Padma Lakshmi! Party @ Brooklyn Museum! Green-Wood Book Release! Pups to Adopt on 7th Ave and a Dog Meetup in the Park!
Plus: So many Leap Year Events today! The Big Used Book Sale! Women's History Month events all week!
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
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🎨First Saturday: Ourselves, Together @ Brooklyn Museum on 3/2: “For twenty-five years, we’ve hosted First Saturdays—monthly evenings of free programming welcoming visitors from central Brooklyn and beyond. In the spirit of Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines, honor the antiestablishment ethos of DIY with a gender-expansive lineup of artists and collectives. Experience a range of experimental genres, such as drag, punk, folk medicine, and alternative interventions into film and poetry. This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission."(5:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🤣🎤️Padma Puts On A Comedy Show on 3/5: “An Evening to Benefit The National Network of Abortion Funds. Featuring Padma Lakshmi. Hosted By Roy Wood Jr, Michelle Buteau, Catherine Cohen, Marie Faustin, Zarna Garg, Punkie Johnson, Jay Jurden, Larry Owens and Phoebe Robinson.”(7:00 PM, Bell House, $30)
Get Involved
🧳Suitcase Donation for Migrants Facing Eviction on Saturday 3/2: “The city is carrying out a cruel policy of shuffling people around shelters in a pointless attempt to force them out of the system. This isn’t working because people need months to get on their feet. In the meantime, families and single people are being forced to leave shelters after 60 and 30 days respectively, and must bring all their belongings with them. 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.”(9:00 AM, Camp Friendship)
🐶Animal Care Centers Of NYC Mobile Adoption Event on 3/2: “Stop by our Mobile Adoption Event and adopt your new best buddy. Animal Care Centers of NYC(ACC) adoptions include vaccinations, spay/neuter, a pre-registered microchip, an identification tag, a collar and a certificate for a free initial exam at a participating veterinarian. Only one family at a time(max two people per family) will be allowed on the Mobile Adoption Center, and we are limiting browsing to five minutes per family.” (12:00 PM, In front of Unleashed By Petco)
🎲Volunteer And Play on 3/4 (Chips + Sip N' Play Collab): “CHIPS and Sip & Play are collaborating for a fun event where we'll give back to the community and then come together to play games! We'll be doing a group volunteer at CHIPS(community help in Park Slope) After volunteering, we'll play games at Sip & Play(a local boardgame cafe)”(10:30 AM, CHiPS)
Openings
French Pastry House Maison de Viennoiseries: The croissants are already getting good reviews. (Maison de Viennoiseries on IG)
Reggae Roti Restaurant, Bakery & Jerk House: On 5th Ave.(The Other 5th IG)
It’s Official: Chipotle Replacing Ample Hills by Nitehawk ‘At Some Point This Summer:’ “In addition to a dining room and front line, this location will feature a walk-up window for guests to pick up digital orders without having to enter the restaurant.’ spokesperson Annie Gradinger said.”(Park Slope Patch)
Events
Thursday, 2/29
🎲Game On: Leap Day! @ Central Library: “Kids can play their favorite board games, card games, play chess, or enjoy Lego Duplos."(3:30 PM, Park Slope Library)
📕Educator Workshop: Personifying Porcelains. “Educators: join us in this art-making workshop to explore shapes and textures found in Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists. Look at objects ranging from freehand-painted vases to self-portrait sculptures and discuss the stories these works tell. Then, head to the studio and use air-dry clay to create a piece that relays an important message. Discuss how you can adapt the activity to your educational setting and empower students to make their own meaningful ceramics."(4:30 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🐸Leap Day Celebration @ Central Park Library: “February 29 only comes once every four years! Observe this special day by making a Leap Day time capsule, to be opened in 2028! ”(5:30 PM, Park Slope Library)
🎨Pet Portrait Paint And Sip: “One of NYC’s BEST DOG FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES. Michele will draw your Pet for you before the event. Send a photo of your pet to MICHELECAHILLK9@gmail.com Trace and Paint watercolor portraits of your pet. It will be pre-sketched and ready for you to trace and watercolor your own masterpiece.”(6:00 PM, Industry City, $65)
🎨Loral Workshop With Sonoko Kaneko: “Spend an evening learning a new skill and sipping sake in the Brooklyn Kura Taproom. Students will learn time worn techniques to arrange natural materials into gorgeous, surprising arrangements. Materials and a glass of sake will be provided!”(6:00 PM, Industry City, $147)
🍿“Swipe NYC” Short Film Screening With Filmmaker Sue Kramer (Sold Out): “Local filmmaker Sue Zarco Kramer will be screening her award winning film, a love letter to Park Slope! 'Swipe NYC' follows the story of Syd(Lisa Edelstein) a recently divorced, empty nester who throws herself into the scary, exhilarating and hilarious world of online dating. The movie is a “coming into age” dramedy about female empowerment and rebirth. Bridget Moynahan & Richard Schiff co-star with an outstanding supporting cast.”(6:30 PM, Old Stone House, $20)
