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.
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We have a knack for knowing what will sell out. [Editor’s note: You’ll notice with the WGA strike ongoing there are more comedy writers doing shows throughout the newsletter.]
Whiplash @ Union Hall: “Come see this long-running stand-up show featuring Gary Gulman, Joe Pera, Janeane Garofalo and Ginny Hogan” (Saturday, June 2, 7:30PM)
Exploration Live! with Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman @ The Bell House: They sold out at Union Hall in May, don't miss this second chance. (Saturday, June 14, 7:30PM)
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Friday
Dreamland Roller Disco Does Beyoncé: “Themed dress up, immersive roller skating experience devoted to Queen Bey.” (7 PM, LeFrak Center, $27 advance/$35 door)
Writers On Stage?! No Way: “Cole Escola, Emmy Blotnick and more are hitting the stage and raising money for the Entertainment Community Fund.” (7:30 PM, The Bell House, $25 advance/$30 door)
Tainted Love 80's Dance Party: Bowie Edition. Hosted by DJ Jane Elizabeth, this month explores Bowie in his Let’s Dance period. (9 PM, The Bell House, $8 advance / $10 door)
Devon Walker: Come and Talk to Me. “Devon from SNL returns to Brooklyn with his interactive hour. Want to ask a question after a joke? Go for it. He talks to you, you talk to him.” (10 PM, Union Hall $19.00 )
Saturday
Rib King Fest Featuring Scott Sharrard’s Eldorado Slim: "The producers of Pig Island NYC and Brisket King NYC are bringing you the ultimate Memorial Day barbecue and live music event.” (12PM, Industry City, $54.00)
Picture This! Live Animated Comedy: "Hosted by Samantha Ruddy and featuring SNL's Molly Kearney, Picture This! is a live comedy show with stand-ups performing while they are drawn live by some of the best animators, cartoonists, and other artists.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $12.00)
Ben Wasserman: Live After Death. "Part catharsis, part circus, total chaos: a comedy show about grief and loss at a funeral home!” (8:30 PM, Blair-Mazzarella Funeral Home $15.00)
Industry City Sonic Summer Party: "Come celebrate the beginning of summer on Memorial Day Weekend as InGoodCompany kicks off their Sonic Summer Parties with DJ Isaac ‘MoreSoupPlease’ Campbell.” (9 PM, Industry City, $20 advance/$25 door)
Devon Walker: Come and Talk to Me. See Saturday description above. (10 PM, Union Hall $19.00 )
Sunday
Smorgasburger: “Feast on burgers done every which way by some of your favorite vendors and enjoy a day of games + prizes including our first ever Ghost Pepper Burger Challenge (stay tuned for more details on that soon)!” (11 AM, Prospect Park)
Good Judy Memorial Day Weekend Cookout: "Join us in the garden for grillin' and chillin'.” (3 PM, Good Judy )
Monday
Memorial Day School Holiday in Prospect Park: Programming runs all day, including a Discovery Pack from 12–3PM, including “backpacks filled with nature activities and exploration tools; Animal Encounter from 1-2PM; and a Family Bird Walk, 2–3PM (11AM, Prospect Park Audubon Center)
Memorial Day Concert @ Green-Wood: “Bring a blanket, picnic, and all your friends to join us for this beloved kick-off to summer. Each year we feature works that commemorate those who served in the armed forces throughout our nation’s history, while also highlighting music by some of Green-Wood’s permanent residents, including James Weldon Johnson, Fred Ebb, and Leonard Bernstein.” (2:30PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
Brooklyn Night Market: “A curated and diverse selection of NYC-based food, beverage, and packaged goods vendors, live performances from favorite local artists and various all-family activities.” (4 PM, Industry City)
Jamie Loftus presents Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs: "Comedian Jamie Loftus talks about her new book about the hot dog. They’re high culture, they’re low culture.” (7:30 PM, The Bell House, $30.00)
Tuesday Events
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Hopalong Andrew: “Come see this American Western and Folk music singer and humorist revise classic cowboy and folk songs to reflect life for urban cowpokes. C’mon down, y’hear!” (10:30 AM, Brooklyn Public Library)
Tegan & Sara: Junior High w/ Tillie Walden: “Celebrate this new graphic novel from Grammy-nominated twin-sister duo Tegan & Sara, with artwork from Eisner Award-winner Tillie Walden!” (7 PM, The Bell House, $10.00)
Wednesday Events
Korean Immigrant Dance in America: “Join us for a rare opportunity to see Korean master artists perform dances that have been passed down for centuries.” (6 PM, Brooklyn Public Library )
Ophira & Adira: A Variety Show: “Ophira Eisenberg and Adira Amram co-host this awesome variety show with comedy, music, magic and more! Featuring Alison Leiby, Lizz Winstead, Zach Zimmerman, and more.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $10 advance / $12 at the door)
Thursday Events
The Apple @ Nitehawk: “A document of an era long past (pre-AIDS, pre-crack, pre-Reagan), The Apple paints a portrait of American (sub)culture post-Vietnam, seen through the eyes of a Polish, Israeli-born and raised madman. Dazzling direction, absurd art design, an unbelievably over-the-top score… The Apple will leave you satiated.” (8:30 PM, Nitehawk, $17.50)
Best of Little Caribbean Awards: "Join us as we celebrate Little Caribbean’s 6th year of sustaining small businesses with Caribbean bites, drinks, dancing and an awards presentation.” (6 PM,Prospect Park Boat House $39.00 )
Siddhartha Deb on The Light at the End of the World with Nishant Batsha: "Connecting India’s tumultuous 19th and 20th centuries to its distant past and its potentially apocalyptic future, this sweeping tale of rebellion, courage, and brutality reinvents fiction for our time." (7 PM, Brooklyn Public Library)
Rock the House: A Grown-Up Benefit Party for the Old Stone House Gardens: "Food and drink from local restaurants, live music and dancing around the park at this annual fundraiser to support the OSH and surrounding gardens.” (7 PM, Old Stone House $175.00)
James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ: “A featured player on SNL. The New York Times has called him ‘one of SNL’s most versatile celebrity impressionists.’” (7:30 PM, The Bell House $25.00)
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