*Our* 5th Ave Ranked w/World’s Coolest! St. Patrick's Bagpipes & Whisky & Axe Throwing! Bar Louise Opening! Night in the Library!
Plus: Pi Day! Live music at a church and the library! Happy hour at Brooklyn Museum!
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.
Book Now
We have a habit of knowing what sells out.
🤣🎤️Phoebe Does An Hour: “Phoebe is getting ready to tape her 2nd stand-up special in LA! Be the first to see it live!”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $10)
🤣🎤️Dukes: “Dukes is a live duo comedy show from Brooklyn comedians Liva Pierce and Jane Wickline. Original sketches, songs, and special guest openers! The first venture into what is sure to be a decades-long collaboration. Bear witness to the personal Big Bang of two fledgling artists and friends. It’s something completely new. Paradoxically, it is also something ancient because it is a string of sketches in a row.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12)
News and Links
Time Out Declares *Our* Fifth Avenue ‘NYC’s Coolest Street Right Now:’ “Today, revolutionaries aren’t running the street, but small mom-and-pops are. Unlike the famous Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, “The Other Fifth” is full of trendy and beloved indy shops like Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store, Annie’s Blue Ribbon Supply Store, the nearby Community Bookstore and Life Boutique Thrift for quite some time. And its bars and restaurants have kept us coming back time and again, from Ginger’s Bar and Good Judy to Miriam and Stone Park Cafe.” (Time Out NY)
Fox 5’s Segment: Fifth Named One of the *World's* 30 Coolest Streets: You can see my husband touting Cafe Martin and JJ Byrne at the 1:30 mark. (Fox 5 on YouTube)
Brooklyn’s Fifth Ave. Open Street Loses Sponsor: The Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District, has pulled out of the program, which booted cars from 16 blocks on spring and summer Saturdays for four years, due to a lack of cash to make it happen, BID Executive Director Joanna Tallantire told Streetsblog. (Streetsblog)
Check out the Interactive Cherry Blossom Tracker: The blossom are about to pop, and the Botanical Garden’s tracker tells you where. (BBG)
Park Slope Priest Evicts Food Pantry From Struggling Catholic Church: ‘“The church pays for nothing, except for the electricity that we use,” said Tom Wargo, a volunteer at the pantry, who said the pantry operation had paid the church $5,000 last year at Tumino’s request. “We open up ourselves. We close ourselves. We clean everything ourselves. It’s all volunteer run,” Wargo said. “He just wants us out.”’ (The City)
Get Involved
Take a Community Survey to Show the Value of Park Slope Open Streets. (Park Slope Open Streets.org)
Large Suitcases Needed for Immigrant Families Facing Shelter Eviction: “We are requesting LARGE new and very gently used, totally functioning suitcases to help them in this process. They have nowhere they can leave their possessions. Please check out the drop-off locations and schedule in the image above and bring what you can. Send a DM to @gowanusmutualaid if you have suitcases to give but no way to transport them.” (Gowanus Mutual Aid)
Repairs, New Projects and Other Hands-on Fun w/ Gowanus Dredgers: Help us fix up the Bunker to get ready for the season, or if the weather is bad, build out projects at the Boathouse. (Gowanus Dredgers)
Openings and Closings
Opening: Bar Louise on Wednesday 3/20: From the owners of beloved local institution Pasta Louise! “Our hours are: 3:30pm - 12am on weekdays, 1am on weekends. (We see you, teachers!) Closed Mondays. We’ll post more details soon: food, drinks, happy hours, all the good stuff. Also, no reservations!” (Bar Louise IG)
Opened: Curry Mee: “Between 5th and 6th. We’re sorry to see Menya leave.” (The Other 5th IG)
Closing: O Live Brooklyn: “30% off housewares and jarred goods in-store. Free shipping online over $50.” (O Live IG)
Events
Thursday, 3/14
