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Welcome back to the best Park Slope events newsletter. Links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event.
Worth Booking Now
Buy tickets now, because we have a knack for knowing what will sell out.
Pizzazz with Gary Gulman on June 28th: His bit about Sprite sums up why millenials are better than their elders. (7:30 PM, Union Hall $19)
DAN JOE DVD SHOW on July 5th: “Dan Licata (6'7, SNL) and Joe Pera (6'8", Adult Swim) host a great comedy show.” This week’s show has already sold out. (8:00 PM, The Bell House $20)
Midsommar: A film feast presentation by Nitehawk Cinema on July 12th: 5 courses of Nordic food and alcohol paired with Florence Pugh’s breakthrough performance. (7:15 PM, Nitehawk Cinema $115)
Take Action
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The People’s Voting at Central Library until June 25th: New Yorkers ages 11 and up, regardless of immigration status, can vote on how to spend $5 million of mayoral expense funding on projects. Voting online is easy, too.
Primaries for City Council, District Attorney, and judges on June 27. Meet the candidates.
Join Climate Changemakers Wednesday @ 8pm at Threes Brewing: “We'll do all the legwork for you to take action, advocate for bold, science-based, equitable climate solutions... Bring a laptop, a friend or two, grab a drink, and let's get to work.”
Slopestack of the Week
has been around for 20 years. Andrea Strong delivers trustworthy reporting and restaurant news + reviews across the city, like her piece on Bar Vinzano’s opening in the neighborhood for Eater.Thursday
Pride Skate @LeFrak/Lakeside: Hosted with Queer Flatbush (Lakeside Roller Rink, 7PM)
Friday Events
Liquidation Sale at The Mac Support Store: A sale so big it has a hype video. (Mac Support Store 10AM-5PM)
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Antonio Sanchez: Birdman Live | Takuya Kuroda: “A screening of Alejandro González Iñárritu’s film Birdman (2014) with Antonio Sánchez performing his original score live.” (7:00 PM, Prospect Park - Lena Horne Bandshell)
Rooftop Films Present Romance Shorts @ Green-Wood: "Experience the depths of love and lust with this collection of audacious, heart wrenching, and occasionally filthy short films about l’amour. " (7:45 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery $17)
Petey DeAbreu: Before Comedy After Crime: “An autobiographical story about growing up in the Bronx and trying to overcome obstacles (crime) along the way to become a comedian.” (10:00 PM, Union Hall $19)
Saturday Events
AM Hip-Hop Dance Party @Central Library: “Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop at our morning outdoor dance party. Brooklyn's own DJ Rah Eastwood will spin old school rap and hip-hop soul.” (10:00 AM, Central Library)
Liquidation Sale at The Mac Support Store: See Friday event, above. (Mac Support Store 10AM-5PM)
Community Bike Wash : “Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, etc. and soap up! Supplies provided.” (11:00 AM, Park Slope Plaza (4th Street at 5th Avenue)
Jack & Friends: Drag Story Hour: “Gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models.” (11:00 AM, Park Slope Library)
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Butterfly Walk: "Join naturalist Paul Keim on a leisurely walk through the grounds in pursuit of these colorful and delicate creatures." (1:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden $43)
Stories with Alexander: “Worlds collide when this actor-singer-dancer-writer engages audiences.” (2:00 PM, Central Library)
Floral Design: What to Do With That Vase: “You bring the vase, the instructor brings the flowers... together you’ll make a fine duet.” (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden $43)
Prospect Park Soiree 2023: “Wear your most festive attire, prepare a delicious feast, bring your favorite bottle of wine, and dine and dance under the stars in one of Prospect Park’s most scenic locations.” (5:00 PM, Prospect Park Peninsula SOLD OUT)
Teens Night Out at the Armory: An evening of excitement including, a taco truck mechanical bull, rock climbing wall, obstacle course and basketball shootout. (5:30 PM, Park Slope Armory)
Gina Yashere: The Woman King of Comedy: “Comedian Gina Yashere brings her fierce and funny comedic style back to the stage this summer with a new solo tour.” (7:00 PM, The Bell House $30)
Bklyn Boihood 2023 Pride Party! “Be ready to dance and enjoy delicious food from Food by Cmarty’s Jerk; trees and edibles by The Rooted Zodiac.” (10:00 PM, The Bell House $35)
Sunday
Fringe Pilates: “A donation-based class brought to you by the people at GO magazine that center the comfort and safety of LGBTQ and BIPOC folks." (11:30 AM, Whisk and Whiskey)
Tropicalfete's Carnival Festival: “Joyful festivities featuring dancing, fire eaters, stilt walkers, masquerades and live music, including steel pans and tamboo bamboo.” (2:00 PM, Central Library)
Community Music School Open House. “Sample a 5 minutes free lesson on any instrument including voice!” (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
Steel Pan Day: “Celebrate Brooklyn’s Steel Pan Day with live performances by Hearts of Steel alongside steel pan musicians from Little Caribbean and beyond.” (5:00 PM, Prospect Park -Lefferts Historic House)
Monday
Brooklyn Night Market: “The market takes over 36th Street with 40+ local vendors sharing delicious food, tasty treats, eclectic handmade items, and arts + culture artifacts.” (4:00 PM, Industry City)
Tuesday
Spirited Away + Psychic Evening: “Join NYC’s premier metaphysical authors and intuitives for an evening of craft cocktails, magical shopping, and paranormal fun.” (6:00 PM, Industry City)
Wednesday
Bomba and the Coquí FREE Outdoor Concert Performance: "Piper Theater presents this free, outdoor, family-friendly musical about a mischievous little girl who discovers a magical frog only to have it stolen by her evil teacher." (7:00 PM, Old Stone House)
Pizzazz with Gary Gulman: See Worth Booking Now. (7:30 PM, Union Hall $19)
The Moth StorySlam: “The stage is open to any and all with a story to tell on the evening's theme.” (8:00 PM, The Bell House $20)
‘Alien from L.A.’ @ Nitehawk: If you were horny in the 80's you remember Kathy Ireland. In this pick from Nitehawk’s “Ridiculous Sublime” she stars as the titular eye candy. (9:15 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Thursday
Mapping: A Juried Exhibition Opening Night. “This show of contemporary, multimedia works celebrates the artist as both explorer and cartographer.” (5:00 PM, 440 Gallery )
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