'How To Build A Fire' @ Open Source: “In honor of Leap Day, the themes for February are "Leap of Faith" and "Leap into the Void", celebrating storytelling and taking chances.🍀🍀. This final show of the season will be reuniting some of the best storytellers who wowed us this season. Included in this group are a feminist medical sociologist, an award-winning Burlesque performer, HBO NYILFF Best Short Film winner, a stand up comedian, and a composer and sound artist.”(7:00 PM, Open Source Gallery)
📕Brooklyn Poetry Slam: “This program is sold out. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Celebrate Brooklyn Poetry Slam’s tenth year! 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—including featured poet Cyrus Aaron—or arrive early to sign up if you’d like to join the slam(limited availability)."(7:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🏳🌈🤖😂Palatable Gay Robot With Stephen Brower: “A laugh-out-loud comedy with a meta twist, Palatable Gay Robot is equal parts playful and thought-provoking. Broadway actor and comedian, Stephen Brower, will leave you feeling joyful, inspired, and a bit more sentient.”(7:30 PM, Littlefield)
🤣🎤️Tim Platt: Teeth Like Beak Album Recording(Early Show): “Platt is an absurdist comedian. A staple of the Brooklyn comedy and theater scenes, Tim’s act is a one man Muppet show of absurd jokes, unhinged characters, and intimate music. For the first time, Tim is recording a live album TEETH LIKE BEAK, an hour of joyous strangeness that mixes Steve Martin with Maria Bamford, Bob Dylan with Mitch Hedberg, and Andy Kaufman with SOMEONE(maybe Tim Platt??).”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $10)
🇫🇷🍷🥖🎞French Night: “On the menu, savor the goodness of our Veggie Tartiflette. This French classic takes a vegetarian turn, offering a cheesy and comforting dish that promises to delight your taste buds. It's a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients that embody the heartiness of French cuisine. As the evening unfolds, immerse yourself in the charm of French cinema with the film ‘Le Dîner de Cons.’ This hilarious comedy takes a witty look at the quirks of social gatherings, ensuring an evening filled with laughter."(7:30 PM, Winemak'her Bar)
🤣🎤️Tim Platt: Teeth Like Beak Album Recording(Late Show): See 7:30PM show. (10pm, Union Hall, $10)
Friday, 3/1
👠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)
📕🏷30th Annual Book Sale! “Entirely stocked through donations and staffed by enthusiastic volunteers, each day of the Book Sale offers a wonderful opportunity to refresh your shelves while supporting our community. Most items $3 or less!”(7:00 PM, Park Slope United Methodist Church)
Mamie Minch And Guests: “Mamie Minch, a longtime staple of New York City’s acoustic blues scene, pairs up with percussionist Dean Sharenow on her first album in a decade, the EP Slow Burn. On this collection of songs, you’ll find Mamie’s traditional influences stretch out, turn up, get deeper, groovier, funkier.”(8:00 PM, Barbes)
🤣🎤️Brittany Carney: Kingdom, Phylum, Ass: “Stand-up comic Brittany Carney(Adult Swim, That Damn Michael Che) performs a personal hour on taxonomy, old white men, droppings, and ADHD. A show about order, and lack thereof.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall)
Saturday, 3/2
🐶Fido Coffee Bark @ Prospect Park: “Held the first Saturday of every month, Coffee Bark is an opportunity for Brooklyn dog owners to chat over coffee and pastries while their dogs romp and play over dog biscuits. With dozens of dogs and people, Coffee Bark is an amazing sight. Look for coffee, pastries, dog biscuits and information about off-leash activities just south of the Picnic House.”(7:30 AM, Prospect Park)
🧳Suitcase Donation for Migrants Facing Eviction: See Get Involved above. (9:00 AM, Camp Friendship)
📕🏷30Th Annual Book Sale! See Friday listing. (9:30 AM, Park Slope United Methodist Church)
🐦🐤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)
🍿Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2024: Matinee Two: “Human connections and relationships are explored in this innovative and insightful group of films. How people negotiate the environment they live in in and the often complex dynamics of relating to one another is laid out with a keen observation. Personal convictions and courage are a common thread in these stories which are all told in creative and unconventional ways utilizing different techniques and textures. This is a very introspective and engrossing program. Q&A moderated by Shay Filmore, Film Programmer.”(11:00 AM, Nitehawk)
🌳👣Urban Park Rangers: Statues And Monuments Bike Tour: “Locate and learn about the significance of the many statues and monuments throughout the park. Bring your own bike and get ready to explore!”(11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🐶Animal Care Centers Of NYC Mobile Adoption Event: See Get Involved above. (12:00 PM, In front of Unleashed By Petco)
