The final installment of Move About Myrtle has a few special treats in store, including our first ever bike/scooter/big wheel parade led by a Brazilian percussion ensemble! Bring your wheels out this weekend, and check out these bike-themed activities and more:
At NOON, lineup for the parade in front of Bikes on Myrtle (478 Myrtle between Washington and Hall). Decorate your vehicle with Velo City, and groove along the avenue from Hall to Clermont to the beats of Maracatu! Then make your way to Myrtle between Vanderbilt and Clinton, for a full afternoon of bike-related fun!
Clermont to Vanderbilt
BAMcafe returns with Le Grand Baton at 3pm, and DJ Idlemind from 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm! Tres Elegante will offer another fashion preview this week at 4:30pm.
Vanderbilt Clinton (Bike Block!)
Pick up free bike maps and safety information from the NYC DOT Bicycle Program.
Make crafts from old bike parts with Recycle-a-Bicycle.
Share your ideas for a safer streetscape with Velo City.
Take part in mini-bicycle races organized by Velo City and RAC! Races will take place every 15 minutes from 2pm-4pm.
Enter to win a mini-bicycle at Velo Citys table, with drawings at 4:30pm!
Also on this block youll find facepainter extraordinaire, Dumeha, from noon-3pm! Myrtle Eats Fresh Community Chef Milli will prepare a yummy healthy meal from start to finish with tastings and take away recipes for all to enjoy from 1pm-3pm, and the Teen Battle Chefs will be back from 3pm-6pm!
Clinton to Waverly
Green in BKLYN has something for everyone!
12-6 Big Bike Thing with Mia Ihari
12-2 Pangea Organics Demo with Katryna
2-4 Vokashi Composting
4-6 The Art of Eating In book signing with Cathy Erway
Street games and hula hoops will be on hand for open use throughout the day. Also, enjoy free mini-smoothies from Karrot all day, and check out the spa promotions at Karens Body Beautiful.
Waverly to Washington
Express your creativity on this block with two activities:
Enter the Chalk Walk Contest, organized by Visible Inc. Art Collective! Sign up at the event or email visibleincart@gmail.com. The theme is Under the Sea , and each contestant will have a space of about 6x6. The public will vote for winners in a number of categories, and winners will receive prizes provided by the Pratt Store!
Also plenty of space to sit and watch the action here while you enjoy a drink and a bite, with sidewalk cafes at Maggie Browns, Thai 101, Anima and Five Spot! Brunch anyone?
Washington to Hall
Brought to you by local yoga and dance studio Move with Grace, this block will feature free yoga, dance, and themed dance parties on each of the four Sundays. This week: free Yoga and belly dance class and performance by live band Major Taylor! Little ones can get a kiddie manicure at Polish Bar, and fashionistas can pick up some new pieces at Barking Browns sidewalk sale. Lots of sidewalk cafes on this block as well, so if dancing and shopping arent for you, then just relax with a cool drink outside Zaytoons (with a hookah, if youd like), Yamashiro and Liberty Pizza.
Move About Myrtle is sponsored by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership with support from St. Joseph's College, Emigrant Bank, and Associated Supermarket
