Welcome back to our selected list of events this weekend. Your support helps us build better coverage of Park Slope.

As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Follow our IG for updates as events change, and send us tips there via DMs.

Scroll allllll the way down to meet Rescue of the Week, Tofu!

One-Sentence Recommendations

• Cheese Club tonight, the event where people eat and discuss cheese.

• Saturday’s FIDO Coffee Bark meetup for dog owners rewards you and your dog for getting up early.

• One of the cultural blessing of our neighborhood is as that we have an elite Park Slope-based Dolly Parton tribute group, who on Sunday are doing their tribute show (see first Book Now item.)

Book Now

We know what sells out.

♥️ We Will Always Love You: A Dolly Parton Celebration With Doll Parts @ Littlefield on Sunday: “Brooklyn’s Dolly Parton cover band, remembers Dolly Parton (and plays the hits). Join Doll Parts, Brooklyn’s Dolly Parton cover band in remembering the Rhinestoned glory of Dolly Parton. The world has lost a legend, and a woman who led with her full heart and soul. Let’s gather to sing. To cry. To laugh. And maybe together – we can bring a small shimmer of rhinestone back to the world.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🎓🍺Lectures On Tap - “The Troubling Psuedoscience Of Phrenology Explored” @ Gowanus on 9/17: “In this talk, NYC tour guide James Henry uncovers how an eccentric European theory fused with American entrepreneurship to shape art, literature, and everyday life, while masking a far more disturbing reality. The booming demand for skulls fueled a gruesome global trade in human remains, and phrenology’s seemingly harmless parlor tricks were ultimately weaponized by social reformers, helping lay the pseudoscientific foundations of the American eugenics movement.”(6:30 PM, Gowanus)

🤣Josh & Aaron Do Improv (Feat. Hayden Johnson) @ The Bell House on 10/14 (Late Show Sold Out): “Tickets on $12 for your broke little piggies.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

Get Involved

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🎨 Join the Open Call for Gowanus Artists @ the 4 Ave 9 St MTA Station: “Arts Gowanus is partnering with the MTA to create more welcoming streetscapes by beautifying the vacant retail spaces at 4th Ave/9th St. Station in Gowanus! Artwork will be installed in the interior of the window units, facing out to the sidewalk. Apply by September 21!” (4 Ave 9 St)

🤝 Help Stone Park Cafe’s Tim Kavarnos Find the Last $500 in His GoFundMe Campaign: “If you’ve dined at Stone Park Cafe Stone Park Cafe, there’s a good chance you’ve been waited on by Tim Kavarnos, who’s been a near-daily presence there for the better part of the past 20 years. He’s also the founder of Salamander Sauce Company @salamandersauce, which has become well-known locally for its hot sauces. A few weeks ago, Tim fell on his way home from work and broke both wrists and shattered his elbow.”(GoFundMe via Here’s Park Slope)

🪴Water Fall Helpers Needed @ 6/15 Green on Saturday: “We’ll need some help moving big rocks; bring gloves!”(10:15 AM, 6/15 Green)

Events

Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast, and classes have a 🎓 emoji.

Thursday, 9/3

♻️Gowanus Reuse Center Volunteer Day @ Big Reuse: “Volunteer with Big Reuse in Gowanus every first Thursday of the month. Once a month, volunteers help us clean and organize our Reuse Center, ensuring more donated materials find new homes and stay out of the landill.”(11:00 AM, Big Reuse)

📕Haircare & Wellness Hub @ Central Library: “Join Alopecian Beauty Co. as they re-introduce their Haircare & Wellness Hub Program, which is a community centered initiative providing education, support and resources for scalp health, autoimmune awareness, stress management and overall wellness for women, young adults and families.”(2:00 PM, Central Library)

🎓🌼🌸Fall Container Gardening @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “Autumn is a time of change and creating a fall container garden is one aspect we all look forward to at the end of summer. We will explore some great plant options using ornamental grasses, fall favorites like asters, salvia, coral bells and many more plant choices for your patio or stoop garden containers.”(5:30 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, $86)

🍻🎨Paint & Sip @ Threes Brewing: “Coaster Painting with Danielle Martin”(6:30 PM, Threes Brewing)

📕Journey Of A Soca King: Like Ah Boss Screening, With Music On The Plaza @ Central Library: “Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King – Machel Montano offers an intimate, unfiltered look into the life and legacy of one of the Caribbean’s most influential cultural icons. Often hailed as the “Michael Jackson of the Caribbean,” Machel Montano’s career spans more than four decades, redefining Soca music and elevating Caribbean culture onto the global stage.”(7:00 PM, Central Library)

📕Shelly Jay Shore Event For ‘Love Me Like A Rock Song’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “Delilah is a lyricist looking for a muse. Emmett is a golem ready to be unmade. From the bestselling author of Rules for Ghosting comes a soul-stirring, romantic novel about a jilted singer-songwriter, her unexpected passenger, and the road trip of a lifetime, hailed as “a beautiful exploration of queerness, Jewishness, and full-throated love” (TJ Alexander, author of A Gentleman’s Gentleman).”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣100% Eat Live! @ The Bell House: “The show that tries every fast food restaurant to let you know if you need it (you probably do) takes a bite out of the Big Apple! In a special 1-night event, your hosts/heroes Michael Jones & Jordan Cwierz reunite w/ intern-turned-big-city-girl Graysie to review the NYC fast food scene.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Noah Show: Live! @ Littlefield: “Where Brooklyn’s biggest comedians face off in a game show that you CAN’T MISS! Hosted by Noah Frato-Sweeney and Theo Dolan, Noah Show pits two teams of two comedians against each other to win the greatest prize of all: the triumph of victory and twenty dollars split amongst them and also like idk whatever we have around.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🧀Cheese Club: Guided Tasting & Social Mixer @ Eastern District: “Try & learn about 6 cheeses & accoutrements while mingling with fellow cheese loving neighbors!”(8:00 PM, Eastern District)

🍿’Spoons Toons & Booze After Dark’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Your Saturday mornings just grew up. Check out a menu of 150+ episodes of edgy, late-night, and cult-favorite cartoons spanning the ‘80s through the 2000s, handpicked by you. Battle in contests to win cartoon and cereal-themed prizes, plus goodies from Nitehawk Cinema. It’s nostalgia with a wicked streak!”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)

Friday, 9/4

📕Friday Film Club: ‘All That Jazz’ (1979) @ Central Library: “Join us for All That Jazz (1979): The preternaturally gifted director and choreographer Bob Fosse turned the camera on his own life for this madly imaginative, self-excoriating musical masterpiece. Roy Scheider gives the performance of his career as Joe Gideon, whose exhausting work schedule—mounting a Broadway production by day and editing his latest movie by night—and routine of amphetamines, booze, and sex are putting his health at serious risk.”(2:00 PM, Central Library)

🍿’Wild Inside’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “A Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco escapes from the Central Park Zoo and sets off on a magical odyssey through the island of Manhattan. Flaco overcomes his years of captivity and lack of survival skills to answer the call of the wild – and discovers he was wild inside all along.”(2:55 PM, Nitehawk)

🎶Evening Of Jazz With George Grydkovets At Art Collective Cafe @ Art Collective Cafe: “Join us for an unforgettable night of live jazz featuring George Grydkovets. George Grydkovetsis a Ukrainian-born guitarist, bandleader, and composer making his mark on the NYC jazz scene. Known for his captivating sound and technical brilliance, George will perform original works from his acclaimed album Rise, along with other contemporary jazz compositions that showcase his unique international flair.”(6:30 PM, Art Collective Cafe)

🤣Whiplash @ Union Hall: “Shalewa Sharpe hosts this long-running stand-up show. Lineup: Hoodo Hersi, Holmes, Joe Rumrill, Kerry Coddett, and Liza Treyger”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🏷The Night Shift Comedy Show @ Industry City: “Join us at Fort Hamilton Distillery for a night of big laughs and great pours. Catch NYC’s next wave of comedy talent — all in our tasting room.”(7:30 PM, Industry City)

🤣Jo Sunday: Another Man’s Treasure @ Union Hall: “Brooklyn’s sweetheart Jo Sunday is delighted to tell new jokes and showcase her friends. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Jo is interested in becoming your treasure.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

Saturday AM, 9/5

🌳Fido Coffee Bark @ Prospect Park: “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, Picnic House, Free)

🛒Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: “Runners, dog-walkers, families, and food lovers all converge to buy from the huge array of farm fresh products, and to participate in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday all year long.” (8:00 AM, Grand Army Plaza)

🧘Mimi Le Yoga - Saturday Collective Flow @ Shapeshifter Lab: “Come move, breath, and participate with the collective energy of fellow practitioners. Leave feeling grounded and connected to inner ease, fostering a deeper connection to the mutual joy of practice.”(10:00 AM, Shapeshifter Lab)

🪴Water Fall Helpers Needed @ 6/15 Green: See Get Involved section above. (10:15 AM, 6/15 Green)

🍿 ‘¡Three Amigos!’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Director John Landis and writer Lorne Michaels make a comedic play off of Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai and the western adaptation The Magnificent Seven in their 1986 western comedy The Three Amigos. Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short star as three out of work actors famously known for their bandito characters (Ned, Lucky Day and Dusty Bottoms) who suddenly find their fictional selves in real life danger!”(11:00 AM, Nitehawk)

🧘Taproom Yoga With Chris Baron @ Wild East Brewing: “Join us at the taproom for a yoga class!”(11:00 AM, Wild East Brewing)

🔥🍿’Poetic Justice’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “A mismatched pair pushed together on a road trip from South Central L.A. to Oakland, Justice and Lucky have only one thing in common: they can’t stand each other. But as their friends Lesha and Chicago fight and make up in the back of the van, Justice and Lucky find themselves reluctantly drawn together. After a surprising detour toward romance, the two travelers are confronted once again by the shocking violence they thought they’d left behind.”(12:15 PM, Nitehawk)

👋Return Of Open Streets: Meet Your Neighbors! @ 5th Ave: “Big Easy Imaginarium: Circus fun and activities for littles of all ages! Live Music!”(2:00 PM, 5th Ave)

Saturday Night

🌳Opening Night: Molière In The Park, ‘Don Juan’ @ Prospect Park: “Join Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, for a free production of Molière’s most subversive masterpiece, Don Juan. Following the infamous seducer over a single day of defiance and betrayal, this thrilling production blends comedy, tragedy, and the supernatural. Translated by Stephen Wadsworth and directed by Drama Desk nominee Lucie Tiberghien, featuring live original cello music by Drama Desk nominee Johnathan Moore. ”(7:00 PM, LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Free, RSVP!)

🤣Nick Naney’s Big Secret Project Reveal @ Union Hall: “Alt Comedy darling Nick Naney moved to Los Angeles over a year ago to work on a top secret comedy project and now returns to Union Hall in his beloved Brooklyn to reveal the big project that not even his closest friends and family have known about With special guests Joe Rumrill and Ikechukwu Ufomadu”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🤣Shaunak Does Improvised Standup @ Union Hall: “Shaunak Godkhindi is going to improvise a full headlining set at Union Hall. No planned material. Just riffing, pure joy, and fun. With special guests Emil Wakim, Brittany Carney, and Neel Ghosh Photos by Andrew Thomas”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

💃Stamina: Blackout | Black & Gold Bashment Gala, Queer Festival @Littlefield @ Littlefield: “Step into The House of Cleopatra — all black, all gold, all bold, all energy. Black carpet arrivals, a night draped in candlelight, chalice in hand, our selectas spinning strictly dancehall and soca all night long, and pure wotlessness from wall to wall.”(11:00 PM, Littlefield, $25.39 - $39.79)

Sunday, 9/6

🛒Washington Park Greenmarket: 20 years old! (9:00 AM, Washington Park)

🌳Islands In The Park: A Caribbean Jam @ Prospect Park: “Come eat, dance and celebrate Caribbean culture at Smorgasburg at Breeze Hill in Prospect Park! Enjoy a full day of food, music and community with special guest chefs, island vendors, live DJs and a steel pan performance. Bring the whole family for all-ages arts and crafts, then sample iconic Caribbean flavors all afternoon.”(11:00 AM, Breeze Hill)

🧘Good Time Pilates In The Yard @ Threes Brewing: “Mat class followed by beers (or coffee) and hangs 🌞💕”(11:00 AM, Threes Brewing)

🍿 ‘¡Three Amigos!’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: See Sunday listing. (11:00 AM, Nitehawk)

🔥🍿 ‘Poetic Justice’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: See Sunday listing. (12:15 PM, Nitehawk)

💃Stamina: Colors | Paint & Powder Fete | Queer Caribbean Festival @Parklife @ Littlefield: “The grand finale. COLORS is the paint and powder fete closing out STAMINA. Step into The Rebellion of Athena. Powder in the air. Paint on your skin. Sun on your face. Dutty waistlines and pure joy from start to finish.”(3:00 PM, Littlefield)

🤣The Bell House Stand Up Showcase @ The Bell House: “W/ Chris Riggins, Dan Davies, Daniel Geneen, Jarrett Campbell, Jay Jurden & Sarah Adelman. ”(7:00 PM, The Bell House)

📕Happily Everyone After Book Club - September 2026 @ The Ripped Bodice: “The Happily Everyone After book club is led by friend-of-the-store Zöe and reads widely across the romance genre. The book for September is ‘Rich Girl Summer’ by Lily Chu!”(7:15 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

♥️ We Will Always Love You: A Dolly Parton Celebration With Doll Parts @ Littlefield: See Book Now section above. (8:00 PM, Littlefield)

Thursday Rescue Pup, Tofu

“Hi, I’m Tofu, a 3-month-old Catahoula mix, and I’d like to begin by making something extremely clear: I AM READY. Ready for what? Honestly, I didn’t hear the question. BUT I’M READY. I’m an enthusiastic, outgoing, confident little puppy who isn’t particularly worried about...well...anything. New people? Fantastic. New experiences? Let’s go. Something interesting happening across the room? TOFU IS ALREADY EN ROUTE.” (Sean Casey FB Page)

Did we miss an event? Are you doing a stoop sale? Put in the comments!

Police report a woman was pushed to the ground and sexually assaulted in front of 222 15th Street—just east of 5th Avenue and across the street from Crunch Fitness—after 3AM on Saturday.

Police described the suspect as a man with “a light complexion, and was last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, black shirt, gray shorts, and black-and-white sneakers.”

If you have any information, police ask that you contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). (ABC 7)

Other links

• OPEN: East Light Coffee in South Slope: “Independent and small, East Light pours Café Integral beans and stocks pastries from Balthazar.” (The Gowanaut)

• Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci shot a scene from “Raging Bull” in the basement of the Armory. (Mih.Cal on IG)

• Before Bishop Boardman Apartments elder housing was built on 8th Avenue in 1980, there was a an enormous/beautiful Victorian building–also for elder housing. (Here’s Park Slope)

Welcome to the Sunday AM edition of the Park Slope Walk. We want to give you some media you can lean back with and ways to get involved above the paywall. Below the paywall you’ll find the Book Now section, and our full coverage of the week’s events.

Welcome to the new premium subscribers thanks to their donations to Camp Friendship! It was wonderful to see folks respond to our call to action, so we’ll look for opportunities to do this more in the future.

