Fritters for a cause @ Winner! Caribbean Food Fest! Rescue Dog Adoption! New Paul McCartney events @ Brooklyn Museum! Outdoor Miyazaki & ‘Much Ado!’
Plus: Pride Soiree, 'Spooktacular' & DJs across 5th! Free Yoga!
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.
Book Now
We have a habit of knowing what sells out.
🔥🤣Youngmi Mayer on 7/6: “One person show based on her memoir. Done in old timey korean pansori style." (5:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
🔥🍿NoBudge Live #40 @ Nitehawk on 7/8: “NoBudge is an online platform spotlighting the best in low-budget indie filmmaking." One of the best places to sample what's happening in low-budget cinema worldwide,” says Glenn Kenny of The New York Times. NoBudge is happy to present a new program of nine short films from a group of emerging indie filmmakers mostly based in New York. We’re focused on young characters searching for escape or catharsis, feeling suffocated or cursed." (7:15 PM, Nitehawk)
🔥🤣Moshe Kasher on 7/11: “Moshe Kasher is the Co-host of the Endless Honeymoon Podcast, and author of the 2012 memoir "Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16.” (7:30 PM, The Bell House, $40.4)
Get Involved
🍩Order A Winner's Fritter For A Good Cause: “Our former pastry chef, @alispahr , will be running the NYC marathon this November for KultureCity and is frying up some tasty fritters to raise funds for this amazing organization. KultureCity is the nation's leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities. Their work pushes for a kinder, more inclusive, and more accessible world for all. Fritters will be available by PRE-ORDER ONLY which are open now until noon on Friday 6/28. Fritters must be picked up on Saturday 6/29 at Winner on 7th Ave.” (Winner)
🔥🤣Get Tickets to Sun's Out, Guns Out: A Night Of Comedy To Benefit March Fourth on 7/14: “A night of comedy to support a non-partisan noprofit singularly focused on federally banning assault weapons." (8:00 PM, The Bell House, $25.15)
Water Young Trees, Please! “Our trees only get water from rainy days so please spare a few minutes a couple of times a week to water the street trees. Each tree needs about 40 gallons of water a week and there’s no rain in the forecast this week!” (The Other 5th IG)
News and Links
🎬‘The Bear’ Star Talks About His MS 51 Acting Teacher on ‘Colbert:’ Shout out to Mr. McEneny! (Bloody Better Musical IG)
🚇F Train to Coney Island To Be Shut Down for a Number of Weekends This Summer: “The F train line between Church Avenue and Coney Island will be closed next week on Friday, July 5 to Monday, July 8, and continue from July 12-15, according to the MTA … The line will be closed again the weekend of August 9 and through the weekend of August 23.” (Patch)
Events
Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast.
Thursday, 6/27
📕🎨Little Shop, Big City: Artmaking Workshop. “Join author-illustrator Isabel Roxas for a hands-on artmaking workshop for kids aged 7-11. Riffing on her Team Pom book series, their love of food and community, come ready to celebrate your neighborhood by creating your own collage storefront, from your local bodega to your destination deli or your favorite hair salon. Materials are provided.” (3:30 PM, Central Library)
🎶Jack And Friends Summer Concert Series: Moozika! “Moozika! is singer-songwriter Jesse Goldman's award-winning bilingual family music band and educational program based in Brooklyn. Named one of the top three “Absolute Best” kids’ music classes in NYC by New York Magazine, Moozika!'s playful Spanish - English tunes are powered by an ethos of big love and gentleness. For this show, Jesse will be performing solo tunes off his upcoming Moozika! album 'We Are One.'” (4:00 PM, Park Slope Library)
🎶Cosmolyptic @ Thermostat Bar: “Experimental Jazz! Dark Disco pop/trio hop duo." (5:00 PM, Thermostat Bar)
Thursday Night
