Finally learn where they came from. via Just Linda

1. Our own Sue Smith is going to be at Local Stories, telling a story about something that scared her. She won’t say what, but maybe it was a spider? A really big spider (Monday)

2. The New York Writer’s Coalition is sponsoring two free writer’s workshops. Finally, a place to get some feedback on your short story about Eli Manning, super spy (Tuesday, Thursday)

3. The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies gives you a history of musicals American music. Hopefully they don’t skip Sha Na Na (Tuesday)

4. America-themed trivia at Public Assembly. Think you can win? Complete this sentence: “America is #_” (Tuesday) (more…)

GG vs. DW a the Bell House on Thursday.

Listings pulled from our Brokelyn events calendar. Don’t see yours listed? Add it now!

TODAY

• Hear true tales of decadence (and mothers) at The Moth
• Eat popcorn for dinner and a +16oz fountain soda while supporting local filmmakers at the Brooklyn Film Festival

From the last Bed-Stuy bar crawl, happening again this Saturday. Photo by Clay Williams.

TODAY

• Walter Mosley discusses his new book at Powerhouse Books Free!
• See Moby-praised singer Kelli Scarr at the Way Station Free!
• The first bike-in movie of the summer at DeKalb Market Free!

THURSDAY

• Meet your neighbors at the weekly Bedford Hill listening party Free!
• Learn how to write like David Sedaris
• See Brokelyn’s Dave, Karina and Tim read words aloud Free! Free booze!

FRIDAY

• Kick off Bushwick Open Studios Free!
• It’s pay-what-you-wish Fridays at the NY Aquarium 
• Check out  Wild Yaks, Las Ardillas, Hector’s Pets at The Rock Shop
• Vibraphone jams and wine at Brooklyn Winery Free!  (more…)

Highlights from our Brokelyn events calendar for the week. Don’t see your event listed? Add it here!

TODAY:

• Learn doggy CPR 
• Bitch about the Barclays Center