Get Involved

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🍺Blood For A Brew: NY Blood Center Blood Drive @ Wild East Brewing on Monday: “Brew some good and join the New York Blood Center for Blood for a Brew at Wild East Brewing Co. Donors will receive a voucher for a free brew and can enjoy Gracie Baked cookies on site.”(2:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

📕NYC Health Equity Runway Show Community Meet & Greet @ Central Library on Wednesday: “Alopecian Beauty Co. invites the community to their NYC Health Equity Runway Show Community Meet & Greet. This special Brooklyn gathering introduces their growing network of community programs and partnerships leading toward the 2027 NYC Health Equity Runway Show. This is their signature initiative bringing together health equity, life sciences, fashion, arts, culture, wellness, and community engagement.”(2:00 PM, Central Library)

♻️Gowanus Reuse Center Volunteer Day @ Big Reuse on Thursday: “Volunteer with Big Reuse in Gowanus every first Thursday of the month. Once a month, volunteers help us clean and organize our Reuse Center, ensuring more donated materials find new homes and stay out of the landill.”(11:00 AM, Big Reuse)

John’s picks for lean back reading

🏌How the worst ad you’ve ever seen wrecked a golf brand’s week: A day-by-day tally of the wreckage. (The Athletic gift link)

💅Why it matters that Dolly Parton wasn’t a mother “She was a reassurance that voluntary childlessness doesn’t reflect inherent selfishness, and that parenting is far from the only way to invest in the kids who are all of our future.” (WaPo gift link)

🐈A kitten was stolen and used in an attempted bank robbery. Then her luck changed. “After grabbing the kitten, the thief walked into a PNC Bank near the pet store, approached a teller window while still holding the cat and passed a note that read, “This is a Robbery,” according to court documents.” (WaPo gift link)

Book Now

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Welcome back to our selected list of events this weekend. Your support helps us build better coverage of Park Slope. As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Follow our IG for updates as events change, and send us tips there via DMs.

Scroll allllll the way down to meet Rescue of the Week, Alicia! She’s bee-youtiful.

One-Sentence Recommendations

• Donate to Camp Friendship’s school supply drive, then DM us a pic of your donation, and we’ll comp you a year’s subscription.

• Saturday’s South Slope Derby is one of our favorite events of the year, as kids go careening down 17th street in homemade vehicles.

• Saturday’s Japan Village Summer Festival shows off what is to our eyes the most vibrant part of Industry City, and raffles off a trip to Japan.

Book Now

We know what sells out.

🤣Therapy Gecko: A One Lizard Show Special Taping @ The Bell House on Saturday: (Early Show Sold Out) “Comedian & unlicensed therapist Therapy Gecko (aka Lyle Forever or just ‘Geck’) is filming his very 1st storytelling comedy special. It will concern his last 6 years travelling the universe to talk to people about life, as well as the crippling problems he might discuss with his own therapist. ”(9:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Jon Glaser - Live Special Taping @ The Bell House on 9/2: “W/ Scott Adsit. (Event rescheduled from original 7/18/26 date. Original tickets still valid.)”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Noah Show: Live! @ Littlefield on 9/3: “Hosted by Noah Frato-Sweeney and Theo Dolan, Noah Show pits two teams of two comedians against each other to win the greatest prize of all: the triumph of victory and twenty dollars split amongst them and also like idk whatever we have around. For the past six months, we’ve been filming season one of our online comedy Game Show and now YOU can see an episode LIVE and IN-PERSON! ”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🤣James Tom Does A New Show, Casual Style @ Union Hall on 9/20: “James Tom (Netflix, HBOMax) works out a new show about something he rarely talks about onstage: family”(5:00 PM, Union Hall)

Get Involved: Back to School Edition

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🎒Donate Now and Help Distribute School Supplies & Backpacks @ Camp Friendship on Sunday: Donations drop-off locations are at businesses across the neighborhood through Friday. (9:00 AM, Camp Friendship)

📕Connect w/Local Orgs @ Council Member Crystal Hudson’s Back To School Backpack Giveaway And Resource Fair on Friday: “Join Council Member Crystal Hudson for a Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair at Central Library. Families can pick up free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last and connect with local community organizations and service providers offering resources for children, caregivers and families.”(12:00 PM, Central Library)

🥫Little Free Pantry X Globetops - Back To School Drive @ Barrow’s Intense on Saturday: “Free event, guests are not required but encouraged to bring school supplies or general pantry goods. Activities, 20% bar proceeds donated.”(2:00 PM, Barrow’s Intense in Industry City)

Events

Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast, and classes have a 🎓 emoji.

Thursday, 8/27

🏡Battle Of Brooklyn Walking Tour @ The Old Stone House: “This tour meets up at Grand Army Plaza and traces the path of retreat of the Continental soldiers who fought in the Battle of Brooklyn on August 27, 1776. We end at the Old Stone House and Washington Park for a light snack and private gallery tour at the site of the final stand-off.”(5:30 PM, The Old Stone House)

📕Life Drawing @ Central Library: “Build hand-eye coordination, develop better observation skills, and get into a relaxing zone through drawing. This class will help you relax and recharge while improving your artistic skills. We’ll focus on making sense of chaos through charcoal (don’t wear white!).”(6:00 PM, Central Library)

🎶Yacht Rock Night @ Wild East Brewing: “The taproom event features a dedicated soft-rock playlist of 1970s and ‘80s smooth classics alongside specialized drink promotions.”(6:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

🎓🤔ADHD in Adults; Living and Working with an Adventure Brain @ 390 Social: “An in-person workshop at 390 Social exploring how ADHD shows up in adulthood, with practical insight for navigating work, life, and daily demands. Diagnosis not required. You are welcome if you suspect you might be neurodivergent or just want to learn more about ADHD in general!” (6:30, 390 Social, $18)

🔥🎓🍺Lectures On Tap - “The Cultural Importance Of The Taco” @ Prospect Park South: “Drawing from his research on Mexican migration in New York City, Dr. Alvarez will highlight how these tacos tell stories of culture, community, and resilience. He will also share where you can find each of these tacos across different neighborhoods in New York City, connecting culinary traditions to local foodways and immigrant experiences.”(6:30 PM, Prospect Park South)

🏷Diego Campoverde Presents: I Love Funny People @ Industry City: “Diego brings together some of his funniest friends for a night of laughter, fun, and a little booze!”(7:00 PM, Industry City)

📕Translator Penny Hueston Presents Two Novels By Marie Darrieussecq @ The Community Bookstore: “Translator Penny Hueston will discuss Our Life in the Forest and How to Make a Woman by Marie Darrieussecq, with Samuel Rutter.”(7:00 PM, The Community Bookstore)

📕Liana De La Rosa Event For ‘Mutual Discord’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “Sofia Mendoza has had enough. She’s done watching male co-workers steal credit for her talent, and now she’s going to do something about it.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🏡 ‘The Battle Of Brooklyn; A Farce Of Two Acts’ @ The Old Stone House: “A short play written by a snarky Brooklyn Loyalist in 1776 to mock the American defeat in the largest battle of the War for Independence. Was the Revolution a scam? Were the Founding Fathers idiots? The anonymous author of The Battle of Brooklyn; A Farce of Two Acts thought so! Come down to the lawn at Old Stone House to enjoy this funny piece of 250-year-old propaganda – lovingly abridged, introduced, and directed by local historian Dylan Yeats.”(7:00 PM, The Old Stone House)

🤣Josh Gondelman: What’s New? @ Union Hall: “Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight, Desus & Mero, Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) has written a whole bunch of new jokes he’s excited to tell all at once. He’s invited a few of his friends to tell some jokes too!”(7:30 PM, Union Hall)

🤣Updating @ The Bell House: “UpDATING is the critically-acclaimed NYC-based live dating & comedy show bringing 2 singles on blindfolded 1st dates in front of live audiences.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🪦Moonlight Tour @ Green-Wood: “There’s no better way to experience Green-Wood than by moonlight. Walk alongside fellow night owls through winding paths and hidden corners, as the stories of the Cemetery’s most extraordinary residents come alive around you—triumphs, scandals, romances, and legacies etched in stone.”(7:45 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $30)

🤣Richie’s Mafia Game @ Littlefield: “Richie’s Mafia Game is the live comedy game show where NYC’s funniest (and messiest) performers and personalities compete in the classic game of Mafia. It’s like if the reality show The Traitors was a live comedy show where you can watch everything as it unfolds and cheer on your favorite players in person. ”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🍿’Escape From L.A.’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “In 2013, the United States president (Cliff Robertson) is exiling all citizens who don’t conform to his hyper-conservative views to Los Angeles, which became an island after a huge earthquake. But, when the president’s daughter nabs the detonator to her dad’s apocalyptic weapon and sneaks into L.A. to be with the rebel leader she loves, the government taps commando-turned-crook Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) to retrieve the young woman. And, if he doesn’t succeed quickly, he’ll be executed.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)

Friday, 8/28

📕Council Member Crystal Hudson’s Back To School Backpack Giveaway And Resource Fair At Central Library @ Central Library: See Get Involved section above. (12:00 PM, Central Library)

🍿Best In Show + Every Dog Has His Day: Ilak’s Birthday @ BAM: “From the warbled southern drawl of Christopher Guest as Harlan Pepper to Catherine O’Hara’s unforgettable physical comedy, Parker Posey’s serious-as-a-knife portrayal of a 2000s yuppie, Jennifer Coolidge as a charmingly vapid gold-digger, and the late, great Fred Willard as a dog show judge who seemingly has never crossed paths with a dog, each performance in Best in Show is turned up to 11. Afterwards, Canine actors celebrate Ilak the Wolf Dog’s birthday in this early example of dogs on the silver screen.”(4:00 PM, BAM)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! And The Action Lab Present: Common And Special Guests To Honor The Social Justice Legacy Of Harry Belafonte @ Prospect Park: “The Action Lab brings one of hip-hop’s most enduring civic voices to the Bandshell. The prolific discography of Common (2025 The Action Lab Harry Belafonte Fellow) spans the ‘90s to the present day.”(6:00 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)

🌳Glide And Groove: Phoneboy with Boys Go To Jupiter @ LeFrak: “Kicking off Friday, July 24, and running through August 28, the series will feature a diverse lineup of emerging and established artists for live performances, as well as special rooftop experiences with sunset views of the park’s scenic lake; local, seasonal food and beverage offerings from Duck Island Cafe and Bar; and family-friendly entertainment and activities, all in the heart of Prospect Park.”(6:00 PM, LeFrak Center at Lakeside, $35)

🏷Tambour Kings Live Blues & Jazz @ Industry City: “Join us for live Funk/Fusion/R&B/Soul/Blues from the incredible Tambour Kings, craft cocktails, and plenty of whiskey.”(7:00 PM, Industry City)

🦑Full Moon Gowanus Voyage – August @ Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse: “Join our Crew on a full-moon guided adventure!! The stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. ”(7:00 PM, Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse)

🎶Montaño Big Band & Matt Stark Quintet @ Shapeshifter Lab: “The Montaño Big Band is a 19-piece jazz ensemble led by pianist and composer Alan Montaño in Boston and New York City. The group is dedicated to performing inventive arrangements and engaging original compositions that reflect Alan’s passion for jazz, Latin music, and the fusion of diverse cultural, musical influences.”(7:00 PM, Shapeshifter Lab)

🤣FunkyFrogBait Presents: Internet Kid (The Comedy Tour) @ The Bell House: “Kal McRaven (FunkyFrogBait) is bringing all new material from your screen to the road for their 1st ever comedy tour: Internet Kid. Kal’s next foray into stand up comedy is an evening variety show--full of irreverent brainrot, cringe-inducing childhood memories & unnecessary musical numbers--that answers the question: ‘What happens when you give a sheltered homeschooler unrestricted access to the internet?’”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Crank That Comedy Show @ Union Hall: “Do you remember the euphoria of downloading a song off limewire and not ruining your family’s computer? The laughter you let out from clicking on your favorite song and it just plays crank that Soulja boy? Grace Johnson, Niles Abston, and Zae Jordan are bringing that feeling back along with some hilarious special guests!”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, From $15.92)

🤣Girl Church Hosted By Amelia Ritthaler @ Union Hall: “Girl Church is a monthly stand-up comedy show hosted by Amelia Ritthaler (Girls Rewatch Podcast) featuring a rotating lineup of NYC’s funniest comics!” (10:00 PM, Union Hall, $13.61)

Saturday AM, 8/29

🛒Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: “This community destination brings together a mix of shoppers from the nearby neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and beyond.” (8:00 AM, Grand Army Plaza)

🍿’Tommy’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Fame and fortune follow for Tommy, as he becomes a pinball champion and later the messiah of a religious cult, which views his pinball skills as a miraculous sign of divine intervention.”(11:00 AM, Nitehawk)

🎓📕Summer Reading Closing Festival @ Central Library: “Join us for a special end of summer closing event with bookish crafts, trivia, bingo, reading parties on the plaza and in the Central Library lobby. Explore some of the program offerings below: Bookbinding Workshop, Silent Reading Party, Linocut and Block Printing Station, Drop-in Crafting, Bingo! And stay for a conversation on the Brooklyn summer in art and literature, starting at 6:30 pm in the Dweck Center!”(11:00 AM, Central Library)

🦑🎓Cyanotype Workshop With Brian Ellis And The Gowanus Dredgers @ Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse: “Join Brian Ellis and the Gowanus Dredgers for a mid-day cyanotype printmaking workshop! After a short discussion of the printmaking process, we will paddle to a nearby location to gather materials for our prints. Upon returning to the Bunker, we will set up and harvest the power of the sun to create some wonderful prints that participants will be able to take home the same day.”(11:00 AM, Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse)

🎶🎨A Street Performance By Rapper Hila The Earth @ 440 Gallery: “Hila the Earth is an Eco-Rapper, Comedian and Content Creator. She performs as Planet Earth and writes songs and makes videos about ecological topics such as; trees, vegetables, compost, soil health, water, mushrooms, reducing plastic waste, and the list keeps growing. Her hope is that by making Earth science accessible, musical and super fun, more people will take action to protect their environments and help life thrive on Earth.”(11:40 AM, 440 Gallery)

Saturday Afternoon

🪦Last Saturdays: Open Classroom @ Green-Wood: “Expect two themed hands-on activities that will help you explore the art, history, or nature of Green-Wood! Each gathering will offer something different, but whether you’re designing a monument, investigating a nature discovery table, or crafting a masterpiece, the goal remains the same: to spark curiosity and help families connect with each other and the Cemetery.”(12:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)

🍿’Harriet The Spy’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Harriet may only be in the sixth grade, but she’s already found her calling: to be a spy. In a private journal she takes everywhere, Harriet records suspicious activity and keeps a running list of observations on virtually everyone she knows. It seems harmless enough until, one day, someone finds the journal and exposes Harriet’s critical thoughts about her classmates.”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)

🏷Frank Morrison Open Studio: A Mannerist Approach @ Industry City: “Join Frank Morrison for the final weekend of his Brooklyn Artist Residency. Experience a powerful new body of work inspired by Mannerism and Cubism. Created during his residency, these original works on paper celebrate imagination, identity, and the brilliance of our urban communities through Frank Morrison’s distinctive visual language.”(12:00 PM, Industry City)

👪South Slope Derby @ Koko Lot: “In the South Slope Derby, the kids put their creations to the test as they drive down 17th Street in South Slope, Brooklyn. They are cheered on by over 500 friends, family, and fans who travel from all over the city every year. Our panel of esteemed judges includes elected officials, business owners, community leaders, and artists who evaluate the cars of over 100 kids on creativity, design, engineering, and speed.”(12:00 PM, Koko Lot)

🏷Japan Village Summer Festival @ Industry City: “🎉 JAPAN VILLAGE’S 6TH ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL IS BACK! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of Japanese culture, live entertainment, games, food, and BIG prizes! 🎊”(1:00 PM, Industry City)

🥫Little Free Pantry X Globetops - Back To School Drive @ Barrow’s Intense: See Get Involved section above. (2:00 PM, Barrow’s Intense)

🏷Le San Culottes At Industry City + Hank’s Saloon Documentary @ Industry City: “Industry City and Get It Right Music in association with Murmrr Presents are proud to welcome Les Sans Culottes to Industry City. And after the concert by one of the last bands to ever play the legendary Hank’s Saloon, we will be showing Leon Chase’s ‘Hank’s Saloon’ documentary that will also feature an introduction and Q&A with filmmaker Leon Chase!”(3:00 PM, Industry City)

