It’s looking like a great weekend to hang out in the neighborhood, whether you’re looking for a take on fatherhood from accomplished authors, a chorale concert, or a chance to sing yourself. Details on those events and more: When I First Held You: Writers On Fatherhood [https://www.
adoptable animal of the week
Back in March, the Park Slope Veterinary Center [http://parkslopeveterinarycenter.vetstreet.com/] (639 4th Avenue) got a call about a mama cat giving birth in a warehouse, and the warehouse wanted them out. Thankfully the folks at the vet office got there in time, because they found kittens who were
All that shuttle bus business along the 2 and 4 lines is off this weekend, but you’ll want to watch out again along the F and G lines, which are skipping some local stops — but not the entire weekend. Details from the MTA: Jamaica-bound F trains run express from
Our weekend subway advice for all you neighbors: Try out the new pizza place [/food/at-first-bite-fina] on Friday night because you can walk there, then it should be smooth sailing on the subway for a night out on Saturday. Details on changes along the F and G lines from the
We’ve got some of the same changes to the F and G train that we experienced last week, but note they’re not affecting the entire weekend — so if you want to avoid the subways on Friday night and head out Saturday night instead, you might not even notice
dentists
Work is underway at 416 5th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets, to transform part of a former video store into a new dental office. The architect at the space, Just Architecture [http://www.justarchitectureny.com/] — which also worked on the adjacent medical office — tells us that the this part
The Rock Shop
Photographer ericheras [http://instagram.com/p/ozx3s3Hb9o/] captured a member of the crew working on a film shoot at The Rock Shop today — anyone know what they were filming? Take any photos in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr
Roses
Some lovely roses coming through some barbed wire on 8th Avenue. Snap any neighborhood photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to editor@bklyner.com, and we’ll post them on
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this week? Our local library is kicking off summer reading with some fun activities, a new event space is opening with a family-friendly concert, and there’s a chance to learn how flax turns into fabric. Details on those and more
grand central oyster bar brooklyn
So you love oysters, but you don’t love paying around $3 for each of those little bivalves? If you’re looking for a bargain, and you’re not concerned about a lot of variety, then happy hour at Grand Central Oyster Bar Brooklyn [http://oysterbarbrooklyn.com/] is where you
Principal Magalie Alexis
Following recent struggles with some parents and at PS/MS 282 [http://282parkslope.com/282/] on 6th Avenue, Principal Magalie Alexis reportedly left the position last week to spend more time with her family. A letter sent to parents by Barbara Freeman, Superintendent of Community School District 13, notes that
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers take on the Los Angeles Kings for the Stanley Cup in a series starting tonight, June 4. So where in South Slope can you catch the games? Here are a few places where you can grab a beer and watch some hockey: Black Horse Pub [https: