by Brooklyn Exposed 

Break out the killer shades, sunblock, mini shorts, flip flops, umbrellas, blankets and whatever else you use to bask in the sun.  Because you’re going to need them while chillin’ at these cool outdoor events we’ve compiled just for you! Everything you’re interested in enjoying outdoors: concerts, festivals, fleas, markets, parades and food events -  all in our Ultimate Outdoor Summer Guide.  So, take a break and read through it, print it out and read it later, share it with a friend and guess what? Enjoy your Summer!!

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MUSIC**MUSIC**MUSIC**MUSIC

Herbert Von King Park Summer Series | Herbert Von King Park
-Thurs, June 3: Doug E Fresh & DJ Dee Wiz 
-Thurs, June 10: Hezekiah Walker 
-Thurs, June 16: Big Daddy Kane with DJ Jon Quick

Red Hook Waterfront Arts Fest | Fri, June 4 and June 5 | Coffey Park, Red Hook

Target First Saturday at Brooklyn Museum | 1st Saturday each month | Dance Party – Museum Parking Lot, | 9pm-11pm
At the Brooklyn Museum’s Target First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment each month from 5 to 11 p.m
Event dates: Sat, June 5, July 3 and Aug 7 (check back for event updates)

Summerstage at Red Hook Park | Red Hook Park
Tues, June 8: Frankie Negron 
Tues, June 15: Dan Deacon

2010 Celebrate Brooklyn | Wed, June 9 – Sun, August 8 | Summer Schedule

BAM R&B Festival at MetroTech | Thurs, June 10 – Thurs, Aug 5 | MetroTech Concert Stage | Flatbush & Myrtle Avenue
BAM says:  This free outdoor concert series in downtown Brooklyn features the legends and rising stars of R&B and world music.

Red Hook Jazz Festival | Sun, June 13 and Sun, June 20 | Urban Meadow, Red Hook  

Williamsburg Waterfront Concerts | Sun, June 20 – Sun, September 19 | East River State Park  

Northside Music Festival | Thurs, June 24 – Sun, June 27 | Williamsburg & Greenpoint

Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival | Mon, July 5 -  Sat, July 10

NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Park | Fri, July 16 | Prospect Park Bandshell | Prospect Park West and 9th Street
Bring a blanket, a picnic, some good friends and enjoy one of the world’s greatest orchestras. Brooklyn never sounded so good. Followed by a dazzling fireworks display.

Siren Music Festival | Sat, July 17 | Coney Island  

Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital | Tues, July 20 | Brooklyn Bridge Park  

Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Summer Series at Wingate Park | Every Mon in July & August | Summer schedule:
July 12, George Clinton | July 19, Toni Braxton | July 26, Musiq Child | Aug 2, Salt ‘N Pepa | Aug 9, Aretha Franklin | Aug 16, Bebe and Cece Winans | Aug 23, Mighty Sparrow

Coney Island Seaside Summer Concert Series | Every Thursday in July & August | Summer schedule: July 15, Neid Sedaka | July 22, Beach Boys | July 29, George Thorogood | Aug 5, John Legend | Aug 5, Aretha Franklin | Aug 19, featuring Belinda Carlise | Aug 26, Annual Latino Music by The Sea

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FLEAS & MARKETS**FLEAS & MARKETS**FLEAS & MARKETS**FLEAS & MARKETS

Artists and Fleas | Every Sat & Sun, 12pm-8pm | 129 North 6th Street, b/w Bedford Avenue & Berry Street
Artists and Fleas says: Established in 2003, Artists & Fleas Artist, Designer & Vintage Market is a weekly Williamsburg Brooklyn market where emerging and independent artists, designers, vintage collectors and DIYers can showcase their wares, set up shop and meet their market.

Bedford Village Market | Every Sat & Sun| 1pm-5pm | 8 Macon Street and historic Arlington Place
BVM says: Beginning May 2010, fashionista, thrifters, artist, antiquers, and all…will assemble in the market at Bedford Village each weekend.

BK Flea
BK Flea | Every Saturday through November | 176 Lafayette Avenue
BK Flea | Every Sunday through November | One Hanson Place
The Flea happens in two locations every weekend: Saturdays in Fort Greene, which is 100% outdoors and features about 150 vendors; and Sundays at One Hanson in the landmark Williamsburgh Savings Bank, which features 100 vendors inside the bank on three floors, including food on the lower/vault level. Both markets are open b10am to 5pm, rain or shine, through November.

Brooklyn Flea Market | Every Sat & Sun, 10am-6pm | 194 20th Street, b/w 4th/5th Avenue
This great outdoor marketplace caters to bargain hunters, collectors, novice shoppers and anyone with an appetite. Artists can create their pieces of art during the week and sell them on the weekend.

Greenpoint Flea Market Bazaar | Every Friday this summer | 12pm-8pm
A new Friday Flea Market in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.. featuring vintage, records, designer, clothing, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, food & more!

Kings County General Store | Southpaw | 12pm-5pm | 125 Fifth Ave (bet St Johns & Sterling) 
A monthly market with Brooklyn based artists, designers, shops and food companies.
Next event: Sun, June 27

Meeker Avenue Flea Market | Sat-Wed, 11am-7pm and Thurs-Fri, 11am-9pm | 391 Leonard Street
Technically, not outdoors, but still worthy of checking out!

Red Hook Mercado | Sat & Sun through Oct 31 | 12pm-9pm | 410 Van Brunt Street

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FAIRS & FESTIVALS**FAIRS & FESTIVALS**FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Fort Greene FABfest | Every Sun in June | 12pm-6pm | Fulton St b/w Lafayette Ave & S Oxford St, Fort Greene

Renegade Craft Fair | Sat June 5 – Sun, June 6 | McCarren Park: 780 Lorimer Street, Williamsburg

BoCoCa Outdoors | Sat, June 19 | Carroll Park, Carroll, Court & Smith St
This SIX HOUR event will feature the musical talents of several bands of various genres guaranteed to get you moving! There will also be various activities throughout the day for kids & families!

Summer Streets on Vanderbilt Avenue | June 20 and June 27 | 12pm-5pm | Vanderbilt Ave b/w Dean St & Park Pl
Vendors take it to the streets at this outdoor fest!

2010 Williamsburg Walks | Sat June 26 – Sun, June 27 | Bedford Avenue

39th International African Arts Festival | Fri, July 2 – Mon, July 5 | 10am-9pm | Commodore Park: Park Avenue & Navy Street
Festival goers will gather each day to enjoy live music, dance, spoken word performances, African marketplace, showcase performances, fashion, and hair shows.  Children of all ages can enjoy an exciting childrens program featuring storytelling, clowns, and a youth talent search.

Dumbo Arts Festival | Sept 24-25 | Various Dumbo venues

36th Annual Atlantic Antic | Sun, September 26 | Atlantic Avenue b/w Fourth Ave & Hicks St

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FOOD**FOOOD**FOOD**FOOD

NYC Food & Film Festival | Sun, June 27 | Tobacco Warehouse | 35 Water Street
12pm – It’s Grits!
6pm – Brooklyn Burger & Beer Garden

Brooklyn Yard | Fri & Sat events: June, July, August, September | 400 Carroll Street

Lebanese Food Festival | Fri, June 4 – Sun, June 6 | 11am-11pm | Henry & Remsen Street
Lebanese Food Festival says: The 2010 Annual Lebanese Food Festival is a celebration of Lebanese and Mediterranean food and culture

Greene Grape Pop-Up Sidewalk Café | Every Tues in June, 12pm-6pm | 753 Fulton Street Greene Grape says: We’ll have a special sidewalk cafe right outside Provisions for you to pause and refresh and enjoy a salad or sandwich between all these activities or just sit and watch the world go by.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest | Sun, July 4th | 10am-12pm | Coney Island Avenue

(Photo: Julienne Schaer)

FILM**FILM**FILM**FILM

Movies Under the Stars at Habana Outpost | Every Sunday at sundown through Oct 24 | 757 Fulton Street at S. Portland Ave

Rooftop Films | May 27 – Aug 20 | Various venues | Bonus: We’re giving away pair of tix to screenings throughout the Summer!
How does watching a movie with friends atop a scenic rooftop sound?  How about a great breeze blowing while enjoying complimentary drinks?  This Summer, forego indoor movie theaters with sticky floors, scents of stale popcorn and overpriced soda.  All possible with the May 27 – August 20 screening of independent films by Rooftop Films.

NYC Food & Film Festival: Food Truck Drive-In | Sat, June 26 | Brooklyn Bridge Plaza, Under the Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies With a View | Thurs, July 8 – Thurs, Sept 2 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Main Street Waterfront

Red Hook Summer Movies | Tuesdays, July 13 thru September 14 | Valentino Pier, Red Hook

(Photo: StaceyJoy Elkin)

PARADES**PARADES**PARADES**PARADES

Brooklyn Pride Parade | Sat, June 12 | 7:30pm-9pm | Begins at 14th St & Fifth Ave

Coney Island Mermaid Parade | Sat, June 19 | 11am-6pm | Coney Island Avenue

West Indian American Day Parade | Mon, Sept 6 | 11am – 6pm | Eastern Parkway b/w Utica and Grand Army Plaza

POOL PARTIES**POOL PARTIES**POOL PARTIES