📷Curator-Led Member Tour: Paul McCartney. “Members: Join us for a special after-hours tour of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. As The Beatles captured the hearts of millions, founding member Paul McCartney captured it all on his Pentax camera. McCartney's photos, recently rediscovered in his archives, reveal his singular vantage point at the center of this whirlwind of attention and adoration. See through the “eyes of the storm,” as McCartney describes his unique perspective on this extraordinary period, and relive a musical legend's meteoric rise.” (6:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🎭🌳The Public Theater: The Comedy Of Errors: “Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for The Mobile Unit's Bilingual Musical Adaptation of The Comedy of Errors in English and Spanish!" (6:30 PM, Prospect Park)
🌼🌸Zuzu's Flower Arranging Workshop: “Learn color theory and sustainable floral design to create your own lush vase arrangement. You can even enjoy glass a wine! 🥂💐” (6:30 PM, Zuzu's Petals)
🧘🏽Prospect Park Yoga With Brooklyn Flow: “Brooklyn Flow, Prospect Park Alliance and NewYork-Presbyterian present free, outdoor yoga on the Long Meadow. Brooklyn's finest yoga teachers from different studios around the park lead free, outdoor group yoga classes in a low-pressure, beautiful environment." (7:00 PM, Prospect Park, $Free)
🛶🌈Pride Paddle On The Gowanus: “We’ll be be paddling out as the sun sets, hoping for some technicolor clouds and good sunset glows. We may pair three people per canoe with two in change of navigation and one passenger. Solo paddlers are welcome, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Bring your rainbow flags and colorful apparel!" (7:30 PM, Gowanus Dredgers)
🔥🤣Joe Castle Baker: Something To Think About: “Baker does a half-hour of stand-up that will pervert your mind and change the way you think forever. With special guests: Spike Einbinder, Rachel Coster, and Francesca D'Uva." (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $16.16)
Friday, 6/28
🌼Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month: “Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation as we explore the question, “What is a pollinator?”
Butterfly Watch 12-3 pm: Learn about NYC common butterflies, their life cycle, and how they help plants.
Animal Encounters 2-3 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center's collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.
Nature on the Go! 3-4 pm: Join an Alliance Naturalist for Nature on the Go activities to explore the park and learn about the nature around us." (12:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🌈🍿Central Library Film Club: Pride In Many Tones’ “Moonlight” (2016) “We wrap up the Pride in Many Tones film series with this deeply observed coming of age story of an African American youth grappling with non-normative identity, directed and co-written by the masterful Barry Jenkins. Note: This is the film that won the Oscar for Best Movie of the Year in 2016!" (3:00 PM, Central Library)
🎭🌳Piper Theatre Presents: Alice In Chaos @ Old Stone House: “Embark on a journey into a surreal dimension where the lines between reality and imagination dissolve. In this mesmerizing play, night nurse Alice navigates a memory ward in search of her vanished patient, Rabbit, surrounded by a cast of enigmatic characters – the Duchess, Mad Hatter, March Hare, and the Red Queen.” (4:00 PM, Old Stone House)
🛼Pretty In Pink & Barbie Prom Dreamland Roller Disco: “Lola Star's Dreamland Roller Disco as part of Lakeside Roller Dance Night Series in Prospect Park is a themed, dress up, immersive roller skating experience that will transport you into a fabulous retro roller disco ‘dreamland.’” (7:00 PM, LeFrak Center @ Lakeside, $28.45)
🎻Habanero Honey Presents: Pride Soirée: “This will be a 90 min gay pop harp and violin duo concert, salon-style, where attendees can mingle or sit and listen to music. Some food and drink will be provided and guests are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks.” (7:30 PM, Old Stone House)
🌈🪩DJ Michelada @ Ginger's: “Get there early! 🫦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥵🚨” (10:00 PM, Ginger's Bar)
🤣🌈Out N Bad: Wotless | Queer Caribbean Pride Bashment (Sold Out) “Are ya’ll ready for the most wotless Queer Caribbean Pride Bashment??!!! On Fri, June 28th from 11pm-4am we are taking over Littlefield for Out N Bad Pride: WOTLEEEEESS!!!! Y’all betta start stretching, iron yuh flags, and tell yuh crew to get ready – this is no siddung ting!!! 🥵🔥😮💨👏🏾”(11:00 PM, Littlefield, $18.67)
Saturday, 6/29
