This Week in Bay Ridge July 3rd – July 9th
Here’s the events for July 3, 2022 – July 9, 2022
Sunday, July 3, 2022
1) The Independence Day Parade was moved to Sunset Park by Mayor Adams after the train shooting.
The parade is set to begin at 11:30 am. Line up is scheduled for 59th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue.
The parade will make a left and travel down 5th Avenue to 43th Street
2) There is also a parade in Downtown Brooklyn! Bring your kids, pets, bikes, floats, tractors, trucks and any other fun things and participate in the Parade! Line up is at 9:30 on Irwin Street with the Parade starting at 10:00.
3) E&J Boutique 20% off Weekend Sale at 6906 Fort Hamilton Parkway.
4) Coney Island – West 16th Street – music performance 1 – 7 pm.
5) A.J. “Jojo” Leone is performing from 7 – 10 pm at The Salty Dog 7509 – 3rd Avenue
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6) The Bender Band At The Leif Bar 6725 – 5th Avenue – 6 PM
Monday, July 4, 2022
Happy Fourth of July.
1) 11:00 am – Coney Island Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Competition – Women’s competition. There are pre-show festivities and musical performances around 10:30 am. This contest will be shown on ESPN too.
1b) 12:30pm – Coney Island Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Competition – Men’s competition. This will be shown on ESPN too.
2) Barbecue at The Leif Bar 6725 – 5th Avenue at 2:00 pm.
See Fireworks in Bay Ridge here
Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue in Sunset Park is having a July 4th Party and Open Mic
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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Free concert in Shore Road Park at 7:00 pm. The band, Tramps Like Us (the Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band) will perform in the park – 79th Street and Shore Road.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
1) St. Dominic’s has family fun night water Night – $5.00 per person Water slides, watermelon, ices, games, fun, karaoke and maybe a dunk tank. 5:30 – 9:30 pm.
2) Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg begins tonight. If you have never seen them carry the statue in the photo below, go and see it.
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Thursday, July 7, 2022
Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s – anyone can play or sing starting at 9:00 pm. Be a rockstar and have your photo taken at this lit up mic. Kitty Kiernan’s is on 3rd Avenue and 96th Street.
Friday, July 8, 2022
1) 3rd Avenue Summer Stroll – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm 68th Street to 81st. The first one of the season is always big!
1b)Kettle Black will have George Pappas from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
2) Blues Circus will be performing starting at 7 pm at Schnitzel Haus 7319 – 5th Avenue.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
1) Meet NY Mets 1986 world series champion Mookie Wilson at E&J Boutique at 6906 Fort Hamilton Parkway from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Get an autograph and take photos with him. $25 autographs and $10 inscriptions JSA will also be present for the signing.
2) Women’s support group in Bay Ridge.
3) Car Show in Coney Island.
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July 2, 2022House Fire on 70th Street in Dyker Heights
Around 7:00 pm, there was a basement fire at 1138 – 70th Street. (Videos here)
Firefighters put out the fire and no one was hurt.
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July 2, 2022Bay Ridge Events 8/21 – 8/31
1) The 18th Avenue Feast is happening all week!
Friday, August 26, 2022
1) Fun on Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge – Open Streets will take place tonight. See the bands and special events here
2) Gingersnap will be at South Brooklyn Foundry
718-333-5287 for a reservation.
3) Knights of Columbus on 86th Street is having Coney Island Nite – $5.00 per person
4) Movie Night at Lefferts Park Baptist Church – 7524 – 14th Avenue
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Saturday, August 27, 2022
1) Wildlife Viewing: City Squirrels at Owls Head Park event for children – 68th Street and Colonial Road 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. More info
2) Fallen Hereos NYPD Motocycle and Car Show 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on Avenue V between Flatbush and Kimball Street
3) Japan Village Summer Festival at the Courtyard 3/4 at Industry City – 934 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232. If there is rain, the events will move to the 2nd Floor loft. Free.
