Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope

Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope
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Still looking for something to do this weekend?

Introduction To Bird Watching
When: Saturday, March 22, 12pm to 1pm
Where: Prospect Park Audubon Center
What: Take advantage of the warmer weather, and explore some of the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home. The tour is led by The Brooklyn Bird Club.
How much: Free

Mamie Minch
When: Saturday, March 22, 6pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street at 6th Avenue
What: The youngest old-school blues guitarist and singer you’ve ever seen is in the middle of a month-long residency here, so catch her while you can!
How much: $10 suggested donation

Obsolete Cinema presents SHATSHOW II: The SHAT-ening!!!
When: Sunday, March 23, 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Show some love to the captain himself, William Shatner, and raise a glass to Obsolete Cinema’s 3rd birthday at Freddy’s on Sunday. This month, it’s all about the 1970s classics Big Bad Mama and Kingdom of the Spiders.
How much: No cover.

Pet Adoptions
When: Sunday, March 23, 12pm to 5pm
Where: Petland Discounts, 510 5th Avenue, between 12th and 13th Streets
What: Come meet a new friend at the Petland Discounts mobile adoption event, sponsored by North Shore Animal League America.
How much: Adoption fees range from $50 to $225

Middle Grade Book Launch: Under The Egg
When: Sunday, March 23, 4pm to 5pm
Where: Powerhouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, between 11th and 12th Streets
What: Theodora Tenpenny finds herself in an art adventure across NYC after discovering an old masterpiece hidden under her grandfather’s painting. Get to know more, and meet author Laura Marx Fitzgerald at the launch of her new book, Under The Egg.
How much: Free, but RSVP is appreciated. Email RSVP@POWERHOUSEon8th.com to confirm your spot.

Photo via North Shore Animal League