🎦Cine Gear Expo Ny: “This studio-style event gathers state-of–the-art technology brands that reveal their latest and greatest gear in the historic Paper Factory Hall building 8 at Industry City. We will also offer educational Panels & Seminars from top filmmakers.”(9:30 AM, Industry City)
🥧Pi Day @ Buttermilk Bake Shop: “Today only we've got slices for $5 in all your favorite flavors!”(12:00 PM, Buttermilk)
📷This Photo Is Delicious! Meet The Food Photographer, Andre Baranowski: “There's a reason we love food photography. A good photo can awaken our senses or encourage us to cook up a feast. What is at the essence of good food photography and what tips and techniques are essential to creating alluring, appetizing images. Food photographer Andre Baranowski will talk about his journey through the culinary world, meetings with famous chefs, and how to compose a photo so that the viewer can feel, taste and smell what they’re seeing.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)
📕Hala Alyan Discusses The Moon That Turns You Back: “Join BPL Presents for a reading and talk with Hala Alyan, the author of The Arsonists’ City and The Twenty-Ninth Year, who will discuss The Moon That Turns You Back, a new collection of poetry that traces the fragmentation of memory, archive, and family–past, present, future–in the face of displacement and war.”(6:30 PM, Central Library)
🇫🇷🍷French Raclette Partyyyy: “Come and enjoy the favorite dish of the French in winter, LA RACLETTE includes, raclette cheese (of course), prosciutto, smoked ham, dry sausage, potatoes and salad.”(7:30 PM, Winemak'her Bar)
🤣🎤️Ramy Youssef @ The Bell House (SOLD OUT) “Ramy Youssef is an award-winning Egyptian American creator, actor, producer, director, and comedian who brings his unique voice and perspective to his storytelling. Youssef stars alongside Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo in Yorgos Lanthimos’ critically acclaimed 2023 film POOR THINGS for Searchlight.”(10:00 PM, Bell House, $35)
Friday, 3/15
👠BKLYN Fashion Academy Information Session (Remote Zoom): “The 16-week intensive establishes a launch pad for local, nascent fashion designers to channel their creative talent through a series of classes and hands-on labs which hone their skills and develop their business knowledge using BPL resources. Designers selected for the program will also create a capsule collection to feature on the runway at our September 2024 fashion show! Don’t miss your opportunity! Applications will go LIVE on February 26! ”(6:00 PM, Central Library)
🤣🎤️An Hour Of Jokes With Nataly: “Let Nataly know if you like her new jokes. Booing is ok.”(7:30 PM, Bell House, $15)
Saturday, 3/16
🐦🐤Introduction To Birdwatching Outings: “Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory outings is for you! Every Saturday, join Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🍀St Patrick’S Day Weekend @ Gun Hill Publick House: “The 6 Nations Rugby tournament finishes up Saturday with Ireland playing Scotland! We’re opening Saturday at 10 am for the tournament: there will be live music in the afternoon, Eat With Nana will be cooking your favorite Irish dishes, we are releasing our Irish Red Ale, and Sunday Empanada Papa is bringing their empanadas to the taproom ( but putting an Irish twist on them.)”(10:00 AM, Gun Hill Publick House)
🍀Leprechaun Axe Throwing St. Patty'S Weekend Party @ Kick Axe Brooklyn!: “$5 Green Beers. Test your aim against the luck of the Irish! $5 for 3 throws, only for St. Patrick's Day.”(11:30 AM, Kick Axe)
🏃Korrika 2024 New Yorken!: “You are all invited to join us to celebrate KORRIKA 2024, a re-enactment of the popular run across the Basque Country, which takes place every two years to promote the Basque language and raise funds for the AEK Basque language schools.”(12:00 PM, Bartel Pritchard Square)
