Gowanus Open Studios! Literary Film Fest @ the Library! George O’Connor! Nightfall @ Green-Wood! Mozart + Oven Baking @ Old Stone House! Our Halloween Guide!
Plus: Sukkot Events! Ways to organize for or distract from the election! Costumes and Pumpkin Carving!
Welcome back to your Park Slope events newsletter. As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Follow our IG for updates as events change.
Two programming notes this week:
This week is so full of events that we’re skipping the usual Book Now, Get Involved, and Openings and Closings sections.
We have an exciting update to share with you on Sunday, so stay tuned.
Our 2nd Annual Full Halloween Guide
We’re Always Adding New Events to the Halloween Guide: Don’t go to Manhattan to see Rocky Horror. Don’t guess which dress-up events are for big kids, small kids, young singles or anyone handy with a glue gun. Do find the bars offering prizes for costues. And do get together with other folks trying to figure costumes or a baking challenges! (Park Slope Halloween Guide)
LitFilm 2024 Schedule
There are so many great bookish films to see we gave them their own section.
Full List of Screening @ LitFilm 2024: ‘BPL’s popular film festival about writers celebrates its seventh year with seven nights of documentaries and films, highlighting some of the most influential and iconoclastic literary minds: N. Scott Momaday, Nikki Giovanni, Julia Alvarez, Norman Mailer, Mahmoud Darwish, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Louisa May Alcott and Hunter S. Thompson. All screenings are free but require reservations. Times subject to change. Check back for updates. ’ (All Showings at Central Library)
Thursday @ LitFilm
‘Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women': “Originally broadcast in 2009, Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women is the first film biography about the celebrated author and reveals a remarkable woman, ahead of her time, who was much more than a writer of children’s books.”(3:00 PM, Central Library)
‘The Pigeon Tunnel': “The Pigeon Tunnel spans six decades as le Carré gives his final and most personal interview, interrupted with rare archival footage and dramatic anecdotes. It is set against the stormy Cold War backdrop that extends into the present day.”(5:00 PM)
‘Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined': “This new documentary opens a window into her extraordinary journey from an idyllic, privileged childhood in the Dominican Republic to a life of exile in New York City to a brilliant literary career that shows no sign of slowing down. ”(7:00 PM)
Friday @ LitFilm
‘Umberto Eco: A Library Of The World': “The Italian journalist, critic, philosopher, professor of semiotics, medievalist, bibliophile, and best-selling novelist, Umberto Eco (1932-2016) takes us on a journey through his Milanese library of 50,000 volumes, and, more impressively, the library of his mind.”(5:00 PM)
‘Joan Baez: I Am A Noise': “Neither a conventional biopic nor a traditional concert film, Joan Baez: I Am a Noise is a raw and intimate portrait of the legendary folk singer and activist that shifts back and forth through time as it follows Joan on her final tour and delves into her extraordinary archive, including newly discovered home movies, diaries, artwork, therapy tapes, and audio recordings.”(6:00 PM)
Saturday @ LitFilm
‘Frank Miller: American Genius': “The film explores the near half-century career of the legendary comic book artist and writer. Made for his fans following a near death experience, the documentary delves into Miller’s radical and defining influence on art, storytelling and culture.”(3:30 PM)
‘Gonzo: The Life & Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson': “A probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side). ”(6:00 PM)
‘How To Come Alive With Norman Mailer’ Screening & Talkback: “Prophet, hedonist, violent criminal, literary outlaw, and social provocateur, Mailer’s ideas about love, anger, fear, and courage cut to the core of human nature, are more relevant than ever today, and point to a prescription for waking ourselves up, shaking free of society’s expectations, and coming alive as a people. This film will be followed by a conversation with John Buffalo Mailer and others of Mailer's family members.”(8:15 PM)
Sunday @ LitFilm
‘We Steal Secrets: The Story Of Wikileaks': “We Steal Secrets looks at a paradox of a human being, a deeply private individual who nonetheless relished in exposing the secrets of some of the most powerful entities in the world.”(12:00 PM)
‘Write Down, I Am An Arab': “The story of Mahmoud Darwish, the Palestinian national poet and one of the most influential writers of the Arab world. His writing shaped Palestinian identity and helped galvanize generations of Palestinians to their cause. ”(2:30 PM)
‘Gabo: The Creation Of Gabriel García Márquez': “How did a boy from a tiny town on the Caribbean coast become a writer who won the hearts of millions? The answer lies in the incredible story of Gabriel García Márquez, the 1982 Nobel Prize winner in Literature. ”(4:00 PM)
‘Radical Wolfe’ Screening & Talkback With Dewey & McDonell: “A deeply personal and illuminating look at the man inside the famous white suit, featuring conversations and interviews with those who knew him best, including Michael Lewis, Gay Talese, Lynn Nesbit, Terry McDonell, Tom Junod, Christopher Buckley, Niall Ferguson, and Alexandra Wolfe. This film will be followed by a conversation with director Richard Dewey in conversation with Terry McDonell.”(6:00 PM)
Full List of Events
Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast.