🪨🏠Taking Liberties @ Old Stone House: “Pianists Jennifer Wright and Kathleen Supové perform “Taking Liberties” by Ms. Wright. An interactive piano recital in celebration of the Battle of Brooklyn and America 250. The audience interacts with the players and determines the outcome of the piece. It’s designed for all ages, and is a favorite with kids.”(4:00 PM, Old Stone House, From $12.51)

📕Bars & Books: Maiya The Don’s Precious Cargo (2026) @ Central Library: “Join us for a Bars & Books record listening party and conversation with Brooklyn rapper and reader Maiya the Don exploring her new album Precious Cargo (2026). Bars & Books is Brooklyn Public Library’s hip-hop program and community collective — a book club for hip-hop, where we gather to sit with an album together, break down the bars, and talk about the culture as literature.”(4:30 PM, Central Library)

Saturday Night

🤣Shannon Fiedler @ Union Hall: “Shannon Fiedler is a NYC based comedian, writer and content creator, with over 600k followers across social media. She was named a Comic To Watch in the 2023 New York Comedy Festival. Her debut comedy special, “30, Flirty and Crying” released on YouTube in 2024.”(5:00 PM, Union Hall, $25.69)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Presents: Dominican Night At The Bandshell @ Prospect Park: “Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso presents an unforgettable night of Dominican music, featuring Teodoro Reyes, the blind legend of bachata, whose songs of bittersweet love are charged with raw emotional power; La Insuperable, aka ‘La Mami del Swagger,’ a trailblazer in the Dominican dembow scene.”(5:30 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)

📕BKLYN In Conversation: Portraits Of Summer @ Central Library: “Join us for conversation between Adreinne Waheed, Jazmine Hughes, and Khalif Tahir Thompson, moderated by Tembe Denton-Hurst. A group of critics, writers, and artists meet to explore how Brooklyn summers are visualized and portrayed across a variety of mediums.”(6:30 PM, Central Library)

🪨🏠The Female Gaze @ Old Stone House: “Women and Allies Unite in Petrifying the Patriarchy Pianist/composers Jennifer Wright and Kathleen Supové present a variety show that takes political aim with panache and humor. Be prepared for spicy lyrics and big surprises.”(7:00 PM, Old Stone House, $23.18)

🤣Honey Works It Out @ Union Hall: “A night of new material with Honey Pluton and friends. With special guests: Jack Bensinger, Grace Johnson, and Brittany Carney”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $19.26)

🤣Therapy Gecko: A One Lizard Show Special Taping @ The Bell House: See Book Now section. (9:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Buttons With Jer Block And Adrienne Hunter @ Union Hall: “Comedians Adrienne Hunter (The Existentialists) and Jer Block (Dykes and Dolls: Live!) know buttons. Now, they’re here to push yours.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

Sunday AM, 8/30

🛒Washington Park Greenmarket: 20 years old! (9:00 AM, Washington Park)

🎒School Supplies & Backpack Distribution @ Camp Friendship: See Get Involved section above. (9:00 AM, Camp Friendship)

🪦Bee The Solution: Community Science With The Bee Conservancy @ Green-Wood: “We invite you to join The Bee Conservancy at the Green-Wood Cemetery for an adventure in community science. During this hands-on event, you will capture images of wild bees and other insects, then edit and upload them to the iNaturalist app using your smartphone.”(10:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery)

Sunday PM

🏷Frank Morrison Open Studio: A Mannerist Approach @ Industry City: See Saturday listing. (12:00 PM, Industry City)

🌳Guyana Folk Festival Symposium @ Prospect Park: “In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Guyana’s independence, the theme for the 2026 Guyana Folk Festival season, organized by the Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc., is ‘Roots, Rhythm, and Harmony.’”(12:00 PM, Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP!)

🤣Nina Lane Presents: We’re All Walking Out Of Here Alive @ Union Hall: “Every day it feels like you have to make dinner, and also you’re being recorded, and also the world is ending. Oh well. Let’s have fun! One thing’s for sure tonight: we’re all walking out of here alive.”(5:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🤣Kaiju Big Battel: Game Show Show 2 @ The Bell House (SOLD OUT): “Kaiju Big Battel is a modern conflict of epic proportions. A few privileged humans also get in on the action, as they try to contain danger within the 3-roped arena of Kaiju Big Battel! ”(6:00 PM, The Bell House)

🎶Daryll Dobson Live | Time Travelers And Messengers @ Shapeshifter Lab: “Daryll Dobson is Live in NYC Again! This special concert marks a long awaited return home of the critically acclaimed Jazz Rock Fusion Guitarist.”(7:00 PM, Shapeshifter Lab)

🤣Sureni & Lovers @ Union Hall: “Sureni Weerasekera does new material & crowdwork w/their fav nyc comics opening With special guests Holmes, Tara Raani, Gauri B, and Lakshmi Kopparam”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $25.69)

🎶David Ambrosio Quartet @ Shapeshifter Lab: “NY bassist David Ambrosio’s newest endeavor is a quartet that showcases a formidable front line, featuring trumpet player and North Carolina native Jason Palmer alongside Cuban-born saxophonist and multi-reed instrumentalist Hery Paz, complemented by the versatile drummer and composer Connor Parks.”(9:00 PM, Shapeshifter Lab)

Thursday Rescue Pup, Alicia

“At 12 years young, Alicia has absolutely no interest in acting her age. This spunky senior girl still has places to go, walks to take, people to meet, and plenty of tail wags left to give. She’s sweet, loves being around her people, walks beautifully, and has SO much personality packed into that adorable little face. And can we talk about that smile?! 🥹” (Sean Casey FB Page)

Did we miss an event? Are you doing a stoop sale? Put in the comments!

🏗The Real Deal reported this weekend how Goose Property Mangement, the new owners of the Arrow Linen property in South Slope goosed the number of units without changing the number of affordable unites.

Apex, the previous developer, had already won hard-fought approval from the City Council last year to build 250 units, 100 of which were meant to be affordable for households making 60 percent area median income. Goose’s new plan … [has] 396 units across four buildings. The expanded total unit count would reduce the share of affordable housing to 25 percent, down from the 40 percent set-aside Apex was slated to build under the community benefits agreement.

“A change in ownership does not erase the commitments made to the Windsor Terrace* community,” Council Member Shahana Hanif, who has been a supporter of development on the site, said in a statement.

We’ll be monitoring this as the development’s ability to deliver affordable housing is central to the whole NIMBY/YIMBY argument about these high-rises.

*As part of our ongoing coverage, we need a ruling on whether Arrow’s location around the corner of Prospect Ave is South Slope or Windsor Terrace.

We’ve always considered both sides of PPW Windsor Terrace, but everything west of PPW South Slope. We need your input on this vital issue.

A welcome opening and closing from August

• The eponymous owner of Windsor Terrace’s beloved/mourned Caputo Bakery is opening a bagel shop. (Grand Army Gazette)

• The cursed Hertz on Union has been sold. “The unassuming building is one of the neighborhood’s most notorious, because it’s home to a location of Hertz that many of us love to hate. It was infamous for long wait times, understaffing, poor car quality, and inefficient service, and it’s also been responsible for at least some of the near-constant traffic on this stretch of Union.” (Here’s Park Slope)

News

🚌Faster buses, slower business: Park Slope store owners blame Flatbush Avenue redesign for struggles: Businesses report a drop of almost 30% since construction for the bus lane down the middle of Flatbush eliminated their parking out front. (News 12)

💥Battle of Brooklyn comes alive with reenactment in Prospect Park: Wonderful pics from this weekend’s reenactment. (Brooklyn Paper)

🎭After 36 years in Park Slope, Puppetworks finds new stage at Industry City: Happy to see the puppets be the latest Park Slope institution to lose its lease and then find space in IC. But survival in IC is hit-or-miss and I hope they don’t go the way of Artist & Craftsmen’s Supply. (Brooklyn Paper)

🏙Apartment complex on 6th Ave and Prospect Ave faces foreclosure: Just up the hill from where Grand Prospect Hall used to be. (Patch)

Social stuff

🏀Saturday’s Liberty game brought a rally and counter-rally about trans inclusion in sports to Barclays Center. Sportico challenged both sides to name 5 WNBA players, and the result was a blowout.

🦑The Gowanus Canal has a pulse, Gary Francis is measuring it: An absolutely delightful profile of an Englishman who has made it his passion to monitor the Gowanus’ slow recovery and talk about it every week on his Instagram. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)

It’s good to be with you on the Sunday AM edition of the Park Slope Walk. We want to give you some media you can lean back with and ways to get involved above the paywall. Below the paywall you’ll find the Book Now section, and our full coverage of the week’s events.

Get Involved

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🌳 Sign up for a Season of Volunteering with the EcoZone 2 Volunteer Crew Open House @ Prospect Park on Wednesday: “We’re recruiting an EcoZone 2 Volunteer Crew to assist EcoZone Gardeners in restoration and general maintenance tasks to care for the zone that stretches along the Northeast side of the park from The Vale of Cashmere to Willink Plaza.” (9:00 AM, Prospect Park)

🥫 Volunteer to Help with the New Hot Breakfast @ CHiPS on Thursdays: “Big news at CHiPS: Last week we started our first Thursday Hot Breakfast Service! Guests received scrambled eggs and homemade hashbrowns in addition to the usual bagels, pastries and coffee. We are excited to offer this every Thursday moving forward. Special thanks to our Chef Dominick for creating such delicious meals for our community!” (CHiPS)

John’s picks for lean back reading

📪Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots: Per usual, it’s up to SCOTUS if they will move forward. (NYT gift link)

💸Manhattan DA and Department of Worker Protection now partnering: “The move comes amid New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s efforts to support low-income residents of the city, and paves the way for a more aggressive crackdown on practices that cheat workers and immigrants, whether undocumented or not, they said.” (CBS New York)

🇨🇦Canada sets retaliatory tariffs in response to 50% U.S. levies as trade talks fail: US negotiators thought they could stop the Canadians from mandating the use of French. (WaPo gift link)

Book Now

We know what sells out.

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Starting today week we’re back up to full speed—we shipped off our eldest daughter to college yesterday and this edition is dedicated to her.

Below you’ll find out usual Thursday list of selected events this weekend. As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Follow our IG for updates as events change, and send us tips there via DMs.

Scroll allllll the way down to meet Rescue of the Week, Gumdrop!

One-Sentence Recommendations

• Rooftop Films’ last-of-summer showing @ Green-Wood on Friday is an ideal date night.

• Every word in the phrase “Fargo brunch showing @ Nitehawk” describes our ideal comfort experience.

• Summer Tea in Prospect Park on Sunday sounds exactly the vibe cleanse we need.

Book Now

We know what sells out.

🎓🍺Lectures On Tap - “The Cultural Importance Of The Taco” @ Prospect Park South on 8/27: “Drawing from his research on Mexican migration in New York City, Dr. Alvarez will highlight how these tacos tell stories of culture, community, and resilience. He will also share where you can find each of these tacos across different neighborhoods in New York City, connecting culinary traditions to local foodways and immigrant experiences.”(6:30 PM, Prospect Park South)

🤣George Civeris: Brand New Stuff! @ Union Hall on 9/1: “Civeris tries out brand new standup comedy material exclusively for his best friends in the world, the people in the audience in front of him!”(7:30 PM, Union Hall)

📕Book Exchange Mixer @ BKLYN Commons on 9/4: “Clear your shelves of all the books you’ve been wanting to get rid of, and come exchange them for a ton of new (to you) books !! And get the chance to meet a ton of cool bookish people in the process!”(6:30 PM, BKLYN Commons)

Get Involved

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🐕🐶Badass Animal Rescue Adoption Event With Barrow’s Intense @ Industry City on Saturday: “Badass Animal Rescue Adoption Event at Barrow’s Intense 🐶Meet adoptable dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities – from playful puppies to laid-back adults – all looking for their forever homes.”(12:00 PM, Industry City)

🍖♨️Brooklyn Horror Society 3rd Anniversary BBQ @ Prospect Park on Saturday: “We’re gonna hangout with no movie in the daylight! We’ll have food and drinks on hand but because we are a community group we are asking that you lend a little help!”(1:00 PM, Prospect Park)

🥫Food Service Donations Needed @ CHiPS: “Drop off in-kind donations at 200 4th Avenue between 9 am and 2 pm Monday through Friday. Check out our current high needs list on the next slide!”(9:00 AM, CHiPS)

Events

Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast, and classes have a 🎓 emoji.

Thursday, 8/20

📕”North Woods” Book Discussion @ Central Library: “Please join us to discuss the story of one house in rural Massachusetts as it serves witness to its inhabitants across three centuries of American history. Find a copy of North Woods by Daniel Mason through Brooklyn Public Library’s catalog.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)

🍿’Trees Lounge’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “In a stunning performance, Steve Buscemi brings to life the character of Tommy, a lovable loser who’s denying reality in the confines of his neighborhood bar. The extraordinary cast, including a luminous Chloe Sevigny, reveal the conundrums Tommy can’t face.”(7:00 PM, Nitehawk)

📕Small Press Book Club: ‘The Roof Beneath Their Feet’ @ The Community Bookstore: “Chachcho and Lalna use their roofs to build a friendship that transcends time and memory. Suddenly one day, Lalna has to leave, to return only after Chachcho’s passing. Amidst rumors and gossip in the neighborhood, Chachcho’s nephew tries to piece together his memories of the two women, one of whom is his mother. ”(7:00 PM, The Community Bookstore)

📕Joss Richard Event For ‘Let’s Kiss And Tell’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “A sex columnist and a news reporter realize a fake relationship can help them both professionally and personally—but they aren’t prepared for the real feelings that start to develop beyond the headlines—from the bestselling author of It’s Different This Time.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣Joe Mande Con Amici @ The Bell House: “Beloved comedian Joe Mande hosts a night of comedy w/ a lineup of his best & most talented NYC amici. W/ Holmes, Esther Povitsky, Ahamed Weinberg, Clare Ruddy & more! ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Ever After: A Cinderella Story Entirely From Memory @ Littlefield: “Performers will attempt (& most likely fail) to recreate “Ever After: A Cinderella Story,” w/o the aid of scripts, rehearsals, or sobriety!”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🌳Alfreda’s Cinema Black Earth, Living Memory Cinema Residency @ Prospect Park: “As part of the 2026 Open Air Film Festival, Black Earth, Living Memory, Alfreda’s Cinema will host a monthly summer residency at Lefferts Historic House, presenting site-responsive screenings that explore Black cultural memory, artistry, and historical presence.”(8:00 PM, Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP!)

