> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Park Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: October 1-4 - URL: https://bklyner.com/park-slope-weekend-events-spotlight-october-1-4-parkslopestoop/ - Published: 2015-10-01T20:00:18.000Z - Updated: 2015-10-01T16:54:16.000Z - Author: Donny Levit - Tags: Concerts On The Slope, corina bartra septet, ground floor gallery, Ian Trask, St. John's Episcopal Church, #API-Imported ![Corina Bartra](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/corine-702x437.jpg) Corina Bartra Septet performs at ShapeShifter Lab on Thursday, October 1\. (Photo via [Corina Bartra](https://www.facebook.com/CorinaBartraAfroJazzMusic/photos/pb.192893524076485.-2207520000.1443659069./1020634894635673/?type=3&theater)) October is here! If you’re hanging around the Slope this weekend and looking for adventure, we’ve got everything from Afro Peruvian jazz, a reggae dance party, to a lecture on Gothic life. Don’t miss some of our favorite events from around the area: **[Corina Bartra Septet](http://www.shapeshifterlab.com/2015/09/15/oct-1-corina-bartra-septet/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Thursday, October 1, 9:30pm **Where:** [ShapeShifter Lab,](http://www.shapeshifterlab.com/?ref=bklyner.com) 18 Whitwell Place (between 1st and Carroll Streets) **What:** Afro Peruvian Jazz and new Latin trends pioneer [Corina Bartra](http://www.bluespiralmusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) brings top notch musicians to performs rhythms from Peru and new Latin trend pieces. **How much:** $14. **[“Give and Take” by Ian Trask](/blog/art-music/ground-floor-gallery-presents-give-and-take-by-visual-artist-ian-trask)** **When:** Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4, Thursday: 2pm–6pm, Friday: 2pm–6pm, Saturday: 12pm–6pm, Sunday: 12pm–5pm. **Where:** [Ground Floor Gallery](http://groundfloorbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 343 5th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues) **What:** This is the last weekend to see this exhibit by [Ian Trask](http://www.iantrask.com/?ref=bklyner.com), a very talented local visual artist whose unique approach is definitely worth a trip to the gallery. **How much:** Free. [**You Can’t Kill Me, I’m Already Dead – Notes from a Gothic Life: An Illustrated Lecture with Evan Michelson**](http://morbidanatomymuseum.org/event/you-cant-kill-me-im-already-dead-an-illustrated-lecture-with-evan-michelson/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, October 2, 8pm-10pm **Where:** [Morbid Anatomy Museum](http://morbidanatomymuseum.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 424 3rd Avenue at 7th Street **What:** For several decades, Evan Michelson has been exploring pleasures of a bookish childhood to the chaos of Industrial Goth. She dashed through the demi-monde of the fetish clubs and into a televised cabinet of morbid curiosities. Through it all goth has been a cultural constant. Come hear a tale of war, pestilence, art, architecture, music, fashion and film. **How much:** $15\. Tickets are available [here](http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1881679?ref=bklyner.com). **[Reggae Retro 1st Saturdays Dance Party](http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/event/949819-reggae-retro-1st-saturdays-brooklyn/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Saturday, October 3, 11pm **Where:** [Littlefield](http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 622 Degraw Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenues **What:** This once a month event has become a staple on the NYC reggae scene. Since it’s early roots at the dawn of the new millennium circa January 2002, [Reggae Retro ](http://www.reggaeretro.com/?ref=bklyner.com)has become the most anticipated underground reggae event each month. In fact, many are calling Reggae Retro “the dance party that is in the forefront of the keeping roots & culture music in the dancehalls.” Music is provided by Point Break Sound featuring DJ Jase and DJ Silence plus Hypeman Guidance. Plus special guest DJs and performers each month. **How much:** $10-$20\. Tickets available at the door. **[Sunday Platform: How Many Americans Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?](http://www.bsec.org/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Sunday, October 4, 11am-12:30pm **Where:** [Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture](http://www.bsec.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 53 Prospect Park West at 2nd Street **What:** This discussion is about the recent fight over the push to ban the incandescent light bulb. Curt Collier believes it is indicative of what is wrong with American views on environmentalism. Despite the overwhelming evidence that we need to ban these diminutive energy hogs many Americans cling to the bulb as yet another misguided symbol of the struggle against a supposedly overbearing government. What is really at the heart of this imprudent behavior and how can reframing this debate impact other needed changes as well. With Curt Collier, NY Ethical Society Leader for Environmental Advocacy **How much:** Free. **[Trio, Duo, Trio: Concerts on the Slope](http://www.concertsontheslope.org/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Sunday, October 4, 3pm **Where:** [St. John’s Episcopal Church](http://www.saintjohnsbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 139 St. John’s Place at 7th Avenue **What:** Violinist Petteri Iivonen, cellist Benjamin Larsen, and pianist Marja Kaisla play Beethoven’s *Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, no. 1* and Sibelius’ rarely performed *“Korppoo” Piano Trio No. 3 in D Major, JS209.* Violinist Mélanie Clapiès and pianist Paul Kerekes present the first work by our 2015-0216 Composer-in-Residence Reena Esmail’s *“Jhula Jhule”.* **How much:** $20 suggested donation. **[Smorgasburg](https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/park-map/places-to-eat/smorgasburg/?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Sunday, October 4, 11am-6pm **Where:** [Breeze Hill](https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/park-map/places-to-eat/smorgasburg/?ref=bklyner.com), Prospect Park **What:** Don’t completely fill up on those food trucks, though, because there are gastronomical delights waiting for you at the Prospect Park Smorgasburg. With 100 vendors featuring prepared and packaged cuisines from all over the world, you’ll definitely want to check it out.