Thursday, 10/17
🍅Central Cookbook Club: The Art Of Preparing Food For Future Seasons: “We slice and dice all manner of pickling, preserving, curing, steeping, marinating and freezing, including a delicious demonstration! Register to receive a program reminder.”(3:15 PM, Central Library)
🎨Jah•Ras•Tafari | Ethiopian Art Activation | Opening Reception: “JAH RASTAFARI : JAH is the name of God and his presence in every individual. Haile Selassie, the Great Emperor of Ethiopia, the Power of the Trinity, was crowned Le’ul-Ras and became known as RAS, which means the head of the dynasty. His given name TAFARI means “one who is respected or feared.” Rastafari is Afrocentric and focuses attention on the African Diaspora. It originated among impoverished and socially disenfranchised Afro-Jamaican communities in 1930s Jamaica.”(6:00 PM, Industry City)
🌈🍿Newfest @ Nighthawk: 'Tops': ““What TOP did you wanna wear after TOP surgery?” That’s the sincere question posed by filmmaker Ames Pennington, posing as a deadpan TV host, as they barrel into the homes of interviewees in a desperate attempt to make their first trans friend. This brash, satirical faux documentary nods to early aughts reality shows such as “MTV Cribs,” leading to a campy and chaotic romp that sparkles with affirmation for the trans-masc experience.”(6:45 PM, Nitehawk)
🔥🪦🎶Nightfall: Time Flies: “Amidst the serene backdrop of weathered gravestones and trees whispering in the wind, this year’s Nightfall invites you to reflect on the fleeting nature of time itself. As dusk settles and darkness fills the cemetery, explore tales of lives lived and moments lost, revel in nostalgia for a grand past, and grieve for all the things that could have been. Join us for an evening where memories intertwine with the present, reminding us that in this sacred space, the essence of time is both ephemeral and eternal.”(7:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $80)
🔥🤣April Clark Live: “You’ve seen her as part of beloved comedy duo Girl God, you’ve seen her in your dreams, you’ve seen her walking down the aisle at your mother’s wedding… Join April Clark (Happy Days, Cheers, Three’s Company) for one night only as she returns to Union Hall to work out her new hour of standup.”(7:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
🔥🎼'The Boy Who Drew Cats' @ Old Stone House: “A concert featuring the premiere of “The Boy Who Drew Cats” by Randall Woolf for the Bachtopus Accordion Ensemble. The new work, commissioned by The Old Stone House, is based on the Japanese folktale. A young boy who constantly draws cats acquires magical powers from his drawings, and defeats a horde of magical rats occupying a temple.”(7:30 PM, Old Stone House)
🍿’Jennifer's Body’ Entirely From Memory: “Ten Bones Theatre Company is back at littlefield for their next installment of the Entirely From Memory series! Performers will attempt (and most likely fail) to recreate "Jennifer's Body'', without the aid of scripts, rehearsals, or sobriety. All they will have will be their memory, a recent viewing of the film, and a lot of wigs. How certain are we that they'll succeed? So certain that we're making it harder for them.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $15.08)
🍿'Dead Mail' @ Nitehawk: “A blood-stained note arrives at a county post office, leading its experienced “dead letter” mailroom clerk and his associates down a perilous path to discover its origins. Meanwhile, an entrepreneurial synthesizer engineer enters a precarious partnership with an overbearing investor. Perfectly capturing an authentic retro aesthetic, Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy’s indie horror-synth thriller is a total gem and should launch this directing team into the stratosphere.”(8:30 PM, Nitehawk)
Friday, 10/18
🎃Halloween Grab N' Go @ Central Library: “Kick off spooky week right with free 3D prints, buttons & key-chains!!!” (1:00 PM, Central Library)
🍿Halloween Family Movie Night @ Park Slope Library: Hotel Transylvania: “Come and join us as we turn our auditorium into a mini movie theater for our Halloween interactive movie program when we watch Hotel Transylvania!” (3:30 PM, Park Slope Library)
