Check Out the Stoop Series & Dumbo First Thursday

A couple of interesting new regular events kick off tonight. First is The Stoop Series at the Rotunda Gallery. The new series of discussions with figures in Brooklyn's art, film, mustic, theater and literary world is sponsored by Rotunda and New York magazine. The event starts at 7PM and is moderated by New York contributing editor and film critic Logan Hill. It will continue on the first Thursday of each month through next June. The first two featured guests are filmmaker Steven Shainberg of “Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus” and the man behind “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints,” Dito Montiel. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 33 Clinton Street.

Speaking of First Thursdays, tonight is also the kick off of Dumbo First Thursday. A large number of galleries and artists' studios will be open from 5:30 to 8:30 tonight and on the first Thursday of every month. There will be special openings, music and more. Head on down to Dumbo and check it out.