There are many activities planned to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge. If you are tempted to take a pass, remember that the next big event won’t be until 2033 when it turns 150. So, possibly, it’s best to check this round of festivities:

Thursday, May 22
Celebration Kick-off: There will be a concert featuring the Brooklyn Philharmonic and special guest performances including Marvin Hamlisch and a Grucci Fireworks extravaganza. There will be a lighting ceremony and the bridge will be lit up from 9pm–11pm through Memorial Day. Doors open at 6PM tonight and the concert starts at 7:45PM. (Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, enter at Main Street, Brooklyn)

The Telectroscope: Today is the first day the Telectroscope, which is “A Window Through the World” from artist Paul St. George that “allows viewers in Brooklyn to see all the way to London. Through June 15. Free. (On Old Fulton Street at Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn)