Dog Fashion Show + Dog Man Himself! BK Bike Jumble! Godfathers of Hardcore! Movies Made Here! Croissant Pop-up! Brass Band Festival! Time Travel @ BAM!
Plus: Pet Loss Specialists! Dancing @ Old Stone House!
Welcome back to the often-imitated, never-replicated Park Slope events newsletter. As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Follow our IG for updates as events change.
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🍿'Wild Things' W/Director Q&A @ Nitehawk Thursday the 19th: “Arriving at the end of a decade where erotic thrillers flourished, Wild Things is an exercise in class politics with whiplash inducing twists and enough trashiness for maximum entertainment.”(8:30 PM, Nitehawk)
🤣Beth Stelling on 9/20: The early show sold out! “Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her new Netflix special ‘If You Didn’t Want Me Then’ topped every ‘Best of 2023’ list. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of The Standups. Conan O'Brien produced Beth’s previous hour special for HBO Max called Girl Daddy.’” (10:00 PM, The Bell House, $35.45)
🪦🌈Gay Gothic: Love, Loss, And The Hereafter on 10/5: “In celebration of LGBT History Month, explore what death and memorialization have looked like for queer people throughout Green-Wood’s 186-year history on this special trolley tour led by Close Friends Collective. From individuals who died and were laid to rest while still in the closet to couples whose love is declared proudly on their shared monuments, we will revisit the final moments, obituaries, and gravesites of LGBTQ+ permanent residents of Green-Wood and consider how their stories have been told in both life and death.”(3:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $31.59)
Get Involved
🐶Freddy's Dog Fashion Show: An fundraiser before the Badass Animal Rescue Bash later this month. “Come strut your mutt for a good cause and PRIZES.”(2:00 PM, Freddy's)
🌈Name Change Event @ Ginger's Bar on Tuesday: “We are law students who provide free assistance with name/gender marker change petitions in NY courts.”(6:30 PM, Ginger's)
🙋🏽🌳Fall Fix-Up on Tuesday: “Join Prospect Park Alliance this fall to help spruce up the park after a busy summer season. This September through November, adult volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of projects around the park. These projects include path and playground clean-up, painting, and leaf raking.” (1:00 PM, Prospect Park)
Openings and Closings
Opening in Cafe Steinhof’s Old Spot on 7th: Miolin Bakery. “What started as trading sourdough out of an apartment window during the early days of the pandemic will soon open its first brick and mortar location in Park Slope, Brooklyn this fall.” (Miolin IG)
Re-Opened: Stella’s Carribean: “We’ve missed you!” (Stella’s IG)
Opened: Heap’s Ice Cream on 7th Ave and 1st: “Churned locally at a farmhouse creamery in the Hudson Valley, our ice cream is crafted with real ingredients. From classic flavors like Strawberry and Chocolate, to seasonal gems like Mango Sticky Rice and Banana Cream Pudding, we aim to satisfy both nostalgic cravings and modern palates. (Heap’s Ice Cream)
Events
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Thursday, 9/12
📗Make Your Own Comics With Isabel Roxas: “Are you an emerging illustrator or artist interested in making comics and graphic novels? In this special hands-on workshop, join author/illustrator Isabel Roxas for an overview on making comics for young readers, plus some drawing exercises to get you started on creating your own graphic novel adventure!” (6:00 PM, Central Library)
🪦📕🥃Angel's Share: Mɔɹnɪŋ [Morning//Mourning]: “An operatic masterpiece by singer and composer Gelsey Bell, which begins just after humanity has disappeared entirely from the Earth, and traces the weeks, months, years, and millennia that follow. What emerges is a journey through time that is simultaneously whimsical, fantastical, playful and profound, offering a poignant reminder of what it means to be human – despite taking place entirely after our species has vanished from the planet. This specially-adapted production of this critically-acclaimed opera was created just for the Catacombs.” (6:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $65)
📕Book Launch: Rip Tide By Colleen Mckeegan In Conversation With Carinn Jade: “From the author of The Wild One, a heartfelt and suspenseful novel about two sisters returning to their childhood beachfront home who are forced to confront their traumatic past when a body washes ashore.”(6:00 PM, Industry City)
🔥🍿'The Godfathers Of Hardcore' Followed By A Q&A With Vinnie Stigma And Howie Abrams And A Special Acoustic Performance By Vinnie Stigma: “To celebrate the release of Vinnie Stigma’s new book The Most Interesting Man in the World, we’re screening the Agnostic Front doc The Godfathers of Hardcore, followed by a Q&A with Vinnie Stigma and a special acoustic performance.”(7:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🍿🌳Summer Movie Series @ Old Stone House: Double Feature! Two Comedic Films By Local Park Slope Filmmaker Sue Zarco Kramer.: “Swipe NYC (2024) (20 min.) First, the award winning short starring Lisa Edelstein, Bridget Moynahan & Richard Schiff. Filmed in Park Slope!