🔥🪦🎶Nightfall: Time Flies: See Thursday listing. (7:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $80)
🛼David Bowie Vs Freddie Mercury Dreamland Roller Disco: “Dress up in the most fabulous, retro inspired outfit in your closet and join us on the dance floor! Retro Roller Disco outfits, glitter, sparkle, glitz & glam costumes are highly recommended! (but not mandatory)”(7:00 PM, LeFrak, $28.45)
🎭'Impossible But True' @ Old Stone House: “A tavern musical that brings the audience into a small town in the Catskills as the American revolution arrives. Loosely based on Washington Irving’s “Rip Van Winkle,” in this telling, Rip disappears when he gets PTSD serving in the Revolutionary War. Rip’s hot-tempered wife, Rebecca, joins the local reverend to lead the struggle against the British, and then 20 years later--Rip returns.”(7:30 PM, Old Stone House, $28.52)
🔥🤣The George Lucas Talk Show (SOLD OUT) “A show for Star Wars fans and non-fans alike returns to the BELL HOUSE for the second time ever alongside some amazing guests!” (7:30 PM, The Bell House, $25.4)
💃Electric Literature's Masquerade Of The Neon Death: “This year we’re celebrating Electric Literature’s 15th birthday, which makes EL about as old as Poe would have been in literary magazine years. Join our esteemed hosts, as well as EL editors and authors, for an evening of drinks and dancing in support of Electric Literature.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $65.74)
🤣The Midnight Troll 2: Riff Show IV: “Join us as we travel to Nilbog, a quiet country town with a dark, terrible secret. Dubbed "the best worst movie of all time", director Claudio Fragasso's masterpiece, "Troll 2" has captured the hearts and minds of millions since its release in 1990. On October 18th, as the clock strikes midnight, the film will be screened in its entirety as fourteen comedians take to the stage to celebrate, honor, salute, and yeah, tease, this absolute cult classic darling of cinema.”(11:59 PM, Littlefield, $9.95)
Saturday AM, 10/19
🛒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, Grand Army Plaza)
🛒Washington Park Greenmarket: “20 years old!” (9:00 AM, Washington Park)
👕Wicked Wearables Workshop: “Bring the whole family and join us for Wicked Wearables - KoKo's sustainable Halloween costume making workshop! Led by artist Mark Stilwell, kids and their families use recycled materials, found objects, and textiles to create Halloween costumes that are sustainable AND spooky. Feel free to bring your own recyclables! This workshop is for kids ages 5-12 and their families. All kids must be supervised by an adult (this is not a drop-off workshop).”(10:00 AM, KoKo Lot)
🎶Lalo-Palooza @ Old Stone House: “Each week, Lalo-Palooza will feature Brooklyn's own award-winning children’s performer Suzi Shelton and a diverse cast of guest musicians. During this popular free outdoor music series, families can expect music and fun, kid-friendly activities, like giant bubbles by Park Slope Parents and a coloring station with weekly giveaways from best selling baby and toddler gear brand Lalo.”(10:00 AM, Old Stone House)
📕📗📘Bookmatch Live!: “Celebrate 10 years of BookMatch in the Grand Lobby at Central. Come between 10am and 2pm to receive live book recommendations from BookMatch Librarians as we celebrate this signature readers' advisory service celebrating its 10th anniversary.”(10:00 AM, Central Library)
🙋🏽🌳Re-Envisioning The Prospect Park Vale: “Join Jillian Pagano, Landscape Architect II and Deborah Kirschner, Vice President of External Relations, at Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit that sustains Prospect Park in partnership with the City, to learn about the upcoming restoration of the Prospect Park Vale in the northeast corner of the park.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🐛Nature Exploration: “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
Animal Encounter, 11 am–12 pm
Fall Nature Walk, 12–1 pm”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🍿'La Llorona' @ Nitehawk: “Alma is murdered with her children during a military attack in Guatemala, but when the general who ordered the genocide is found not guilty 30 years later, Alma returns to the world of the living to torment the man.”(11:00 AM, Nitehawk)
