Park Slope Planner: The Best Events October 17-20
Learn about what women want, then dance to mom jams — all that and more fun stuff to do this weekend:
What Do Women Want: Adventures in the Science of Female Desire
When: Thursday, October 17, 7pm
Where: Babeland, 462 Bergen Street
What: A “revealing” conversation with author Daniel Bergner and and Babeland co-founder Claire Cavanah (author of Moregasm).
How much: Free!
The Recordettes
When: Thursday, October 17, 7pm
Where: The Paper Box, 17 Meadow Street, Bushwick
What: Our neighbors Tony LoFi and Anna Anabolic are playing with their band The Recordettes in a CMJ showcase tonight. Are you a Park Slope local playing in the fest? Share the details in the comments below so neighbors can check out your show!
How much: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Head On: Dad Jams Vs. Mom Jeans
When: Friday, October 18, 11pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street
What: Wear your best aerobics outfits, headbands, and Cosby sweaters to get down as two DJs face off with dad rock like Hall & Oates, Wings, and Michael McDonald against mom jams by the likes of Paula Abdul, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston.
How much: Free! 21+
Walking Tour of Murals in Gowanus
When: Saturday, October 19, 11am
Where: Meet at Groundswell, 540 President St
What: Head to Gowanus to see what murals are up in the neighborhood on a tour led by staff from Groundswell, a community mural-making organization. Part of the Gowanus Open Studios!
How much: Free!
Get a Free Tree!
When: Sunday, October 20, 11am-1pm
Where: Gowanus Canal Conservency Salt Lot, 2 2nd Avenue
What: A MillionTreesNYC tree giveaway — you can reserve a tree online now, where you can choose between four trees. Or, you can just show up and see what’s available.
How much: Free!