Gray Matters (2007) (1 hr. 35 min.) Kramer's debut feature film starring Heather Graham, Tom Cavanaugh, Bridget Moynahan, Sissy Spacek, Alan Cumming and Molly Shannon. A hark to old fashioned romantic comedies with a modern day twist.”(7:00 PM, Old Stone House)
🪦📕🥃Angel's Share: Mɔɹnɪŋ [Morning//Mourning]: See earlier listing. (7:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $65)
🔥🤣Austin Nasso's Comedy Metaverse: “Nasso, a former Microsoft software engineer turned full-time comedian and impressionist, brings a fresh perspective to the comedy world with his tech-savvy humor and impeccable impressions. As a recurring guest performer on the Howard Stern Show, his talent has gained widespread acclaim. Nasso is also co-founder of the internationally touring comedy show "Socially Inept: Tech Roast Show," where he roasts the tech industry's biggest players.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $29.78)
🤣Ellen Winter & Softee: Quit Playing Games With My Heart: “WINTER & SOFTEE co-headline a night of not hating the player, but the game (sometimes literally). Come in your best y2k look and get ready to groove to performances by Tsebiyah, A.Sarr, drag artist Hazyl, and more! Plus a Mario Kart tournament in between sets!”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $18.67)
🤣Olivia Von Blue Is A Star!: “Von Blue was a child actor with a weird name and she has a solo show to prove it! Musical direction by James Ezra.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
Friday, 9/13
🌳Prospect Park Wellness Walk: “Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🎶Jack And Friends Presents: Lavender Blues: “Don’t miss this high energy performance for babies and toddlers including songs from our REMIXED to a new cadence and bonus beat! Think Baby Hip Hop! Plus, new tracks from Lady B’s follow up album , the REMIXES volume 2! Sing, dance and play with Lavender Blues at BPL!”(11:00 AM, Park Slope Library)
🎶The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #1: “One of the most exciting initiatives we undertake as a community. With so many gifted and talented members, creating this series was a natural decision and a no-brainer.”(6:30 PM, Shapeshifter Lab, $10)
🛼Goth Prom Dreamland Roller Disco- Lakeside Roller Dance Nights: “Each Dreamland Roller Disco includes: Retro DJs spinning the hottest dance floor grooves from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today; An MC who narrates the spectacle as it unfolds; Tons of rad, Instagram-able moments including a red carpet where you can take photos.”(7:00 PM, LeFrak Center @ Lakeside, $28.45)
📕Sofia Samatar Presents Opacities With Kate Zambreno: “Samatar is a writer of fiction and nonfiction, including the memoir The White Mosque, a PEN/Jean Stein Award Finalist. Her works range from the World Fantasy Award-winning novel A Stranger in Olondria to Tone, a study of literary tone with Kate Zambreno. Samatar lives in Virginia and teaches African literature, Arabic literature, and speculative fiction at James Madison University.”(7:00 PM, Community Bookstore)
🎺The Skyler Floe Trio: “Kick off your weekend with wine, tapas and jazz.” (7:00 PM, Thermostat Bar)
🎹Live Jazz @ Little Honey: “Annike Horne & Haeun Joo.”(7:00 PM, Little Honey)
🎭The Weasel Festival: “BAM hosts the 16th annual Bring a Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Festival, showcasing new plays written and presented by 2024 graduates of the Brooklyn College MFA Playwriting program: This year’s plays are all inspired by The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by the 18th century poet, artist, and iconoclastic visionary William Blake.”(7:30 PM, BAM, $20)
🪦📕🥃Angel's Share: Mɔɹnɪŋ [Morning//Mourning]: See Thursday listing.(7:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $65)
🤣Gavin And Glom Dunk-A-Thon: “Comedian Gavin Matts performs a follow-up to his hour special Progression, which Vulture described as “Dark Comedy at its Best.” The show will also feature live music from New York’s up-and-coming band, Glom, and maybe a special guest.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House, $25.15)
Saturday AM, 9/14
🌳Prospect Park Fall Migration Walks: See Thursday listing.(7:30 AM, Prospect Park)
🥐End-of-Summer Croissant + Art Pop-Up @ Steppe: “Join us this weekend for coffee and pastries by @gildasny, art by @annagrunstudio, and a bunch of cool furniture and objects.”(8:00 AM, Steppe)
🛒Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: “This community destination brings together a mix of shoppers from the nearby neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and beyond. Runners, dog-walkers, families, and food lovers all converge to buy from the huge array of farm fresh products, and to participate in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday all year long.”(8:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🎬🪦Stars Of The Stage And Screen Trolley Tour: “Among Green-Wood’s 580,000 permanent residents are some of the most celebrated personalities of the American stage and silver screen. On this trolley tour we’ll step back in time and encounter the actors, producers, composers, and directors that left their mark on entertainment history.”(10:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $30)
🙋🏽🌳Park Pitch In: International Coastal Clean Up: “Held every September, International Coastal Cleanup engages the community to clean up our beaches and waterways while identifying and documenting the types of debris found. Join Prospect Park Alliance in this year’s effort by helping to clean the Prospect Park Lakeshore.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🌳Nature Exploration Tree Appreciation Month: “Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Leaf Art,10–12 pm: Let’s have fun exploring the unique features of trees and their uniquely shaped leaves. Let your creativity flourish as you craft art inspired by nature.
