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# Park Slope Planner: The Best Events October 17-20
- URL: https://bklyner.com/park-slope-planner-the-best-events-october-17-20-parkslopestoop/
- Published: 2013-10-17T20:44:56.000Z
- Updated: 2013-10-17T20:44:56.000Z
- Author: Mary Bakija
- Tags: Babeland, CMJ Festival, The Bell House, #API-Imported

![Mural, 4th Avenue/Sackett](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pss_mural_4th-600x450.jpg)

Learn about what women want, then dance to mom jams — all that and more fun stuff to do this weekend:

[**What Do Women Want: Adventures in the Science of Female Desire**](http://brooklynreadingworks.com/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, October 17, 7pm  
**Where:** [Babeland](http://www.babeland.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 462 Bergen Street  
**What:** A “revealing” conversation with author Daniel Bergner and and Babeland co-founder Claire Cavanah (author of [Moregasm](http://www.amazon.com/Moregasm-Babelands-Guide-Mind-Blowing-Sex/dp/158333372X?ref=bklyner.com)).  
**How much:** Free!

[**The Recordettes**](https://www.facebook.com/events/548242965231698/)  
**When:** Thursday, October 17, 7pm  
**Where:** [The Paper Box](http://paperboxnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 17 Meadow Street, Bushwick  
****What:** Our neighbors [Tony LoFi and Anna Anabolic](/blog/neighbors/meet-musicians-djs-and-new-neighbors-anna-anabolic-and-tony-lofi) are playing with their band [The Recordettes](https://www.facebook.com/therecordettes) in a CMJ showcase tonight. Are you a Park Slope local playing in the fest? Share the details in the comments below so neighbors can check out your show!  
**How much:** $8 in [advance](http://www.ticketfly.com/event/370277?ref=bklyner.com), $10 at the door

[**Head On: Dad Jams Vs. Mom Jeans**](http://www.thebellhouseny.com/event/392337-head-on-dad-jams-vs-mom-brooklyn/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, October 18, 11pm  
**Where:** [The Bell House](http://www.thebellhouseny.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 149 7th Street  
****What:** Wear your best aerobics outfits, headbands, and Cosby sweaters to get down as two DJs face off with dad rock like Hall & Oates, Wings, and Michael McDonald against mom jams by the likes of Paula Abdul, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston.  
**How much:** Free! 21+

[**Walking Tour of Murals in Gowanus**](https://www.facebook.com/events/615437315165281/?ref=3&ref%5Fnewsfeed%5Fstory%5Ftype=regular)  
**When:** Saturday, October 19, 11am  
**Where:** Meet at [Groundswell](http://groundswellmural.org/gowanus-open-studios-groundswell-mural-tour?ref=bklyner.com), 540 President St  
****What:** Head to Gowanus to see what murals are up in the neighborhood on a tour led by staff from Groundswell, a community mural-making organization. Part of the [Gowanus Open Studios](/blog/art-music/see-tons-of-local-art-at-gowanus-open-studios)!  
****How much:** Free!

[**Get a Free Tree!**](/blog/green/help-trees-bring-home-a-free-one-at-the-gowanus-canal-conservancys-salt-lot)  
**When:** Sunday, October 20, 11am-1pm  
**Where:** [Gowanus Canal Conservency](http://gowanuscanalconservancy.org/ee/?ref=bklyner.com) Salt Lot, 2 2nd Avenue  
****What:** A [MillionTreesNYC tree giveaway](http://www.nyrp.org/Greening%5FSustainability/MillionTreesNYC/Tree%5FGiveaways/Brooklyn%5FTree%5FGiveaways?ref=bklyner.com) — you can [reserve a tree online now](http://treegiveaways.com/gcc?ref=bklyner.com), where you can choose between four trees. Or, you can just show up and see what’s available.  
**How much:** Free!