Park Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: November 12-15
November is hopping! We have book interviews and launches, brass bands, some Sunday ethics, and more! Don’t miss some of our favorite events from around the area:
BOOKISH: Writers Talking
When: Thursday, November 12, 7:30-8:45pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Join Kensington novelist Amy Shearn as she hosts her popular interview series at the Park Slope Library. This week, author Amy Fusselman is on hand to talk about his latest book, Savage Park: A Meditation on Play, Space, and Risk for Americans Who Are Nervous, Distracted, and Afraid to Die. Books will be available for purchase.
How much: Free.
Brooklyn By The Book Presents: Stacey Schiff In Conversation With Jodi Kantor
When: Thursday, November 12, 7:30pm
Where: Congregation Beth Elohim, 274 Garfield Place (at 8th Avenue)
What: Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff’s new history, The Witches: Salem, 1692, tells how it all began one frigid Massachusetts winter when a minister’s daughter began to shake and convulse. A year later, 19 accused lay dead in one of early America’s darkest periods. In a sweeping account of the men and women, politicians and children caught up in a web of superstitions, Schiff takes on the Salem Witch Trials with the same urgency and erudition that illuminated her previous works, Cleopatra: A Life and Véra (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov). In conversation with Jodi Kantor.
How much: $10. Tickets are available here. ($7 for BPL/CBE cardholders, and $43.55 for admission with book purchase)
Rich Bomzer Projects
When: Friday, November 13, 7:00pm and 8:15 pm
Where: ShapeShifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place (between 1st and Carroll Streets)
What: Rich Bomzer – sax/flute, Juno Arreglado – keys, Zach Berns – drums, Mike Roninson – bass, and Alex Frondelli – guitar.
How much: $10 at the door.
Raya Brass Brand and West Philadelphia Orchestra
When: Friday, November 13, 8:00pm (doors), 9:00pm (show)
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street (between 3rd and 4th Avenues)
What: Since 2008, Raya Brass Band has thrilled audiences with its energetic brand of soul shaking, border defying dance music. West Philadelphia Orchestra plays music that is mostly rooted in Eastern European folk music traditions, but we do it with our own voices, Philadelphia voices nourished by our jazz heritage, tinged with punk rock, soul, and cheesesteaks, and blended with the voices of our community.
How much: $10. Tickets are available here. (Or $15 at the door.)
Brooklyn Free Space Fundraising Stoop Sale Event
When: Saturday, November 14, 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Brooklyn Free Space, 298 6th Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
What: You can clean out your closets to donate, or shop to pick up some great kids’ gear.
“Before We Grew” – A new show by Spellbound Theatre
When: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, performances at both 9:30am and 10:45am.
Where: The Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues
What: “Before We Grew” is a gentle and beautiful show that explores the Brooklyn of the past in a multi-sensory story that is designed to engage young children at a variety of developmental levels. “Before We Grew” was specifically designed for families with children on the Autism Spectrum and is engaging for all children 2-5 and special needs audiences of all ages. Saturday, November 14 is recommended for Ages 2-5. Sunday, November 15 performances for families with children on the Autism Spectrum (all ages welcome).
How much: $14 for children. $16 for adults. Tickets are available here. Families with children on the Autism Spectrum (November 15): $30/family.
The Frizzy Dizzy Comedy Show
When: Saturday, November, 8:30pm
Where: Dizzy’s on Fifth, 230 5th Avenue at President Street.
What: Host Jennifer Saltzman created this high caliber, live stand up comedy with pros who regularly perform at all the major comedy clubs in Manhattan. Instead of traveling in to the city, paying a steep cover charge + 2 drink minimum at a traditional comedy club, you can access the same quality entertainment right here in the neighborhood. The lineup includes: Dell Harrison, Michael Abramson, Sooyah Jun, Drew Dowdey, Jennifer Saltzman, Tim Dillon, Jon Laster (NBC Stand Up for Diversity), and Eliana Horeczko.
How much: $10. Tickets are available here.
Book Launch and Signing: Rock n’ Roll Lies
When: Saturday, November 14, 7-8:30pm
Where: 440 Gallery, 440 6th Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets.
What: Enjoy some wine, Cel-Ray, and get to know South Slope News and Park Slope Stoop editor Donny Levit. Collaborators on the project will read from his newly released book, Rock n’ Roll Lies, this Saturday at 440 Gallery. Copies will be available at a discount.
How much: Free.
House of Wax: Anatomical, Pathological, and Ethnographic Waxworks from Castan’s Panopticum, Berlin, 1869-1922
When: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 12-6pm.
Where: Morbid Anatomy Museum, 424 3rd Avenue at 7th Street.
What: House of Wax will exhibit a selection of waxworks once shown as part of Castan’s Berlin-based Panopticum (1869-1922). The full collection, never before exhibited in the US, will later be installed at the forthcoming Alamo Drafthouse in Downtown Brooklyn.
How much: Regular admission fees: Admission to the exhibition & library is $5. Seniors and students are $3, and children 12 and under are free.
Smorgasburg and The Brooklyn Flea at Industry City
When: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 10am-6pm
Where: Industry City, 241 37th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
What: Smorgasburg has moved down to the booming Industry City, which may be new territory for you. While the move was announced some time ago, Industry City is housing both Smorgasburg and The Brooklyn Flea every Saturday and Sunday until March 27, 2016. Keep in mind that Industry City is big — the entrance address is 241 37th Street. This is just two blocks from the 36th Street D/N/R subway station—only two stops from Manhattan on the D train!—and a short walk from the B35, B38 and B70 bus stops. The 39th Street exit off the Gowanus Expressway/BQE also takes you pretty much to our doorstep (and to the second-busiest Costco in America next door).
Sunday Colloquy: Responsibility and Risk-taking: Making Touch Choices With Jone Johnson Lewis
When: Sunday, November 15, 11am-12:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West at 2nd Street
What: We each have our own comfort level with a balance of risk-taking and responsibility. It’s probably obvious that going “too far” in either direction will result in either disasters or missed opportunities (and maybe other disasters). How do we judge the balance point, especially when we’re interacting with others and not just deciding for ourself?
How much: Free.
Girls Read for Girls Readathon
When: Sunday, November 15, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: The event kicks off with a short program with some entertainment & learning opportunities (last year Public Advocate Tish James, Council Member Laurie Cumbo, and Linda Sarsour addressed the readers). Particpants then spread out across the beautiful library and read for about 90 minutes! Check out will start around 3:30. All proceeds from the 2015 Girls Read for Girls Read-a-thon will benefit The Malala Fund. Girls determine their reading goal and then ask supporters for a per page pledge or a one-time contribution. Sample pledge sheet & e-mail asking for contributions are available on the event page. Supporters can make donations to the Malala Fund here.
How much: Free.
Smoke the Cat’s Feral Feline Fundraiser
When: Sunday, November 15, 4:00-7:00pm
Where: High Dive Bar, 243 5th Avenue at Carroll Street
What: Remember when Smoke the cat was found back in September? Well, here’s a benefit in his name to provide shelter for feral cats. $1 from all purchased drinks will be donated. There will be raffle prizes and face painting for the kids!