Tiny Desk + Shakespeare + Spielberg in the Park! Meet a Pokemon Star! Dine Out for a Good Cause! Beethoven in the Catacombs! Pride on Canoes!
Plus: David Cross Returns from Peru! Sing @ Leroy’s! Prospect Park Soiree! Cooking Demo @ the Greenmarket!
Welcome back to the often-imitated, never-replicated 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.
🔥🤣Alec Flynn on 6/23: “Alec Flynn is an east coast transplant by way of Denver, Colorado. His Don't Tell Comedy appearance has amassed over 2.1M views after reaching 100k in its first 24 hours.”(6:00 PM, Union Hall, $24.63)
Romantics Book Club for Book Hoes on 7/2: “If you're a hoe for a good book and a good time then you've found the book club for you ! The Romantics Book Club supports debut authors and meets the second Thursday evening of every month to discuss, obsess, and dissect the books we're currently reading. If romance is your obsession and you'll swoon over any characters falling in love, then make sure to sign up for this book club right here.” (7PM The Ripped Bodice, $17.85)
Get Involved
🗳Vote in Primaries on Tuesday: If you’re registered with a major party, you can vote on Congressional and state-level seats. Check your times and your locations. (Spectrum News Voting Guide)
SIGN: Petition to Close NYC-owned heliports to nonessential flights. You may have heard about Bloomberg’s report of the soaring use of NYPD flights… including out to the Hamptons. “Please sign this petition to urge the NYC Council to pass bill Int 0026 or bill Int 0070, either of which would significantly reduce helicopter traffic over NYC.” (Stop the Chop)
Support Our Local Food Kitchen by Eating Out on “Good Night Out 2024” on 6/26: “Local restaurants in CHiPS' neighborhood will be donating 15% of their profits to support CHiPS. Grab your friends and family and enjoy a night (or day!) out for a good cause.”(6:00 PM, Restaurants Across the Neighborhood. See CHiPS for more details)
Openings and Closings
OPENED: The Nail Salon Art Gallery on 5th Ave Between 15th and 16th: A wonderful little pop-up camouflaged inside an old nail salon. The proprietors left the old awning up for Shirley’s Nails Inc., but inside is a curated selection of LGBTQ-friendly art. (Park Slope Walk IG)
CLOSING: Bark Slope’s Location on 1st Street Across from PS 321: “For the rest of June we plan to be open as usual, followed by weekends only in July. At the end of July that location will close. The good news!!!!! Our newly expanded full-service salon has everything offered at 1st St and more, just a 10 minute walk away!” (Bark Slope IG)
Events
Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast.
Thursday, 6/20
🌸✏️Summer Solstice Botanical Drink N Draw: “Local artist Jessica Dalrymple and Old Stone House Brooklyn will co-host a 'Drink n Draw' to kick off the first day of summer! Sam Lewis, the resident gardener, will cut a wide array of plants for us to sketch. After a series of warm up drawing exercises, participants create a botanical drawing inspired by their specimen.”(6:00 PM, Old Stone House, $33.85)
🪦🎻Angel's Share: Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15, Op. 132: “Now in its sixth season, the Angel's Share presents intimate classical classical music concerts, with repertoire ranging from medieval through to contemporary works, specifically chosen to highlight the unique presence and acoustic power of Green-Wood’s Catacombs, and the singular character of the Cemetery grounds. The series is curated and directed by Death of Classical Founder Andrew Ousley, in partnership with the Cemetery. Each Angel's Share concert features a pre-show spirits tasting, included in the ticket price, and the series takes its name from the distiller’s term for whiskey that evaporates while maturing in the barrel, thus going to the angels. Concerts have been praised in major cultural press throughout the country, with Vogue Magazine describing it as ‘one of the most riveting and unusual chamber music performances of my lifetime,’ and The New York Times.”(6:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🧘🏽Prospect Park Yoga With Brooklyn Flow: “Brooklyn Flow, Prospect Park Alliance and NewYork-Presbyterian present free, outdoor yoga on the Long Meadow. Brooklyn’s finest yoga teachers from different studios around the park lead free, outdoor group yoga classes in a low-pressure, beautiful environment.”(7:00 PM, Prospect Park, Free)
🎨Brooklyn Talks: Artists On 'Giants' @ Brooklyn Musuem: “Celebrate the release of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in a conversation with featured artists Jarvis Boyland and Jamel Shabazz, moderated by curator Kimberli Gant. The publication illustrates 100 works by nearly 40 Black American, African, and African diasporic artists represented in the Dean Collection. Expanding upon the book’s intergenerational themes, this conversation dives into each artist’s practice and their relationship to collecting.” (7:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🤣🌈Gender Reveal With Tuck Woodstock: “After seven years, we’re finally cashing in and “doing a Pride show” and the theme is VILLAINS. Join host Tuck Woodstock — and an array of notable NYC transsexuals of villain experience — for an action-packed evening of performances, interviews, games, pride, envy, lust, wrath, etc.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House, $22.59)
Friday, 6/21
👣Prospect Park Wellness Walk: “Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along the Lullwater, Peninsula, Midwood or Waterfall. Please note, this walk leaves promptly at 10 am from the Prospect Park Audubon Center.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🌼Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month: “Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation as we explore the question, “What is a pollinator?”