📕Freedom To Read Day Of Action Rally: “Liibraries, bookstores, publishers, readers and other partners nationwide are hosting rallies and community events to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom. Join Brooklyn Public Library for a day of action on Central Library's Plaza featuring speakers, book giveaways and activities that honor the joy of reading and thinking independently.”(11:00 AM, Central Library)
Saturday Afternoon
🦑🎨Gowanus Open Studios (Full Artist Map Here): “More than 400 artists, businesses, and venues in Gowanus will open their doors, giving the public a rare glimpse inside the former factories, warehouses, and studio buildings of our vibrant neighborhood. Artists will be present to discuss their work, share their processes, and showcase their latest projects. Plus, it’s a unique opportunity to purchase work directly from local artists” (12:00 PM, Gowanus, Free)
🍔Food Network NYV Wine & Food Festival's Foodiecon Presented By Fratelli Beretta: “Your Instagram Feed IRL! Enjoy an all-day experience with top content creators, featuring panels, live demonstrations and delicious food and drink samplings.”(12:00 PM, Industry City)
🎃Pumpkin Carving @ Dram Shop Bar: “Join us for our family friendly event.”(12:00 PM, Dram Shop Bar)
🎓🇰🇷🥬Let's Make Kimchi! Pop Up Kimchi Making Workshop: “Come join us at Park Slope United Methodist Church for a hands-on kimchi making experience! Learn how to create this delicious and spicy Korean staple from scratch. Our guest expert instructor will guide you through the process, sharing tips, tricks along the way and share the benefits of kimchi and fermented food.”(12:30 PM, Park Slope United Methodist Church, $55.2)
🌈🍿Newfest Shorts: Let's Do The Time Warp Again: “Queer people are time travelers. As a group that is constantly changing and growing, we are in daily communion with those that paved the way for us. This shorts program pays homage to the distinct relationship that queer people have with the past—both our own personal histories and our collective history.”(12:45 PM, Nitehawk)
🎨Van Alen Fall Fest: “As part of Gowanus Open Studios and Archtober, join us for an open house to learn more about Van Alen, interact with some of our public art projects, and meet your neighbors. Drop in anytime for a lively afternoon of food, games, tunes, artist-run activities, and a public art resource fair. Learn more about our Fall Fest partners below!”(1:00 PM, Van Alen Institute)
📗George O'Connor Presents Asgardians: ‘Thor’ W/Q&A: “This second volume tells the story of Thor, god of thunder! Follow the journey of the mighty Thor as he sets off into the blackest sea in search of the Midgard serpent, Jormungandr; thunders across fjords and hills in his chariot to the land of the Jotnar; and is united with his trusty hammer, Mjollnir, for the very first time. But will Thor's tales of brawling and bravado earn him his crossing from the mysterious ferryman? George presents his new book with an in-depth look at the book and mythos, a live drawing demonstration, and an audience Q&A, followed by a book signing.”(1:00 PM, Central Library)
🛼💪Celebrating Gotham Roller Derby's Sexy Sladie: “It's time to honor a legend. Join us in celebrating the life of Gotham icon Sarah “Sexy Slaydie” McKemie on Saturday, October 19, at 5:30 pm before the home team Championship Double Header. Slaydie skated with the Brooklyn Bombshells and Gotham All-Stars from 2010-2018 and was a 3-time member of Team USA at the World Cup. She dominated at defense on the track, while also being the most welcoming, warm, and funny person off the track. Our community was, and is, heartbroken to lose her after a battle with colorectal cancer this past March. In her memory, we're donating a portion of the proceeds from our newest shirt design to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.” (5:00 PM, LeFrak)
Saturday Night
🛼💪Gotham Roller Derby Championship (SOLD OUT) “What a thrilling season we’ve had this year 💥We’re sad to call it a wrap, but we’ve got a nail-biter championship game ahead 👀”