🤣Honey, Drop It Presents Their Finest Hour @ Union Hall: “Comedians Audrey Garrett and Elika Kaplan of sketch duo Honey, Drop It return to Union Hall. This time bearing gifts of their most prized sketches, characters, and insights!! This is the first stop for the Honey duo as they embark on their national tour of sketch comedy, so bring your loved ones and your hankies to send them off.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

Friday, 8/21

📕Collage Party @ Central Library: “Come collage with us on a Friday afternoon! We’ll have magazines and other supplies available to make cards, postcards, and other projects. You’re welcome to bring your own additional materials to cut up for your art!”(3:00 PM, Central Library)

📕Magic Alive! Kids And Family Magic Show With Razzle Dazzle @ Central Library: “Celebrate the end of summer at the library with a magic show! This interactive magic program, led by family favorite magician Razzle Dazzle, has every jaw-dropping magic trick in the book, and includes a comedic twist! Part magic show, that has families working to create the magic by clapping, laughing, and saying the magic words. Part lesson, as each attendee will learn some magic that they create right there in their hands.”(3:30 PM, Central Library)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn: Sasha Velour’s Nightgowns @ Prospect Park: “World-acclaimed actor, author, illustrator, and TV personality – superstar Drag Queen Sasha Velour wears many glamorous hats. Whether you know her from RuPaul’s Drag Race or her extravagant live performances, her all-star revue NightGowns is considered one of the best drag variety shows of all time. Seeing it under the stars in Prospect Park is an experience you’ll remember forever.”(6:00 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)

🍶Sake And Cheese Pairing Class And Brewery Tour @ Industry City: “Step away from that bottle of vino and join us to sample the absolute best beverage to pair with cheese – We are talking about sake!”(6:00 PM, Industry City)

🤣A Cause To Laugh!!! @ Atolye on Friday: “Join us for a heartfelt evening of laughter, music, love, and community as we raise funds to support one of Brooklyn’s own who is courageously facing health and financial challenges:”(6:00 PM, Atolye)

🏡 US Presidents in Myth, Memory, and Art @ Old Stone House: “Photographer Colleen Mullins and art historian Jennifer Wingate discuss their new books about presidential commemoration.”(7:00 PM, Old Stone House)

🤣Nico Carney & Friends! @ Union Hall: “Nico Carney just taped his debut standup special and now it’s back to the drawing board. Come see Nico and his funny friends work out new jokes at Brooklyn’s premier independent comedy venue. Take a break from that summer heat with a cool drink and a night of laughs with friends!”(7:30 PM, Union Hall)

🤣Binchtopia: The Shake Up Your Life Tour @ The Bell House: “Binchtopia’s Julia Hava & Nick Garros host an unforgettable night of laffs exploring the highs & lows of shaking up your life. As proponents of radical reinvention, they’ll take you through historical shakes spanning centuries & explore your most out of pocket life decisions!”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🪦Rooftop Films Presents: Rooftop Shots: Closing Night 2026 @ Green-Wood: “Close out Rooftop’s landmark 30th summer season with a standout program of new short films at Green-Wood after a summer of screenings across the city.”(7:45 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)

🤣The Family Room Comedy Show @ Littlefield: “Jared Waters • Derek Gaines • Zubi Ahmed • Carolina Montesquieu DJ: King and Jordan Brown.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🏷Salsa Night At Sahadi’s Industry City With Tres Del Solar Salsa Band @ Industry City: “Salsa Night at Sahadi’s Industry City! Brooklyn’s Best Salsa Night at Sahadi’s. Live Salsa music, dancing, drinks, and great vibes with the Tres Del Solar Band.”(8:00 PM, Industry City)

🤣Annabel and Sabina Meschke present: TRIPLET AUDITIONS @ Union Hall: “Come say goodbye to Summer with a stacked lineup of some of earth’s finest comedians, all vying for a spot in the Meschke twins’ elite comedy womb. In human terms: Come laugh with friends at our awesome standup comedy show hosted by Sabina and Annabel Meschke :)”(10:00 PM, Union Hall)

Saturday, 8/22

🛒Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: “This community destination brings together a mix of shoppers from the nearby neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and beyond.” (8:00 AM, Grand Army Plaza)

🌳NYCruns Ice Cream Social Half Marathon @ Prospect Park: “Join NYCRUNS in Prospect Park for a sweet half marathon. Come out for the end of summer spectacular and what better way to end summer than with Ice Cream served at the end of the race!”(5:00 AM, Prospect Park, Prices Vary, Registration Required)

🏷Tin Type: A 19th Century Portrait Experience @ Industry City: “Original Tin brings its Brooklyn tin type studio outside for one afternoon at Industry City. We create portraits using the handmade 19th-century wet plate collodion technique, coating, exposing, and developing a 4×5 metal plate right in front of you. No digital files, no prints, just a single physical image on metal made on the spot, and lasting for generations. Reserve ahead, or walk-ups also welcome.”(10:00 AM, Industry City)

📕Japanese Sashiko Basics For Adults With Althea @ Park Slope Library: “Sashiko is the Japanese art of decorative, visible clothing mending. This is the first part of a two-part series. Attendance to both sessions is not mandatory.All materials will be supplied. ”(10:30 AM, Park Slope Library)

📕Journey Of A Soca King: Boy Boy And The Magic Drum Storytime @ Central Library: “Join Brooklyn Public Library and the Machel Montano Foundation for Greatness for a storytime of Montano’s children’s book, Boy Boy and the Magic Drum, as we kick off an exhibition and celebration of the one and only Soca King.”(11:00 AM, Central Library)

🍿’Fargo’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Financial problems, plans gone wrong, strange criminals and female law officials all staged within the brilliant combination of violence and humor – it’s a Coen Brothers film!”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)

🏷Badass Animal Rescue Adoption Event With Barrow’s Intense @ Industry City: See Get Involved section above. (12:00 PM, Industry City)

🏡 Maryland 400 Remembrance Ceremony & Battle of Brooklyn Living History @ Old Stone House: “Old Stone House & Washington Park partners with the Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland, the Sons of the American Revolution Battle of Brooklyn Chapter, and the Michael A. Rawley American Legion Post to commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn. This event includes reenactor regiments from the Battle of Brooklyn, battle strategies and daily life during the Revolutionary War, and historical costumers.”(12:00 PM, Old Stone House)

🍖♨️Brooklyn Horror Society 3rd Anniversary BBQ @ Prospect Park: See Get Involved above. (1:00 PM, Prospect Park)

🪴Open Mic Poetry Reading @ 6/15 Green: “Open to everyone to listen or participate!”(2:00 PM, 6/15 Green)

🏷Live Music: Howlin’ Bill & The Basement Dwellers @ Industry City: “Join us at Gun Hill for live music by Howlin’ Bill & the Basement Dwellers! And enjoy Meat Asia BBQ pop up all day”(3:00 PM, Industry City)

Saturday Night

🍿Bad Movie Night Brooklyn: Future Cops @ Freddy’s Bar: “Bad Movie Night Brooklyn is back, and we’re taking over Freddy’s Bar and Backroom for a back-to-school screening that dares to ask the question: “What if the roster of Street Fighter 2 invaded your high school?’”(5:00 PM, Freddy’s Bar)

🤣Musical Comedy Is Cool @ Union Hall: “Musical Comedy Is Cool. Novelty songs only, no standup or improv allowed. With performances by Ryan Wentz, Kyle Gordon, Grace Reiter, Brooks Allison, Brandon Duff, and Tim Platt”(5:00 PM, Union Hall)

🤣Do You Still Like Me? A Comedy Dating Show @ Littlefield: “A live comedy dating show where comics perform for their blind dates before asking the big question: Do you still like me? Do you love standup comedy? Do you love judging strangers? Looking to meet new friends and lovers in the wild? If you answered yes to any of the above, we’ve got just the event for you! ”(7:30 PM, Littlefield)

🤣Ben Palmer @ The Bell House: “Ben Palmer is a comedian known for a distinctive blend of satire, trolling & social commentary. His bits often involve elaborate pranks that blur the line between reality & parody. Ben’s live show blends stand-up comedy w/ digital storytelling, using real screenshots & recordings to create a fast-paced performance mixing humor w/ sharp social observation.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Michael Che Live @ The Bell House: “Michael Che can be seen Saturday Night Live as “Weekend Update” Co-Anchor alongside Colin Jost, and in his HBO Max series That Damn Michael Che, a comedy sketch series which he stars in, wrote and executive produced.”(10:00 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Soy Pony @ Union Hall: “Soy Pony is a high energy sketch comedy show created by writer/actors Chrissy Bisbee, Katrin Nugent, and Elly Silberstein, and directed by Paula Christensen. It features live sketches, short form improv and special guest stand up comedians.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall)

💃 The Roundup with DJ Cowboy @ Union Hall: “An open format dance party. Pop, Disco, Rap, and R&B”(11:59 PM, Union Hall)

Sunday, 8/22

🛒Washington Park Greenmarket: 20 years old! (9:00 AM, Washington Park)

🌳Summer Tea In Prospect Park @ Prospect Park: “Join Tea Arts + Culture and Prospect Park Alliance for a full-day gathering in the park to steep and sip tea together with arts, music, and shared appreciation of nature. This year marks the 8th year of Summer Tea in Prospect Park.”(11:00 AM, Boathouse + Audubon Center, Free, RSVP!)

🏷Faire And Flourish Pop-Up Market @ Industry City: “Staten Island’s favorite pop-up market is coming to Brooklyn!”(1:00 PM, Industry City)

🏛Summer Jazz: Chembo Corniel Quintet @ Brooklyn Museum: “Listen in to a spirited performance led by Grammy-nominated percussionist Wilson “Chembo” Corniel, Jr. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Corniel is known for his versatile style that incorporates and honors a variety of musical traditions, including Afro-Caribbean percussion.”(2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)

🏷Quilted Needle Book Workshop @ Industry City: “Stitch a quilted needle book using reclaimed fabrics from our shop. Learn simple hand‑sewing and basic quilting techniques while turning textile “leftovers” into a functional tool you’ll use every time you sew.”(5:00 PM, Industry City)

🤣Hot Guy Draft: First Crush @ Littlefield: “This Hot Guy Draft pits 4 comedians against one another in a fantasy draft of our collective pop culture crushes. On Sunday, August 23, comedians will use their expertise in the field of thirst – and plenty of help from the audience – to build a team of the hottest celebrities, characters, historic figures and even cartoons. This time, we’re focusing on our first crushes; the figures that made us say, “oh, I guess I like that.” Our arbiters of hotness include Shalewa Sharpe (Netflix), Courtney Maginnis (Comedy Central), Dan Perlman (Showtime), and Brandon Ash-Mohammed (Heated Rivalry)! ”(7:00 PM, Littlefield)

🤣The Bell House Stand Up Showcase @ The Bell House: “W/ Carolina Montesquieu, Josh Ocean Thomas, Kenny Lee, Marito Lopez & Phoebe Robinson.”(7:00 PM, The Bell House)

📕Quest For Love Book Club - August 2026 @ The Ripped Bodice: “The Quest for Love book club is led by bookseller AK and reads all paranormal and fantasy romances. The book for August is Every Version of You by Natalie Messier!”(7:15 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣Steve Martin Presents with Andrew Dismukes and Michael Good @ Union Hall: “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. With special guests Malik Elassal, Brittany Carney, Nico Carney, Tyler Groce, Danny Meyerend, Salma Zaky, Grace Johnson, and Maddie Connors”(7:30 PM, Union Hall)

Thursday Rescue Pup, Gumdrop

“This handsome boy had the BEST time zooming around the yard and showing off his fetch skills, and watching him prance back with his toy like he’d just won an Olympic medal was pretty much the cutest thing ever. 🥹😂 Gumdrop is playful, goofy, full of personality, and clearly very serious about his recreational activities. All he’s missing is a yard to play in, a toy collection of his own, and a person on the other end of that fetch game. 💕” (Sean Casey FB Page)

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Welcome to the Sunday Park Slope Walk. Events for today through Thursday can be found in Thursday’s newsletter.

Look inside the Georgian restaurant, home to “one of the top five chefs in all of Georgia” and the cheese boat

By Dan Myers

The triple-wide storefront on 5th Avenue between Garfield and Carroll has been the neighborhood’s most prime vacant retail space since Jamaican restaurant Negril moved out last year, and last week news broke about what will be moving into two of those spaces: Sesilya, a Georgian restaurant and bakery. I had the opportunity to chat with Georgian-born David Kitiashvili, one of the owners, and he filled me in on what we can expect.

“We’ve been working on getting this location since January,” Kitiashvili, who has over a decade of front-of-house restaurant experience in the city, told me. “We wanted to be in Park Slope because there aren’t many Georgian restaurants around there, and we love the neighborhood. It’s family-friendly, it’s cool, and with all the new construction on 4th Avenue, it’s a neighborhood that’s growing, too.”

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One-Sentence Recommendations

• The Green-Wood Book Sale on Sunday because we love spooky books that have been loved by other people.

• Repair Fair on Saturday, because the older we get, the more we realize “We’re never fixing that ourselves.”

• The “Does ‘Cancel Culture’ Really Exist?” show at Littlefield on Wednesday because this has been a source of (bad) online conversation this week and we’d much rather discuss it offline with real people.

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We know what sells out.

🤣Michael Che Live @ The Bell House on 8/22: “Michael Che can be seen Saturday Night Live as “Weekend Update” Co-Anchor alongside Colin Jost, and in his HBO Max series That Damn Michael Che, a comedy sketch series which he stars in, wrote and executive produced.”(10:00 PM, The Bell House)

🦑Cyanotype Workshop With Brian Ellis And The Gowanus Dredgers @ The Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse on 8/29: “After a short discussion of the printmaking process, we will paddle to a nearby location to gather materials for our prints. Upon returning to the Bunker, we will set up and harvest the power of the sun to create some wonderful prints that participants will be able to take home the same day.”(11:00 AM, Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse)

🤣Therapy Gecko: A One Lizard Show Special Taping @ The Bell House on 8/29: [Ed note: We’ve been watching the Therapy Gecko sell out shows for three years and it has always been a bit of a head scratcher, but this latest video of him traveling to Iraq helps us get it.] “Comedian & unlicensed therapist Therapy Gecko (aka Lyle Forever or just ‘Geck’) is filming his very 1st storytelling comedy special. It will concern his last 6 years travelling the universe to talk to people about life, as well as the crippling problems he might discuss with his own therapist.”(7:00 PM & 9:30 PM, The Bell House)

Get Involved

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🪡♻️Brooklyn Creative Reuse Repair Fair @ Industry City on Saturday: “Give your clothing and textiles another shot at life at our Brooklyn Creative Reuse’s first ever Repair Fair. ”(12:00 PM, Industry City)

🌼Group Project Day @ 6/15 Green on Sunday: “Help out with a group project at the garden! For members and community.”(10:00 AM, 6/15 Green)

🍺🧘Yoga Class Fundraiser For CHiPS @ Threes Brewing on Sunday: “Join us for outdoor yoga at Threes for a good cause!”(11:00 AM, Threes Brewing)

Events

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Thursday, 8/13

🎶Midsummer Nights: Strings N Skins @ BKCM: “Founded in Brooklyn by Haitian vocalist and percussionist Okai and Latin-Grammy-Award-winning Colombian vocalist, dancer, and violinist Luisa Bastidas (AKA La Lulu), Strings N skins has been recognized as one of the most distinct bands in New York City.”(6:30 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)

🤣The Bell House Stand Up Showcase @ The Bell House: “W/ Cab Washington, Jake Velazquez, Orion Levine, Rachel Williams, Sean Patton & TaTa Sherise.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Millennial Tour Featuring Geena Fontanella Support From David Michael Frank @ Littlefield: “Geena Fontanella is coming through Brooklyn with her Millennial Tour with direct support from David Michael Frank. ”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🤣Party God @ Union Hall: “Live show with Party God Podcast (Devon Young & Elle Parker) and featured guest, followed by a dance party with DJs.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $19.26)

Friday, 8/14

📕Kids Create: Summer Postcards @ Central Library: “Join us to collage postcards inspired by your favorite memories from this summer! Designed for ages 6-12.”(2:00 PM, Central Library)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn: Lyricist Lounge 35th Anniversary Featuring Jadakiss @ Prospect Park: “Join us for a concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Lyricist Lounge, the pioneering underground hip-hop showcase known for introducing the world to some of the genre’s most legendary artists. Headlining the celebration is powerhouse rapper and founding member of The LOX Jadakiss, alongside a lineup of special guests to be announced.”(6:00 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)

🌳Glide And Groove: “Tragedy: Glam Metal Tribute To The Bee Gees” @ Prospect Park: “Kicking off Friday, July 24, and running through August 28, the series will feature a diverse lineup of emerging and established artists for live performances, as well as special rooftop experiences with sunset views of the park’s scenic lake; local, seasonal food and beverage offerings from Duck Island Cafe and Bar; and family-friendly entertainment and activities, all in the heart of Prospect Park”(6:00 PM, LeFrak Center at Lakeside, $25)

