Detroit Pizza + Burger Pop Ups! Basquiat Tributes! Silent Dance Party in Prospect Park!
Plus, those Bonsai tix that always sell out.
Welcome back to the best Park Slope events newsletter. Links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event.
What a wonderful turnout there was at Koko’s soap box derby last weekend. The Derby is part of the end of summer, and now we have another: the quiet Labor Day Weekend.
Thanks to the reader who requested we add dates to the day-by-day events and the readers who have let us know about events happening. Keep the replies coming especially if you know of any good sales!
News
Single migrant mom of five battles to stay put in Park Slope shelter (Daily News)
Bar Crudo’s burger featured on Forbes ‘30 Epic’ burgers list (Forbes)
Worth Booking Now
🧑🎤️Kevin McDonald Superstar (A Rock Opera) on Saturday: This one-man show by one of The Kids in the Hall is sold our Friday, but Saturday still has a few tickets left. [Editor’s note: the KITH theme is now in your head.] (7:00 PM, The Bell House, $31)
🎻🪦Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue by the Calidore String Quartet on 9/20: This one has already sold out their other dates. “Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven’s String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. We are lucky enough to be graced by the glory of The Calidore Quartet – four of today’s leading musicians who ‘speak, breathe, think and feel as one’ (Washington Post), and who stand among the world’s greatest interpreters of Beethoven’s music.” (7:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $85)
🌳✂️🍸Bonsai Bar @ Wild East Brewing Co. on 10/24: This is nearly impossible to book unless you jump on it way in advance, so we’re giving you an 8-week head start. (6:00 PM, Wild East Brewing Co., $80)
Events
Thursday, Aug. 31st
🌸🖨Eco Printing: “In this class, students will explore the color possibilities of natural dyes through printing directly with leaves and flowers on fabric. Different techniques for extracting natural dyes will be discussed, as well as mordanting and setting the fabric.” (5:30 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $71)
🧑🎤️Kevin McDonald Superstar (A Rock Opera) See Worth Booking Now section above. (7:00 PM, The Bell House, SOLD OUT)
🍀😂Katie Boyle Presents: ‘Terapy’ “Irish Comedian Katie Boyle works out her new hour of material at Union Hall. She'll dive into navigating American Culture with an Irish background and Ireland's approach to mental health.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $19)
😂Kurt Braunohler and Some Friends Who Have Not Confirmed Yet: “An evening of comedy with Kurt Braunohler and some of his friends who don’t even know they’re coming yet!” (8:00 PM, Littlefield)
🍿’The Island’ @ Nitehawk: Before his schlocky futuristic Transformers movies, Michael Bay directed this schlocky futuristic action film with Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. (8:30 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
😂Cara Connors: Live at Union Hall: “Connors is an LA-based comedian on tour for one night only at Union Hall Brooklyn! In 2022, she completed her first international tour and 35 city run of her solo show turned debut stand up album Straight for Pay, which Paste Magazine said “genuinely had me laughing out loud.’” (10:00 PM, Union Hall, $19)
Friday, Sept. 1st
🍿World Cinema Series @ BPL featuring ‘Vice’ “VP Cheney is a master manipulator of behind the scenes, intrigue, as well as, political theatre, and corrupting influencein this timely, realistic biopic.” (3:00 PM, Pacific Library)
🍕🥃Nate’s Detroit Pizza Pop Up: “Straight from the 313, authentic Detroit Pizza has finally landed in Brooklyn. Nate’s basic cheese pizza is made from just 7 ingredients: Italian flour, water, flaky sea salt, imported San Marzano tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, aged Parmesan and good olive oil. That’s it.” (4:00 PM, Industry City - Fort Hamilton Distillery)
🖼Brooklyn Made: Al Díaz Art Opening at Corner Gallery. “The Brooklyn Made Store at Industry City will be filled with the art of Díaz, best known for his friendship with Jean-Michel Basquiat and collaboration on SAMO©…, a well-known graffiti project appearing in lower Manhattan from 1978 to 1980.” (6:00 PM, Industry City - Brooklyn Made Store)
🧑🎤️Kevin McDonald Superstar (A Rock Opera) See Worth Booking Now section above. (7:00 PM, The Bell House, $31)
🛼Lola Star's Dreamland Roller Disco: 90's Hip Hop. (7:00 PM, Prospect Park - Lefrak Center)
😂Whiplash: “Shalewa Sharpe hosts this long-running stand-up show with guests, Gary Gullman, Asha Ward, Joe Zimmerman and Jay Jurden" (7:30 PM, Union Hall)
😂Comedy Outliers - The Brooklyn Series: “Comedians Mike Brown (‘Full Frontal with Samatha Bee’) and Brandon Collins (SXSW) celebrate the conclusion of their summer series by recording their 30 minute set!” (10:00 PM, Union Hall, $20)
💁💋💄💅🌈Brooklyn Drag Show: JackOffs at Sandy Jack's! “Join host Bertha Vanayshun for a wild night of pure drag, games, and fun with JackOffs.” (10:00 PM, Sandy Jack's)
🧑🎤️🪩Young Adult Friction: an indie + alt dance part. “A dance party celebrating indie and alternative music. Spanning decades of indie pop, post punk, alternative, dance punk, britpop, and glam.” (12:00 AM, Union Hall)
Saturday, Sept. 2nd
💃💪Upbeat Pop! Dance Fitness at the Boathouse: “Come prepared to shake, roll, grapevine, and clap to your favorite upbeat pop songs. We will use this time to cultivate joy and silliness while getting a great workout and reaping the benefits of cardiovascular fitness.” (10:00 AM, Prospect Park Boathouse)
👁🐦Introduction to Birdwatching Outings: “Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club take you on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.” (10:00 AM, Prospect Park Audubon Center)
🍿🍅’The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ @ Nitehawk: 97% on Rotten Tomatoes! This animated movie rules. (11:00 'AM, Nitehawk Cinema)
🍿’Speed Racer’ @ Nitehawk: “Adaptation of anime car racer. No one in this movie is Japanese, but Christina Ricci does give off cartoon vibes.” (12:00 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Ivana Svjetličić: Shapes And Colors That Make You Feel Better. “Join us for a free art reception for Croatian artist Ivana Svjetličić. This exhibit highlights works that exude joy and positive vibes. She expresses herself in moments of greatest happiness and joy accompanied by a line of inspiration.” (3:00 PM, Littlefield)
💞Saturday Nite Singles Mixer: “Come party with over 75+ singles in their 20s, 30s & early 40s! With a live DJ, fun ice breakers with fun prizes, our party will be the hottest event this Summer in Brooklyn!” (7:00 PM, That Bar, $20)
😂Gavin Matts: Practice. “Matts does a long set and brings funny comedians to the stage to work on their ‘craft’ for you. With special guest, Elle Orlando, Aaron Chen, Ethan Simmons-Patterson" (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12)
😂Gayme Show: “Two straight comedians compete head to head in a series of live challenges to uncover which of them will be named Honorarily Gay As Fuck! Join hosts Dave Mizzoni and Matt Rogers as they bring their beloved queer circus back to the Bell House stage.” (7:30 PM, The Bell House)
Echo Night: “Join your friends at ECHO LOCATION for a night of surprises! Using our signature color-changing silent disco headphones, let us lead you on two unique voyages, dancing through Prospect Park. In between, a game of glow-in-the-dark capture the flag. Dress to run.” (9:00 PM, Nitehawk Cinema Bar)
😂Le Show: “Michael Hirsch (Adult Swim) and friend Neill Lynskey (JFL) host an evening of cultured stupidity featuring their funniest friends including Shane Torres, Jo Firestone, Caleb Pitts and Asha Ward.” (10:00 PM, Union Hall $12)
Sunday, Sept. 3rd
🐦🌅Birding In Peace: “Birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.” (6:30 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🥙Smorgasburg: It’s practically fall. No need to maintain the beach body anymore. (11:00 AM, Prospect Park, Breeze Hill)
🪦👣Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits: “On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn; learn of the massive fire that struck the Brooklyn Theatre in 1876; pay your respects to the maestro, Leonard Bernstein; and discover much more.” (1:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $25)
🍔Gun Hill: Diggy’s Burger Pop Up: “Diggy’s Burger pop-up will be cooking burgers all day or until sold out. Come get a burger and have a beer." (1:00 PM, Gun Hill Publick House)
🎒🎨School, But Just the Fun Parts: A Creativity Workshop. “A creativity workshop where adults can turn off that negative voice inside themselves and focus on the joy of creating. This is meant to restore creativity and bring back the joy of learning for its own sake. You will be guided through screen-free exercises and short lessons meant to recreate a grade school environment.” (5:00 PM, Young Ethels)
😂Steve Martin Presents: “Okay, Steve Martin doesn’t present, but SNL's Andrew Dismukes and Michael Good do, and their jokes and funny friends are just as good as Steve Martin’s.” (5:30 PM, Union Hall, $12)
Monday, Sept. 4th
🎧Labor Of Love @ Parklife: “DJ sets by empanadamn and Soul Korea. Doors at 2pm with music from 3 to 7pm. Free with purchase of food and or drinks" (7:00 PM, Parklife)
😂Maeve Higgins Work Out Show (no exercise): “The democratically elected Queen of Ireland returns to Union Hall with her one-hour work-in-progress show. Expect some strong new stuff, a few comfortable silences and plenty of muttered apologies!” (8:00 AM, Union Hall, $16)
😂Butterboy: “Three chuckle monsters descend on Littlefield every Monday at 8pm, clutching with them a horde of the freshest, silver-tongued comics and phone sex operators this city has to offer. Legends in their own right, these friends, Maeve Higgins, Jo Firestone, and a special guest host combine forces to host the funniest and best show in Gowanus!” (8:00 PM, Littlefield)
