Stoop concerts! Mother's Day! A bike flea market!
Welcome back to the Park Slope Walk events newsletter. Scroll down for this weekend’s offerings. Links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Leave a comment and tell us what you’re attending this weekend.
Buy Flowers for Mom Before Sunday
Zuzu’s Petals, Park Slope’s tightknit floral institution. Every year “the Zuzus,” as the staff of this 50-year-old flower shop are known, bring photos of their mothers in for the busy shift. “Since we can’t be with them, we like to keep their pictures close by,” says founder Fonda Sara. The team is ready. “We’ve ordered armloads of fabulous flowers for Mother’s Day,” says Sara. “Hydrangea, ranunculus, garden roses, tulips, delphinium and Calla Lilies, to mention our favorites.” Order delivery or pickup now, because they historically reach capacity by Saturday afternoon!*
Worth Booking Now
We have a knack for knowing what will sell out.
Good Delivery, featuring Janeane Garofalo: Janeane sells out! (Thursday, Union Hall - $15.00)
Spring Plein Air Pastel Painting at the Botanic Garden: This week’s class in the BBG is sold out. Think ahead, aspiring artistes! (Wednesdays starting 5/24, Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
“The Return of the King” @ Nitehawk: Only a few seats left to watch Eowyn say “I am no man” on the big screen. (Saturday, 11AM, Nitehawk)
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Thursday Events
Pints and Prints: Monet to Morisot @ Brooklyn Museum. "Teaching artist Sam Kelly leads a class on collagraph printmaking—where materials are collaged onto a board to create a 3-D plate that is then inked and can be reused." (6:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum, $35.00)
Good Delivery, featuring Janeane Garofalo: "Standup Hosted by Natasha Vaynblat (Comedy Central), James Hamilton (VICE), and CJ Hunt (The Daily Show) with special guests Janeane Garofalo, Dylan Adler, and Rufat Agayev.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall - $15.00)
Please Don't Destroy, Live: "Please Don’t Destroy is made up of Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy. They are currently writing and making videos for Saturday Night Live – favorites include “Three Sad Virgins” featuring Taylor Swift and Pete Davidson.” (7:30 PM The Bell House, SOLD OUT)
Friday Events
Prospect Park Board Gaming Club: "Silly, social party games, European economic simulators, social deduction experiences, and everything in-between. We love teaching the games and sharing all the great stuff that's going on in modern game design, so even if you're not familiar (yet!) with what games can do lately, you'll come away having learned something new.” (6:00 PM The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture)
The Parent Trap: A Drinking Game: "Well, take your favorite 80’s or 90’s flick, mix in a live staged reading, add a dash of your favorite beverage, and you've got one hell of a cocktail.” (8:00 PM, The Bell House, $25)
Good Show: "A standup show with Yedoye Travis, Conner McNutt, and Lili Michelle featuring some of the best comics in New York including SNL feature performers Michael Longfellow and Marcello Hernandez.” (10:00 PM, Union Hall, $10 advance/$15 at the door)
Saturday Events
Landscape Drawing for Travelers @ BBG: "The diverse landscapes of Brooklyn Botanic Garden provide a unique opportunity to hone outdoor drawing skills and teach students to sketch successfully outside." (10:00 AM, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, $59.00, SOLD OUT)
Brooklyn Bike Jumble: "New York's used bicycle flea market you can get your own bike, shop for repair parts, or add on some new accessories without breaking the bank." (10:00 AM, Old Stone House)
International Migratory Bird Day: "Prospect Park is an essential stop-over location for migratory birds and a haven for more than 250 species of birds." Tours, talks and a cleanup run for 4 hours. (10:00 AM, Prospect Park Audubon Center)
For Those Who Mom: Centering Joy, Autonomy, and Community Care: "Enjoy music, food, art-making, wellness pop-ups, and plenty of gifts for moms and caregivers, and take part in a special tour led by artist Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter of the exhibition ‘Ain’t I a Woman.’” (11:00 AM, Brooklyn Museum)
Mother’s Day Weekend Flower Arrangement Workshop: "Make a flower bouquet by using the Japanese Ikebana flower arrangement method. (11:00 AM, Industry City, $100.00)
Gloss Brooklyn Mother's Day Event: "Choose between either a dry style or blowout at Gloss, with drinks and snacks, while kids head upstairs to The Treehouse with a caregiver for open play, snacks, a take-home art project, and a goodie bag.” (12:00 PM, Industry City)
Events for Youth & Families: The Wizard of Oz. "Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they come to life in an adaptation featuring the music of the MGM movie. The performance is followed by a meet and greet with the cast. Presented by Plaza Theatrical." (1:00 PM, Central Library Dweck Center)
Open Stages 2023: "Stoops, schoolyards, parks and local cafes throughout Park Slope will host 150+ inspiring artists sure to amaze families. Past acts have included Grammy Award-winners, talented teen rockers, high-octane marching bands, hip-hop artists, and music-makers of all kinds. And after a day of exploring the festival, families are invited to join BKCM from 7-8 pm for one massive celebratory closing concert.” See the full map of stages below. (3:00 PM, Across Park Slope)
Sunday Events
Mother’s Day Flower Arrangement Workshop for Kids: "This is a fun, creative drop-off class for kids to make their own flower arrangements for mom. (11:00 AM, Industry City - $68.00)
Mother’s Day Middle Eastern Feast with Live Afro Jazz: "Join New York Adventure Club on Mother’s Day for an exclusive four course Middle Eastern feast at the Industry City location of Sahadi’s. (1:00PM, Industry City - $109.00)
Sunday Art @ Brooklyn Musuem: "Explore our exciting collection of amazing works. Brooklyn families get a chance to look closely at an object from the permanent collection and create art inspired by the work” (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
Tuesday Events
Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon: “The event will feature live music by the renowned songstress Emeline Michel, live music by Wooly Saint-Louis Jean and a dance performance by Robenson Mathurin & NANM Dance Company, cooking demos and more!” (6:00 PM, Prospect Park Audubon Center)
Wednesday Events
Novelist Hernan Diaz presents ‘Trust’: “Join author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Hernan Diaz for a celebration of the paperback release of his bestselling novel.” (7:00 PM, Community Bookstore)
Let us know what you’re attending in the comments!