Butterfly Watch 10–1 pm: Learn about NYC common butterflies, their life cycle, and how they help plants.
Animal Encounters 11–12 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.
Nature on the Go! 12–1 pm: Join an Alliance Naturalist for Nature on the Go activities to explore the park and learn about the nature around us.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🎶Make Music Festival 6/15 Green: “Join us for these lively performances, free and open to the public, in an urban oasis located in the South Slope”(1:00 PM, 6/15 Green)
🎶No Sleep Til Brooklyn!: “Join Mr. Patrick for a FREE family-friendly event in this lovely community garden.”(2:00 PM, 6/15 Green)
🍿Central Library Film Club: Pride In Many Tones - Joyland (2023): “This first feature written, directed, and co-edited by Pakistani fimmaker Saim Sadiq, is a sensitive, nuanced exploration of gender expectations as defined by a patriarchal Pakistani family. At once beautiful and disturbing, this film was shown only briefly in NYC theaters last spring. Here's a chance to see it now!”(3:00 PM, Central Library)
🪦🎻Angel's Share: Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15, Op. 132: See Thursday listing. (6:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🛼Dancing Queen Dreamland Roller Disco: “Lola Star's Dreamland Roller Disco as part of Lakeside Roller Dance Night Series in Prospect Park is a themed, dress up, immersive roller skating experience that will transport you into a fabulous retro roller disco “dreamland.” Each Dreamland Roller Disco includes: Retro DJs spinning the hottest dance floor grooves from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today; An MC who narrates the spectacle as it unfolds; Tons of rad, Instagram-able moments including a red carpet where you can take photos; Birthday shout-outs - bring your birthday crew, the party is ON.”(7:00 PM, LeFrak Center @ Lakeside, $28.45)
🛶2 Step / Line Dance Party With The Slide Stops & Sargent Seedoo: “Sargent Seedoo teaches yr feet
The moves and swings he’ll chant
Gd respects us when we work
But Loves us when we dance!”(7:00 PM, Gowanus Dredgers)
🎶🪦Angel's Share: Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15, Op. 132 @ Green-Wood: See Thursday listing. (7:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $85)
🔥🤣Well, This Is Me: A Book Launch And Comedy Show (Sold Out) “The New Yorker’s Asher Perlman launches a book and hosts a comedy show with his friends AT THE SAME TIME (featuring Jordan Klepper)”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $18.67)
🎶Celebrate Brooklyn! Ana Tijoux | Ambar Lucid: “Ana Tijoux weaves lush, golden-era Hip-Hop production with a full band that brings to life intricate arrangements spiced with a bit of politics. Mexican, Dominican, and American singer/songwriter Ambar Lucid captivates audiences with her indie pop/alternative Latin sound, and inimitable sonic storytelling that blends English and Spanish.”(8:00 PM, Prospect Park)
Saturday, 6/22
🧘🏽Yoga On The Stoop @ Brooklyn Museum: “Meet us on the plaza steps for a morning of yoga and meditation, open to all levels and led by local instructors. Open your hips and your heart in this gentle flow class, followed by a guided meditation to start off your weekend.”(10:00 AM, Brooklyn Museum)
📕Saturday Storytime With Authors Fasika Adefris And Sara Holly Ackerman: “Written in the cadence of The House That Jack Built, this vibrant and lushly illustrated tale pays tribute to the Gabi— a traditional Ethiopian cloth that is used to celebrate both community and culture. From the tiny seed to the fluffy white cotton, from the steady hands of the farmer to the swift fingers of the weaver, from the busy shopkeeper, to a gift for a loved one, follow the journey of the Gabi that Girma wore in this lively and rhythmic tale that’s perfect to read aloud.”(11:00 AM, Central Library)
🛒Greenmarket @ Grand Army Plaza: Cooking Demo With Guest Chef Jacob Missen: “Join us to sample a refreshing German cucumber salad, "Gurkensalat," served on focaccia made by local private chef Jabob Missen. His company, "The Grand Cook," started as a rowdy weekly dinner party among friends back in Chef Jake Missen's college years.” (11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🗣Meet Pokémon Star Sarah Natochenny: “Sarah is a Voice Arts® Award-winning actor best known for her role as Ash Ketchum and over 30 other characters on Pokémon since 2006. Also, congratulations to her on winning the Audience Webby Award to her “My Pokémon Journey”. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet her in person.”(12:00 PM, Industry City)