– events all afternoon from 2:15 to 5:30 – ending with a watermelon spitting contest. (See here)
4) Friends in Sound are playing at Schnitzel Haus at 7319 – 5th Avenue starting at 7:00 pm.
4) Indigo Murphy’s – Fort Hamilton Parkway and 71st Street – starting at 8:30 pm.
4) Out of the Blue is playing at The Leif Bar starting at 4:00 pm. The Leif is at 6725 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
Sunday, August 28th
1) Free Bike Swap and Free books – Shirley Chisholm State Park (it’s off the Belt Parkway)
1) Delia’s is having a special Summer 80’s Brunch at 12:00 pm. Get tickets here. Delia’s is at 9224 3RD AVENUE. Call to reserve your spots 718.491.8700.
2) Erica is having BINGO at The Leif Bar starting at 2:00 pm. The Leif is at 6725 – 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
3) Brighton Jubilee Street Festival – Starts at 10:00 am. Brighton Beach Avenue and Corbin Pl to the Boardwalk. Frankie Marra’s Band is playing at Brighton 14th at 2:00 pm.
4) This is the last day of the 18th Avenue Feast at 3:00 pm there will be a procession starting at 18th Avenue and 72nd Street. The procession will head to Church. Mass at 4:00 pm on 20th Avenue and Bay Ridge Parkway. Refreshments at Villabate – Alba to follow.
5) Frank Persico is playing at Salty Dog 5:30 pm – 8:30pm.
6) Pushing 60’s is playing at Hunter’s Steak and Ale House – 4th Avenue and 94th Street from 6-9 pm.
Monday, August 29th
Irish Haven at 5721 4th Avenue is having Open Mic starting at 8:00 pm.
Tuesday, August 30th
Irish Night – The Canny Brothers will perform at Shore Road Park at 7:00 pm. Free concert. Rain date Wednesday August 31st.
1) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue has Bingo in the afternoon with Kim 3:30 – 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
1) Blood Drive outside of Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue. Bring your friends because they give a free pint of beer for a pint of blood. 1:00 – 7:00 pm.
2) Bingo at Schnitzel Haus Restaurant at 7319 – 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm
3. Trivia Night at Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue. Prizes. $5 entry – teams of up to 6 people.
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July 2, 2022Bay Ridge Events July 31st – August 6th
Sunday, July 31st
1) House Music is being played on the 69th Street Pier from 2 – 8 om. They are bringing a porta-potty to put on the pier too.
2) Bingo at The Leif with Erica at 2:00 pm. 6725 – 5th Avenue
3) Flea Market on 69th Street and 10th Avenue
3) Pushing 60’s At The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue at 4 PM
4) Julia Her will perform at Salty Dog Bar & Restaurant – 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Monday, August 1st
Irish Haven in Sunset Park has open mic from 8 -11 pm.
Tuesday, August 2nd
1) Leif Ericson Park – Free beginner tennis lessons 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. for children 6 – 17 on a first come, first serve basis. Our instructors use fun exercises and drills to help teach kids the basics of tennis and discover a sport for life. Register here
Children ages 8-10 years old are typically the first hour, followed by ages 11-13 and then 14-17. When registering please select the time slot that corresponds to your child’s age. Instruction for intermediate-level players is also available at select sites. Once the program begins, the site director will provide more specific schedule information for that park.
2) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue has Bingo in the afternoon with Kim 3:30 – 6:30 pm.
3) The Feast of Our Lady of Angels will be celebrated with a mass and music at 11:45 am. Lunch outside in the 9/11 Memorial yard. Also mass in Spanish at 7:00 pm followed by a reception outside as well. All are welcome!
4) National Night Out by the 68th Precinct at Owl’s Head Park 6-9 pm. The precinct invited everyone to come out:
Every community has these nights.
60th Precinct:
72nd Precinct:
When Bay Ridge didn’t have a large celebration last year, many people went to the Staten Island NNO.