🌼Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month: See Friday listing. (10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🌳👣Prospect Park Tours With Turnstile Tours: “Explore everything about Prospect Park, from its flora and geology, to the architectural movements that shaped the park, to the evolution of recreation and play. See how use of the park has changed over time from designers Olmsted and Vaux's original vision all the way to present day and Prospect Park Alliance's sustainability, historic preservation, and recreational projects that make the park the world-class destination it is today." (10:30 AM, Prospect Park)
🛒Greenmarket @ Grand Army Plaza: “Founded in 1989, Grand Army Plaza is Greenmarket's flagship Brooklyn market, and the second largest market in the program, behind Union Square.” (11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🐶Hearts & Bones Rescue Dog Adoption Event: “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)
💀📕Free: Morbid Anatomy Library And Gift Shop With Victorian 3D Show And Tell: “This week, Morbid Anatomy Library and Shop Manager Charlotte Plum will introduce visitors to our collection related to stereoscopy—a 19th century 3D technology much like the View-Masters of the 1980s—by showcasing books and artifacts including rare diableries, which are stereo views depicting the devil's daily life in hell. Visitors will also be invited to experience 19th century 3D for themselves." (12:00 PM, Industry City)
🏠🎶DJ On The Porch: Lefferts Libations, Homage Of Music And History: “Join Prospect Park Alliance and Juwandi House Riddems for a family friendly afternoon of house rhythms in the yard of Lefferts Historic House." (2:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🍿🎹Silent Film Mirror: Charlie Chaplin In The Circus (1928) With Live Piano By Makia Matsumura: “Chaplin believed his Tramp character should not speak onscreen, and would make two more silent-based movies well into the 1930s. Today's film is his last to be released in the silent era. NOTE: This feature will be played with music that Chaplin composed on the soundtrack.” (3:30 PM, Central Library)
🎭🌳The Public Theater: The Comedy Of Errors Live Performance: See Thursday listing. (5:30 PM, Prospect Park)
Saturday Night
🎶Sebastien Ammann Gaia Quartet: “This project is heavily inspired by the current poly-crisis (pollution, endocrine disruptors, climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequity, mental health crisis) and my goal is to raise awareness about the issues as well as to inspire and empower people to act to change the system from within in order to create a regenerative future for all living beings." (6:30 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, $17.85)
🏳🌈A Gay Show For All People Pride Spooktacular: “Hosted By Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp. Featuring:, Julio Torres, River Ramirez, Sydnee Washington, Garth.” (7:30 PM, The Bell House, $30.30)
🎶Celebrate Brooklyn! Fishbone | Son Rompe Pera: “A legendary force born out of the Los Angeles punk rock scene, Fishbone brings unparalleled energy to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!'s first foray into punk. Our electrifying opener, Son Rompe Pera, infuses traditional marimba music with garage-punk fervor." (7:30 PM, Prospect Park)
🎭🌳The Public Theater: 'Much Ado About Nothing' Movie Screening: “Once the sun starts to set, enjoy a free outdoor screening of The Public's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing recorded live from The Delacorte Theater in Central Park in 2019 by THIRTEEN's Great Performances on PBS. Enjoy Tony Award winner Kenny Leon's bold take on Shakespeare's cherished comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication." (8:30 PM, Prospect Park)
🌈🪩Dyke March Afterparty @ Ginger's: “It's free free free & we're honored to be ending out this pride month at a spot that is so special to new york queer history.” (9:00 PM, Ginger's Bar)
🌈💋👠Pride XL: “DJs: PENNYWILD, The.Multi.Vers, Jenny Lion, DJ Dre, more TBA. Queens: Brita Filter (RuPaul's Drag Race), La Zavaleta (Dragula), Essence, Boxa Crayonz, Bianca Starr, Miss Bambi, Vanity Levain & More.” (10:00 PM, The Bell House, $25.15)
🌈🪩Pride Eve @ Good Judy: “DJ @carloskilledit spins queer bops." (10:00 PM, Good Judy)
Sunday, 6/30
Note: Libraries are closed Sunday due to city budget cuts.