🤣Cruel Summer 80s & 90s Dance Party @ Littlefield: “An 80s & 90s throwback dance party with live band The Engagements and DJ Steve Reynolds! Pounding the pavement in a New York City summer can feel like Walkin’ On The Sun. But don’t go chasing Waterfalls, because we’ve got what you need to cut Footloose at the skint’s 80s & 90s Cruel Summer dance party! ”(7:00 PM, Littlefield)

📕Cosmo Reads Panel @ The Ripped Bodice: “Join us for a celebration of romance and Cosmo Reads! This panel features Cosmo Reads authors Iman Hariri-Kia, Alissa DeRogatis, and Betty Corrello, and will be moderated by Cosmo’s Tamara Fuentes.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🏷Tiny Distillery Concerts @ Industry City: “Join us for an evening of music for jazz trio and cocktails/mocktails!”(7:30 PM, Industry City)

🤣Hack City Comedy With Mic Nguyen And Jenny Arimoto @ Union Hall: “Join the two as they host one of NYC’s most diverse comedy shows, featuring comics from HBO, Comedy Central, and your Twitter feed. Hosted by Mic Nguyen and Jenny Arimoto With special guests James Tom, Subhah Agarwal, and Napoleon Emill”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $19.26)

🤣Hot August Nights With Matt Barats And His Very Special Guests @ The Bell House: “A night of comedy from Matt Barats & his very special guests--including a live-scored set w/ musician Simon Hanes. Should be a great night out. What else is there to say? These are those unforgettable, irresistible, Hot August Nights Featuring: Mike Hanford, Richard Perez, Ana Fabrega, a live-scored set by Simon Hanes & more TBA! ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

💋👠Draglesque @ Wild East Brewing: “A cabaret-style variety show featuring a vibrant mashup of drag performances, live singing, and burlesque”(8:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

🪦Nocturnal Navigators: Green-Wood Bat Walk @ Green-Wood: “As the sun sets over Green-Wood’s historic landscape, some of its most elusive nocturnal creatures begin to stir—the bats! Join biologist Nic Comparato as we dive into the secret world of bats. Discover the species that call this Cemetery home, from the little brown bat to the eastern red bat and hoary bat.”(8:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery, $30 / $24 for members)

🤣The Jokes I Met: One Hour Of Stand Up From Ash Diggs @ Union Hall: “An hour of stand up from Ash Diggs. With special guests Danielle Clarke-Fisher and T. Sieben”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $13.61)

Saturday, 8/15

🛒Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: “This community destination brings together a mix of shoppers from the nearby neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and beyond. Runners, dog-walkers, families, and food lovers all converge to buy from the huge array of farm fresh products, and to participate in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday all year long.” (8:00 AM, Grand Army Plaza)

🌳Dance Fitness With Shape Up NYC At The Boathouse @ Prospect Park: “Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse! Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. All levels are welcomed and encouraged. ”(10:00 AM, Boathouse + Audubon Center, Free)

🍿’Bottle Rocket’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “In Wes Anderson’s first feature film, Anthony (Luke Wilson) has just been released from a mental hospital, only to find his wacky friend Dignan (Owen C. Wilson) determined to begin an outrageous crime spree. After recruiting their neighbor, Bob (Robert Musgrave), the team embarks on a road trip in search of Dignan’s previous boss, Mr. Henry (James Caan). But the more they learn, the more they realize that they do not know the first thing about crime.”(11:30 AM, Nitehawk)

🪡♻️Brooklyn Creative Reuse Repair Fair @ Industry City: See Get Involved section above. (12:00 PM, Industry City)

🏷Japanese Antique Fair @Ippin Project @ Industry City: “Discover authentic Japanese antiques and one-of-a-kind treasures, handpicked and brought directly from Japan.”(12:00 PM, Industry City)

🍿’Onda Nova’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “São Paulo, 1983: Women’s soccer has just been legalized in Brazil. A group of rebellious young women form the Gayvotas Football Club and begin training for their first match. But as the team quickly becomes a media sensation, its members are forced to confront the prejudices of the conservative military dictatorship that they live under.”(12:15 PM, Nitehawk)

🍺🎨Pop-Up Gallery Market @ Wild East Brewing: “Come browse a curated selection of local artists, makers, and small businesses, offering everything from art and handmade goods to unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Pair your shopping with a beer from WILD EAST BREWING and settle in for a relaxed, feel-good afternoon.”(1:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

📕Silent Book Club NYC @ Central Library: “Join us on a Saturday afternoon at the Brooklyn Public Library! There’s no assigned reading, just bring a book or choose one of the many titles at the library, whether it’s something you’re currently enjoying or that book you’ve been meaning to get around to forever. ”(2:30 PM, Central Library)

🍸Toasting To Time: A Journey Through Green-Wood Cemetery With Crafted Cocktails @ Industry City: “Come on a multifaceted journey through time as we explore the historic Green-Wood Cemetery, followed by a curated cocktail experience at Fort Hamilton Distillery.”(3:00 PM, Industry City)

🎹Live Music: Charlie Apicella & Iron City @ Industry City: “Join us at Gun Hill for live music by Charlie Apicella & Iron City!”(3:00 PM, Industry City)

🗣BLSS: Black Lesbian Research Symposium @ Lesbian Herstory Archives: “We invite you to hear from and celebrate six Black Lesbian researchers who spent their summer engaging Black Lesbian materials at LHA. This event is open to anyone and will be partially livestreamed for ticketholders via Zoom.”(4:00 PM, Lesbian Herstory Archives)

Saturday Night

🤣Mohanad Elshieky: High Risk (Work In Progress) @ Union Hall: “Mohanad Elshieky was born in Libya and the rest of the world won’t let him forget that. High Risk is a show that explores identity or some shit like that, who knows, the show will be very funny and dark, when you see Mohanad after the show you can tell him what you thought the show was trying to say and he’ll agree if he likes your interpretation.”(5:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn: Americana Night: Yola + Dom Flemons And The Traveling Wildfires + Cleo Reed @ Prospect Park: “Yola headlines our America 250 celebration, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Expect an electrifying live set from the Grammy-nominated British Nigerian singer-songwriter, one of today’s most essential voices. She’s joined by acclaimed roots songster Dom Flemons and the Traveling Wildfires, and Brooklyn Americana star Cleo Reed, whose debut album Cuntry is subverting the yeehaw agenda. Presented with support from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of America250.”(6:00 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)

🍺🎨Pints, Prints And Canvases @ Wild East Brewing: “Come join us August 15 at Wild East Brewing Co. to celebrate the artistic spirit of inspiration that gives wings of flight to the soul. We have a featured line up of works guaranteed to draw up a smile.”(6:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

🎶Live Music Night With Indigo June @ Art Collective Cafe: “Indigo June is a singer-songwriter with Virginia roots, currently growing in Brooklyn. Her music, which lives at the crossroads of indie folk, blues, and rock, is anchored by acoustic guitar woven with rich harmonies and syncopated rhythms that move like breath and tide.”(6:00 PM, Art Collective Cafe)

🤣Shutchoassup! Presents: Gandhy Beauvil & Ryan Roman @ Union Hall: “For years, Gandhy Beauvil and Ryan Roman, the hosts of SHUTCHOASSUP! have been the driving force behind the show. Now, they finally take center stage, premiering their half-hour sets! SHUTCHOASSUP! is a pop-up comedy show spotlighting Gen Z and Zillennial Black, Brown, and queer comedians and DJs.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $13.61)

🤣Emil Wakim @ The Bell House: “He made history as the 1st Lebanese-American cast member of Saturday Night Live, where his stand-out Weekend Update appearances earned him global acclaim during SNL’s milestone 50th season. Emil has also been seen on The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon, Don’t Tell Comedy & Comedy Central. ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣The Newest Olympian Live In Brooklyn! @ Littlefield: “The #1 Percy Jackson podcast comes to the stage! We’ll cover part of The House of Hades plus Q&A! The Newest Olympian Live brings all the joy of the #1 Percy Jackson podcast to a stage near you! This comedic podcast covers the journey of Mike Schubert, a grown man, making his way through the Percy Jackson series for the very first time. Each episode and each live show, Schubert chats with longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

💃Freestyle Dancing At The Boogie @ Camp Friendship: “Boogie down to the sounds spun up by DJs LA RENJ and Synchrony Sid, while Stewart Hoyt spices up the atmosphere with his projected digital creations.”(8:00 PM, Camp Friendship)

🤣All The Good Stuff With Ashton Womack @ Union Hall: “Come watch the future Gods of comedy before they ascend and take over Mount Olympus. Featuring standup comedy from Daily Show writer & powerhouse comedian, Ashton Womack, as well as standup comedy from the best and brightest stars in the Tri-State area.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🤣Reggae Rewind @ Littlefield: “BUJU • SIZZLA • BERES GREATEST HITS !! A tribute to the anthems that shaped reggae, lovers rock & dancehall. ”(11:00 PM, Littlefield)

Sunday, 8/16

🛒Washington Park Greenmarket: 20 years old! (9:00 AM, Washington Park)

🪦Gay Gothic: Love, Loss, And The Hereafter @ Green-Wood: “Explore what death and memorialization have looked like for Queer people throughout Green-Wood’s 188-year history on this special trolley tour led by Close Friends Collective. From individuals who died and were laid to rest while still in the closet to couples whose love is proudly declared on their shared monuments, we will revisit the final moments, obituaries, and gravesites of LGBTQ+ permanent residents of Green-Wood and consider how their stories have been told both in life and in death. ”(10:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery, Free)

🪦Green-Wood Book Sale @ Green-Wood: “The Green-Wood Cemetery is offering for sale a selection of books collected over the years, including beautiful coffee-table books on art, music, and historic cemeteries, as well as titles exploring the lives of some of our prominent permanent residents. We would love these books to find wonderful new homes.”(10:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery)

🌼Group Project Day @ 6/15 Green: See Get Involved section above. (10:00 AM, 6/15 Green)

🪨🏠Spilling Tea About The Revolution @ Old Stone House: “Join historian and educator Sydney Marenburg 250 years ago, these streets were flooded with volunteer soldiers who left their homes and families to take up arms against a tyrannical government.”(11:00 AM, Old Stone House, Free)

🍺🧘Yoga Class Fundraiser For CHiPS @ Threes Brewing: See Get Involved section above. (11:00 AM, Threes Brewing)

🗣Dr. Henry Neumann: Pastor And Pacifist @ Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture: “Dr. Henry Neumann served Brooklyn Ethical as Leader from 1911 to 1957, but continued to give platforms and counsel members until his death in 1966. As a young man, he struggled to decide between Reform Judaism and Unitarianism until he heard Ethical Culture founder Felix Adler - and met his wife, Julie Wurtzburger, a graduate of the Ethical Culture School.”(11:00 AM, Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture)

🏷Japanese Antique Fair @Ippin Project @ Industry City: See Saturday listing.(12:00 PM, Industry City)

🍿’Sundays On Fire: Secret Hong Kong 35Mm Feature’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Superstar Summer comes to a combustible close with one of the biggest movies of the ‘90s from one of the biggest director/star pairings, turning in their record-shattering blockbuster hit. We don’t want to say too much, but this is a movie that delivers, and delivers, and just keeps on delivering. It’s Hong Kong at its prime reminding us of that time in the mid-90s when it briefly took over the world. Funny, stunt-tastic, slightly-silly, action-packed, and charismatic as hell, this is pretty much the perfect summer blockbuster.”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)

🍺🎶Ubiquity Music Festival @ Wild East Brewing: “Loosely based on the band helmed by the legendary Roy Ayers, Whiskey @ 7 presents UBIQUITY, a music showcase highlighting the best and brightest in the NYC urban music scene in a Sunday afternoon, day party setting.”(1:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

🗣The Struggle To Forgive And Be Forgiven @ Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture: “An introduction to key concepts in the process of forgiveness and invitation to examine your own struggles to forgive and be forgiven. We live with many misconceptions about the nature of forgiveness that keep us from repairing our relationships. Forgiveness is not a compliant act but an important process, an ethical struggle that can last a long time and that must be understood and honored.”(1:00 PM, Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture)

🎓🤣(Class) Intro To Storytelling With Moth Storyslam Champ Adam Wade @ Union Hall: “Learn practical tools to immediately apply to storytelling, public speaking, creative projects, and everyday communication. This workshop is designed for beginners and anyone interested in learning how to tell engaging personal stories. Participants will learn a simple storytelling framework, hear examples, workshop a story of their own, and receive supportive feedback in a warm and encouraging environment.”(1:15 PM, Union Hall)

🏛Summer Jazz: Peter Apfelbaum Hieroglyphics Sextet @ Brooklyn Museum: “Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Peter Apfelbaum leads a special set with his genre-mashing big band Hieroglyphics. Groove to their fusion of world music elements and jazz avant-garde.”(2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)

🌳The Dance: Tap Dance, From Master Juba To Hip Hop @ Prospect Park: “Join Prospect Park Alliance and joseph webb and friends for an interactive and engaging exploration of tap dance, affectionately called The Dance by tap dancers, and its historical relationship to New York City. Starting with African American Master Juba, considered the father of tap dance, this performance takes the audience on a journey from the early 1800s, through the swing jazz and bebop era to modern-day hip-hop. ”(2:00 PM, Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP!)

🏷A Summer Afternoon With Peak @ Industry City: “Industry City and Get It Right Music in association with Murmrr Presents are thrilled to present A Summer afternoon with Peak!”(3:00 PM, Industry City)

🤣Charlie Flynn: Live At Union Hall @ Union Hall: “Comedian Charlie Flynn (Invisible Architecture, Spilling Your Seed) headlines Union Hall with his hour of pseudo-academic stand up comedy meets oral history. Lineup with opener Jabari Elzie”(5:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

📕Queer Lit Book Club - August 2026 @ The Ripped Bodice: “The Queer Lit book club is led by bookseller Kimani and reads queer stories by queer authors. The book for August is ‘The Rhythm of Raine of Dawn’ by Aricka Alexander!”(7:15 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣Good God @ Union Hall: “Good God is a live stand-up comedy and variety event, produced by Caitlin Cook, Brittany Carney, Naomi Karavani, and Shane Torres. Good God is guaranteed to be packed with the biggest household names, up-and-coming performers, and unforgettable variety acts that New York City has to offer… and of course, confessions—each show, audience members anonymously share their craziest, cringiest, most scandalous secrets.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $13.61)

🤣Alex English & The Homies @ The Bell House: “Originally scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm at The Bell House. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for new date. Lineup: Ontonio Kareem, Brittany Carney, Jeremy O. Harris.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

Monday, 8/17

🦑Monthly Meeting + Paddle @ Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse: “Socialize with the Dredgers at our BUNKER (2 19th St, off of 3rd Ave) for a casual member catch-up and paddle! We’ll gather at 6:30 for some chatting and aim to be on-water around 7:15.”(6:30 PM, Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse)

🤣Frankenstein’s Baby @ Union Hall: “From the people who brought you Butterboy comes a new stand-up show featuring an electrifying combination of familiar faces and new favorites. With rotating hosts Josh Gondelman, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Alison Leiby, and Tyrone Thornhill music from Donwill With special guests Emil Wakim, Isabel Hagen, Annie Russell, Sabrina Wu, and Andrew Fisher”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🍿 ‘Blind Fury’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Released in the sweet spot of that short but memorable period when the late, great Rutger Hauer was a legit leading man in American movies (The Hitcher, Ladyhawke), Blind Fury has earned its place in the pantheon of bizarre cult classics. It’s both an homage to Japanese blind swordsman films, and a road movie with a splash of a stealth Vietnam war film thrown in. The result of this potent mix: B-movie bliss.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)

