Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: August 8-11

The dog days of summer are barking for you! Weekday events include jazz legend Herbie Hancock, a pun-fest, spreading Notorious B.I.G. love, and more.

David Pollack with Haley Mae Campbell
When: Monday, August 8, 7:00pm
Where: ShapeShifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place (between 1st and Carroll Streets)
What: Two sterling musicians. One night.
How much: $8, at the door

Secret Science Club & the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
When: Tuesday, August 9, Door at 7:30pm; Show at 8pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
What: This multicellular edition of the Secret Science Club, the 2016 Lasker Public Lecture in honor of Al Sommer, is sponsored by the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation. The Foundation works to foster the prevention and treatment of disease and disabilities by honoring excellence in basic and clinical science, educating the public, and advocating for support of medical research.
How much: Free.

Punderdome 3000
When: Tuesday, August 9, 7:00pm (door), 8:00pm (show)
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street (between 3rd and 4th Avenues)
What: Punderdome® is New York City’s wild & crazy monthly pun competition created and hosted by comedian Jo Firestone and her “Rodney Dangerfield impersonator” alleged dad, Fred. Part of New York’s comedy landscape since 2011, the Punderdome® has been a regular fixture at Littlefield since 2012. The first 18 individuals/duos to sign-up at the door have a chance to participate in competitive spontaneous pun-making. Pun-masters are determined by the “Human Clap-O-Meter” who “accurately and scientifically” assesses levels of audience applause. “Mystery Box” prizes are awarded to the top two competitors. Warning for the faint of heart: the ’Dome is THE spectator sport, it gets loud – decide to attend at your own risk!
How much: $8-$10, Tickets available online.

Summer Movies Under The Stars: Captain America — Civil War
When: Wednesday, August 10, 7:00pm
Where: Long Meadow North in Prospect Park
What: The final of four family-friendly movie nights under the stars presented by Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams. Check out our article on the series.
How much: Free. Bring your own blanket. RSVP here.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival: Benefit Concert: Herbie Hancock / Robert Glasper Experiment / Jamie Lidell and the Royal Pharaohs
When: Thursday, August 11, 7:00pm
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park (Enter at 9th Street and Prospect Park West)
What: Herbie Hancock, performing with James Genus, Trevor Lawrence, Jr., Lionel Loueke, and Terrace Martin, will bring his impressive discography to life.
How much: $49.50 / $75.50 / $97.50 (Available online OR at the Le Poisson Rouge box office), tickets available online

εὖτόπος, (Eutopia), a site-responsive installation by the Vanderbilt Republic
When: Through Sunday, September 11. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10am-5pm.
Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island.
What: This large-scale, site-responsive exhibition connects artwork and installations by Sabrina Barrios, Sarah E. Brook, Charles Heppner, Carlton Scott Sturgill,TAXIPLASM, TJ Volonis, and Dale Williams to the storied past and bucolic present of Staten Island’s historic Snug Harbor — creating a space to present the energy and form of dreams made real. Curation, lighting & technical design by George Del Barrio. From Gowanus-based Vanderbilt Republic. Check out our review and why you should plan a day trip to see this exhibition.
How much: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors/Students and free for kids 12 and under.

Boa Mistura: Spread Love, It’s The Brooklyn Way
When: Exhibit on view August 10-27. (This exhibit will be open by appointment. To view, please contact contact@opensourcegallery.org)
Where: Open Source Gallery, (306 17th Street at 6th Avenue)
What: Spread Love, It’s The Brooklyn Way depicts lyrics and quotes by Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G., an artist born and raised in Brooklyn. Hip hop in engrained in the history of Brooklyn and this project aims to serve as a connection to the history of the borough and prompt a conversation about the role of residents and neighbors in preserving it and moving their communities forward. Through cooperation with residents of Brooklyn, Boa Mistura generated conversation about what the borough means to its residents and its visitors, providing a catalyst for the neighborhood to explore their identity and celebrate the aesthetic value of neglected aspects of the neighborhood. At the gallery, Boa Mistura exhibits silkscreen prints alongside video of the mural project. The video, created by Mark and Jack Chandler, documents the process of making the mural, including interviews with the artists. Within this exhibit, the community is invited to continue the conversation that Boa Mistura began with their murals. View our article about the South Slope neighborhood murals.
How Much: Free

Closing Cocktails for #newcollectorbk: Print Edition
When: Thursday, August 11, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Ground Floor Gallery, 343 5th Street (near 5th Avenue)
What: The exhibition “newcollectorbk: The Print Edition,” is on view through August 14 and features new, limited-edition prints of all types by over 20 local artists!  Stop by this summer to find an original artwork for your style, space and budget.
How Much: Please RSVP to info@groundfloorbk.com for our cocktail count.

Free Yoga in the Park presented by Bend + Bloom Yoga
When: Thursday, August 11, 7pm-8pm
Where: Prospect Park’s Long Meadow, 7pm-8pm. Enter the park at Grand Army Plaza, Garfield, or 3rd Street. Proceed to Long Meadow and look for the sea of mats. Bring your own mat and water bottle plus a friend or two!
What: Join Bend + Bloom Yoga, lululemon athletica Brooklyn, and the Prospect Park Alliance every Thursday night from June 2 through August 25 for free, fresh-air yoga in beautiful Prospect Park.  The series draws hundreds of Brooklynites, of all experience levels, each week to celebrate and experience yoga and wellness in our treasured park.
How much: Free, however an RSVP is required to sign the online waiver form.