Japan Village Beer Garden! Independent Comics Showcase! The Quilt Show! BK Half! ‘Abundance’ Book Club!
Plus: Earth Day and Spring cleaning volunteering! The L Train Brass Band!
Thank you for helping us build better coverage of Park Slope, and welcome back to our selected list of events this weekend. As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event.
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Book Now
We have a habit of knowing what sells out.
🤣Nico Carney: Welcome To The Nicoverse *Second Show Added*' @ Union Hall on Sunday: “An hour of standup from Nico Carney! Nico is a Brooklyn based standup comedian. He’s been featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers, JFL New Faces, Netflix is a Joke, Comedy Central, was named a Comedian You Should and Will Know by Vulture in 2024 and one of Deadline’s 15 Comedians Ready to Break Out in 2025.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
🍿Beware Of Mr. Baker' w/Director Q&A Hosted By Gina Gershon @ Nitehawk on Monday: ‘Ginger Baker looks back on his musical career with Cream and Blind Faith; his introduction to Fela Kuti; his self-destructive patterns and losses of fortune; and his current life inside a fortified South African compound.” (7:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🤣Kate Berlant Live! @ Bell House on 5/30: [Ed note: Berlant’s run at The Bell House has now been extended to its 10th night because every. Night. Keeps selling out,] “An hour of brand-new standup comedy from the peoples clown.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House, $56)
Get Involved
🌳Growing Together: Arbor Day Tree Planting on Friday: “Join us for a morning of environmental stewardship and community as we plant trees together, helping to create a greener future. Bring your family and friends to learn about the vital role trees play in our ecosystem while contributing to the beautification of our neighborhood.”(10:00 AM, Greenwood Park, Free)
Spring Cleaning: Civic Sweep @ Old Stone House on Saturday: “Put on your old clothes and come and join other volunteers in: weeding and mulching street trees, picking up litter on sidewalks, painting out graffiti on lampposts.” (10 AM, Old Stone House)
🧽Bunker Spring Clean And Season Prep @ Gowanus Dredgers on Sunday: “We’re going to get the site ready for the upcoming season opening in May. Help us spruce up everything to get ready to welcome the public for events and guided tours. Expect some linseeding of the dock, light construction, painting and checking over our fleet.”(10:00 AM, Gowanus Dredgers)
Links and Multimedia
🃏Harley Quinn’s New Neighborhood is… Park Slope? The writer of the ongoing Harley Quinn comic series talks about how he modeled the protagonist’s new home, the Gotham neighborhood of Throatcutter Hill, after the Slope: “As someone who's interested in 1) cities and 2) older things, it's pretty knee-jerk for me to be anti-gentrification, but at the same time, I've definitely benefited from it in the places I've lived. So, I wanted to bring some of that to Harley—the yearning for something to stay the way you prefer it, but the slowly dawning realization that your presence is making it harder for it to stay that way.” (DC.com)
♻️Councilmember Hanif on WNYC, Pushing Back on the Adams Administration's Pause on Mandatory Composting Fines: “The climate crisis is here, and we have to do everything we can as New Yorkers,” Hanif says. The five-minute segment is here. (WNYC)
🤳Commonwealth Announces Its Return on TikTok. “After a few months of being dark, we re-opened yesterday.” (TikTok)
Events
Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast, and classes have a 🎓 emoji.
