newest breweries.
Where: 31 Belvedere St.
When: Tour begins at 4 p.m. Saturday. Rain date is Sunday, June 3 in the event of heavy rainfall.

Paradise: Jamie Jones (Extended Set)
Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: Renowned house music DJ Jamie Jones returns to Brooklyn Mirage for a headlining extended set. Openers include Tiga, Richy Ahmed, Josh Butler, Bontan, David Berrie, a back-to-back set with Ryan Crosson and Shaun Reeves and more.
Where: Brooklyn Mirage on Stewart Avenue near Meserole Street
When: Music starts at 5 p.m Saturday. Club closes at 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

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