The Daily News has a list of free summer activities in Brooklyn. For starters, there’s Issac Hayes this Thrusday at Celebrate Brooklyn. Check the article for lots more!

Also on Thursday, Isaac Hayes, the soul man who brought us “Theme From Shaft,” launches the Celebrate Brooklyn! summer series at the Prospect Park Bandshell. There’s a suggested donation of $3 at the gate for all performances, except special benefit concerts on July 9 and 15. Celebrate Brooklyn! continues through Aug. 9, ending with the Bill Withers Project. All performers are listed at www.briconline.org/celebrate/2008season.asp or call (718) 855-7882.