Wednesday, August 3rd
Toastmasters Online Event – newcomers can observe twice before deciding to join. 7:00 – 8:30 pm. (Info)
Thursday, August 6th
1) Leif Ericson Park – Free beginner tennis lessons 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. for children 6 – 17 on a first come, first serve basis. Our instructors use fun exercises and drills to help teach kids the basics of tennis and discover a sport for life. Register here
Children ages 8-10 years old are typically the first hour, followed by ages 11-13 and then 14-17. When registering please select the time slot that corresponds to your child’s age. Instruction for intermediate-level players is also available at select sites. Once the program begins, the site director will provide more specific schedule information for that park.
Friday, August 5th
Bay Ridge Summer Stoll on 3rd Avenue 68th Street to 83rd Street 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
2. Meet Howard Johnson (Hojo) from the Mets at The Bullseye Sports Pub on Flatbush Avenue and Avenue P.
Saturday, August 6th
1) Coney Island Silent Disco – West 12th Street – free 1-5 pm
2) The Bay Ridge Peace Action Vigil Against Nuclear Weapons at 2:00 pm at John Paul Jones Park – 4th Avenue and 101st Street
3) Spodie Odie Band is playing at The Leif starting at 4:00 pm.
5) Greenhouse Cafe – Martin McQuade Sings – A Marilyn and Elvis Tribute 7-10 pm.
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July 2, 2022Person Hit By F Train This Morning – Avenue N
This morning at 8:00 am, a person was hit by a F train at the Avenue N station.
They shut off power at the northbound tracks towards Manhattan because the person was underneath the train.
This is so sad.
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July 2, 2022Building With Bar For Sale – Former K of C
This property at 8417 – 7th Avenue was home to the Knights of Columbus Sheridan Council. It’s in good shape and has a nice yard too.
I’m surprised someone hasn’t scooped it up – the asking price is $1,388,000. See photos
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July 2, 2022Covid Testing Site in Bay Ridge Closing July 16th
The NYC Health &. Hospitals testing site on 86th Street and 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge is closing July 16th.
The large outdoor one on Ft. Hamilton and 40th is closing on July 19th.
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July 2, 2022Summer Chess Program for Children in Bay Ridge
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July 1, 2022Summer Rising – What You Need for the First Day
In the second week of May, they send the acceptances to the Summer Rising Program. (Info about the program)
Once you are accepted into the Summer Rising Program, you know your location.
Time: The Summer Rising Program is Monday to Friday and starts at 8:00 am.
For six weeks, From Monday to Thursday, students have the academic program from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The afternoon is for the enrichment program 12:00 – 6:00 pm Monday- Thursday.
On Fridays, the children have the enrichment program all day.
The last week of the program, the students have a full day enrichment program from Monday-Friday. The school will send a calendar home.
Breakfast and lunch are free, but your child can bring lunch if he or she wants other food.
Supplies to bring: a backpack, a notebook, a folder and some pens and pencils.
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July 1, 2022Fort Hamilton Army Base Fireworks Today 7/1
If you didn’t get a ticket to go on the Army Base and see the fireworks, you can still see them!
Go down to the water near the Verrazano Bridge and you can see them there around 9:30 pm (last year it started around 9:40 or 9:45 pm.
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July 1, 2022Armed Robbery at Keyfood in Bay Ridge Today
Pic from Video here
Around 5:30 pm, there was an armed robbery at Keyfood on 3rd Avenue and Bay Parkway.
In the Citizen video (seen here), the 68th Precinct appears to be arresting a man.
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July 1, 2022Dead Rats in Bay Ridge – Dog Owners Beware!
Dead rats are better than live rats running on the street, right?
The rise in rats has to do with dirty streets. We’ve seen rats on 3rd Avenue running around near some of the restaurants where there is outside eating. The city isn’t able to clean because of the outside units.
One Bay Ridge resident sad that 4 dead rats were seen on 92nd Street
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