❄️👣🪦Winter Wanders: “On this leisurely ninety-minute walking tour you’ll visit the elaborate monument of John Matthews, the Soda Fountain King; hear the tragic tale of the young bride, Do-Hum-Me; and learn about the headline-grabbing murder of dentist Harvey Burdell; all while strolling down the winding paths and around the picturesque ponds of the Cemetery’s historic landscape.”(12:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
Hina Matsuri Japanese Doll Festival @ Japan Village: “Come and join us for Mochi Pounding and get a Sakura(Cherry Blossom) Mochi! We will also be featuring Japanese Sword and Shamisen Performances! Let’s celebrate the traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri Event together by enjoying coloring activities too.”(2:00 PM, Japan Village)
💃 A Contra For All With Calico And Bob Isaacs: “This is gonna be an amazing day of dancing! Join us for our first double dance of the year with one of the best bands going, Calico, and one of America's most esteemed dance callers and choreographers, Bob Isaacs. Don't miss our first double dance of the year!” (3:30 PM, Camp Friendship)
Saturday Night
🎨First Saturday: Ourselves, Together @ Brooklyn Museum: See Book Now or click the link for the full programming line-up.(5:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🎶Omni Ensemble Concert: “Music Director/Flutist David Wechsler will host an evening of two flute – two horn music featuring Johann David Schwegler’s Quartet in E flat, Joseph Haydn’s Twelve Nocturnes, Wilhelm Anton Lütgen’s Notturno, David Wechsler’s Lucky Thirteen, and Eric Ewazen’s Ballade, Pastorale, and Dance for flute, horn and piano. Performing musicians include David Wechsler & Jessica Schmitz – flutes; Jasmine Lavariega & Janet Lantz – horns, and Sylvia Kahan, piano.”(8:00 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
Nori Reed Works Out (SOLD OUT): “Reed works out her new hour with featured openers TBA”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $12)
Sunday, 3/3
Note: Libraries are closed Sunday due to city budget cuts.
🐦Birding In Peace: “Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home.”(6:45 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🐦🐤Birdwatching: First Sunday Outings: “Join the Brooklyn Bird Club and Prospect Park Alliance on the first Sunday of each month from thorough June 2023 in search of dozens of species that visit the park through all seasons. Learn about the different habitats in Prospect Park and why they are important for all types of birds. Please bring your own binoculars.”(8:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🍿Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2024: NoBudge: “NoBudge is excited to take part in the Nitehawk Shorts Festival to co-present a program of new work from a group of emerging indie filmmakers. These eight short films are an intriguing mix of narrative, documentary, and animation. A series of intimate portraits and darkly funny visions, each film a fresh take on contemporary life and its myriad lifestyles and identities. Q&A moderated by Kentucker Audley, NoBudge.”(11:00 AM, Nitehawk)
❄️👣🪦Winter Wanders: See Saturday listing.(12:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
☕️Carolin Curtin Ceramics Exhibition Opening Reception @ Roots Cafe: “Coffee + clay!”(6:30 PM, Roots Cafe)
🍿Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2024: Closing Nite: “Wrapping up our 2024 festival we have a World Premiere by a first time filmmaker, gloriously cinematic sci fi that will burst on the big screen, a richly colorful shot on 16mm piece with fantastical elements, lonely people failing to connect, and a hilarious depiction of a man who risks death over stabbing himself with an EpiPen. Q&A moderated by Cristina Cacioppo, Nitehawk Cinema.”(7:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🎶Tromboline: Greg Erickson & Masha Lakovsky Recital: “Brand new works by: James D. Thornton, Leo Yablans, Roy Nathanson, Émilie Girard-Charest, and Nissim Schaul.”(7:00 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
F*ck Yeah, Brooklyn Burlesque! “A vibrant celebration of the spirit of burlesque and the essence of Brooklyn. Attendees will be treated to an exhilarating lineup of performances, including burlesque, gogo, sideshow, and more. Additionally, the event will serve as the pre-release party for Sabrina Chap's highly anticipated new album, featuring songs inspired by the world of burlesque and the borough of Brooklyn.”(7:30 PM, Lucky 13 Saloon, $12)
🤣🎤️Steve Martin Presents: “Okay, Steve Martin doesn’t present, but Andrew Dismukes and Michael Good do, and their jokes and funny friends are just as good as Steve Martin’s. Andrew’s a stand-up comedian known for Saturday Night Live. Michael’s a stand-up comedian who writes for Who Wants $2.69 with Martin Urban.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $10)
Monday, 3/4
🎲Volunteer And Play(Chips + Sip N' Play Collab): See Get Involved section above. (10:30 AM, CHiPS)
🎶Trailblazers: Women’s History Month Concert: “Join BKCM for a family concert featuring works by women composers! Students from our Suzuki Program will present a variety of classical pieces written by women. Hosted by BKCM Suzuki Department Faculty, this concert is for music-lovers of all ages, but is especially geared towards kids age 6 and older. Tickets for the concert can be purchased below; our suggested price per ticket is $10. Read more about our “pay as you wish” ticketing model below. All proceeds go towards financial aid for Suzuki students.”(4:00 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