Thursday, 4/24
📕’Abundance’ Book Club @ Montauk Club: “Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson are doing a Brooklyn event about Abundance on 4/24—but it sold out immediately, so we're offering counter-programming! We're hosting a book club from 6-7:30pm to discuss their arguments and ideas with other engaged New Yorkers. Afterwards, hang out with likeminded folks and make an abundance of new friends!”(6:00 PM, Montauk Club, Free)
🎶Open Sound Cocktail Party Fundraiser on Thursday (Sale Ended): “Open Sound is a weekly music series taking place at Open Source Gallery on Wednesdays in the summer. Formerly called “Quarantine Jams,” the series began in 2020 when indoor spaces were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”(6:00 PM, 119 East 3rd Street Garden)
🎓🌼🌸’How To Green Your Block' @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Thursday: “Ever wondered what it takes to make your block greener? Recruit a few neighbors and head to BBG where our staff, joined by some winning Greenest Block in Brooklyn gardeners, will encourage you to see your block’s potential with fresh eyes. We’ll focus on common challenges, best practices for street tree care, and choosing the right plant for the right place.”(6PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
🎓🌼🌸Watercoloring Spring Flowers And Buds @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “Learn how to work with the complex color green as we celebrate the first buds of spring. We will cover a variety of other techniques (wet on wet, wet on dry, and glazing). Your instructor will offer extensive demonstrations and answer questions. All levels are welcome! ”(6P., Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $71)
🎶Blk Odyssy: “Formerly active as an Americana artist under his given name, Juwan Elcock turned his keen eye for detail and storytelling prowess toward a new signature sound as Blk Odyssy—a style informed by D'Angelo, Kendrick Lamar, Funkadelic, and swinging jazz. Born in Plainfield, NJ, and now based in Austin, TX, Blk Odyssy reached nearly 290,000 listeners with a January 2024 appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts series, fronting an 11-piece band as he brought to life the urgent messages and relaxed grooves from his 2021 LP, BLK VINTAGE.”(7:00 PM, BAM, Free)
🎤️Brooklyn Poetry Slam: “Amplify the voices of Brooklyn at a series of pay-what-you-can slams, presented by poets and cofounders Mahogany L. Browne and DJ Jive Poetic. Come to listen to poets, or arrive early to sign up if you’d like to join the slam (limited availability).” (7:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
📘Playwrights In Process (PIP) @ Old Stone House: “Are you an actor, writer, or story maker? Join Piper Theatre for this informal and supportive monthly series held at the Old Stone House.”(7:00 PM, Old Stone House, Free)
🏛Landscapes Of Forgetting: Six Short Films @ BAM: “Featuring an introduction by series programmer Yasmina Price Land itself is a record of memory and erasure. Geographies created and shaped by histories of colonization and empire make this especially clear.”(7:00 PM, BAM, $17)
📕S.L. Scott & Jessica Hawkins Event @ The Ripped Bodice: “Scott writes character-driven, heart-racing suspense and swoony romances that will leave you glued to the page. Hawkins is a USA Today bestselling author known for her ‘emotionally gripping’ and ‘off-the-charts hot’ romance.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice, $20)
🤣Up-Dating @ The Bell House: “The critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing 2 singles on blindfolded 1st dates in front of live audiences.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)
🤣Youngmi Mayer And Friends @ Union Hall: “Youngmi Mayer hosts a night of comedy with friendsWith special guests: Blair Dawson, Kate Sisk, James Tom, and Matthew Broussard”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $18.98)
🍿’Ninja III: The Domination' @ Nitehawk Cinema: “‘Ninja III: The Domination’ starts out with a bang (or about several rounds of gunfire’s worth) when a ninja rampages a golf course and is taken down by cops. Christie Ryder (Lucinda Dickey of Breakin’) tries to help the dying ninja, but instead becomes possessed by his vengeful spirit. No amount of cardio or V8 can protect her from the compulsive urge to hunt down and kill those cops! Maximum absurdity is enhanced by a goofy soundtrack – it’s the most fun you can have watching a movie.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)
Friday, 4/25
🌳Growing Together: Arbor Day Tree Planting: Get Involved. (10:00 AM, Greenwood Park, Free)
📕 'Community Health Talks: Brain, Balance & Beyond - Parkinson's Disease' @ Park Slope Library: “Join us for insights into prevention, resources, treatment and wellness.”(1:00 PM, Park Slope Library)
🍿📕Family Movie Night: The Lorax ' @ Park Slope Library: “Welcome to the Park Slope Library! Come and join us as we watch The Lorax and celebrate Arbor day & a belated Earth day!”(3:30 PM, Park Slope Library)
