Park Slope Planner: The Best Events November 7-10

From sips of Scotch to games of bingo, there are a bunch of fun, free things to do in Park Slope this weekend!

Glenfiddich Scotch Tasting
When: Thursday, November 7, 7:30pm
Where: Duke of Montrose, 47 5th Avenue
What: Want to expand your Scotch knowledge? The pub will be pouring complimentary tastes of a range from Glenfiddich, a popular distillery that was founded in 1886.
How much: Free!

Kings Of Karaoke
When: Thursday, November 7, 10:30pm
Where: The Rock Shop, 249 4th Avenue
What: The weekly karaoke party features an extensive songbook and some impressive party-pumping skills. Sing along with the best or just enjoy watching others attempt your favorite indie, metal, punk, and pop songs.
How much: Free!

Opening Reception For “Face Time: New Portraiture Now”
When: Friday, November 8, 6pm
Where: Ground Floor Gallery, 343 5th Street
What: Check out the new exhibit featuring contemporary portraiture by artist Elizabeth Colomba and a group show with damali abrams, Katelyn Alain, Brendan Carroll, Alexis Duque, Lori Nelson, Tim Okamura, Iviva Olenick, and Barry Shepherd. Artist Brendan Carroll will be creating custom Polaroid portraits on the spot for $40 each, and performance artist damali abrams will do a reading of her personal diaries.
How much: Free!

Colum McCann Reading
When: Saturday, November 9, 4pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Best-selling author Colum McCann presents his latest novel Transatlantic, about three separate American trips over the Atlantic Ocean that capture events of historic significance and offer private moments that reveal what connects us all.
How much: Free!

Sunday Bingo Show With Luscious LOLA
When: Sunday, November 10, 7:30pm
Where: Ginger’s Bar, 363 5th Avenue
What: There’s no cover and it’s free to play, so grab a blotter and a drink — $5 shot and a beer special — and try for some prizes.
How much: Free!

Photo via Glenfiddich