Happy weekend, Brooklyn! Our mood for this weekend is "Get out of the house!" because that is the best and only place to be when you live in bustling Kings County.
We hope you are as excited as we are about our new weekly Lit List, our picks for all the cool Brooklyn events this weekend to help you enjoy some much-needed time away from your laptop and desk.
For a full list, don't forget to check out our very robust events calendar.
Friday
Myrtle Avenue Restaurant Week- tickle your taste buds and immerse yourself in rich cuisine and flavors from Mexico, Cambodia and Italy as 15 restaurants on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, host the last weekend of three course meals $20, $30 or $40.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is at Barclays Center until Sunday. Suitable for all ages, the circus, known by fans as "The Greatest Show On Earth," promises to deliver an awe-inspiring performance.
Saturday
Black Quiztory - Think you know Black history? Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at the first annual Weeksville Black Quiztory Game Night. Compete for the prestigious title of Weeksville's first Black Quiztory champion. Trivia will cover Black history from 1526 to the present. All ages are invited to participate, and all you need is a mobile device to join in the fun. Prizes await the top three contestants, so make sure you bring your A-game. This event is free to the public, but you must RSVP to attend.
She Is Risen- Tim Green’s comedic pilot She Is Risen follows no-nonsense Angela, the first woman ever entrusted with Catholic priesthood. Put in charge of a crumbling church, ragtag congregation, and team of misfit clergy, her failure is predetermined.
Sunday
My Fave Is Innocent- comedians will take turns on stage defending their problematic, famous faves. The show is restricted to attendees 21 years and older.
The Golden Shaker- 18 bars from Greenpoint & Williamsburg will compete this ongoing cocktail competition in the first two rounds, with the top contenders from each advancing to the grand finale on March 25th. Who will be crowned the golden shaker?
