Park Slope Planner: The Best Events March 26-29
It’s time to dance, dance, dance, and eat chili! We’ve got some fun events that will get you moving and grooving and noshing this weekend around the neighborhood — see all the details below.
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Check out our children’s events listing!
Kings Of Karaoke
When: Thursday, March 26, 10:30pm
Where: The Rock Shop, 249 4th Avenue
What: For those who’ve got a song in their heart, and possibly a beer in their belly.
How much: Free!
Shape Up NYC: Cardio Toning
When: Friday, March 27, 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!
DJ: The Woodman
When: Friday, March 27, 11:59pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: We’ve been stuck inside too long. Get out and dance!
How much: Free!
Tango Workshops
When: Saturday, March 28, 10am-12pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: 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.
Introduction To Birdwatching
When: Saturday, March 28, 12pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Take a tour with the Brooklyn Bird Club to learn about the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home.
How much: Free!
2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
When: Saturday, March 28, 2pm
Where: The Gate, 321 5th Avenue
What: 12 breweries go head-to-head for the title of Top Chili, and you can get a taste!
How much: Free!
Discosynthesis
When: Saturday, March 28, 11:59pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: Shake off the cold (and perhaps all the chili you ate at The Gate) and dance to a blend of disco, new wave, pop, and house music!
How much: Free!
Vinyl Revolution Record Show
When: Sunday, March 29, 11am-5pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: Record nerds, rejoice! 30 tables, thousands of records, it’s basically your dream Sunday afternoon.
How much: $5 to get in before noon; $2 after. Tickets available in advance.
Classical Interludes: Rotholz, Bailen, And Kampmeier
When: Sunday, March 29, 4pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Enjoy sonatas by C.P.E. Bach, Lowell Leibermann, and more from Susan Rotholz (flute), Eliot Bailen (cello), and Margaret Kampmeier (piano). Note that children under six will not be admitted.
How much: Free, but RSVP to be seated first.