💁💋💄💅🌈Bimbo Bingo at Good Judy: “Bingo Night! Every Monday in the Main Bar! Drag, Prizes, Shots!” (8:00 PM, Good Judy)
🍿🤰👿’🍅Rosemary’s Baby’ @ Nitehawk: This 70s Manhattan real estate horror classic is at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. (9:15 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Tuesday, Sept. 5th
💪AMP’d Interval Training with Chelsea Piers Fitness: “High-intensity interval training class that combines bodyweight strength and cardio on the Prospect Park Long Meadow. You will move through a range of movements from running and jumping to lunges and crunches to keep you motivated and energized. All levels are welcome.” (6:00 PM, Prospect Park Long Meadow North)
📝🤔Trivia League Tuesday: “Teams of two to six players can compete for great prizes each week sponsored by Coney Island Beer & Angry Orchard Hard Cider.” (7:30 PM, Parklife)
😂Business Casual Presents: Sicko Psycho: “Business Casual brings you a variety show packed with sketches, characters, and chaos.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12)
😂Dan Joe DVD: “Dan Licata (6'7", SNL) and Joe Pera (6'8", Adult Swim) host a great comedy show to bring a friend, date, or family person to without having to worry about it being bad.” (8:00 PM, The Bell House)
Wednesday, Sept. 6th
🍿❓❓Gun Hill Movie Night ‘Memento.’ “From Christopher Nolan. Come enjoy delicious beer specials, table 87 pizza, and complimentary popcorn.” (7:00 PM, Industry City- Gun Hill Publick House, Building 6)
😂It Girls: “Hosted by Clare Austen-Smith, Rima Parikh, and Carly Kane IT GIRLS brings you a party of stand-up, PowerPoints, and alt-comedy.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12)
🍿Outdoor Cinema Presents: 2021’s ‘Dune.’ With Timothy Chalamet, not Kyle Maclachlan. (8:30 PM, Parklife)
Thursday, Sep. 7th
🧵🏳🌈dapperQ Presents Muse: “Digital queer style magazine dapperQ returns to present Muse, the eighth annual edition of the largest LGBTQIA+ fashion show during New York Fashion Week. Begin the night with a happy hour hosted by Henrietta Hudson, New York City’s longest-standing brick-and-mortar lesbian bar, and browse pop-up shops featuring some of the evening’s designers before the runway showcase.” (6:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor, $16)
🎭*77* District 40 at Lefferts Historic House: “An evening of community and culture building hosted by Che Broadnax. The event will feature seven seven-minute presentations and/or performances beginning at 7pm in the yard at Lefferts Historic House.” (7:00 PM, Prospect Park - Lefferts Historic House)
🤓Nerd Nite NYC: “Matt is back to kick-off Nerd Nite NYC’s 18th season. Join us for three fun-yet-informative presentations about researching dating apps, the Polyvagal Theory (by Nerd Nite hero Seth Porges), and Matt’s fan-favorite yearly review of weird world records (and we may try to break some too). And trivia is back too, so bring some pals, form a team, and win some tasty drinks. We’re 18!” (7:00 PM, Littlefield)
🎵🎨From Canvas To Stage: A Tribute To Basquiat: “This evening of music, poetry, and visual art honors Basquiat in the Cemetery where he is laid to rest, in the borough he called home.” (8:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $45)
🎤️Pub Choir: “Endorsed by the likes of Kate Bush, Mariah Carey, and Sir Barry Gibb (actual true stories) Pub Choir is a show that needs to be seen to be believed. Be a part of the magic as regular audiences of strangers are transformed into an incredible choir for one night only, as they belt out a well-known song in 3 part harmony. Let's just say, you’d be absolutely kicking yourself if you missed the show. Book a ticket and let off some yells with us?" (8:00 PM, The Bell House)
🥃📽Spoons Toons & Booze Goes Back In Time: “Strap in for cartoon characters pushing the boundaries of time and space as they explore the past and the present via time machines, black holes, teleportation and magic! Over 150 cartoon series geared for adult/teen audiences from the 1940’s through the early 2000’s and you get to choose what we watch! Speciality Drinks and Free all you can eat cereal.” (9:15 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
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Park Slope LOVES pet-centric events. If you're planning one in our area, please let me know! I'd love to feature it. Hope next week's event is a success!
I'm hosting a dog owners'/lovers' mixer on 9/13 at the new Boris and Horton if anyone is interested! More details below 💜
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🐕Must Love Dogs at Boris & Horton (510 Driggs Ave, Williamsburg)
Wednesday, September 13th @ 6:30pm
RSVP: mustlovedogs7.eventbrite.com
What’s better than meeting the love of your life? Dogs. But furreal, if you’re a dog owner or dog lover, join in for an evening of good conversation, cute tail, and doggo butt scritches – what more could you wish for? Note: you don't have to own a dog to join.