Vintage Market Saturday! Smorgasburg + Food Truck for Dogs Sunday! The Eclipse @ Libraries and Green-Wood Monday!
Plus: Pet portraits! Charlamagne tha God and Roseanne Cash together! ‘American Idiot’ Live! A new Japanese BAM exhibit!
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.
🧑🚀️🤠🍻Get Buzz-ed to Infinity & Beyond w/A Drinking Game NYC on 4/12: The Park Slope theatrical institution takes on the definitive Pixar movie, Toy Story. The players re-enacting the story drink when the narrator dings a bell, and so does the audience. Come, shout the best line from the movie along with the actors, boo Sid when he bullies his sister, and pour one out for Slinky Dog. (8PM, The Bell House, $20 + fees in advance)*
Amanda Montell: ‘The Age Of Magical Overthinking’ on 4/12: “An evening with Montell and Petty Crimes Podcasters Ceara O’Sullivan and Griff Stark-Ennis! From the bestselling author of Cultish and host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking.”(12:00 AM, Littlefield)
🤣🎤️Varietopia With Paul F. Tompkins on 4/26 (4/27 Sold Out): “a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins. Debuting at the Largo night club in 2002 under the name The Paul F. Tompkins Show, the program ended its long and only slightly intermittent run in 2014. Guests are always a surprise and surprises are guaranteed. Past guests of the show include Bob Odenkirk, Donald Glover, Jack Black, Maya Rudolph, “Weird Al” Yankovic and Zach Galifianakis.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House, $30)
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Get Involved
🐤Help Ladybird Bakery Relocate. “Although we are leaving our current location and things are uncertain, please know that we are actively looking for a new location and hope to have news for you all soon … We ask that if you, or anyone you know, knows of a space that would be suitable to call our new home, please let us know! We will also be setting up a go fund me page for the bakery to help our staff and with our transition into a new space. Any bit of help is appreciated! Please share this post and help spread the word.” (Ladybird IG and Ladybird GoFundMe)
🌳Park Pitch In: Green And Go On Saturday: “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)
🧹Spring Spruce Up on 4/11: “From April to early June, adult volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of projects around the park. These projects include mulching, painting, invasive plant removal and other landscaping tasks. Projects may involve repetitive bending, kneeling, lifting, transporting loaded wheelbarrows, using sharp tools and encountering potentially hazardous plants and materials.”(10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
Help CHiPS: “Do you have experience using Titan Forms? We need help upgrading from version 1.0 to 2.0.” (CHiPS IG)
Openings and Closings
🇰🇷🇸🇾Opening: Dukan Syko on PPW: From the owners of Syko (also the son of the former J&H Farms bodega) is opening a specialty market. “A ‘Dukan’ is more than just an Arabic word for "your neighborhood shop." It's a small, familiar space filled with the essentials, plus those special spices or hard-to-find items you crave. In Middle Eastern culture, the Dukan is a cornerstone of the community, a place where directions are given (‘I live right above the Dukan") and meet-ups happen ("Let's grab coffee at the Dukan’) … Syko Dukan is your mom & pop shop in a bazaar where the Middle Eastern & Asian markets meet.” (Syko Dukan IG)
Open: The Quetzalito on 5th Ave, and included in Eater’s Best Dishes of the Week: “The decoration of the double dining room is more elaborate than the food, which is fairly modest so far. That included recently a magnificent beef soup focused on a giant rib, with loads of carrot and chayote filling out the surprisingly light broth.” (Eater NY)
Events
Note: This week we have a high number of events close to selling out—more than we can fit in the “Book Now” section above! So we’ve marked them with a 🔥emoji.
Thursday, 4/4
🌑Meet An Astonomer (Solar Eclipse Special Event! ): “Nic is ready to take your questions! Register for this event and join us on April 4th to recieve your Solar Eclipse Grab n' Go kit! Kits include: information about solar eclipses, a fun activity, a pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses, and glasses holder!”(4:00 PM, Park Slope Library)
🗣Caetano Veloso: “A towering figure in popular music around the globe—and national hero to many at home—Brazilian virtuoso Caetano Veloso returns to BAM with Meu Coco, his first album in nine years. Over an illustrious five-decade career, the father of Tropicália has proved himself as both a piercing social commentator and a romantic balladeer, drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as The Beatles, concrete poetry, the French Dadaists, and Brazilian modernist poets. Playful, tender, and uncompromising, this new album finds Veloso as original as ever.”(6:00 PM, BAM, $35)
🎶Film, Q&A + Performance: 'Left Alone Rhapsody - The Musical Memoir Of Pianist John Bayless': “At 25, Leonard Bernstein's protégé, John Bayless, debuted at Carnegie Hall, launching a 30-year-long recording career as a solo pianist, composer, and improviser. At 54, after a left-brain stroke immobilized his right side, John is determined to reinvent himself as a one-handed musician and storyteller. Following the film, Mr. Bayless will answer questions and give a short performance.”(7:00 PM, Central Library)
📕Benjamín Labatut Presented By Community Bookstore: “From one of contemporary literature’s most exciting new voices, a haunting story centered on the Hungarian polymath John von Neumann, tracing the impact of his singular legacy on the dreams and nightmares of the twentieth century and the nascent age of AI”(7:00 PM, Berkeley Carroll School)
💚Green Day’s 'American Idiot' @ Industry City: “brooklynONE presents Green Day’s smash Broadway hit American Idiot, live on stage at Industry City. The first full musical ever produced on campus.”(8:00 PM, Industry City)
🍿Spoons Toons & Booze Say No To Drugs After Dark: “Over 150 cartoon series from the 1940’s through the early 2000’s and YOU get to choose what we watch! The menu features adult/teen-oriented cartoons plus Saturday morning and weekday afternoon toons meant for kids! Free, all you can eat Cereal Bar filled with all the sugary, marshmallowy, fruity, chocolaty cereal you crave! Cow and dairy alternative milks available.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)
Friday, 4/5
👣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)
🌑Solar Eclipse Glasses Distribution @ Central Library: “Who’s ready for the solar eclipse on April 8?! The safest way to view an eclipse is wearing eclipse glasses, which will protect your eyes. Limited numbers of solar eclipse glasses will be available for free at Central Library. While supplies last! ”(10:00 AM, Central Library)
📕Book Discussion: 'Bad Blood: Secrets And Lies In A Silicon Valley Startup': “Join the Book Discussion for Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, which tells the story of the former founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, and her scandalous company called Theranos.”(3:00 PM, Central Library)
🇯🇵🎥The Art Of The Benshi: Program I: “Benshi, derived from katsudō benshi or "movie talker," were the captivating narrators of Japan's silent film era. With over 7,000 benshi at their peak, these artists not only introduced films but also provided live narration and portrayed characters, filling theaters and enthralling audiences. Now, after a century, this singular art form returns, giving contemporary audiences a rare chance to be immersed in an enchanting cinematic tradition. This program includes screenings of classic, newly restored, and rarely seen silent films from Japan and the US, featuring the artistic interpretations of three different benshi, performing individually as well as together.”(7:00 PM, BAM, $20)
💚Green Day’s 'American Idiot' @ Industry City: See listing above. (8:00 PM, Industry City)
Saturday, 4/6
🐶Fido Coffee Bark @ Prospect Bark: “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)
🧩Community Puzzle Swap: “Have you seen our flyers around the neighborhood? See you on Saturday for Park Slope’s first-ever community puzzle swap!” (10AM, Park Slope Plaza)
🌑Solar Eclipse Glasses Distribution @ Central Library: See listing above. (10:00 AM, Central Library)
🐦🐤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)
👗A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace @ Industry City: “Shop the best vintage on the planet when A Current Affair returns to Brooklyn. Bringing together over 70 premier vintage retailers and private dealers from both coasts and beyond, A Current Affair presents the best vintage clothing, accessories, and jewelry under one roof. Join us April 6 + 7 in the stunning new Box Factory at Brooklyn’s hub for creativity at Industry City in Brooklyn.”(10:00 AM, Industry City)
🌳Park Pitch In: Green And Go: “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)
🌳Spring Opening At The Audubon Center: “Families and children can learn about bird migration through interactive games, join our teen staff that will lead a story hour and stay and see a screening of The Lorax. Limited seating is available for the movie on a first come first served basis.