🤣Laugh @ Union Hall: “Hosted by Marley Gotterer, Wils Pelton, and Vince - comedians make you laugh so hard we essentially give you gender affirming surgery live on stage. Don’t be scared - let’s have a blast with laughter even! With special guests Edy Modica, Richard Perez, Adrienne Hunter, and Jabari Elazi”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

Tuesday, 8/18

📕Party On The Plaza @ Central Library: “Join us for a Party on the Plaza to celebrate all the amazing things Brooklyn teens have done this year! Festivities will include music, book giveaways, prize drawings, activities, and more.”(12:00 PM, Central Library)

📕B-Horror In Brooklyn! (Night Of The Living Dead) With Tor Nightfire @ Central Library: “Join Brooklyn Public Library to celebrate the fifth anniversary of leading horror publisher Tor Nightfire with an intimate screening of Night of the Living Dead and accompanying book giveaway of The Living Dead, a masterpiece of zombie horror by George A. Romero himself that was completed by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus after Romero’s death.”(5:30 PM, Central Library)

📕Sheila Masterson Event For ‘The Poison Daughter’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies immediately, and that’s the way she likes it. The poison-lipped youngest daughter of Lunameade’s magical founding family has used her power to annihilate their opposition. Her first husband is in the ground. Her mysterious new betrothed is next. But Harlow has a secret. When she’s not acting as an assassin at her parents’ whims, she moonlights as a vigilante hunting abusive men in their walled-off city. Meet a man. Lure him in. Kill him with a kiss. Until one night Harlow kisses a mark and he doesn’t die.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

📕🍸Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow’s Intense: “Curated by author and journalist Randee Dawn, Brooklyn Books & Booze is a monthly event featuring a variety of emerging and established writers reading from their current works.”(7:00 PM, Barrow’s Intense)

🤣A Dramatic Reading Of ‘The Rachel Zoe Project’ @ Union Hall: “Join us Tuesday, August 18th at 7:30PM at Union Hall as an ALL STAR cast brings to life the Bravo original that taught a generation how to sigh dramatically about couture: The Rachel Zoe Project (2008). This is where “major,” and “she shut it down” were born. All five seasons stream free on Peacock. Watching alone won’t cut it. Come scream “AH-MAZING” with us in person.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $19.26)

🤣The Late Show W/ Stephen Colbert’s Writers Present: A Night Of Comedy @ The Bell House: “*NOTE: Stephen Colbert will not be appearing on this show. It’s been 3 months since The Late Show went off the air & its writing staff has been hard at work cooking up this special variety show just for you. W/ Delmonte Bent, Maya Elany, Gabe Gronli, Barry Julien, Michael Cruz Kayne, Jay Katsir, Eliana Kwartler, Matt Lappin, Pratima Mani, Asher Perlman, Tom Purcell & John Thibodeaux. ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🍿’The Fan’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “A troubled salesman who peddles knives, Gil Renard (Robert De Niro) has a volatile personality, which has resulted in divorce and a strained relationship with his young son. The one thing that Renard cares passionately about is baseball, particularly the San Francisco Giants and the team’s newest recruit, Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes). As Renard’s personal life continues to crumble, he begins obsessively tracking Rayburn, leading to kidnapping and even murder.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)

Wednesday, 8/19

🪦Death Cafe @ Green-Wood: “The Death Cafe is a simple yet powerful idea: bring people together to openly discuss one of life’s greatest truths—death. With thousands of chapters in over 90 countries, Death Cafes are informal gatherings designed to ‘increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.”(6:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)

🤣Club Internet Presents: Does ‘Cancel Culture’ Really Exist? @ Littlefield: “Writers and researchers debate the merits of ‘cancel culture,’ analyzing what came of the buzziest term of the 2020s. Depending on who you ask, the phenomenon of ‘cancel culture’ is a way for the general public to hold the powerful accountable—a panopticon for the digital age, ready to cast judgment on any of us for the slightest infraction—or a convenient scapegoat for terrible people eager to paint themselves as martyrs.”(7:00 PM, Littlefield)

🍿’Top Gun’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Do you feel the need, the need for speed? Thinking about Tony Scott’s Top Gun stirs up very fond memories from our youth: Tom Cruise in a leather jacket, Val Kilmer’s icy stare, and that fabulous 1980s soundtrack.”(7:00 PM, Nitehawk)

🎶The Love Show @ BAM: “A powerful company of sensational performers spanning the gamut from opera to pop and soul. More than a concert, The Love Show mixes music and community, extending an invitation to love thy neighbor as thyself.”(7:00 PM, BAM)

🤣Rising Starlets: Jessie Lee And Evan Lazarus @ Union Hall: “Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Rising Starlets Jessie Lee and Evan Lazarus split an hour of laugh out loud divalicious comedy at Union Hall! Hosted by Brooklyn’s very own Comedy Darling, Saidah!! Anyone who is anyone is going to be there. Except Bethenny Frankel.”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $13.61)

🤣James Austin Johnson, Michael Longfellow, And Devon Walker Live @ The Bell House: “James Austin Johnson, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker will perform live at The Bell House ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🍿’Spoons Toons Anime’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “We’ve got everything from shōnen showdowns to magical girl transformations to messy seinen plot twists, and you get to decide what makes the lineup. Win trivia, throw down in anime debates, and rally your fellow fans to vote your faves onto the screen. Oh, and did we mention cereal-infused cocktails? Yeah. It’s Saturday morning energy with late-night chaos.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)

Thursday, 8/20

📕North Woods - Book Discussion @ Central Library: “Please join us to discuss the story of one house in rural Massachusetts as it serves witness to its inhabitants across three centuries of American history. Find a copy of North Woods by Daniel Mason through Brooklyn Public Library’s catalog.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)

📕The Art Of Classics (Greek Tragedy) @ Central Library: “ We will discuss Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.”(6:30 PM, Central Library)

🍿’Trees Lounge’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “In a stunning performance, Steve Buscemi brings to life the character of Tommy, a lovable loser who’s denying reality in the confines of his neighborhood bar. The extraordinary cast, including a luminous Chloe Sevigny, reveal the conundrums Tommy can’t face.”(7:00 PM, Nitehawk)

📕Small Press Book Club: ‘The Roof Beneath Their Feet’ @ The Community Bookstore: “In this Indian modern classic, roofs are a special place; they are meant for wild things, for romance and for play. They are realms of freedom—freedom from the male gaze, sexual freedom, and freedom from society. Chachcho and Lalna use their roofs to build a friendship that transcends time and memory. Suddenly one day, Lalna has to leave, to return only after Chachcho’s passing. Amidst rumors and gossip in the neighborhood, Chachcho’s nephew tries to piece together his memories of the two women, one of whom is his mother. ”(7:00 PM, The Community Bookstore)

📕Joss Richard Event For ‘Let’s Kiss And Tell’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “A sex columnist and a news reporter realize a fake relationship can help them both professionally and personally—but they aren’t prepared for the real feelings that start to develop beyond the headlines—from the bestselling author of It’s Different This Time.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣Joe Mande Con Amici @ The Bell House: “Beloved comedian Joe Mande hosts a night of comedy w/ a lineup of his best & most talented NYC amici. W/ Holmes, Esther Povitsky, Ahamed Weinberg, Clare Ruddy & more! ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Ever After: A Cinderella Story Entirely From Memory @ Littlefield: “Performers will attempt (& most likely fail) to recreate “Ever After: A Cinderella Story,” w/o the aid of scripts, rehearsals, or sobriety! Ten Bones Theatre Company (www.tenbones.org) is thrilled to be back at littlefield for our next installment of the Entirely From Memory (www.entirelyfrommemory.com) series! Performers will attempt (and most likely fail) to recreate “Ever After: A Cinderella Story”, without the aid of scripts, rehearsals, or sobriety. All they will have is their memory, a recent viewing of the films, and a lot of wigs. How certain are we that they’ll succeed? So certain that we’re making it harder for them.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🌳Alfreda’s Cinema Black Earth, Living Memory Cinema Residency @ Prospect Park: “Join Prospect Park Alliance and Alfreda’s Cinema for free film screenings in the yard of Lefferts Historic House. As part of the 2026 Open Air Film Festival, Black Earth, Living Memory, Alfreda’s Cinema will host a monthly summer residency at Lefferts Historic House, presenting site-responsive screenings that explore Black cultural memory, artistry, and historical presence.”(8:00 PM, Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP!)

🤣Honey, Drop It Presents Their Finest Hour @ Union Hall: “Comedians Audrey Garrett and Elika Kaplan of sketch duo Honey, Drop It return to Union Hall. This time bearing gifts of their most prized sketches, characters, and insights!! This is the first stop for the Honey duo as they embark on their national tour of sketch comedy, so bring your loved ones and your hankies to send them off. Their boat leaves from the docks of downtown Brooklyn at midnight! It’ll be a mad dash!! See you there!! With special guests Emily Villarreal and Josh Sharp”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

Thursday Rescue Pup, Wally

“Wally has conducted some very important research during his time at the shelter, and his findings are officially in:

People = AMAZING.

Dogs = AMAZING.

Toys = AMAZING.

Treats = PLEASE GIVE IMMEDIATELY.

Life in general = 10/10, HUGE FAN. ⭐️” (Sean Casey FB Page)

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Welcome back to our selected list of events this weekend. Your support helps us build better coverage of Park Slope. As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Follow our IG for updates as events change, and send us tips there via DMs.

One programming note: Our eldest is heading off to college this month, and we’re going to focus our time on enjoying her while we have her, so though August 20th, we will continue sending one events newsletter per week, and ramp events coverage back up thereafter.

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One-Sentence Recommendations

• CatVideoFest on Saturday has only one seat left and you know you want to watch cat videos in a packed Nitehawk.

• Caroline Chambers’ What to Cook event on Monday is almost sold out and sounds like the perfect way to get a handle on your end of summer meal prep.

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We know what sells out.

🤣Charlie Flynn: Live At Union Hall @ Union Hall on 8/16: “Comedian Charlie Flynn (Invisible Architecture, Spilling Your Seed) headlines Union Hall with his hour of pseudo-academic stand up comedy meets oral history.”(5:00 PM, Union Hall)

🤣Shannon Fiedler @ Union Hall on 8/29: “Shannon Fiedler is a NYC based comedian, writer and content creator, with over 600k followers across social media. She was named a Comic To Watch in the 2023 New York Comedy Festival, and her work has been featured on various media platforms, including CBS, BuzzFeed, Barstool, Overheard New York, Betches, and Gratzia. Her debut comedy special, “30, Flirty and Crying” released on YouTube in 2024. ”(5:00 PM, Union Hall)

🤣Mindy Raf - Stand Up Special Live Taping @ Littlefield on 9/27: “Queer Brooklyn comedian Mindy Raf weaves autobiographical anecdotes into a broader tapestry of incisive social commentary in a stand up hour that questions the politics behind what is considered “relatable,” and what it’s like being in a (very) nervous system.”(6:00 PM, Littlefield)

Get Involved

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🙋🏽Mandarin Or Cantonese Speaking Volunteers Needed @ CHiPS on Saturdays: “We need volunteers for our Ingersoll Community Center pantry stop -- Saturdays 12 - 3:30 pm! We especially need Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking volunteers so that volunteers can help communicate with our guests.”(12:00 PM, CHiPS)

🙋🏽Program Coordinator Position Open @ South Brooklyn Sanctuary: “South Brooklyn Sanctuary is seeking an IMMIGRATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR to handle legal casework, coordinate clinics, and make sure community members receive high-quality, timely legal assistance.”(South Brooklyn Sanctuary)

🙋🏽Coffee Walk + Litter Clean-Up In Prospect Park - Make Friends, Steward Land @ Poetica Coffee on Sunday: “Join us for a morning coffee walk and litter clean-up in Prospect Park where we will make new eco-minded friends while stewarding our park!”(9:00 AM, Poetica Coffee)

Events

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Thursday, 8/6

🌳Alfreda’s Black Earth, Living Memory: The Last Angel Of History (1996) @ Prospect Park: “Join Prospect Park Alliance, Alfreda’s Cinema and Kinfolk Tech for an open-air screening of ‘The Last Angel of History’ (1996), the landmark essay film by John Akomfrah. A foundational text of Afrofuturist cinema, the film traces the connections between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and digital technology—positioning speculative thought as a lens through which to understand displacement, memory, and Black diasporic experience.”(4:00 PM, Boathouse + Audubon Center, Free, RSVP)

🎉🍺Beer Launch Party: Dreams Of Yesterday @ Threes Brewing on Thursday 8/6: “Join us at Threes Brewing Gowanus for the relaunch of Dreams of Yesterday, our collaboration Pilsner with Billion Oyster Project, brewed with oyster shells. A portion of every Dreams of Yesterday can sold goes to Billion Oyster Project, a local nonprofit restoring oysters to New York Harbor and teaching kids about climate health along the way.”(5:00 PM, Threes Brewing)

🧶📕Adult Crafting: Cross-Stitch Pendant @ Central Library: “Please join us and create a cross-stitch pendant. You’ll learn how to access instructional videos for this craft and others through BPL’s Creativebug subscription. The Library will provide all materials. Cross-stitch experience is not required.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)

✏️📕Life Drawing @ Central Library: “Build hand-eye coordination, develop better observation skills, and get into a relaxing zone through drawing. This class will help you relax and recharge while improving your artistic skills. We’ll focus on making sense of chaos through charcoal (don’t wear white!). Whether you’re new to art or have some experience, it’s a chance to unwind, focus on the present moment, and enjoy a peaceful, stress-free environment.”(6:00 PM, Central Library)

🎶Midsummer Nights: Charles Goold @ BKCM: “Charles Goold is one of New York City’s hardest working jazz drummers of his generation. Being the son of jazz tenor saxophonist Ned Goold and a Haitian mother, Goold has used both experiences in his upbringing to form a style of jazz blending modern hard bop stylings with traditional Haitian and Afro Caribbean rhythms.”(6:30 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)

🏛Brooklyn Talks: How To Grow Up Without Becoming A Grown-Up With Julian Shapiro-Barnum And Tefi Pessoa @ Brooklyn Museum: “Drawing from five years of interviews with thousands of children, comedian and creator of Recess Therapy Julian Shapiro-Barnum shares lessons from wise young people about how adults can reconnect with the joy and play of their childhood selves. In this talk, celebrate the release of his debut book How to Grow Up Without Becoming a Grown-Up by exploring how to reclaim imagination and return wonder to your work, and when to break the rules.”(7:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)

🕸Spiderman Trivia Night @ Industry City: “Test your Marvel knowledge, enjoy craft cocktails, and compete for your chance to take home a FREE bottle of Fort Hamilton.”(7:00 PM, Industry City)

🍿’Wild Inside’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “A Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco escapes from the Central Park Zoo and sets off on a magical odyssey through the island of Manhattan. Flaco overcomes his years of captivity and lack of survival skills to answer the call of the wild – and discovers he was wild inside all along.”(7:15 PM, Nitehawk)

Friday, 8/7

🌳Glide And Groove: The Happy Fits And Stolen Gin With Hojean @ Prospect Park: “Join us at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside for our first Roller Skating Summer Music Series, which transforms our covered rink into one of Brooklyn’s hottest destinations. August 7th will feature The Happy Fits and Stolen Gin with support from Hojean”(10:00 AM, LeFrak Center at Lakeside, $40)

📕Dip Into Reading: Book And Icee Giveaway At Betsy Head Pool @ Brooklyn Public Library: “Free book and icee giveaway at select Brooklyn Public Pools, while supplies last! Children, teens and families can pick out free books to take home from a selection of new, high quality and diverse books, donated by the National Book Foundation and their publishing partners.”(12:00 PM, Betsy Head Pool)

📕Movies @ The Library: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025) @ Park Slope Library: “Experience a heartwarming and hilarious adventure with Lilo & Stitch (2025 film)! Set in Hawaii, the story follows a lonely young girl, Lilo, who finds unexpected friendship when she adopts Stitch—an unusual alien experiment disguised as a “dog.” What begins as chaos turns into a powerful story about family, belonging, and love. Funny, emotional, and full of action, it’s a family-friendly tale that reminds us that “ohana means family—and family means nobody gets left behind.”.”(1:30 PM, Park Slope Library)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!: Globalfest With Dakhabrakha, Yeison Landero, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, And Sunju Park @ Prospect Park: “The renowned globalFest presents the hottest acts from around the planet. This diverse international bill features spectacular performances by agents of “ethno chaos” DakhaBrakha (Ukraine), Cumbia noble Yeison Landero (Colombia), Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars (New Orleans), and Sunju Park (Korea).”(5:00 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)

📕Laura Bishop Event For ‘Hate Me Take Me’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “When Amanda Bennett signs up for the beta feature of the Obsess AI boyfriend app, she thinks it’s just another marketing gimmick. Go on a date with a real man who matches her digital fantasy? Spoiler: she’s skeptical. Then the app delivers. Her match is hot, brooding, motorcycle included. Perfect—except he refuses to remove his helmet, won’t share his name, and somehow knows things about her no stranger should. Because he’s not a stranger. He’s Kade Steele, her ex-husband.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣Ziwe: The Game Show @ The Bell House: “Ziwe: The Game Show is a live comedic stage show hosted by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, featuring satirical games and sharp cultural commentary.”(7:30 PM & 10:00 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Whiplash @ Union Hall: “Shalewa Sharpe hosts this long-running stand-up show. Featuring: Chanel Ali, Maggie Crane, Kendall Farrell, Mike Lawrence, and Ash Diggs!”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🏷Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival Presented By Bkone Productions @ Industry City: “Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival The Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival returns for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the works of William Shakespeare through bold productions, live entertainment, and unique theatrical experiences.”(8:00 PM, Industry City)

🤣The Good Liars: Live! @ Littlefield: “Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler — better known as The Good Liars — have spent the last several years embedded in America’s political circus: interviewing rallygoers, pranking politicians, and somehow becoming recurring characters in the country’s endless doom scroll. You may know them from your feed, from appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, MSNBC, CNN, or from being aggressively hate-posted by a guy wearing wraparound Oakleys and holding a fish in his profile picture Now they’re bringing the chaos live to the stage. ”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🤣Sienna Hubert-Ross & Friends @ Union Hall: “A night with Sienna Hubert-Ross and friends”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $19.26)

🤣Whine Slow – NYC’s Sexiest Ja Independence Party @ Littlefield: “Get ready to ‘Fling Yuh Shoulder’ and “Buss a whine” as we prepare the BADDEST Bashment Party in NYC”(11:00 PM, Littlefield)

Saturday, 8/8

🛒Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: “This community destination brings together a mix of shoppers from the nearby neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and beyond. Runners, dog-walkers, families, and food lovers all converge to buy from the huge array of farm fresh products, and to participate in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday all year long.” (8:00 AM, Grand Army Plaza)

🌼🌸Introduction To Watercolor Painting @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “Explore the varied techniques of painting with the unique, beautiful medium of watercolor. Experiment with color mixing, washes and glazing, creating delightful portraits of flowers and plants.”(10:00 AM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

🍿’Catvideofest 2026’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2026, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need. Proceeds from Nitehawk shows will go to Sean Casey Animal Shelter.”(11:00 AM, Nitehawk)

🧘🍺Beer & Yoga @ Wild East Brewing: “Join us on Saturday, August 8th at 11am for a yoga class in the taproom at Wild East Brewing Co. with a beer to follow! $20 gets you a 55-minute class and your first full pour post-class in the taproom. This will be an open-level class; beginners and experienced practitioners alike are welcome to attend. Just bring a mat, your ID, and yourselves!”(11:00 AM, Wild East Brewing)

🪨🏠Park Slope Old Timers 2026 Reunion @ Old Stone House: “Join us for the yearly reunion on the 4th Street Plaza! Organized by families who lived in Park Slope in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, this public event is open to all Park Slopers. Food tickets are available for purchase. Or just come listen to live music and hear stories of Park Slope’s history. Each meal ticket, regardless of price, gets you the same portion of a drink, food, and delicious dessert. Pay what you can afford. Tshirts are also available for purchase. Email us for special sizing info. See you at the reunion!”(12:00 PM, Old Stone House, $0 - $23.18)

🏷Japanese Antique Fair @Ippin Project @ Industry City: “Discover authentic Japanese antiques and one-of-a-kind treasures, handpicked and brought directly from Japan.”(12:00 PM, Industry City)

🏷Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival Presented By Bkone Productions @ Industry City: See Friday listing. (12:00 PM, Industry City)

🍿’Spoons Toons All Ages’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Introduce your favorite childhood cartoons to the next generation (or have them share theirs with us!) and enjoy a late-morning of animated entertainment and unlimited cereal!”(12:00 PM, Nitehawk)

🎨🦑Opening Weekend: City Fragments | Carol Dronsfield & Leigh Klonsky @ Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse: “City Fragments, a dual exhibition featuring Carol Dronsfield and Leigh Klonsky, encourages viewers to look at their urban surroundings in a different light. The Brooklyn-based artists explore and dissect familiar NYC scenes that many of us often overlook. Dronsfield zeros in on wild postings – multi-layered wheat paste advertisements, and Klonsky focuses on street trees. They photograph these everyday sights and reinterpret them using collage and mixed media, creating extraordinary, fragmented views of our city.”(1:00 PM, Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse)

🦪🍺Wandering Shuckers Oyster Popup @ Wild East Brewing: “The Wandering Shuckers Co. is hitting Wild East Brewing for a weekend popup of raw and torched oysters. We’re bringing the best vibes to the taproom—come grab a pint and a dozen fresh-shucked oysters before we sell out.”(2:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

📕Work Sucks, I Know: Networking Hour & Matinee - ‘Cold Storage’ (2026) @ Central Library: “Join us for an hour of networking and commiserating with other job-seekers from 3 to 4 PM, followed by a matinee screening of a workplace film. This month’s film is ‘Cold Storage’ (2026), directed by Jonny Campbell. Teacake (Joe Keery) and Naomi (Georgina Campbell), two young employees of a self-storage company built on the site of an old US military base, have their wildest night shift ever when a parasitic fungus escapes from the lowest sublevel of the base, where it was sealed by the government decades before.”(3:00 PM, Central Library)

📕G-Rebels Skillshare Workshop: Textile Arts! @ Central Library: “Please join us for the G-REBELS Peoples’ Power Network Skillshare Workshop: Textile Arts! We will be teaching how to embroider and how to hand sew for beginners and will talk about the history of textile arts. We will have hot food, educational materials, and resources available! Please come join us and learn how to embroider and hand sew. ”(3:00 PM, Central Library)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!: BRIC Celebrates Aaliyah: One In A Million @ Prospect Park: “R&B princess Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn, and today Brooklyn comes out to celebrate her life and music. Featuring a band performing her biggest hits under the music direction of Taja Cheek (L’Rain), plus DJs, dancers, loving testimonials, and more.”(3:00 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)

💃Contra Connections 2: An Intermediate Contra Dance Workshop @ Camp Friendship: “Join Brooklyn Contra and Alyssa Adkins at our first Intermediate Contra workshop! We’ll look at less common, intermediate contra moves and break them down, learn flourishes and fun places to put them, and go over techniques to make partnered dancing feel smooth, attentive, and effortlessly connected.”(3:00 PM, Camp Friendship)

📕Feng Shui And I Ching @ Central Library: “A Feng Shui course, based on I-Ching’s principles, particularly the concepts of Yin & Yang, Five Elements and Three Cycles. Participants will be able to understand the purpose of Feng Shui and how it affects every individual’s life. ”(3:30 PM, Hybrid: Virtual / Central Library)

🎨The Opening Of Trash, A State Of Mind. @ 440 Gallery: “Brooklyn, NY, 440 Gallery is pleased to present TRASH, a group exhibition exploring the enduring role of discarded materials and found objects. The exhibition brings together 440 Gallery artists who turn what society throws away into works of reflection, critique, and renewal.”(4:00 PM, 440 Gallery)

Saturday Night

🤣Extremely Accurate Bird Songs: Live! @ Union Hall: “Cartoonist/musician Tommy Siegel (of Jukebox the Ghost) and musician/composer Billy Libby (Ingrid Michaelson) are two world-touring musicians on a daring quest: to write and record a song about every bird species and document the process in podcast form — Since there are only 11,145 bird species, it shouldn’t be too tough. With a year of bird-specific-songwriting under their belt, they made their debut as a live duo at the San Diego Bird Festival in 2026, and are spending the summer on tour with Jukebox the Ghost before taking their musical comedy/multimedia “Bird Rock” extravaganza to headline several birding conventions across the country.”(5:00 PM, Union Hall, $25.69)

🏷Making Handmade Books From Scrap Paper @ Industry City: “Making Handmade Books from Recycled Paper: Use Junk Mail, Recycled Papers, and Papers You Design. Led by Frieda Christofides”(6:00 PM, Industry City)

🤣Brett And Mo Try New Things @ The Bell House (SOLD OUT) “”Brett and Mo Try New Things” is a live comedy and unscripted variety show hosted by comedian/actor Brett Goldstein (known for Ted Lasso and Shrinking) and comedian Mo Welch. The show features unscripted chaos, material workshopping, and surprise guests.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Clash Talk @ Union Hall: “A brand new live panel show by the hosts of Good Noticings, Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton. Claire and Ashley will interview, bond, and clash with special guests. The audience will vote on the winner of the talk show. With special guests TBA”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🎶🦑Cultural Ecologies Series 2026: Unheard-Of + Ginita Y La Orquesta Esa @ Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse: “Unheard-of presents a new premiere for the ensemble, electronics, and video by David Bird, composer, producer, and multimedia artist praised for his “inventive, mind-expanding electroacoustic soundscapes” (An Earful). Unheard-of is joined by special guest band Ginita y La Orquesta Esa for a closing set of latin Jazz tunes from the group’s latest self-titled album!”(7:30 PM, Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse)

🤣Dyketopia & Friends @ Union Hall: “Beloved cult comedy show, Dyketopia, is back in Brooklyn for pride! Strap on your birkenstocks and join Lee Robinson & Kate McLachlan for a dazzling night of queer & trans stand up comedy. Featuring: Motti, Bridget Foley, Indigo Asim, Cori Dech, and Grace Johnson”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $19.26)

🤣Dancehall Forever @ Littlefield: “This is a party for Dancehall lovers, bringing together the energy, music and dances behind the movement. 90% Dancehall 10% everything else.”(11:00 PM, Littlefield)

Sunday, 8/9

🛒Washington Park Greenmarket: 20 years old! (9:00 AM, Washington Park)

🙋🏽Coffee Walk + Litter Clean-Up In Prospect Park - Make Friends, Steward Land @ Poetica Coffee: See Get Involved section above. (9:00 AM, Poetica Coffee)

🌳Smorgasburg: Festival Of Tea @ Prospect Park: “NYC’s biggest summer tea party is back! Sip your way through special guest vendors, discover new favorites, enjoy exclusive collaborations, and play your way through activities from a lineup of participating vendors throughout the day.”(11:00 AM, Breeze Hill, Free)

🍿’Citizen Ruth’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Citizen Ruth is the story of Ruth Stoops (Laura Dern), a woman who nobody even noticed — until she got pregnant. Now, everyone wants a piece of her. The film is a comedy about one woman caught in the ultimate tug-of-war: a clash of wild, noisy, ridiculous people that rapidly dissolves into a media circus.”(11:30 AM, Nitehawk)

🏷Rock And Roll Playhouse Plays The Music Of David Bowie @ Industry City: “This show features two sets of David Bowie! The first set features Bowie’s greatest hits for the whole family and a second set of some deep cuts for everyone.”(1:00 PM, Industry City)

🕯️🍺Candle Making Class @ Wild East Brewing: “Instructor Jade will provide her expert guidance on creating a candle from scratch. You’ll learn how to develop a scent profile, choosing from various scents, including fresh, floral fruity and earthy. Combine oils to create a customized scent then pour your melted wax into a mold before letting your candle harden. ”(1:30 PM, Wild East Brewing)

🦪🍺Wandering Shuckers Oyster Popup @ Wild East Brewing: See Saturday listing. (2:00 PM, Wild East Brewing)

🏷Sake And Cheese Pairing Class And Brewery Tour @ Industry City: “Step away from that bottle of vino and join us to sample the absolute best beverage to pair with cheese – We are talking about sake! If you haven’t yet tried pairing craft sake and premium cheese, you are in for a revelation. We’ll explore a wide range of flavors and textures… and together, we’ll discover the most exciting combinations of sake styles and cheeses from around the world. The experience is fun, interactive and absolutely delicious! Join us at Brooklyn Kura to learn about sake where sake is made!”(3:00 PM, Industry City)

🤣Pierce: Un-Sense-Ored @ The Bell House: “An inter-reactive reconfiguration of the sapient nervous assembly. Each of your four senses will finally be unclogged and capable of using a secret human ability. From Pierce Campion, friend of Podcast About List, director of “Virtual Prison” and creator of Frog Unlocked. W/ Ivy Wolk & Richard Perez. ”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Meat Cats Comedy Presents: Sunday Sauce @ Union Hall: “Hungry for comedy? Pull up a chair to Sunday Sauce— the sloppiest, sauciest comedy show at Union Hall in Brooklyn! It’s just like dinner at your Italian Nonna’s house, but without your weird uncle. Comedy duo Britt Migs and Irina Chelidze, (aka the Meat Cats) serve up a fresh new sketch at the top of every show as an antipasto, followed by a main course of standup comedy from in-demand comics seen on Comedy Central, HBO, Netflix, Hulu and more. ”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

Monday, 8/10

🪨🏠Frank London’s Loisaida Fife & Drum Corps. And Honk Family Band @ Old Stone House: “Grammy-award winning trumpeter and composer Sir Frank London’s Loisaida Fife & Drum Corps celebrates the release of their recording Touzle Your Kurchy (Adhyaropa Records) and America’s 250th anniversary with a concert of re-imagined American Revolutionary and Civil War music.”(5:30 PM, Old Stone House, $23.18)

🤣Caroline Chambers: What To Cook: Make It Fast @ Littlefield: “Join Books Are Magic at Littlefield to celebrate Caroline Chambers’ new book, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast! Caroline will be chatting with a moderator about her book, followed by an audience Q&A, and an optional photo opportunity.”(6:30 PM, Littlefield)

🤣Asher Perlman: Back To The Drawing Board @ Union Hall: “An evening of comedy and cartoons with Asher Perlman and his pals. Lineup TBA ”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

🤣The Moth Storyslam @ The Bell House: “StorySLAM NYC-Schooled. Prepare a 5-minute story about the lessons that shaped you. Wisdom passed down by elders, gurus, and sages. Textbooks, hard knocks, lucky breaks, triumphs and mistakes. From fortune cookies to astrology. Confucius to Brené Brown. The realest reality checks from teachers, siblings, bosses and bullies. ”(8:00 PM, The Bell House)

🍿’Beavis And Butt-Head Do America’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Two of the biggest animated slackers around, Beavis (Mike Judge) and Butt-head (also Judge) get a kick-start when two crooks steal their TV. On their mission to find a replacement, Beavis and Butt-head wind up in the motel of Muddy Grimes (Bruce Willis), where a case of mistaken identity has them after his wife, Dallas (Demi Moore). Due to misunderstanding Grimes when he says to “do” his wife, the two travel from Las Vegas to Washington, not realizing they’ve been sent out to kill the woman.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)