🦑🎨GOS After Dark: “As you plan your GOS weekend plan on ending your Saturday at TI art studios! Saturday TI Studios is staying open late! Come by and hang out and see art from 60+ artists, there will be a photobooth, music and other surprises!!”(6:00 PM, Gowanus, $Free)
🎭'Impossible But True' @ Old Stone House: See Friday listing. (7:30 PM, Old Stone House, $28.52)
🔥🤣Richard Perez: For One Night Okay: “Join Richard for just one night only as he workshops new material with the crowd (you?). There will probably be music, sexual themes, profanity, sound, lights, art, movement, intellectual experiences, and more.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $18.98)
🔥🤣Aaron and Josh Do Improv-athon: “Aaron Jackson (Sandino) and Josh Sharp (Women & Men) present a marathon of improv, featuring 6 special guests over 6 hours. The Improv-athon is divided into two separately ticketed blocks, each offering three hours of improv with three special guests. There will be short intermissions between each set. Early Block Features: Ilana Glazer, Kiko Soirée, and a Harold with Pat Regan” (8:00 PM, The Bell House, $30.30)
Sunday, 10/20
🛒Sunday Greenmarket At Bartel-Pritchard Square: “Nestled inside Prospect Park's tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples.” (9:00 AM, Bartel-Pritchard Square)
🐛Nature Exploration: See Saturday listing. (10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🤝A Day To Connect: “We all lead busy lives with so many distractions, this is an opportunity to connect with ourselves and our community. The only requirement is an open mind.Mark Chandler is a a Meditation teacher, Open Source supporter and long time south Brooklyn resident. Mark will lead us through a day of meditation, discussion and walking in Greenwood Cemetery.”(10:30 AM, KoKo Lot)
🎶Mozart For Munchkins: Spooktacular Sounds: “Your little ones can jam, dance, and play! Come dressed in your favorite costumes and get ready to swing and shiver from head to toe with a thrilling variety of music, including spooky favorites and interactive moments that will delight and entertain. Plus, a costume parade and treats for all!”(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)
🎶Brooklyn Fam 2024: Festival Of Arts And Music: “This free, family-friendly event embraces Brooklyn FAM’s year-long theme of home, identity, and belonging across puppet theater, music, dance, dance workshops, spoken word, craft stations, a collaborative public art project, children’s author visits, and a panel discussion. Culturally aligned food from Brooklyn eateries will be available for purchase, including vegan and kosher options.”(11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
✡️Sukkot Street Fair: “Unlimited Wristband $25. Free Cotton Candy for all Children of Chai Tots and Chai Hebrew. Inflatables- Cotton Candy- Live Entertainer- Face Painting - Food - Music - Games & Much More”(11:00 AM, 3rd Street & PPW)
🍿'Betty Boop's Halloween Party!' @ Nitehawk: “Join Betty Boop & Friends for a block of the best spookiest cartoons from the legendary Fleischer Studios. Featuring brand new high definition restorations with an introduction from Max Fleischer’s great grandson, Skyler Reid.”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🦑🎨Gowanus Open Studios: See Saturday listing. (12:00 PM, Gowanus, $Free)
🍞Open Baking Day At The Old Stone House: “You can bring any dish or recipe (from bread to chicken, from cookies to pie) and cook it yourself in the outdoor wood-fired oven. Hearth Master, Angela Martinez Lombardo, will be tracking the oven temperature and managing the flow of cooking.” (12:00 PM, Old Stone House)
🎭The BCCO Presents Petra And Wolfie: “Join the Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra and Maestra Dorothy Savitch for their unforgettable retelling of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Discover what happens when Petra, Wolfie and the Dog Catcher find themselves at the Brooklyn Museum in this musical escapade with live comic actors, video, orchestral works by Prokofiev and Modest Mussorgsky, and some of your favorite pop tunes! Featuring the wonderful comic actors Lorinne Lampert, Francis Heaney, Kenny Wade Marshall and guest narrator Christine Cornell.”(1:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum, $15)