Bird Nerd Game hour 12 – 1 pm: Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!
Animal Encounter 1 – 2 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection.
The Lorax Movie 2 – 4 pm: Enjoy a 94 min screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax beginning at 2 pm.”(12:00 PM, Prospect Park)
🥄Spoons Toons All Ages Rocks! “Come one, come all to Spoons Toons All Ages ROCKS! for some family-friendly cartoon musical fun! This interactive cartoon watch party brings music-themed episodes of animated fun for any age group with a menu of over 200 cartoons from 1940 to 2020! Kids and parents can compete in silly Double Dare-style challenges + cartoon trivia games anyone can play! Winners get prizes and to decide what cartoons the audience watches.”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🇯🇵🎥The Art Of The Benshi: Program Ii: “Benshi, derived from katsudō benshi or "movie talker," were the captivating narrators of Japan's silent film era. With over 7,000 benshi at their peak, these artists not only introduced films but also provided live narration and portrayed characters, filling theaters and enthralling audiences. Now, after a century, this singular art form returns, giving contemporary audiences a rare chance to be immersed in an enchanting cinematic tradition. This program includes screenings of classic, newly restored, and rarely seen silent films from Japan and the US, featuring the artistic interpretations of three different benshi, performing individually as well as together.”(3:00 PM, BAM, $20)
🎻Classical Interludes: Ariel Horowitz: “Hailed by The Washington Post as “sweetly lyrical,” violinist, composer, and community organizer Ariel Horowitz (they/them or she/her) cannot remember life before loving music. In 2020, Ariel joined the prestigious Concert Artists Guild roster for North American management, and enjoys an active concert schedule both as a soloist and as one-half of Vision Duo, an ensemble formed with fellow CAG artist Britton-René Collins in 2021.”(4:00 PM, Central Library)
Saturday Night
🔥🤣A Night At The Villa: “Summer might not be here yet, but bet your lucky stars we are! Join your host Saidah Belo-Osagie for yet another cheeky Love Island-themed soirée in the Mallorca of New York, Park Slope! Featuring comedy sets from iconic and hilarious islanders, this will be a night to remember. Let's crack on, graft, and bring our best banter, babes!”(5:00 PM, Union Hall)
🔥🎨First Saturdays: 10 Attractions @ Brooklyn Museum: “For twenty-five years, we’ve hosted First Saturdays—monthly evenings of free programming welcoming visitors from central Brooklyn and beyond. What comes together when a line breaks? Celebrate National Poetry Month with a lineup of poets and artists activating the power of language to connect and express. This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission. ”(5:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🇯🇵🎥The Art Of The Benshi: Program III: “Benshi, derived from katsudō benshi or "movie talker," were the captivating narrators of Japan's silent film era. With over 7,000 benshi at their peak, these artists not only introduced films but also provided live narration and portrayed characters, filling theaters and enthralling audiences. Now, after a century, this singular art form returns, giving contemporary audiences a rare chance to be immersed in an enchanting cinematic tradition. This program includes screenings of classic, newly restored, and rarely seen silent films from Japan and the US, featuring the artistic interpretations of three different benshi, performing individually as well as together.”(7:00 PM, BAM, $20)
💚Green Day’s 'American Idiot' @ Industry City (Sold Out): See listing above.(8:00 PM, Industry City)
🔥🥊The Dogfight With Ivy Wolk And Patrick Doran: “Patrick Doran and Ivy Wolk host an eclectic night of live performance. With special guests: Pierce Campion, Cameron Fetter, and Rachel Coster”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15)
Sunday, 4/7
Note: Libraries are closed Sunday due to city budget cuts.
🌱Seed Swap @ Old Stone House: “Old Stone House’s director of Gardens, Sam Lewis, and Garden Coordinator, Angela Lombardo, are excited to announce a seed swap. How does a seed swap event work? Bring your own seeds and look through our seed library to trade for something new to you. Please make sure that your seeds are in clearly labeled seed packets or baggies.”(10:00 AM, Old Stone House)
🍖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)
🔥🍿Sundays On Fire: Secret Hong Kong 35Mm Feature: “This month’s Sunday on Fire presents a propulsive showcase for one of comedy’s greatest all-timers (he acts! he fights! he writes! he directs! he drips preposterous strings of snot out his nose!). A stone cold classic from Hong Kong’s (if not the world’s) greatest comic filmmaker, it’s a savage, bittersweet tribute to the magic of movies, bad acting, big guns, and John Woo. ”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)
🌳Spring Opening At The Audubon Center: See listing above.(12:00 PM, Prospect Park)
👗A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace @ Industry City: See listing above.(12:00 PM, Industry City)
🐶Food Truck For Dogs: “Our lovely friends Solo + Ron, the venerable founders of @woofbowl will be stopping by our shop in Park Slope, Brooklyn from 1:30-3:30pm! They’ll be serving nutritious, bite-sized meals for dogs!”(1:30 PM, Gone to the Dogs)
📕Carol Ann Caronia Book Launch @ Old Stone House: “Long-time Park Slope chess teacher Caronia will be launching her new book.'Strategic Moves' gives a method for parents, grandparents and others to teach young children to think critically, logically and to solve problems.”(4:00 PM, Old Stone House)
💃A Contra Dance For All: “An afternoon of contra dancing on April 7th, starting with a free contra lesson at 4:30. Sunny Lawrence returns with her fan-favorite calling, and local musicians Anna Bosnick (Fiddle) and Colin Harte (Piano) are excited to make their Brooklyn Contra duo debut!”(4:30 PM, Camp Friendship)
🇯🇵🎥The Art Of The Benshi: Program IV: “Benshi, derived from katsudō benshi or "movie talker," were the captivating narrators of Japan's silent film era. With over 7,000 benshi at their peak, these artists not only introduced films but also provided live narration and portrayed characters, filling theaters and enthralling audiences. Now, after a century, this singular art form returns, giving contemporary audiences a rare chance to be immersed in an enchanting cinematic tradition. This program includes screenings of classic, newly restored, and rarely seen silent films from Japan and the US, featuring the artistic interpretations of three different benshi, performing individually as well as together.”(7:00 PM, BAM, $20)
Monday, 4/8
🌑Solar Eclipse Glasses Distribution @ Central Library: See listing above. (10:00 AM, Central Library)
🌑Solar Eclipse 2024 @ Green-Wood: “We’ll gather in Green-Wood’s Meadow and at the Historic Chapel, where you can enjoy the celestial spectacle through special-edition glasses and telescopes equipped with solar filters. Enhancing the experience, amateur astronomers will be on hand to operate telescopes and answer questions relating to the eclipse. The celebration will include a diverse array of activities: self-guided explorations and artist-led activations, including an intimate soil soundscape installation, a community mural with the Red Hook Art Project, a listening session pop-up with Sacred Bones Records, and a gong sound bath by Samer Ghadry alongside NASA’s livestream of the eclipse from the path of totality.”(1:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🌑Solar Eclipse Viewing Event @ Park Slope Library: “Here in Brooklyn we will see a Partial Total Eclipse with about 90% coverage of the Sun! Join us to safely watch from one of the viewing stations that will be set up to project the movement of the Moon's shadow. we will also provide Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses to safely observe this rare celestial event! ”(3:00 PM, Park Slope Library)
📕Book Talk: 'Tracing Homelands: Israel, Palestine, And The Claims Of Belonging': “Join us for a presentation and discussion with the author of Tracing Homelands: Israel, Palestine, and the Claims of Belonging (Olive Branch Press at Interlink Publishers, 2023). Written by Linda Dittmar, an Israeli-American who grew up in Israel and served in the IDF (1938-1960) before coming to study in the US, this memoir covers decades of Israel’s state formation, from the later years of the British Mandate through the 1950s and to the present.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)
Tuesday, 4/9
👏Stomp, Clap & Sing With Mr. Evan V: “Family-friendly musical entertainment that combines high-energy pop and rock 'n' roll with interactive movement and dancing! Get ready to be led on a wacky musical adventure that will have parents and children smiling, clapping, and dancing!”(10:30 AM, Central Library)
💃2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball (Sold Out): “The Brooklyn Artists Ball is one of the art world’s most beloved, fun, and inspiring events of the year. From the cocktail reception to our legendary gala dinner and not-to-be-missed After Party, it’s sure to be a high-energy, celebratory night!”(6:30 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🪩2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party (Sold Out): “The Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party is one of Brooklyn’s hottest parties! This not-to-be-missed fundraising event is hosted by the Brooklyn Museum’s Young Leadership Council and features a DJ set by Swizz Beatz, cocktails, after-hours gallery access, and artist-led activations.”(9:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
Wednesday, 4/10
🧕Eid Al-Fitr School Holiday In Prospect Park: “Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Discovery Pack, 12 – 3 pm: Come explore nature on your own with our Discovery Packs, a backpack filled with nature activities and exploration tools, perfect for families and kids to interact with the park in a whole new way!