🌼Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month: See Friday listing. (10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🧶Brooklyn Pop-Up Market @ Brooklyn Museum: “Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 20 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more." (10:30 AM, Brooklyn Museum)
🍖🍛🌮🥙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)
🇧🇷Carnival Festival: Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month: “Featuring: Moko Jumbles, Steelpan, Ole Mas and more." (1:00 PM, Central Library)
🇭🇹🇩🇲Caribites: “A Caribbean culinary paradise! Enjoy a flavorful journey of food, music, and summer bliss. Close your eyes and transport yourself to the idyllic shores of your favorite Caribbean island. Can you smell it? Can you taste it? The finest selection of Caribbean eats from Grenada, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Haiti & Dominican Republic and exciting activities for kids.” (1:30 PM, Prospect Park)
🌈👧Sailor Moon Day Party @ Parklife: “In the name of the moon, join us for the last day of Pride Month as we celebrate Sailor Moon's birthday at the second annual Sailor Moon Day Party!" (2:00 PM, Littlefield, $24.58)
🏠Conversations On The Porch: Adama Delphine Fawundu, Nona Faustine + Niama Sandy: “A conversation between ReImagine Lefferts Artist-in-Residence, Adama Delphine Fawundu and Nona Faustine about history, art, and placemaking moderated by moderated by New York-based cultural anthropologist, curator, producer and organizer, Niama Safia Sandy. Both Fawundu and Faustine use photography to engage with the legacies of enslavement and resilience in Brooklyn, including at Lefferts Historic House." (2:00 PM, Prospect Park)
📷Studio Immersion: Paul McCartney And Candid Photography: “Tour our special exhibition Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm and get an inside look at Beatlemania from the perspective of one of its main protagonists. Hear from Director of Curatorial Affairs Catherine Futter and Executive Assistant Jennie Tang about McCartney's versatile creative output. Then, head to the studio, where artist and educator Julia Forrest will guide you through camera operation, framing, and digital inkjet printing. Learn to create dynamic candid images that capture your point of view and tell compelling stories. End the afternoon with a professionally printed photograph to take home. Cameras will be provided." (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum, $100)
🤣🌈Corporate Pride With Jes Tom And Tessa Skara: “Join comedians JES TOM (HBO, NETFLIX) TESSA SKARA (HBO, CBS) as they host their 4th annual pride event celebrating the most vulnerable members of the LGBTQ+ community: Corporations! Featuring comedy from your favorite Brand Affiliated* queer performers, line up TBA." (7:30 PM, The Bell House, $25.15)
Monday, 7/1
🙋🏽🌳It's My Park Day: “Care for the park after busy weekends. All necessary tools will be provided for your volunteer experience." (10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
Tuesday, 7/2
💪Amp’D Interval Training With Chelsea Piers Fitness: “Join Chelsea Piers Fitness and Prospect Park Alliance to hit the grass and push your body to new limits in this high-intensity interval training class that combines bodyweight strength and cardio on the Prospect Park Long Meadow." (6:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🔥🤣Book Club For The Book Hoes: The Romantics: “If you're a hoe for a good book and a good time then you've found the book club for you ! The Romantics Book Club supports debut authors and meets the second Thursday evening of every month to discuss, obsess, and dissect the books we're currently reading. If romance is your obsession and you'll swoon over any characters falling in love, then make sure to sign up for this book club right here." (7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice, $17.85)
Wednesday, 7/3
🛒Wednesday Greenmarket At Bartel-Pritchard Square: “Nestled inside Prospect Park's tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved weekday market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples." (8:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🍿🌳Paramount+ Movie Nights: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: “Video game adventurer Lara Croft comes to life in a movie where she races against time and villains to recover powerful ancient artifacts." (6:30 PM, Prospect Park)
🔥🍿’Jaws' Feast @ Nitehawk: “Lobster roll, Narragansett, Rye and more brought to your seat." (7:15 PM, Nitehawk, $125)
🍿🌳Outdoor Cinema @ Parklife : ‘The Boy & The Heron; “Free outdoor screening every Wednesday at 8pm! Book your viewing party through OpenTable and be sure to include a note that you are here for ‘Outdoor Cinema’ to get the best seats in the house. Food & drink purchase required”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)
Fourth of July @ Coney Island
Manhattan’s fireworks are back on the Hudson this year, so the closet (legal) light show is at the end of the F line.
🌭😮🌭😮🌭😮The Nathan's Famous Fourth Of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest: “The 2024 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest continues the 100+ year tradition at the iconic Nathan’s Famous flagship restaurant at the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island.” (11AM, 1310 Surf Avenue)
🎡🧨Fourth of July Fireworks @ Coney Island: “Stroll down the boardwalk with your loved ones, enjoy the thrill rides and grab a nice dinner by the waters before you watch Coney Island's 4th of July fireworks!” (9:30PM, Coney Island Boardwalk)
Thursday, 7/4 in Park Slope
🌳Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation: “Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. Visitors will learn about Prospect Park's aquatic environment and observe our underwater invertebrates up close using magnifying glasses." (12:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🧘🏽Prospect Park Yoga With Brooklyn Flow: “Brooklyn Flow, Prospect Park Alliance and NewYork-Presbyterian present free, outdoor yoga on the Long Meadow. Brooklyn's finest yoga teachers from different studios around the park lead free, outdoor group yoga classes in a low-pressure, beautiful environment." (7:00 PM, Prospect Park)
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