> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Park Slope Planner: The Best Events March 19-22 - URL: https://bklyner.com/park-slope-planner-the-best-events-march-19-22-parkslopestoop/ - Published: 2015-03-19T20:25:39.000Z - Updated: 2015-03-19T20:39:00.000Z - Author: Mary Bakija - Tags: congregation beth elohim, #API-Imported ![Photo via Jim Campilongo](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pss_Jim-Campilongo_FB-702x702.jpg) Photo via [Jim Campilongo](https://www.facebook.com/351438575309/photos/pb.351438575309.-2207520000.1426796069./10152939020790310/?type=3&theater) It’s a pretty great weekend for book-lovers, as several fantastic authors will be discussing their work in our area. Balance that out with some karaoke, dancing, live tunes, and more, and you’ve got a pretty great weekend ahead of you. Details on those events, and more, below. Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Check out our [children’s events listing](/blog/kids/playtime-in-park-slope-upcoming-childrens-events-79)! [**Kazuo Ishiguro: The Buried Giant**](http://ishiguro.splashthat.com/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Thursday, March 19, 7:30pm **Where:** Congregation Beth Elohim, 271 Garfield Place **What:** People are loving the author’s new book, which is described as “a reflection on love, aging, courage, and the rewards and punishments of memory.” He’ll be in conversation with John Freeman. **How much:** Tickets start at $12 with certain discounts (attn: library card holders!), and can be applied toward a purchase of the book at Community Bookstore. [**Kings Of Karaoke**](http://www.therockshopny.com/event/778809-kings-karaoke-free-brooklyn/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Thursday, March 19, 10:30pm **Where:** [The Rock Shop](http://www.therockshopny.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 249 4th Avenue **What:** What’s your go-to karaoke song, Park Slope neighbors? **How much:** Free! [**Shape Up NYC: Cardio Toning**](http://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/3/20?ref=bklyner.com#shape-nyc-cardio-toning) **When:** Friday, March 20, 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! [**Party Like It’s 1999: The Basic Instinct Of March Edition**](http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/770461-party-like-it-s-1999-basic-brooklyn/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, March 20, 10pm **Where:** [The Bell House](http://www.thebellhouseny.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 149 7th Street **What:** Is there a better reason to dance than to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the release of the film Basic Instinct? We didn’t think so. **How much:** Free! [**Introduction To Birdwatching**](http://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/3/21?ref=bklyner.com#greenmarket-at-grand-army-plaza) **When:** Saturday, March 21, 12pm **Where:** Audubon Center, Prospect Park **What:** Take a tour with the [Brooklyn Bird Club](http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/trips.htm?ref=bklyner.com) to learn about the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home. **How much:** Free! [**Gotham: New York City’s Best Writers: Phil Klay**](http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1260811?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, March 21, 4pm **Where:** [Central Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/central?ref=bklyner.com), Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza **What:** Gotham Series host Rob Spillman will speak with Phil Klay, whose 2014 short story collection Redeployment was shortlisted for the Frank O’Connor Prize and won the National Book Award for Fiction. **How much:** Free, but [RSVP](http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1260811?ref=bklyner.com) to make sure you get a seat. **[The Cynical Bastard Comedy Hour And Ten Minutes](http://www.cynicalbastardproductions.com/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Saturday, March 21, 8pm **Where:** [Dizzy’s](http://dizzys.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 230 5th Avenue **What:** Local comedian [Phil Gable](http://www.philgable.com/?ref=bklyner.com) presents this [new comedy show](/blog/art-music/dizzys-to-serve-up-new-comedy-show-the-cynical-bastard-comedy-hour-and-ten-minutes-alongside-porkchops), saying it was a combination of fluffy pancakes and amazing Park Slope performers that inspired the choice in venue. **How much:** $7 in [advance](http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cynical-bastard-comedy-hour-and-ten-minutes-tickets-16023915964?ref=bklyner.com), $10 at the door. [**Delicious Foods: James Hannaham**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1562015040737671/) **When:** Sunday, March 22, 1pm **Where:** [Central Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/central?ref=bklyner.com), Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza **What:** [Neighbor](/blog/neighbors/isaac-fitzgerald-talks-tattoos-being-a-part-of-a-literary-park-slope) and BuzzFeed Books editor Isaac Fitzgerald will chat with the author about his new novel, which has been getting excellent reviews — and features crack (yes, the drug) as a character. **How much:** Free, but [RSVP](http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1260818?ref=bklyner.com) to make sure you get a seat. [**Jim Campilongo & Honeyfingers**](http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, March 19, 7pm **Where:** [Barbes](http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 376 9th Street **What:** The country-jazz guitarist has teamed up with pedal steel player Jonny Lam and his group Honeyfingers, and they’ll be rocking a repertoire of country-jazz. **How much:** $10 strongly suggested donation.