Animal Encounter, 2 – 3 pm: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center’s collection. This program starts promptly at 2 pm.
Family Bird Walk, 3 – 4 pm: Prospect Park is a stopping point for hundreds of bird species each year! Join us as we search for these amazing creatures and other nature around the park. Binoculars and bird guides are provided. This program leaves promptly at 3 pm.”(12:00 PM, Prospect Park)
📕Alice Randall, Charlamagne Tha God & Roseanne Cash On My Black Country: “BPL Presents is exited to welcome Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author with a “lively, engaging, and often wise” (The New York Times Book Review) voice, who offers a lyrical, introspective, and unforgettable account of her past and her search for the first family of Black country music. Randall will be in conversation with Charlamagne tha God and legendary singer Roseanne Cash.”(7:00 PM, Central Library)
🔥🤣Liza Treyger Has Some Fun: “Treyger will do stand up comedy and have some friends on the show too she thinks are funny and she enjoys socially as well.”(7:00 PM, Union Hall, $15)
📕Book Club: Elizabeth Costello By J.M. Coetzee: “An in-person book club discussion. Since 1982, J. M. Coetzee has been dazzling the literary world. After eight novels that have won, among other awards, two Booker Prizes, and most recently, the Nobel Prize, Coetzee has once again crafted an unusual and deeply affecting tale. Told through an ingenious series of formal addresses, Elizabeth Costello is, on the surface, the story of a woman's life as mother, sister, lover, and writer. Yet it is also a profound and haunting meditation on the nature of storytelling.”(7:00 PM, Community Bookstore)
🔥🎙Nevermind. With Veronika Slowikowska & Kyle Chase: “Nevermind. is a podcast hosted by internet stars Veronika Slowikowska and Kyle Chase. Known for their 'deep lore' filled videos, Veronikaand Kyle have amassed a collective following of 800,000 across TikTok and Instagram. Now, they're bringing their infectious energy and action to the stage with 'nevermind. live!': a variety show featuring live comedy, the world’s best live music, ‘lmao’ worthy guest performances, and more.”(10:00 PM, Bell House)
Thursday, 4/11
🧹Spring Spruce Up: See Get Involved section. (10:00 AM, Prospect Park)
Pet Portraits @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon: “we're celebrating National Pet Day 🐶🐱 with a special Happy Hour! We're thrilled to have Brooklyn-based author and illustrator 🎨 extraordinaire @jordansondler in-store doing custom pet portraits from 4-7PM! These one-of-a-kind portraits will be available for $50/each, they make great gifts! Bring in a photo or bring your pup, we'll be serving treats for your furry friends and 🍷 for you!
Be sure to RSVP!” (4PM, Annie’s Blue Ribbon, $50)
🔥😂Chad Daniels: “With over a billion streams of his 6 albums to date, and averaging a million more every week, Chad Daniels is one of the most listened to comedians of all time. Originally from, and still based in, Minnesota Chad has been touring the country for over 20 years.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)
🔥🤣Dukes: A Sketch Show: “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.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall)
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