👠BKLYN Fashion Academy Information Session: See Friday listing. (6:00 PM, Central Library)
🎤️The Moth StorySlam: “Prepare a five-minute story of a time you sparkled. Drippin’ in diamonds down the red carpet, smooth cruisin’ in a Corvette, or cosplaying as Marilyn Monroe. Share your shiniest, knock out memories that no one believes or the moments that prove that all that glitters is gold.”(8:00 PM, Bell House, $15)
Tuesday, 3/5
🎭Theater Workshop @ Central Library: “This weekly workshop will explore classic and modern plays to stimulate discussion about culture and context. By reading aloud, participants will discover and discuss the ways in which actors bring scripts to life.”(3:30 PM, Central Library)
🍿Centering Palestine On Screen @ Central Library: “Join members of Third World Newsreel and Diverse Filmmakers Alliance for an evening of short films centering Palestine. This series uplifts the voices of Palestinians in order to make connections around decolonial struggles experienced by the diverse communities of New York City. Following the screening of portions of the evening’s films, we will thread through a chorus of perspectives that have been affected and are continuing the struggle against colonization and erasure, creating a space for the audience to contextualize the ongoing conflicts happening abroad and at home.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)
🤣🎤️Padma Puts On A Comedy Show: See Book Now section.(7:00 PM, Bell House, $30)
Wednesday, 3/6
🎨Brooklyn Unbound: Women’s Group Show Opening Reception | Corner Gallery: “Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Corner Gallery with an all-women art exhibition. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds, where the vibrant energy of Brooklyn collides with the empowering spirit of women artists. The opening reception for Brooklyn Unbound, an all-women group show, promises an unforgettable evening of art, inspiration, and celebration. Brooklyn Unbound showcases the incredible talent of Brooklyn-based artists, spanning a range of mediums, including paintings, collages, ceramics, sculpture, and photography.”(5:00 PM, Industry City)
📕Fernanda Eberstadt And Cynthia Zarin In Conversation: “In this genre-defying, illuminating book, Eberstadt explores the lives of a handful of outrageously brave men and women—saints, philosophers, artists--who have used their own wounded or stigmatized bodies to challenge society.”(7:00 PM, Community Bookstore)
🤣Aaron Chen: “Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron Chen has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene. Aaron made his mark on Australian comedy with his debut solo show in 2017 and since then has toured nationally in front of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, earning him the sought-after awards for Best Newcomer(2017) and Director’s Choice(2019), and nomination for Best Show(2021) at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival."(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12)
Thursday, 3/7
🌸Filling In The Lines: Botanical Sketches And Stories @ Brooklyn Botanical Gargden: “To usher in the arrival of magnolia season, we’ll delve into BBG’s history with librarian and archivist Kathy Crosby as she shares stories behind our world-renowned collection of magnolias, and the scientists they are named for.”(6:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Members Only)
📕Tomasz Różycki Presents 'To The Letter' In Conversation With Translator Mira Rosenthal: “Różycki's 'To the Letter' follows Lieutenant Anielewicz on the hunt for any clues that might lead 21st century human beings out of a sense of despair. With authoritarianism rising across Eastern Europe, the Lieutenant longs for a secret hero. At first, he suspects some hidden mechanism afoot: fruit tutors him in the ways of color, he drifts out to sea to study the grammar of tides, or he gazes at the sun as it thrums away like a timepiece. In one poem, he admits "this is the story of my confusion," and in the next the Lieutenant is back on the trail. ‘This lunacy needs a full investigation,’ he jibes.” (7PM, Community Bookstore)
📕Morbid Anatomy Book Launch: Brooklyn Arcadia: “Join Morbid Anatomy as they welcome author Andrew Garn and celebrate the release of Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood. Through Garn’s stunning and somber photographs, as well as rarely seen archival ephemera, this New York City treasure will be brought to life as a garden in the city, a repository for memory, and a place for repose, inspiration, and delight.”(7:00 PM, Industry City)
🍿Spoons Toons & Booze After Dark: “Your Favorite Evening Cartoon, Booze & Free Cereal party with a Menu of toons geared towards adults/teens! It’s the even more R-rated version of our brunch show! Hosted by SecretFormula’s pop culture and cereal experts Michael Austin and Nell Casey, with comedic commentary in-between episodes.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)
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