🌸🍻Japan Village Spring Beer Garden 2025: “Spring vibes, cold drinks, and live performances—what more could you ask for? 🌸🎶 Join us on April 25th (Fri) from 5 PM to 8 PM at The Courtyard of Japan Village for an unforgettable evening!🍺 Japanese Beer 🍹 Whisky Highballs 🍋 Chu-hi (チューハイ)”(5:00 PM, Japan Village)
🔥📕Joshua Miele Presents ‘Connecting Dots:’ “In this extraordinary memoir, a scientist who became blind at a young age shares how he navigates the world around him, and how his contributions led to cutting‑edge work in accessibility—packed with humor, adventure, and insights on life and disability. ”(7:00 PM, Community Bookstore, Free)
🔥🪦Green-Wood After Hours: “As evening approaches, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space that few get to see.”(7:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $ $30, $24 for members)
🎶Word. Sound. Power. 2025—Power To The Poets: “We’re honoring the power of the poets in an unapologetic celebration of those who give voice to the voiceless through hip-hop and spoken word. This year’s theme, POWER, marks the third and final chapter of our three-year Word. Sound. Power. programming cycle.”(7:30 PM, BAM, $25)
🤣Maggie Crane And Friends And Enemies' @ Union Hall: “Maggie Crane has come crawling back to Brooklyn, so of course she has to do a set about it.With special guests Esther Fallick, Richard Perez, Michael Terry, and Courtney Maginnis”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
Saturday AM, 4/26
🧶Brooklyn Quilters Guild Quilt Show: “Our bi-annual show will feature more than 200 new quilts, along with a silent auction, workshops, demonstrations, raffles, vendors and more!”(10:00 AM, BKLOFT26, $12)
Spring Cleaning: Civic Sweep @ Old Stone House on Saturday: See Get Involved above. (10 AM, Old Stone House)
🎨Art On The Bridge Over The Expressway: “What does “soft sculpture collage” look like?! come find out + make art with us ... on 4th Street Plaza - free, open to all, fun supplies provided! the theme for the project: Brooklyn Is My Home ”(10:00 AM, 4th Street Plaza)
♻️E-Recycling: Drop Off Unwanted Electronic Devices @ Industry City: “Please stop by and drop off your unwanted electronic devices. Working laptops and desktops will be revitalized and donated to low-income families and the remainder will be responsibly handed off to Allocco Recycling.”(10:00 AM, Industry City)
📗Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase: “Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase is a small press event designed to highlight the vast array of talented, and perhaps underrepresented, creators in the NY metro area. Leveraging the resources of St. Mark’s Comics® and Industry City, BICS provides an opportunity for artists to present their work to their Brooklyn neighbors, as well as the wider community, at an affordable cost.” (11AM, Industry City, Free)
🍿’The Devil Is A Woman' @ Nitehawk Cinema: “An older man (Lionel Atwill) warns a younger man (Cesar Romero) about a temptress (Marlene Dietrich) in 19th-century Spain.”(11:00 AM, Nitehawk)
🍿’Bacurau' @ Nitehawk Cinema: “A few years from now… Bacurau, a small village in the Brazilian sertão, mourns the loss of its matriarch, Carmelita, who lived to be 94. Days later, its inhabitants notice that their village has literally vanished from online maps and a UFO-shaped drone is seen flying overhead.”(11:30 AM, Nitehawk))
Saturday PM
🎓🌼🌸Mushrooms Demystified' @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “ This class is an introduction to the natural history and identification of fungi, particularly those commonly found in New York City.” (1:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $71)
🪦Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour: “Hop on board our comfortable, temperature-controlled trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood's historic landscape and most intriguing permanent residents.”(1:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $30)
🔥🤣Liam Kyle Sullivan: Wearing Kelly's Shoes @ Union Hall: “How going viral changed my life."Heartwarming, nostalgia loaded, super honest and f*cking hilarious.”(5:00 PM, Union Hall, $24.63)
Saturday Night
🪦Green-Wood After Hours: See Friday listing. (7:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $30)
🤣New Sheet With Naomi Karavani @ Union Hall: “An evening of new stand up comedy presented by Naomi Karavani (Comedy Central, Redacted Tonight, Bitches’ Brew) with special guests Sabeen Sadiq and Salma Zaky. (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $18.98)
💋👠’Switch N’ Press Play' @ Littlefield: “A Brooklyn drag collective established in 2006. Queer in every sense of the word, Switch n’ Play spans the gender spectrum in life and on stage.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)
🤣Veronika Slowikowska & The Buskers @ The Bell House: “A night of musical comedy based on their characters, The Buskers. Come get rocked by P.P., Crow, & Shaughnessy as they bring their electrifying, outdoor, acoustic act inside”(8:00 PM, The Bell House)
