Park Slope Planner: The Best Events September 25-28

Mary Bakija -


There are a whole bunch of fun events coming up in the neighborhood this weekend — from a talk about ancient Egyptian mummification, to a fun dance party, to a live stream viewing party of a Latin music act. That, and so much more, so get out there and enjoy something interesting.

And if you’re looking for more kid-friendly stuff coming up this weekend, be sure to checkout our children’s events roundup!

Fur-Ever Friends: Animal Mummies
When: Thursday, September 25, 8pm
Where: The Morbid Anatomy Museum, 424 3rd Avenue
What: Beyond cats, ancient Egyptians worshipped a number of different animals that they brought along with them to the grave, which Ava Forte Vitali of Metropolitan Museum of Art will discuss in this illustrated lecture.
How much: $8, available in advance.

Kings Of Karaoke
When: Thursday, September 25, 10:30pm
Where: The Rock Shop, 249 4th Avenue
What: It might be a little rainy tonight, so head out to the bar and choose something wistful to sing — maybe Tiny Dancer? – or go with the obvious and choose It’s Raining Men. Either way, the audience wins.
How much: Free!

Colors NYC
When: Friday, September 25, 10:30pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: A monthly party with no dress code, no standing around, just good, fun and lots of dancing.
How much: RSVP for free admission.

Book Donation Drop-Off
When: Saturday, September 27, 10am-4pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: The Friends of Park Slope Library will be accepting donations for its fall fundraising sale at the library (coming up on October 25). Bring gently used books of all genres, plus they’ll accept CDs and DVDs.

Lincoln Center Local: Villalobos Brothers Live Stream Viewing Party
When: Saturday, September 27, 2pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Enjoy a live streamed performance by the Villalobos Brothers, natives of

Veracruz who combine harmonies of jazz and classical music, which may redefine your notions of Latin music.

How much: Free!


Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction
When: Sunday, September 28, 8pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: Comedians — including Bryan Cook, Alex Koll, Lynn Bixenspan, Dave Hill, Eli Sairs, and more — write and perform erotic fan fiction pieces, based on their whims or audience suggestions.
How much: $10, available in advance.

Photo via the Villalobos Brothers