🍀St Patrick’S Day Weekend @ Gun Hill Publick House: “The 6 Nations Rugby tournament finishes up Saturday with Ireland playing Scotland! We’re opening Saturday at 10 am for the tournament: there will be live music in the afternoon, Eat With Nana will be cooking your favorite Irish dishes, we are releasing our Irish Red Ale, and Sunday Empanada Papa is bringing their empanadas to the taproom ( but putting an Irish twist on them.)”(12:30 PM, Gun Hill Publick House)
🎭AITQR’s Displaced 2024: “DISPLACED 2024 is a compelling and timely musical theater project that sheds light on the experiences of displaced individuals and their resilience in seeking a new life. Through powerful storytelling and thought-provoking content, the performance invites audiences to reflect on universal themes of displacement, strength, and the human spirit.” (3:00 PM, Old Stone House)
Saturday Night
🍀St. Patrick'S Day: Jimmy O'Dea: Live in Kensington. (6:00 PM, Schenanigan's Pub)
🌙📕Night In The Library: Out Of Darkness: “Out of Darkness will present different takes on facing hardship rather than evading it. Performances and conversations will challenge audiences to confront our difficult era with honesty and curiosity to actively understand our world without counterproductively retreating from it. Featuring talks by Astra Taylor, Fred Moten, Philip Gourevitch, Sasha Issenberg, Alissa Quart, Nikhil Goyal, Chester Higgins Jr., and Sarah Lewis. Live podcasts: the ACLU's At Liberty. Musical performances co-curated by National Sawdust; performances by Bread & Puppet Theater, and much more.” (7:00 PM, Central Library)
🤣🎤️Dukes: See Book Now section above. (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12)
🍀House & Home St. Patrick's Day Party: “Join us 3/16 from 10 PM as we kick off a two day 24th anniversary celebration of our home away from home. 💚🍀💚🍀”(10:00 PM, Ginger's Bar)
🗣🎭Show Way The Musical: “This stirring historical musical—adapted from Jacqueline Woodson’s acclaimed children’s book—pays tribute to the women in Woodson’s own family whose strength and knowledge have illuminated their daughters’ lives over seven generations. Join us for Q&As with the company and Woodson following the performances.” (2PM and 7PM, BAM, $18)
Sunday, 3/17
Note: Libraries are closed Sunday due to city budget cuts.
🍀St. Patrick's Day @ Dram Shop Bar: “Specials Include: Corned Beef & Cabbage Platter,Corned Beef Sandwich, Irish Nachos, Shamrock Frozen Cocktail, Irish Mule, Guinness & Bushmills Shots.”(11:30 AM, Dram Shop)
🍀Leprechaun Axe Throwing St. Patty'S Weekend Party @ Kick Axe Brooklyn! See Saturday listing. (11:30 AM, Kick Axe)
🍀Brooklyn St. Patrick’S Parade: “See bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancing, youth groups, community leaders, antique cars, and more march in the oldest St. Patrick’s Parade in Brooklyn.”(12:00 AM, Bartel Pritchard Square)
🍀St. Patrick'S Day: The Bonny Brogues: “Live in Kensington.” (3:00 PM, Schenanigan's Pub)
🍀St. Patrick’S Day Whisky Tasting At Fort Hamilton Distillery: “Ted Simmons, whiskey expert is curating a whiskey tasting at Fort Hamilton Distillery. He’ll be discussing Irish whiskey, rye whiskey, and Irish rye, and he will have a few special pours for after. Sláinte.”(3:00 PM, Industry City)
🍀Brooklyn Contra With Live Irish Music: “We’ll see you for a cross cultural folk dance to celebrate St. Paddy’s day at Brooklyn Contra! We’ll be joined by Irish duo Gan Ainm, contra caller Dylan Simpson and ceili caller Matthew Tiemstra for an evening of amazing dancing! In addition to our free Contra lesson at 4:30 we’ll have a ceili lesson built into the dance at about 5:30, and be dancing a bit later into the evening to make room for all the fun!”(4:30 PM, Camp Friendship, $15)
🎶Me, Myself And Eye: Stephan Crump: “Join us for an afternoon of music with award-winning bassist/composer Crump.”(4:40 PM, 440 Gallery)
🎶Concerts On The Slope Presents: Larsen-Choi Duo: “Cellist and artistic director Benjamin Larsen, and pianist Hyungjin Choi form a dynamic husband-wife duo in their yearly appearance in Concerts on the Slope! Come hear sonatas by romantic favorites, Fauré and Brahms, as well as a seldom-performed cello sonata by famed 20th century choral composer and arranger, Alice Parker!”(5:00 PM, St. John's Park Slope)