🤣Switch N’ Play Afterparty @ Parklife: “Dance the night away and enjoy late-night drag performances from some of our Switch N’ Play favorites!Reserve your table now via Opentable!”(11 PM, Littlefield)
Sunday AM, 4/27
BK Half Marathon: “The route then heads through downtown Brooklyn, up the historic concourses of Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue before passing through Grand Army Plaza and ending in Prospect Park with a celebratory finish.” (7AM, NYC Runs)
🏃♀️BRco. X Brooks Running | Half Cheer Zone: “The race kicks off in Greenpoint at 7AM, and our cheer zone will be bumpin’ around Mile 7.3 (runner’s right) — we’ll be out there until the final runners come through! Brooks Running is bringing the cowbells, and we’ll have coffee and donuts on deck to keep the energy high.”(7:00 AM, Brooklyn Running Co., Free)
🛒Washington Park Greenmarket: 20 years old! (9:00 AM, Washington Park)
🧶Brooklyn Quilters Guild Quilt Show: See Saturday listing. (10:00 AM, BKLOFT26, $12)
🧽Bunker Spring Clean And Season Prep: See Get Involved above. (10:00 AM, Gowanus Dredgers)
🪦Green-Wood's Green Adventure For Families: “Join us for a day of family-friendly nature adventures! Expert naturalists will be leading walks to collect data on birds, insects, fungi, and plants at the Cemetery for the City Nature Challenge.* Genspace, New York’s community bio lab, will bring the fun of science exploration through interactive performances. And so much more!”(10:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase: “Have you always wanted to make comics but aren’t sure where to start? Join us in the Tom Kane Theatre at 2pm on Sunday, 4/27 for a discussion with Kevin Alvir, Michel Fiffe, and Corinne Halbert. Moderator Will Foote will guide this conversation about getting out of your own way and ACTUALLY making comics!” (11AM, Industry City, Free)
🎓🌼🌸Introduction To Watercolor @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “ Explore the varied techniques of painting with the unique, beautiful medium of watercolor. Experiment with color mixing, washes, and glazing, creating stunning portraits of flowers and plants. ”(11 AM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $47)
Sunday PM
🧦🔥Puppet Workshop With Theresa Linnihan: “The current exhibition of vibrant art at The Old Stone House is titled, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL curated by Manju Shandler. As a culminating celebration of this powerful exhibit, Old Stone House is offering a puppet workshop with puppeteer in residence, Theresa Linnihan, to create animated images of a beautiful America.”(1:00 PM, Old Stone House, Free)
🪦Green-Wood's Greatest Hits: “Led by one of our expert guides, this tour takes you to the heart of Brooklyn’s most fascinating stories. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington’s troops during the fight for independence, uncover the tragic tale of the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre fire, and pay tribute to luminaries like composer Leonard Bernstein.”(1:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $25)
🌳🪦Tree Giveaway @ Green-Wood Cemetery: “All pre-registered trees for this event have been fully reserved. However, walk-up recipients are welcome during the second hour of the giveaway.” (2:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🤣L Train Brass Band 8th Anniversary Blowout Concert' @ Littlefield: “Join Brooklyn’s own community brass band in celebrating our 8th anniversary! Enjoy live performances from four bands from our #BrassLove community: Off-Beat Jazz, Brass Meets World, Dark Tide Brass, and Nice Brass. Your hosts, L Train Brass Band close the show. Special performance from 3rd Rail Drumline to kick off the night.Immerse yourself in our community and have a great night of brassy fun!”(6:00 PM, Littlefield)
🤣Jacqueline Novak: “ Novak is back on the road after the release of her 2024 Emmy-nominated Netflix stand-up special. She is the cohost of the podcast Berlant & Novak, formerly known as Poog.” (7:00 PM, The Bell House)
📕April Quest For Love Book Club @ The Ripped Bodice: “All book clubs meet at 7:15pm on their designated Sunday at our Brooklyn location.The Quest for Love Bookclub is led by our bookseller Jess and reads all paranormal and fantasy romances. Everyone is welcome!RSVP is required to attend to help us set up chairs accordingly.Book for April: The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean”(7:15 PM, The Ripped Bodice, Free)
🔥🤣Nico Carney: Welcome To The Nicoverse *Second Show Added*' @ Union Hall: See Book Now above. ”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.64)
Thursday Rescue Pup: Nisa!
She’s Perfect: “Are you ready for a lifetime of love and companionship? Look no further than Nisa, our adorable three month old Lab mix puppy!” (Sean Casey)
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Upcoming event this week: The Rubin Bros. Theater Show at City Tech at 186 Jay St! Family friendly music and comedy (including playing tuba on a unicycle?!) May 2-3 at 2pm and 7pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-tech-theatreworks-presents-the-rubin-brothers-theater-show-tickets-1291238552269