Park Slope Planner: The Best Events February 12-15
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From a a concert of strings, to short tales to warm you up at the Coop, to something delightful for the Valentine-less, there are some great events coming up around the neighborhood. Details on those and more:
Concerts On The Slope Presents: Impressions And Spirituality
When: Thursday, February 12, 8pm
Where: Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 139 St Johns Place
What: Sarah Koenig-Plonskier (violin), Karen Dekker (violin), Michael Davis (viola), and Ben Larsen (cello) will perform Theodore Wiprud’s Intimations and Incarnations, Maurice Ravel’s Quartet in F Major, and Robert Sirota’s Triptych.
How much: Free will donation.
Shape Up NYC: Cardio Toning
When: Friday, February 13, 12pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Shape up your core with a free cardio class in Prospect Park that will combine strength, balance, and toning exercises. No reservation is required, but it is recommended that you bring a workout mat.
How much: Free!
Short Pieces For Long Nights
When: Friday, February 13, 7pm
Where: Park Slope Food Coop, 782 Union Street
What: An entertaining evening of short pieces by Tomas Rayfiel and Susan O’Neill, with a discussion with the authors following the reading. Refreshments will be served.
How much: Free and open to both members and non-members.
Tango Workshops
When: Saturday, February 14, 10am-12pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dance with your sweetheart! Learn the fundamentals of one of a dramatic dance at this fun, informal series from the IATI Theater. Lessons are in English and Spanish, and there are two sessions: 10-11am is for beginners, and 11am-12pm is for advanced dancers.
How much: Free, but space is limited, so arrive early, and bring your library card for admission.
Civil Rights In Black And White: The Loving Story
When: Saturday, February 14, 4pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: See a documentary about Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter, married in Washington, D.C. in 1958 — but the marriage was illegal in their home state of Virginia, because he was white, and she was black and Native American. So the couple fought the law all the way to the United States Supreme Court.
How much: Free, though you’ll get seated first if you RSVP.
The Rejection Show Valentine’s Day Heartbreak Haven
When: Saturday, February 14, 8pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: Though couples are totally welcome, this one is a Valentine’s Day event for single folks for sure. The live comedy series is back with its Super Bowl of Rejection Shows, celebrating the holiday with an evening of its best breakup, heartbreak, and love related performances/stories from shows past, present, and future –blending into an evening of love songs, live music, and a party.
How much: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Classical Interludes: Dancing Crane
When: Sunday, February 15, 4pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: The men’s choir Zekari brings the kind of traditional singing shared socially among friends and family as well as in performance settings in their native country of Georgia.
How much: Free, but you can RSVP. Children under six will not be admitted.
What Are You Afraid Of?
When: Sunday, February 15, 8pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: Laugh at your fears as host Mara Wilson takes you through comedians’ and performers’ anxieties (and a few of her own). Tonight features Ginny Leise, Lucas Connolly, and Hillary Rea.
How much: $7 in advance, $10 day-of.