🤣🎤️Good God: “Good God is a live stand-up comedy and variety event, produced by Caitlin Cook, Brittany Carney, Naomi Karavani, and Shane Torres. Good God is guaranteed to be packed with the biggest household names, up-and-coming performers, and unforgettable variety acts that New York City has to offer… and of course, confessions—each show, audience members anonymously share their craziest, cringiest, most scandalous secrets, which your hosts then read out during the show. Come bare your soul! Or not. It's a blast either way.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $10)
Monday, 3/18
📕Books Unbanned Storytime: Hannah Moushabeck And Aya Ghanameh: “Join us for a special joint author storytime as part of our Books Unbanned Storytime series, where we highlight books that have been banned or challenged in libraries, schools, and in other ways around the country. ”(4:30 PM, Central Library)
Tuesday, 3/19
🎭✍️Playwrights In Process With Piper Theatre: “An opportunity for writers to share their material and receive feedback from enthusiastic listeners.Perfect for amateur writers, or pros who want to receive feedback at any stage of their process. Come with an open mind and help support your creative community!”(7:00 PM, Old Stone House)
🍿'Legend' @ Nitehawk Introduced By Writer/Director J.D. Amato: “Legend is a magical adventure that plays on the balance of the universe (good versus evil, life versus death, heaven versus hell). When innocent Princess Lili approaches two of the last unicorns, she inadvertently becomes a pawn for the devil. With their demise, the Lord of Darkness (yay Tim Curry), is able to spread his evil across the land. But another innocent must fight the darkness from descending onto his world and that comes in the form of Tom Cruise as a forest boy (in a role that comes only one year before the release of Top Gun). J.D. Amato is writer, director, and showrunner who is best known for DESUS & MERO”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)
🤣🎤️Phoebe Does An Hour: See Book Now section above. (10:00 PM, Union Hall, $10)
Wednesday, 3/20
🌳🧹Winter Corps: “Volunteers will assist in raking, minor shoveling, litter pick up, and other landscaping needs. The group meets at a different location every week. All volunteers who RSVP will receive a reminder email with the meeting location before the event.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🗣Orchestra Of St. Luke'S Five Borough Tour: Valerie Coleman'S Portraits Of Josephine: “Coleman, a distinguished composer and accomplished flutist, is the founder of the eminent wind quintet Imani Winds. Both Coleman and the ensemble have garnered recognition for their dedication to championing new compositions and diverse voices within the realm of classical music. In 2006, Imani Winds commemorated the centennial of Josephine Baker’s birth in 2006 with a multimedia tribute culminating in the recording of a soundtrack entitled “Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot!” Coleman adapted this production into the wind quintet arrangement we will hear on this tour, a celebration of Baker’s origins, adventures, and impact on culture and social justice.” (7:00 PM, Central Library)
🍿Parasite: A Film Feast Presentation (SOLD OUT) “A 5-course meal matched to a great film. Part of our recipe book series NITEHAWK CINEMA PRESENTS. Show your ticket at the bar after the movie to buy a copy of the book for only $20!”(7:15 PM, Nitehawk, $125)
Thursday, 3/21
📕National Black Writers Conference Poetry Cafe: “As part of the National Black Writers Conference, the Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College presents a poetry cafe featuring four amazing poets: Reginald Harris, Linda Susan Jackson and Anastacia-Renee. ”(5:00 PM, Central Library)
🎨Art History Happy Hour: Giants: “Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.”(7:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum, $30)
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