Mark Your Calendars for Atlantic Ave Par-tay

Come 16 June, the new Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District will be throwing a street party to end all street parties (you know until the Atlantic Antic rolls around in the fall). The Atlantic Avenue Extravaganza runs from 1pm to 5pm and includes special events, performances, demonstrations, tastings, tours, games, and more.
Expect a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Brooklyn Steppers Marching Band on the sidewalk in front of the Atlantic Avenue BID’s office at 340 Atlantic Avenue (between Smith and Hoyt Streets), a sidewalk parade, the official unfurling of the BID banners, and the “Sanitation Dance”, a choreographed piece by the modern dance awareness society in which the new Atlantic Avenue BID sanitation uniforms will be unveiled. Other performers include: the stilt walkers of Circus Amok; the acrobats of LAVA; Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth All-Stars; the Balkan sounds of Raya Bass Band; Batala NYC, an all-female percussion band, and Underground Horns, the brass band renowned for its Afro Funk Bhangra New Orleans grooves. Artists from Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition – more commonly known as BWAC – will also participate. Here is a list of local businesses, including food and services (soccer fans, take notice of Upper 90′s large screen featuring live broadcast of the Euro 2012 Championships):
Bijan’s Brooklyn: Tastings of its Persian Chicken Wings and Saffron and Blueberry Pancakes, $6 drink specials, and live jazz music.
Building on Bond – Special $7 mini-pies from Rachel’s Pies
Circa Antiques: Free object identification including age, quality, and general description (limit one item per family)
Donna Da Vine Wine Shop: Summer Sippers Wine Tasting
Drape New York: Dance performance and fashion show featuring dancers from 277 Dance Project.
Eva Gentry Consignment: 10% discount on all store items
GoGreen: Discussion on indoor air quality and lead a plant tour at the garden design firm Dig.
Greenhouse: 50% off select high-quality, eco-friendly furniture
Hopeland: Free crostini samples, tastings from its new line of infused spirits, and free cocktails with every brunch.
Linger Café & Lounge: Musicians will perform outside the café throughout the afternoon
One Love Animal Hospital: Pet adoption vehicle
Rico: Limited-edition print sale by four artists
Silk Road Antiques: Demonstrations of the art of calligraphy and of Kendo, a Japanese martial art, as well tea served in its backyard garden.
Sterling Place: Up to 50% off select items, including antiques and furniture
The Herb Shoppe: Tea samples will be offered
The Melting Pot: Demonstration of the art of batik, a fabric designing process, and a 10% discount on all batik items.
The Moxie Spot: A free bottle of beer, glass of wine or dessert with any food purchase of $10 or more
The Soul Spot: free tastings of Salmon Croquettes, Plantains; and Mac + Cheese. They will also offer a special Atlantic Avenue Extravaganza sandwich.
Town and Country352: 10% discount on its mid-century furniture
Upper 90 Soccer + Sport: Will be transformed into a mini-stadium complete with bleachers and large movie screen featuring a live broadcast of the Euro 2012 Championships
Vicki’s Vietnamese Sandwiches: Free tastings of their traditional chicken and pork Vietnamese Sandwiches, and discounted Bubble Tea.