🎨Prospect Paint In The Park Party: “hether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. We will be painting a pre-made canvas of Biggie Smalls. Each Full kits include canvas, easel, paint, paintbrush and marker. EVERY canvas order that is purchased for this event will be brought to the event by the creator and instructor of this paint party.”(12:30 PM, Prospect Park, $50)
📖From Lens To Layout: Creating Your First Photo Zine: “Join us in this interactive workshop where you'll journey through the art of photo zine creation, guided by the experienced photographer Antonio M. Rosario. This class encompasses the entire process of zine-making, from selecting a cohesive theme and curating photos to mastering visual storytelling for a compelling narrative flow. ”(2:30 PM, Central Library)
🤣🌈Las Muñecas Finna Putear: A Drag + Comedy Show Extravaganza: “A love letter to our community, centering the idea of returning to ourselves, embracing our inner queer child and celebrating our freedom to exist.”(3:00 PM, The Bell House, $12.85)
🎶Mizik Ayiti On The Plaza: “Join us for a special performance by musician, Tafa Mi-Soleil, in this iconic setting! Beforehand,get moving with a traditional Haitian dance workshop led by Linda Isabelle François Obas, accompanied by live drumming, before her solo performance at this Brooklyn landmark.”(3:00 PM, Central Library)
🗣The Sing Easy @ Leroy's: “Have you ever wanted to sing, but just didn’t know how to start? Don’t miss this awesome voice workshop for beginners. Start with getting comfortable with just the sounds coming out of your mouth, exploring both dissonance and notes. End the workshop with the experience of harmonizing in the whole group!”(4:00 PM, Leroy's Place)
Saturday Night
🌳Prospect Park Soiree (Sold Out): “Attend the most celebrated party of the year! We provide the entertainment and breathtaking setting, you gather with thousands of friends and neighbors to enjoy an evening under the stars in Prospect Park. Wear your most festive attire, prepare a delicious feast, and dine and dance under the stars in one of Prospect Park’s most scenic locations. Show off your creativity with a show-stopping topper—a fabulous hat or headpiece of your choosing—as well as table décor that celebrates the beautiful surroundings, and raise your glass in a toast to Brooklyn's Backyard.”(5:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🪴Medicinals Garden Tour @ Old Stone House: “Join our Garden Coordinator, Angel Lombardo, for a tour of the early Summer plants currently blooming in the park. Angel will share mythology, lore, and plant uses with a focus on historical medicinal uses. They will cover some basic botany and explain what's happening above and below ground in the gardens!”(5:00 PM, Old Stone House)
🐄🍺Buttermilk's 22nd Birthday: “Come celebrate with us THIS SATURDAY.Jell-O shots all night long AND if I can make magic happen there will be a limited run of Cowlor Swift 22 shirts for purchase”(6:00 PM, Buttermilk Bar)
🪦🎻Angel's Share: Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15, Op. 132: “See Thursday listing.”(6:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🎶Celebrate Brooklyn Meets NPR Tiny Desk Contest On The Road – Thee Sacred Souls | Adi Oasis: “Nearly 7,000 musicians entered this year’s Tiny Desk Contest, NPR Music’s annual search for the next great undiscovered artist. After the winner plays a Tiny Desk concert, they’ll hit the road for a country-wide tour. Join us on June 22nd for a one-of-a-kind concert with the 2024 Contest winner, plus special (TBA) headlining acts.”(7:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🌈🤣Gayme Show! (Sold Out) “Two straight comedians compete head to head in a series of live challenges to uncover which of them will be named Honorarily Gay As Fuck! Join hosts Dave Mizzoni (@davemizzoni) and Matt Rogers (@mattrogerstho) as they bring their beloved queer circus back to the Bell House stage.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House, $35.25)
🔥🤣Red Richardson (Early Show): “Richardson is a critically acclaimed standup comedian, writer and actor and is regarded as one of the most exciting and in demand new faces of comedy. His 'stay Toxic’ videos have received over 80 million views on Instagram and his stand up comedy shows sell out theatres and comedy clubs across the UK. In 2023 his stand up show ‘The Best of Red Richardson’ sold out the iconic Leicester Square Theatre in under 24 hours. ”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $18.98)
Sunday, 6/23
Note: Libraries are closed Sunday due to city budget cuts.
