South Slope Events Spotlight: November 14-17

Ready for a weekend of opera, dance and theatre? You won’t have to go far! Here’s a few of the events that are happening this weekend around South Slope:

Smashed: The Carrie Nation Story
When: Thursday, November 14, 8pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street
What: The hilarious Opera on Tap and their hit show, Smashed: The Carrie Nation Story, are taking over Freddy’s on Thursday night, so grab a beer and get ready for a “fully immersive, all-bar-encompassing” operatic experience. No fancy clothes or opera glasses required.
How much: Free!

P.S. 372 Harvest Dance
When: Friday, November 15, 6:30pm to 9pm
Where: The Children’s School Gym, 512 Carroll Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenue
What: If you’re looking for family fun this weekend, don’t miss the P.S. 374 Harvest Dance. The evening promises tasty international foods, live music by Ann Murphy and Celtic Rhythm, and Haitian Drummer Jean Mary Brignol. Dances from Mexico, South Africa, Haiti and the United States will be taught by P.S. 372 artists, too, so make sure you’ve got those dancing shoes ready for action.
How Much: Advanced Tickets are $12 for individuals or $40 for a family of four. Tickets at the door are $15 for individuals or $45 for a family of four. Proceeds benefit the school’s new dance floor.

Tammy
When: Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 8pm
Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8903, 222 22nd Street, between 4th and 5th Avenue
What: Shake up your same old, same old weekend activities with a dance performance at 22nd Street’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Produced by The Pharmacy Project, this evening length duet by dancers Lindsay Lee and Amber Morgan is described as “a tragic portrait of a woman, portrayed by two performers.” Traditionally, the company does not repeat performances, and seating is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot today.
How much: TIckets are $12, and a portion of the night’s proceeds will be donation to the VFW Post. Email thepharmacyproject@gmail.com to RSVP.

BAX Open Studio Series
When: Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17
Where: BAX, 421 5th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Street
What: The BAX Artists in Residence are opening their studio doors this weekend to give neighbors a peek inside the creative process of their various works. The audience won’t just be a casual observer, though. “Open Studio Showings include a moderated question-and-answer period where the audience’s observations and the artist’s intentions are explored.” This weekend’s schedule includes:

1:00pm | Max Steele (theater)

3:00pm | Melanie Jones (theater)

5:00pm | Katy Pyle and The Ballez (dance)

1:00pm | LOVE | FORTÈ, A Collective (dance)

3:00pm | Anna Sperber (dance)

How much: Tickets are free, but be sure to RSVP on the BAX website.

Photo via Freddy’s Bar and Backroom