CULTURE BRIEFS: Week of April 7

JAPAN RELIEF CHARITY

Under the direction of Justin Daniel, Neil LaBute’s playAutobanh will be presented on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m., atBrooklyn College’s Roosevelt Hall, Room 316. Suggested donation is$5; all proceeds will benefit the Japan Earthquake Relief.

TEEN NIGHT OPEN HOUSE

An event created by teens for teens at the Brooklyn Museumhighlights artists from Brooklyn. The open house will be on Friday,April 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For moreinformation or to RSVP, call718-501-6588 or log ontoteen.programs@brooklynmuseum.org.

MEET THE AUTHORS!

Boulevard Books and Café, 7518 13th Avenue, will host two meetand greets. On April 15 at 6:30 p.m., meet author Luane Koknke, anaccomplished gourmet cookie baker, who will be promoting her firstbook, Gluten-Free Cookies. Kohnke will sign copies of her book anddemonstrate one of her recipes. Attendees will be able to createtheir own batter to take home, chill and bake in the morning. Andon April 18 at 7 p.m., the bookstore will host a cooking demo andtasting with local chef, restaurateur and author, Jamie-Lynn Molloof Jamie-Lynn’s Kitchen who will introduce recipes that are dear toher heart. She’ll also sign copies of her cookbook, Feel GoodCooking. For more information, call Boulevard Books & Café at718-680-5881.

CELEBRATE THE CULTURES OF BROOKLYN

St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, will hold a massfollowed by multicultural performances that will celebratedifferent cultures represented in the borough. The event will takeplace on Sunday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at the Founders Hall. For moreinformation or tickets call 718-489-5272.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

On Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m., The Brooklyn Center for thePerforming Arts will present a play based on the first volume ofThe Chronicles of Narnia, depicting the adventures of four siblingsevacuated to the English countryside during WW II. The play runsabout 60 minutes. Tickets are $6 ($7 at door). For information orto make reservations, contact the box office at 718-951-4500 orvisit www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org.

TENNIS FOR EVERYONE!

Now through May 8, Prospect Park Tennis Center is offeringclasses for all levels of tennis enthusiasts! Their indoor seasonis in full swing, with the center open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.For more information, visit www.prospectpark.org or call718-436-2500, Ext. 303.