Animal Encounter, 11 am–12 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 11 am.
Tree ID Walk,12–1 pm: Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves? ”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🚲Brooklyn Bike Jumble 2024: “Back-to- school bargains, replacement parts, and new and used bicycles! Gear up for commuting season, test out a new ride, and buy your children early holiday gifts. Park Slope will be buzzing with the sound of happy cyclists!!”(10:00 AM, Old Stone House)
🚌Building Brooklyn: Dutch-American Historic House Shuttle Tour: “Join us to explore four historic sites across Brooklyn with Dutch roots. Travel by shuttle to four historic sites, enjoying crafts, activities, and delicious treats along the way. Learn about the lives of the people that lived and worked in these places including the Lenape, Dutch settlers, and enslaved Africans.”(10:00 AM, Old Stone House)
🎈4th Annual Freedom To Dream Day: “Join a joyous street festival celebrating arts, culture, and creative freedom, with interactive art stations, bouncy castle, obstacle course, live performances, delicious food, cotton candy and a DJ laying down beats.”(11:00 AM, PS 295, $10)
🎓🪴Continuing Ed: End Of Summer And Fall Plant Care: “Keep your annuals blooming throughout the summer and into fall. Learn what flowers will provide you with color for the autumn season and how to care for them including when to reduce fertilizing for the end of the growing season.”(11:00 AM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
Saturday PM
🌳Pop-Up Audubon: “Join us near the Nethermead arches as we celebrate Trees Appreciation Month with art and exploration.
Autumn Leaf Window Clings, 12–2 pm: Let’s enjoy exploring the beautiful fall colors and uniquely shaped leaves. Together, we’ll create stunning window clings to decorate your home. This activity takes approximately 20 minutes.
Tree ID Walk, 3–4 pm: Join us as we delve into the wonder of nature! Are you curious about why and when trees shed their leaves?”(12:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🎨Celebration: A Black Revolutionary Artist And All That It Implies: “Celebrate the opening of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies through close looking, conversation, and a tribute performance by Francisco Mora Catlett and AfroHORN. ”(12:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🍿'Cry-Baby' @ Nitehawk: “A prim and proper schoolgirl goes against her mother’s wishes when she dates a motorcycle-riding juvenile delinquent.”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🐶🥃Hearts & Bones Rescue Dog Adoption Event: “Hearts & Bones Rescue is back in the courtyard on Saturday, September 14th! Come by the Barrow’s Intense NY Tasting Room to meet your newest family member at this beloved courtyard adoption event, or just drop by to pet some awesome dogs.”(12:00 PM, Industry City)
🐶🍺Waldo's Rescue Dog Adoption: “Holding a dog adoption event here at the brewery so come in and meet and pet all the puppies and give one a forever home!”(1:00 PM, Industry City)
🐶Freddy's Dog Fashion Show: See Get Involved above.(2:00 PM, Freddy's)
🇹🇹Opening Celebration: Long Live J’Ouvert Pop-Up Installation: “Long Live J’ouvert! delves into the vibrant history of J’ouvert, a significant cultural tradition originating in Trinidad & Tobago and now deeply rooted in Brooklyn.” (2:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🪦Mourning For Nature: Part Of Climate Week At Green-Wood: “In a world increasingly defined by the climate crisis, the profound effects on our environment can stir deep feelings of fear, grief, and uncertainty. How do we address these emotions and honor our connection to the natural world? Join us for Mourning for Nature, an interactive workshop set in the serene and reflective space of the Cemetery.”(2:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🎭The Weasel Festival: See Friday listing.(2:30 PM, BAM, $20)
🎺Brasswick 2024: An Urban Brass Band Festival: “An annual urban music festival showcasing the talent of the vibrant and ever-growing brass band scene in the New York City area. The festival originated in a community garden in Bushwick and has sprouted in different neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn. Now in its sixth year, the festival main event has taken root in Sunset Park at the historic Industry City, with additional pop-up performances across parks in Brooklyn in the weeks before the festival!”(3:00 PM, Industry City, $15)