🌼Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month: See Thursday event listing. (10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
💄Learn “Out Of Kit” SPFX Makeup By Emmy Nominated Craig Lindberg: “The makeup taught in this course is imperative for all artists, beginners to seasoned, to know how to execute SPFX applications in a realistic manner. Course takers will learn the basics of bruising, burns, 3rd degree build ups of open cuts and lacerations. As well as the beginnings of applying and painting prosthetics.”(10:30 AM, Industry City, $150)
👝Block Printed Tote Bags: “Learn basic relief printmaking techniques to make your own reusable stamp to decorate your own custom tote bag. Includes all materials along with one free drink from Grounded Cafe.”(10:30 AM, Private Picassos)
🙋🏽🌳Park Pitch In: Pollinator Day on Sunday 6/23. “Help Prospect Park Alliance keep our park green and vibrant! Explore the park while tackling litter and helping with other greening opportunities. Supplies can be checked out at various locations around the park and include all necessary tools for your volunteer experience.” (11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🍖🍛🌮🥙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)
🇩🇲🇩🇴One Love Little Caribbean Day: “Spread Love, the Brooklyn Way with I AM CARIBBEING and Prospect Park Alliance. Pull up with your friends, family and neighbors for a day filled with Caribbean Culture + Community + Commerce. From a Carnival workshop led by Fiona Compton of Know Your Caribbean, to a dance class by Soca & Sweat to authentic Caribbean cuisine, music and more.”(11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🌈Pride At BKCM With Pretty, Witty & Gay Cabaret: “An all-ages Broadway sing-a-long brunch. In addition to fabulous performances by various Broadway performers, we’ll have light brunch snacks, bubbles for kiddos and bubbly available for purchase for adults. It’s sure to be a delightful afternoon celebrating Pride month.”(12:00 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
The Legacy Of The Chicaba A.K.A. Moko Jumbie!: “Learn the significance of legendary African masquerade characters and how they have circulated through the diaspora across the Caribbean and other Carnival cultures around the world.”(2:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🔥🤣Alec Flynn: See Book Now above.(6:00 PM, Union Hall, $24.63)
🌈🛼Pride Skate Night: “Come celebrate Pride with the gayest skate night!! Come dressed 🌈 and come ready to meet new friends!!🛼”(6:30 PM, LeFrak Center @ Lakeside)
🔥🤣David Cross Returns From Peru!: “David’s back! (Did you realize he was gone?) And now it’s time to keep putting together material for the next tour. So please join David Cross at Littlefield for a night of comedy, featuring a special guest.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield, $18.67)
Monday, 6/24
🧘🏽Energy Healing And Meditation Workshop: “A free 30-min guided meditation moderated by Jane Weedon MSPT, MFA to help you relax and focus on your wellness before kicking off your day!”(8:30 AM, Prospect Park)
🙋🏽🌳It's My Park Day: “Care for the park after busy weekends. All necessary tools will be provided for your volunteer experience. ”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
Tuesday, 6/25
🚶🏽Free Fitness Walks In Prospect Park For Adults Ages 60+: “Matt Abrams, Director of the Park Slope Center for Successful Aging, will join members of the community to explore the park while discussing the importance of exercise and movement for adults over 60, particularly for people experiencing arthritis”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
📷Brooklyn Mornings: Paul McCartney: “Individuals with memory loss and their care partners are invited to an interactive, sensory exploration of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Step into Beatlemania and the meteoric rise of four musical legends as seen through Paul McCartney’s Pentax camera. Plus, express yourself through art-making, and relax and enjoy one another’s company.” (11:00 AM, Brooklyn Museum)
💪Amp’D Interval Training With Chelsea Piers Fitness: “Join Chelsea Piers Fitness and Prospect Park Alliance to hit the grass and push your body to new limits in this high-intensity interval training class that combines bodyweight strength and cardio on the Prospect Park Long Meadow. ”(6:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🪴Composting Q & A @ BBG: “The virtues and benefits of making and using compost are endless. Yet composting in NYC is in a state of transition, leaving many people wondering about how to make it, how to get it, and how to support the collective future of composting. If you’re inspired to understand the what, how, and why of making compost and making change, join a seasoned community composting veteran for an evening of questions and conversation. Take home a free plant to try!”(6:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