🎓🪴Putting Your Garden To Bed For Winter @ BBG: “Learn the basics of getting your garden ready for winter as we near the end of the growing season. This workshop will take place in the historic Children’s Garden, where we will learn hands-on by practicing late-season tasks such as cutting back perennials (or not!), planting spring-flowering bulbs, mulching, and cover cropping. Participants should dress for the weather and wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty.”(1:30 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $60)
🍎Pouring Green-Wood: “Beginning in fall 2015, Joy Doumis and Jeremy Hammond partnered with Green-Wood to harvest the Cemetery’s apples (Yes! There are apples growing among the gravestones!) and make a delicious hard cider. Spread across 478 acres, our urban orchard has over 150 Malus (aka apple) trees. Join Joy and Jeremy for the story of how they produced over one hundred bottles of Proper Cider in their own backyard, literally. Naturally, a tasting of the final product is included.”(2:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $35)
🤣NYC FOR NC: A Comedy Benefit For Hurricane Relief: “Joe Zimmerman, Todd Barry, Emmy Blotnick, Aaron Chen, Michael Kosta, Josh Gondelman, Proceeds go to BeLoved Asheville”(8:00 PM, The Bell House, $30.75)
Monday, 10/21
✡️Sukkot In Prospect Park: “Join the Jewish Community Relations Council and Prospect Park Alliance for a celebration of Sukkot, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the gathering of the harvest. Come gather at a sukkah, a foliage-covered temporary shelter where families spend time and celebrate the holiday. Enjoy arts and crafts, refreshments, and fun nature activities.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
📕BPL Debate: Can Democrats Win Back The Working Class?: “For generations, the Democratic Party was known as the party of FDR and the New Deal. Millions of workers from all backgrounds rewarded it with their votes. But with great shifts in how the two major parties campaign and seek to engage working Americans, can Democrats win back working-class families? The Nation’s Bhaskar Sunkara says yes, Compact’s Matthew Schmitz says it’s too late.”(7:00 PM, Central Library)
🤣Frankenstein's Baby: “From the people who brought you Butterboy comes a new stand-up show featuring an electrifying combination of familiar faces and new favorites.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12.58)
🍿'The Devil's Backbone' @ Nitehawk: “After losing his father, 10-year-old Carlos (Fernando Tielve) arrives at the Santa Lucia School, which shelters orphans of the Republican militia and politicians, and is taken in by the steely headmistress, Carmen (Marisa Paredes), and the kindly professor, Casares (Federico Luppi). Soon after his arrival, Carlos has a run-in with the violent caretaker, Jacinto (Eduardo Noriega). Gradually, Carlos uncovers the secrets of the school, including the youthful ghost that wanders the grounds.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)
Tuesday, 10/22
🙋🏽🍁Fall Fix-Up: “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)
🎓🪴Putting Your Garden To Bed For Winter: See Sunday listing. (5:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $60)
🤣World's Biggest Army Presents: Glen Scary Glen Ross: “A normal day at the sales office turns into a rather difficult day. Featuring PODCAST ABOUT LIST (Cameron Fetter, Caleb Pitts, Patrick Doran), HOME PLANET (Alex Forrest, Joe Gleason) and PIERCE CAMPION.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $12)
🍿'Christine' @ Nitehawk: “Unpopular nerd Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christine. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, Dennis Guilder (John Stockwell). After bully Buddy Repperton (William Ostrander) defaces Christine, the auto restores itself to perfect condition and begins killing off Buddy and his friends. Determined to stop the deaths, Dennis and Arnie’s girlfriend, Leigh Cabot (Alexandra Paul), decide to destroy Christine.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)