🔥🪦🥃Revolutionary Spirits: “Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The experience begins with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to uncover the influential figures of the Revolutionary War and the distillers who left their mark on the early days of New York. Then, the trolley will take you to Fort Hamilton Distillery in Industry City where you can discover and taste the New World Gin that has NY history distilled into each bottle.”(3:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $51.99)
Saturday Night
💃🕺“Moving Together” Summer Series: Partner Dances Of New York: “Join in•corpus and the Old Stone House in 4th Street Plaza for a series of free community dance events centering partner dances from New York: Lindy Hop, Salsa On 2, and Latin Hustle! Each weekend evening will feature a 30-min expert-led dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. No experience or partner necessary!”(6:00 PM, Old Stone House)
🪦📕🥃Angel's Share: Mɔɹnɪŋ [Morning//Mourning]: See Thursday listing.(6:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $65)
🎭The Weasel Festival: See Friday listing.(7:30 PM, BAM, $20)
🪦📕🥃Angel's Share: Mɔɹnɪŋ [Morning//Mourning]: See Thursday listing.(7:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $65)
🎶Off The Chamber Presents Music For Violin, Winds And Piano: “A concert series founded and directed by composers Ethan D’Ver and Zach Hicks celebrating chamber music written for nonstandard combinations of instruments. Each concert features classic works alongside world premieres for one or more of these oddball ensembles.”(7:30 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, $20)
🤣Business Casual Is Leaving NY: “Before they leave they will bring you a variety show packed with sketches, characters, and chaos. Don't miss your chance to see them before they go!”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
🔥🤣Jerrod Carmichael On Stage In Brooklyn: “Carmichael is an Emmy-winning comedian from Winston-Salem, NC. His most recent special, Rothaniel, can be streamed on HBO Max. He currently stars in HBO’s, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show.’”(10:15 PM, The Bell House, $27.21)
Sunday, 9/15
🥐End-of-Summer Croissant + Art Pop-Up @ Steppe: See Saturday listing. (8:00 AM, Steppe)
🛒Sunday Greenmarket At Bartel-Pritchard Square: “Expected This Week: Catch of the Hamptons seafood from Suffolk County, NY; F & G Family Farm Vegetables from Orange County, NY; Greentopia Farm Mushrooms from Delaware County, NY; Haywoods Fresh Beef, pork, chicken, and eggs from Columbia County, NY; Nolasco's Farm Vegetables, Mexican specialty produce, herbs, and cut flowers from Warren County, NJ; Wave Hlll Breads baked goods from Fairfield County, CT; Williams Fruit Farm Orchard fruit from Ulster County, NY”(9:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🎶Mozart For Munchkins: Bach To School: “An interactive concert that brings classical tunes and familiar favorites to life! Enjoy the timeless music of Bach and other classical composers, enriched with engaging and educational activities that will captivate audiences of all ages.”(10:30 AM, Old Stone House)
🍖🍛🌮🥙Smorgasburg: “Presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in Prospect Park for the 2024 season! Over 60 local businesses will gather on Breeze Hill, near the Lincoln Road entrance, to offer a range of food and drink every Sunday.” (11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🔥🍿Sundays On Fire: Secret Hong Kong 35Mm Feature: “A ‘90s remake of one of Hong Kong’s most iconic martial arts movies, this mean piece of work dismembers all its ideals of chivalry, fairness, and respect in a berserker rage, then feeds the corpse to the pigs.”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🐶🚨Bark To School With Dog Man And Powerhouse @ IC: “HALF DOG, HALF COP, ALL HERO! Come to Powerhouse @ IC for a meet and greet with the star of his very own book series by Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants) and soon-to-be movie star, the one and only Dog Man!”(1:00 PM, Industry City)
🎲Magic: The Gathering Deck Building For Teens And Tweens: “This event is for teens and tweens, ages 10-16. Beginners are more than welcome. The first 15 teens/tweens who register and show up get 6 booster packs of the new Bloomburrow cards to assemble a brand new deck! ”(2:00 PM, Central Library)
🌳DJ On The Porch: R&B Classics: “Join Prospect Park Alliance, DJ Vic Black of the Gangstarr Foundation and founder of Beats Rhythm & Lyrics and Brooklyn Badd Boy DJ T Groove for a day of R&B and House Classics in the Lefferts Historic House yard.”(2:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🎓🌶Continuing Ed: Perfume Along The Spice Route: A Historical Perfume Making Journey: “In this workshop we’ll delve into the discoveries of the early explorers and learn about resinous frankincense, rich balsam of Peru, sultry jasmine and voluptuous sandalwood. You’ll gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume and learn how to blend these precious oils into your own bespoke perfume.”(2:00 PM, Old Stone House, $135.23)
