On the lawn beside the Beaux-Arts Boathouse, scholars who trained in other countries hold free classes for anyone who shows up with curiosity. It is a quietly moving idea: expertise that often goes unused in a new country, shared under the trees with neighbors. If you like learning something unexpected on a weekend morning, bring a blanket and sign up.
What to expect
Small groups gather around instructors on the lawn for class sessions across the late morning and early afternoon. The setting by the Lullwater is calm, and you can walk the park between sessions.
Good to know
- Take the B, Q or S to Prospect Park and enter at Lincoln Road or Ocean Ave, then walk toward the Boathouse.
- Classes are free, but registration through Brooklyn Public Library is encouraged.
- Bring a blanket or something to sit on.
- Good for curious teens and adults.
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Common questions
Who teaches University Open Air classes?
Immigrant teachers, professors and academics who were trained outside the United States.
Do I need to register?
The classes are free, and RSVP through Brooklyn Public Library is requested.