Wednesday, 10/23
🛒Wednesday Greenmarket At Bartel-Pritchard Square: “Nestled inside Prospect Park’s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples. The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants and flowers to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods. ”(8:00 AM, Prospect Park)
📙Teen Time: Meet an Astronomer And Physicist @ Park Slope Library: “Meet Elias Oakes! Astrophysicist! "I'm a born-and-raised New Yorker who fell in love with astronomy despite our lack of stars. As a PhD candidate at the University of Connecticut, I'm working with collaborators around the world to study how stars form from giant clouds of gas and dust in space. I can't wait to talk with you about stars, galaxies, telescopes, and all things space!"”(4:00 PM, Park Slope Library)
🍺The Office Trivia At Strong Rope Brewery: “Test your knowledge of the Dunder Mifflin gang with a focus on the Halloween episodes at Strong Rope's Gowanus taproom hosted by Troublesome Trivia.”(7:00 PM, Strong Rope Brewery)
🤣Garbage Day Presents... America, The Final Season: “Garbage Day is an award-winning tech newsletter written by Ryan Broderick. We're bringing our touring live show to The Bell House in Brooklyn for an election special. Join us for a night full of memes, niche internet drama, and a low, droning feeling of dread about this country's political future.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House, $33.05)
Thursday, 10/24
🎶Lalo-Palooza @ Old Stone House: “Each week, Lalo-Palooza will feature Brooklyn's own award-winning children’s performer Suzi Shelton and a diverse cast of guest musicians. During this popular free outdoor music series, families can expect music and fun, kid-friendly activities, like giant bubbles by Park Slope Parents and a coloring station with weekly giveaways from best selling baby and toddler gear brand Lalo.”(10:00 AM, Old Stone House)
🎨Creative Works East: “Join us for an incredible 3-day experience designed to empower your creative work and career! Creative Works EAST in Brooklyn, October 24-26, features 10 inspiring presentations, 10 hands-on workshops, and endless opportunities to connect with fellow creatives. ”(10:00 AM, Industry City)
🍿🌳Black Nature Films In The Park: Brother From Another Planet: “We continue our cosmic trip through Nature + Film with John Sayles’ sci-fi classic, The Brother From Another Planet (1984.) alongside featurette, a place in the sun: and other things I tell myself on hopeless days by Daequan Collier (single-channel, 2024.) ”(5:00 PM, Prospect Park)
📘Mosab Abu Toha Discusses 'Forest Of Noise' With Isabella Hammad: “At thirty years old, Mosab Abu Toha was a well-known poet when he and his family fled the conflict unleashed on October 7, 2023. Amid the chaos, Abu Toha kept writing poems. Uncannily clear, direct, and beautifully tuned, they form one of the most astonishing works of art wrested from wartime.”(7:00 PM, Central Library)
💋👠The Democracy Ball: “Join Generator Collective, Broadway for Harris, Luis Fernando and OATH at a fabulous night filled with sick beats, dancing, and drag performances. Come for the fun and sign up to get involved in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania before the November 5th election! FEATURING: Plasma, Ilana Glazer, Luis Fernando and Malcolm Kenyatta.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $29.73)
🍿Shouting At The Screen: “Back in the days before live-tweeting, the only way to express your thoughts while watching a movie was to yell them out loud to the delight of your friends, and the disgust of some old people a few rows in front of you. Comedian Wyatt Cenac (HBO’s Problem Areas, Bob’s Burgers) and musician Donwill (Tanya Morgan, Adulting with Michelle Buteau & Jordan Carlos) invite you to join them as they recreate the kind of ridiculous, loud mouthed magic that is generally found in movie theaters owned by a guy named Magic.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)
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