🔥🤣Liz Miele: Space Camp *Special Taping*: “Miele is a NYC comedian that has appeared on Comedy Central, FOX, AXS TV, Hulu, NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and CBS’s After Midnight. She's been featured in The New Yorker, NY Times, Runner's World, Psychology Today and The Guardian. She has several viral videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok including jokes “Feminist Sex Positions,” "Dating Is Harder for Comedians," and "F*ck Finland".”(7:00 PM, The Bell House, $30.55)
🤣I Can Steal Your Mother With Max Wittert: “A visually-driven hour of comedy from comedian and artist Max Wittert, using over 1,200 illustrated frames. Over the course of the hour, Wittert attempts to sell his entire life, using drawings of goddesses he made up as a kid, neurotic fantasies fabricated on freeways, and haunting memories of French toast. Wittert says, ‘The show is a love letter to Los Angeles, a psychedelic tour of a family history, a safety pamphlet about grief, and a glossary of some of my most mortifying moments.’”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $18.67)
Monday, 9/16
🎓🪴Continuing Ed: Workshop Series @ Rider Gifts: “We’re excited to collaborate with Gigi Chew, founder of Spark Arts in Park Slope, to bring a series of three adult art workshops to RIDER on 8th Ave! With more than 15 years of experience in teaching creative arts, Gigi offers a distinctive approach that combines artistic expression, cultural exploration, and a profound connection to nature.”(6:00 PM, Rider)
😢A Day In The Life Of A Pet Loss Specialist: “Losing a pet can hurt just as much as losing any human, but there are people who can help: pet loss specialists. They offer emotional support and practical guidance for navigating the death of beloved pets. Discover the daily routines, challenges, and rewards of their work and gain valuable insights into memorializing and grieving our beloved pets. Participate in a Q&A session where you can ask questions and seek advice on dealing with pet loss and supporting others in their grief journey. ”(6:15 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🖍Turning 5 Talks: “If your preschool-aged child is currently receiving special education services or therapy, advocating for an appropriate kindergarten program is critical. For parents of children born in 2020, get a head start on the Turning Five process with this free information session.”(6:30 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (Remote))
🔥🤣Drawfee Live! At The Bell House: “We turn dumb ideas into even dumber drawings – LIVE!”(7:30 PM, The Bell House, $40.85)
Tuesday, 9/17
🙋🏽🌳Fall Fix-Up: See Get Involved section. (1:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🗳Kids Storytime: Cast Your Vote!: “Although kids are too young to vote in the presidential election, cast your vote in this unique story time by voting for which books we will read during story time! ”(3:30 PM, Central Library)
📕Author Talk: Andrew Garn On The New York Pigeon: “The New York Pigeon' reveals the unexpected beauty of the omnipresent pigeon as if Vogue devoted its pages to birds, not fashion models. In spite of pigeons’ ubiquity in New York and other cities, we never really see them closely and know very little about their function in the urban ecosystem. This book brings to light the intriguing history, behavior, and splendor of a bird so often overlooked.”(6:00 PM, Park Slope Library)
📕Brooklyn Talks: What If We Get It Right? With Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: “A captivating new anthology on possible climate futures, What If We Get It Right? sugarcoats nothing while imagining the myriad opportunities we still have to get things right. The book features interviews with experts and crystal-clear data alongside transformative poetry and visual art. ”(6:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🌈Name Change Event @ Ginger's Bar: See Get Involved section. (6:30 PM, Ginger's )
🎭'Safety Not Guaranteed' Opening @ BAM: “If you could go back in time, what would you change? That’s the question at the heart of Safety Not Guaranteed, a new indie-rock musical featuring original songs by Ryan Miller of Guster and a book by Broadway mainstay Nick Blaemire. A young journalist sets out to make her name by digging into an outrageous classified ad seeking someone willing to travel back in time—but does she have a more personal motive? Nkeki Obi-Melekwe (Tina—The Tina Turner Musical) and Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen) top a pitch-perfect cast, directed by Lee Sunday Evans (Dance Nation, HOME, Farmhouse/Whorehouse).”(7:30 PM, BAM, $35)