Tuesday, 8/11

📕Stomp, Clap And Sing Lavender Blues’ 14th Anniversary Celebration! @ Central Library: “Join Lady B and Lavender Blues on the Plaza for a special 14th Anniversary celebration! Don’t miss this high-energy music and movement performance for babies and toddlers featuring favorite songs from the REMIXES, reimagined with new cadences and bonus beats. Think Baby Hip Hop! You’ll also get a sneak peek at brand-new tracks from Lady B’s follow-up album, the REMIXES Volume 2.”(10:30 AM, Central Library)

🏷Spirited Away: Psychic & Paranormal Night @ Industry City: “Gather with NYC’s finest readers and psychics for a glorious evening of craft cocktails and supernatural fun, hosted by The Oracle! Spirited Away Psychic & Paranormal Night! Winter Edition!”(7:00 PM, Industry City)

🍿’Heat Lightning’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Character actress and Pre-Code Parade favorite Aline MacMahon gets her well-deserved top-billing in Mervyn LeRoy’s snappy four-hander set in a dusty outpost of the Mojave Desert. Playing up her tomboy bonafides as strong-willed filling-station proprietress Olga, MacMahon keeps a watchful eye on kid sister Myra (Ann Dvorak), but the sudden arrival of a criminal gang on the lam throw a match in the gas tank. Despite its skimpy 63-minute runtime, Heat Lightning packs a serious pre-Code punch, with plenty of innuendos, moral ambiguities, and double-entendres to keep your motor revvin’.”(7:00 PM, Nitehawk)

🔥🍺New Pub Trivia Murder Mystery Challenge: The Case Of The Killer Ending @ Threes Brewing: “In this game, a followup to our first hit trivia murder mystery (the case of the poisoned patron), we’re enlisting your help to solve this mystery the only way we know how: Through a game of pub trivia. Each round, your group will answer trivia questions, which will, in turn, unlock details of the murder, uncover backstories and ultimately answer the greatest question of them all: Whodunnit?”(7:00 PM, Threes Brewing)

📕Susan Lee Event For ‘See You At The Sunset’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “Two enemies-to-lovers, one unforgettable summer escape… As carefree days turn into hot, steamy nights, the chemistry between Henry and Jia ignites. But when the real world beckons, should what happens at the Sunset stay at the Sunset?”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣Julia & Friends @ Union Hall: “Julia Shiplett (HBO, Netflix, Showtime) shares some new jokes while some of her favorite comedians stop by and do their thing <3 With special guests: Liza Treyger, Marie Faustin, Shaunak Godkhindi, Allison O’Conor, and James Tom”(7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15.92)

Wednesday, 8/12

🌼🌸Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “Herbaceous plants accentuate other features in the landscape, and when used effectively, they can provide almost year-round interest. Learn identification methods and landscape uses of perennials and annuals commonly used in the urban landscape, including native plants. The class will identify and view plant characteristics during sessions on BBG grounds.”(5:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

🌳Summer Movies In The Park: ‘Akeelah And The Bee’: 20th Anniversary Screening @ Prospect Park: “Keke Palmer, Angela Bassett, and Laurence Fishburne star in this inspirational movie about an 11-year-old girl from South Central Los Angeles who makes it all the way to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.”(6:00 PM, Long Meadow North, Free, RSVP!)

🪦Grieving & Weaving @ Green-Wood: “Stitching together creativity and community, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out, you are welcome to join us as we share stories, skills, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel.”(6:30 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)

🎶Rucyl @ BAM: “Rucyl is a singular artist whose sonic practice moves among performance, installation and instrument design. A product of Philadelphia’s potent underground scene, she was shaped in equal measure by 70s soul, 80s dancehall, 90s hip-hop, and Sun Ra.”(7:00 PM, BAM)

🔥📕The Odyssey’ (Trans. Emily Wilson) Book Club @ The Community Bookstore: “Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative”(7:00 PM, The Community Bookstore)

🎨🍺Paint & Sip @ Threes Brewing: “Paint & Sip in The Yard, hosted by Danielle Martin”(7:00 PM, Threes Brewing)

📕Tarah Dewitt Event For ‘Lost And Found’ @ The Ripped Bodice: “Bea always wanted to be a mom. But she never expected she’d have to lose her best friend to do it. Armed with nothing but her best friend’s eggs and a bucket list to complete, Bea’s world is a sea of changes. When she needs a place to stay, her longtime friend Silas steps in to help. A firefighter grappling with the aftermath of an accident, Silas has his own challenges to work through that have left him cautious and vulnerable. At first, they expect nothing. But as these two former sunshines knit together in a love that has been unfulfilled until now, a new beginning comes out of the ashes of the past—one that will lead to a love that can withstand all the slings and arrows, joys and triumphs, that life can throw.”(7:00 PM, The Ripped Bodice)

🤣Lemaire Lee Live @ The Bell House: “LeMaire Lee is a comedian currently based out of Austin, Texas and is the co-host of Panties In The Mouth with dear dear friends Nate Marshall and Andy Malafarina. He also hosts The Game Show of Hilariously Bad Opinions, Feud! at the Creek and the Cave. He is known for his work on Gilly and Keeves and he is a regular guest and producer on Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🧘🍺Yoga With Sara Bond @ Wild East Brewing: “Unwind with an evening yoga class at Wild East Brewing and Co. Led by Sara Bond, enjoy a relaxing flow followed by a welcoming taproom atmosphere perfect for connecting with friends and enjoying a drink.”(7:30 PM, Wild East Brewing)

🤣I Really Hope This Works: An Evening Of Discovery With Greta Titelman @ Littlefield: “Greta has been developing her incredible new hour in hopes of finding a gorgeous narrative arc that will take us all on a journey through time and space.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🍿’Belly’ @ Nitehawk Cinema: “Ever since they were kids, Sincere (Nas) and Buns (DMX) have lived life close to the edge, doing whatever it takes to survive. As adults, they build up their kingdom of crime on drug dealing and robbery. But Sincere grows weary of the criminal lifestyle and joins a black Muslim religious group. Buns, on the other hand, sinks deeper into criminality and faces serious prison time. The cops offer him a deal, however — assassinate the head of the Muslim group, and he will go free.”(9:15 PM, Nitehawk)

🤣Josh & Aaron Do Improv (Feat. D’Arcy Carden) @ The Bell House: “a high-energy live comedy show where the UCB alumni return to their roots for crowd work and long-form improv sets,”(10:00 PM, The Bell House)

Thursday, 8/13

🏷Introduction To Shochu – Tasting Class And Brewery Tour @ Industry City: “Are you curious about Shochu? Join us to learn the basics of this delicious and unique 500+ year old Japanese Spirit, how to differentiate between styles, and how to serve Shochu to its best advantage and use it in delicious craft cocktails. We’ll also explore the nuance of Shochu vs Sake and Soju!”(6:00 PM, Industry City)

🎶Midsummer Nights: Strings N Skins @ BKCM: “Founded in Brooklyn by Haitian vocalist and percussionist Okai and Latin-Grammy-Award-winning Colombian vocalist, dancer, and violinist Luisa Bastidas (AKA La Lulu), Strings N skins has been recognized as one of the most distinct bands in New York City.”(6:30 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)

🤣The Bell House Stand Up Showcase @ The Bell House: “W/ Cab Washington, Jake Velazquez, Orion Levine, Rachel Williams, Sean Patton & TaTa Sherise.”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣Millennial Tour Featuring Geena Fontanella Support From David Michael Frank @ Littlefield: “Geena Fontanella is coming through Brooklyn with her Millennial Tour with direct support from David Michael Frank. ”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

🤣Party God @ Union Hall: “Live show with Party God Podcast (Devon Young & Elle Parker) and featured guest, followed by a dance party with DJs.”(10:00 PM, Union Hall, $19.26)

Thursday Rescue Pup, Basilisk

“🚨 Warning: Basilisk may be small enough to fit in your lap…but his smile is somehow the size of Texas. 😄💙 This happy little Chihuahua has been making himself right at home at the shelter, charming everyone he meets with those adorable ears, bright eyes, and permanently smiling face. Life hasn’t always gone according to plan for Basilisk, but he’s decided to stay optimistic anyway. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs, loves attention, and is ready to trade shelter life for a couch, a toy basket, and someone to call his own.” (Sean Casey FB Page)

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One-Sentence Recommendations

• South Slope Derby on Sunday is our favorite event of the summer, with kids zooming down 17th street in vehicles made of pure creativity.

• Lesbian Library Day on Saturday features a dozen events across both our neighborhood libraries — you’ll have to scroll down to take the full diversity of offerings.

Book Now

We know what sells out.

🎓🤣(Class) Intro To Storytelling With Moth Storyslam Champ Adam Wade @ Union Hall on 8/16: “Learn practical tools to immediately apply to storytelling, public speaking, creative projects, and everyday communication. This workshop is designed for beginners and anyone interested in learning how to tell engaging personal stories. Participants will learn a simple storytelling framework, hear examples, workshop a story of their own, and receive supportive feedback in a warm and encouraging environment.”(1:15 PM, Union Hall)

📕Book Hoes 4th Anniversary & Book Exchange @ BKLYN Commons on Friday: “Bring as many or as few books as you’d like in the following genres: fiction/lit fic, fantasy/romantasy, romance, thriller/sci-fi. We’ll have tables set up through the entire event hall and you can drop your books off at each genre’s table and then pick up as many books as you’d like throughout the night.”(6:30 PM, BKLYN Commons)

🤣Taylor Tomlinson @ Union Hall from 9/17-9/22: Your Gen Z friend’s favorite comedian has sold out Union Hall to work out some material before taking it on the road. But if you’d like to pay exorbitant scalping rates, you can get them a seat. (Vivid Seats link)

Get Involved

Most everything you’d like to see improved in the neighborhood starts with organizing.

🙋🏽🌼Upper Pond Creation Project @ 6/15 Green on Saturday & Sunday: “Volunteers needed! Move soil, sort rocks, try designs. Open to Public and Members”(10:00 AM, 6/15 Green)

🤣Alphabet Mafia Fundraiser Show @ Littlefield on Saturday: “Comedians! Music! Raffle prizes! And more! Please join us for a night of fundraising and celebration for Alphabet Mafia: A Lesbian Mobster Alphabet Mafia’s big fundraiser show. With performances from Scout Smith, Gabe González, Erik Martini, and Masc Mandate, we can guarantee a good giggle at this show. The evening will close with music, giving you a chance to dance and submit your last-minute raffle bids. All are welcome!”(7:30 PM, Littlefield)

🎉🍺Beer Launch Party: Dreams Of Yesterday @ Threes Brewing on Thursday 8/6: “Join us at Threes Brewing Gowanus for the relaunch of Dreams of Yesterday, our collaboration Pilsner with Billion Oyster Project, brewed with oyster shells. A portion of every Dreams of Yesterday can sold goes to Billion Oyster Project, a local nonprofit restoring oysters to New York Harbor and teaching kids about climate health along the way.”(5:00 PM, Threes Brewing)

Events

Events with a 🔥 emoji are going fast, and classes have a 🎓 emoji.

Thursday, 7/30

🎓📕Motion Graphics With After Effects @ Central Library: “Adobe After Effects is the industry standard for creating dynamic motion graphics and video effects compositing. This 4-part course covers the basics of the After Effects interface, text and layer animation, chroma-keying, video effects, keyframing, compositing, and outputting to Premiere.”(10:30 AM, Central Library)

🤣Union Hall 20th Anniversary Party! @ Union Hall: “Celebrate our 20th anniversary with a bocce tournament accompanied by Brooklyn Brass All-Stars AND an all night party!”(4:00 PM, Union Hall)

🎶Midsummer Nights: Flute Fest @ BKCM: “Across NYC, Melanie Charles’s Make Jazz Trill Again movement has been hosting Trill Mega Jams that bring together some of the city’s most innovative artists. This year’s Flute Fest will kick off with a Flute Link Up in the BKCM Garden from 5:30-6:30 pm, open to all flute players by RSVP! Then, from 6:30-7:30, the Flute Fest Performance on Lincoln Place will feature Alexandria DeWalt, Lee Hooper and Melanie Charles.”(5:30 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)

🎓📕Make Your First Website @ Central Library: “Join instructor Richard Green (aka Ragman) to learn the basics of HTML and create your very own custom webpage on Neocities. No prior coding experience is required! Please bring your own laptop if you have one.”(5:30 PM, Central Library)

📕Kristen Gleason Presents ‘The Wallet And Other Thefts,’ In Conversation With Brigid Hughes @ The Community Bookstore: “Closely observed and slyly destabilizing, The Wallet and Other Thefts is a book of short fiction shimmering with mystery and menace. This surreal, precise collection unfolds in a world beyond conventional time and space. Concerned with theft, shame, exile, tourism, masochism, God, and “Nature,” these stories are lightly linked -- objects, diseases, and landscapes reappear.”(7:00 PM, The Community Bookstore)

🌳Prospect Park Yoga @ Prospect Park: “Brooklyn’s most beloved outdoor yoga series is back in Prospect Park! Brooklyn Flow and Prospect Park Alliance present free, outdoor yoga on the Long Meadow. Brooklyn’s finest yoga teachers lead free, outdoor group yoga classes in a low-pressure, beautiful environment. Join hundreds of Brooklynites each week to celebrate yoga and wellness in our treasured Prospect Park.”(7:00 PM, , Free, RSVP!)

🤣David Cross @ The Bell House (SOLD OUT) “David runs his new hour before hitting the road!”(7:30 PM, The Bell House)

🤣About Last Night: Dating Disaster Stories NYC! @ Littlefield: “A handful of NYC locals get on stage to share their worst dating and hookup stories. Great dates get a text back, but bad dates? Those are worth sharing. Join us for an evening filled to the brim with laughter, as a handful of NYC locals climb onto our infamous stage to share true tales of their most hilariously terrible dating and hookup stories. Featuring live music by the illustrious James Harvey.”(8:00 PM, Littlefield)

Friday, 7/31

🌳Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation @ Prospect Park: “Join Prospect Park Alliance for family-friendly nature fun. In July, celebrate Brooklyn’s only lake by exploring underwater wildlife up close with magnifying glasses. ”(10:00 AM, Boathouse + Audubon Center, Free)

🏛Teacher Institute: Art, Civics, And Popular Education In Practice @ Brooklyn Museum: “Spend a few summer days preparing for the school year at the Brooklyn Museum’s Teacher Institute! We invite educators to connect with peers, delve into critical reflection on the United States at 250 years, and hone teaching tool kits that encourage students to do the same.”(10:00 AM, Brooklyn Museum)

📕Movies @ The Library: ‘Garfield The Movie’ @ Park Slope Library: “Enjoy a fun, family-friendly adventure with The Garfield Movie! Garfield, the famously lazy and lasagna-loving cat, is unexpectedly thrown into a wild outdoor adventure after reuniting with his long-lost father. What starts as a reluctant journey quickly turns into a hilarious and heartwarming experience filled with chaos, teamwork, and unexpected bonding. ”(2:00 PM, Park Slope Library)

📕Collaging & Tea With Tea Art Master Julia Adams @ Central Library: “Join us for collage-making followed by a traditional Chinese tea ceremony by Tea Art Master Julia Adams! We will have collage materials and writing prompts centered around cultural heritage. Please bring any recipes or photos that you would want to use for your collage! After collaging, Julia will guide us through a traditional Chinese tea ceremony.”(2:30 PM, Central Library)

🌳BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!: Carrtoons & Hailé Supreme + Sofía Valdés + Julia Zivic @ Prospect Park: “Inspired by silky-smooth Neo Soul, Ben Carr aka CARRTOONS has become one of today’s most sought-after producers and bassists, known for flawless performances onstage and in the studio. He’s joined by virtuosic vocalist Hailé Supreme. A frequent collaborator, singer songwriter Julia Zivic, opens the night with powerful storytelling. Panamanian singer songwriter Sofía Valdés rounds out the bill with lush, lyrical, Latin-infused soul.”(6:00 PM, Lena Horne Bandshell)