🔥🤣UpDating: “The critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Dubbed “the most raw dating show in existence,” what follows is a hilarious show with audience participation, raw moments, and relatable feedback on modern romance in real-time with real people. ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)
Wednesday, 6/26
💊Food As Medicine: Nutrition Seminar & Resource Fair: “Join us for a nutrition focused seminar and resource fair to learn more about improving health and wellness through presentations and food tastings to reduce chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. Refreshments will be provided. ”(10:00 AM, Central Library)
📕Philosophy Discussion Group: Plato's Socrates, Plato's "Apology": “We will begin our study of Plato’s Socrates, discussing the way he is portrayed in the early dialogues of Plato, especially the “Apology.” ”(2:30 PM, Central Library)
🪴Teen Time: Gardening @ Park Slope Library: “Join us for the second of three sessions. Check out the progress on what was planted in May. We will make cuttings and decorate small pots and garden rocks. ”(4:00 PM, Park Slope Library)
Good Night Out 2024: See Get Involved section above. (6:00 PM, CHiPS)
🍿🌳Paramount+ Movie Nights: 'Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark': “he series will take place on Prospect Park’s Long Meadow for four consecutive Wednesdays starting July 26, and continues the longstanding summer movie series offered in Prospect Park for many years through the support of the Borough President.”(6:30 PM, Prospect Park)
🎶Ceol, Comhra And Craic: Traditional Irish Session: “And pop-up Gaeltacht.”(8:00 PM, Paddy's)
🔥🎤️The Moth Storyslam: “Prepare a five-minute story about the things we carry. Personal belongings, long-held ideas, that ex who lingers years later. Suitcases, trunks, purses and pocketbooks. Whether in your hand or forever on your mind, traveling light or weighted down. Check it at the door or carry it on, whatever the case, we all have it.”(8:00 PM, The Bell House, $19.5)
🔥🍿'Basic Instinct' W/Pre-Live Drag Show: “Live pre-show drag performance by Miss Malice + special guests K.James, Vigor Mortis, Ramona Slick & Miss Ma’am She”(8:30 PM, Nitehawk)
Thursday, 6/27
🙋🏽🌳Summer Spruce Up: “Join Prospect Park Alliance to help care for the park while exploring Brooklyn’s Backyard at the Summer Spruce Up series. Volunteers will assist in removing invasive plants, trail maintenance, litter pick-up, and other landscaping needs to help Prospect Park thrive. Please note that locations vary each week.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🌼Nature Exploration: Pollinator Month: See Thursday event listing. (10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
📕🎨Little Shop, Big City: Artmaking Workshop: “Join author-illustrator Isabel Roxas for a hands-on artmaking workshop for kids aged 7-11. Riffing on her Team Pom book series, their love of food and community, come ready to celebrate your neighborhood by creating your own collage storefront, from your local bodega to your destination deli or your favorite hair salon. Materials are provided.”(3:30 PM, Central Library)
📷Curator-Led Member Tour: Paul Mccartney: “Members: Join us for a special after-hours tour of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. As The Beatles captured the hearts of millions, founding member Paul McCartney captured it all on his Pentax camera. McCartney’s photos, recently rediscovered in his archives, reveal his singular vantage point at the center of this whirlwind of attention and adoration.”(6:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🎭🌳The Public Theater: The Comedy Of Errors: “Join Prospect Park Alliance and The Public Theater for The Mobile Unit’s Bilingual Musical Adaptation of The Comedy of Errors in English and Spanish! ”(6:30 PM, Prospect Park)
🧘🏽Prospect Park Yoga With Brooklyn Flow: “Brooklyn Flow, Prospect Park Alliance and NewYork-Presbyterian present free, outdoor yoga on the Long Meadow. Brooklyn’s finest yoga teachers from different studios around the park lead free, outdoor group yoga classes in a low-pressure, beautiful environment.”(7:00 PM, Prospect Park, Free)
🛶🌈Pride Paddle On The Gowanus: “We’ll be be paddling out as the sun sets, hoping for some technicolor clouds and good sunset glows. We may pair three people per canoe with two in change of navigation and one passenger. Solo paddlers are welcome, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Bring your rainbow flags and colorful apparel!”(7:30 PM, Gowanus Dredgers)
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Thank you so much for these lists every week!
Thank you for this great compilation of interesting things to do. It is incredibly helpful!
If it isn't too late, please give a shout to a pride standup show I'm hosting at Young Ethel's on Thursday, June 27th at 7 pm. Free with one drink min (yes, soda counts!) Flyer and line up here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Z9dN0gFnz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==