🦑🌙Full Moon Gowanus Voyage w/August Super Moon!: “The stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe, you're welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended, and wear clothing you don't mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival, as we have limited facilities on-site.”(7:30 PM, Gowanus Dredgers, $28.52)
🍿'Spirit Riser' Followed By Director Q&A @ Nitehawk: “Two sisters are thrown out of their isolation and onto opposite coasts of America by a terrifying cosmic entity.”(8:30 PM, Nitehawk)
Wednesday, 9/18
🗳Parents Storytime: Cast Your Vote!: “Democracy is a parenting issue! At this unique storytime, kids will vote for their favorite activities and learn about voting and elections. Parents and caregivers will get a chance to register to vote and receive non-partisan election information. Come and join us for a bilingual storytime feturing songs, fingerplays, stories, and more! ”(11:00 AM, Park Slope Library)
📕Book Club: War And Peace: “During the early months of the pandemic, Yiyun Li worked with A Public Space to create an online reading group to read War and Peace. She made a handy daily reading schedule (12-15 pages a day.)”(7:00 PM, Community Bookstore)
🪦🌙Moonlight Tour: “Join other fearless trekkers to explore Green-Wood’s intriguing monuments and unforgettable Catacombs under the glow of the full moon. Historian Jeff Richman leads these immensely popular walking tours, which begin at sunset. Buy your tickets soon; these tours always sell out.”(7:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $30)
Thursday, 9/19
🌳Prospect Park Fall Migration Walks: See Thursday listing.(7:30 AM, Prospect Park)
🙋🏽🌳Ecozone Volunteer Crew Open House: “Join an upcoming Open House to learn about joining a committed group of volunteers that work alongside Prospect Park Alliance gardeners in “EcoZones” to keep Brooklyn’s Backyard green and vibrant! The EcoZone Volunteer crew will work on important forest restoration and landscape improvements: helping to remove invasive plants, plant new trees, shrubs and groundcover, maintain trails, and tackle tree care to support our urban forest.”(9:00 AM, Prospect Park)
📷Street Photography @ Central Library: “In this class you’ll learn on-the-fly composition techniques and how to capture engaging photos of people, buildings, and the Brooklyn cityscape.”(10:30 AM, Central Library)
🌳📕University Open Air: “A free series of classes taught by immigrant scholars who were trained outside of the United States. University Open Air provides a platform for the talent and wisdom of New York’s local immigrants who might not otherwise have the opportunity to teach in the United States. They will be teaching classes under the trees in Prospect Park, and learners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome to attend free of charge.”(11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
📕An Evening With Former CIA Officer, John Kiriakou: “Join us in the Information Commons lab as we chat with former CIA officer John Kiriakou. Mr. Kiriakou gained notoriety for becoming the only person tried and imprisoned for the CIA’s ”enhanced interrogation techniques” AKA torture. What was his crime? He blew the whistle on the existence of the program, that it was official US policy and that President George Bush had personally signed off on it.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)
✏️A Community Conversation About The Future Of Learning And Education: “Join Kass and Cornelius Minor in partnership with Kwame Alexander for a participatory evening of dreaming and community conversation about the future of learning that is centered on children and the villages that nurture them. Be ready to engage in storytelling, listening, and art-making as we explore what education has been and what powerful, transformative learning can be.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)
🔥🤣Being On Your Phone: Live! With Kylie Brakeman: “Brakeman is a comedian and former “Tonight Show” writer known for her viral comedy videos, which earned her a spot on the "Great Performers" issue for the New York Times, as well as features on Vulture, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Guardian, LA Times, Cosmo, Funny or Die, Buzzfeed, the Washington Post, Fast Company, AV Club, Vox, and many more.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
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