Park Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: November 19-22
November is hopping! We have holiday bazaars, Tinder live, a craft show, and more! Don’t miss some of our favorite events from around the area:
Simon Critchley in conversation with Christian Lorentzen
When: Thursday, November 19, 7:30pm
Where: Community Bookstore, 143 7th Avenue, between Garfield Place and Carroll Street
What: The first novel from renowned philosopher Simon Critchley, Memory Theater is at once a precis on the history of ideas, an autofictional exploration of memory, and a comedy. When a French philosopher dies during a heat wave, his unfinished work lands on the desk of protagonist Simon Critchley. A major feature of the book is that it predicts the deaths of famous philosophers, Critchley among them. With his death foretold, Critchley sets off to construct an archive for his memories–a Memory Theater.
How much: Free
Tinder Live with Lane Moore
When: Friday, November 20, 8pm (doors), 8:30pm (show)
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street at 2nd Avenue
What: Tinder Live! With Lane Moore is the only comedy show exploring the crazy world of Tinder, the hot new dating app that hooks up local singles based solely on physical attractiveness. The show is an anything-can-happen interactive comedy show with helpful and oftentimes ridiculous tips, tricks, and real-time swiping (and sometimes even real-time phone calls and texting with Tinder matches)! If you’ve ever been on an online dating site, you need to see this show.
How much: $15. Tickets are available here. (21 or over)
Brooklyn Beauty Fashion Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 21, 2-7pm
Where: J+B Design and Cafe, 300 7th Street (between 4th and 5th Avenues)
What: Selected Natural/Organic beauty products, candles, bath products, body care products, hand-painted t-shirts, and more for the holidays.
The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra presents Peter and the Wolf
When: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 3pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
What: The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra (BCCO) will perform for families a program of music, storytelling and art featuring Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” Set within the galleries of the Brooklyn Museum, this unique interpretation tells the story of a young boy, Peter, who is taking an art class at the Brooklyn Museum. Unhappy with his work and feeling frustrated, Peter wanders through the museum. He meets a wizardly looking old artist who gives Peter a paintbrush to try out. Is it magic? Peter’s drawing of a wolf comes to life and bounds through the museum! The wolf leaps into a painting and Peter jumps after it! Special guest actor, musician and clown Andy Sapora will narrate. Images from the museum’s great collection will accompany the entire concert in a video created by Natasha Kermani.
How much: Tickets $20 adults, $10 children ages 5-16, free for children 4 and under. Tickets can be purchased online or call 718-622-3300
American Fine Craft Show at Brooklyn Museum
When: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 11am-6pm
Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
What: Produced and directed by Richard & Joanna Rothbard, founders of An American Craftsman Galleries located in midtown Manhattan, the show will be held in Brooklyn Museum’s magnificent two-story Beaux-Arts Court. This two-day event will present an extraordinary selection of handmade works in ceramics, jewelry, glass, furniture, wood, metal, mixed media, wearable and decorative fiber by 90 of the nation’s finest craft artists.
How much: Adults $16, Seniors $14 (64+), Students $10, Children under 12 Free. Cash only at the museum. This includes admission into the museum for the day.
House of Wax: Anatomical, Pathological, and Ethnographic Waxworks from Castan’s Panopticum, Berlin, 1869-1922
When: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 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 21 and Sunday, November 22, 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). This weekend, you may also check out the American Field Holiday Market.
Sunday Colloquy: “Wampanoag” with Remi Gay
When: Sunday, November 22, 11am-12:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect Park West at 2nd Street
What: A seasonal favorite where we give thanks and remember our connection to the earth! Brooklyn Ethical’s own intergenerational festival of appreciation is inspired by Native American tradition and led by Remi Gay, a former board officer and long-time member of Brooklyn Ethical.
How much: Free.
Epifani 20 Year Anniversary
When: Sunday, November 22, 8pm
Where: ShapeShifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place, between 1st and Carroll Streets
What: Epifani, one of the most innovative producers of high end Bass Guitar gear, is hosting a party celebration marking the company’s 20th anniversary. With DLP Collective and Nick Lazarev Band.
How much: Free