South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: August 25-28


Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from stand up comedy to an end-of-summer concert, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday.

Dive Comedy
When: Monday, August 25, 9pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Nothing beats the Monday blues like a little stand up. Come bust a gut with Freddy’s comedy night, hosted by Moth Grand Slam champion Giulia Rozzi and Brooke Van Poppelen — who Esquire Mag voted one of the “Best New Comics of 2012.”
How much: Free.

Toddler Tuesday
When: Every Tuesday, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Prospect Park, LeFrak Center at Lakeside
What: Hit the Lakeside rink with the neighborhood’s youngest Slopers every Tuesday morning. Kids ages 2-5 (and their caregivers) will have a blast with instructor-led play and music activities, healthy snacks, and open skate time with skate rentals, helmets, and pad packs included.
How much: $15 per child, free admission for accompanying adult ($6 adult skate rental available).

Tween Knitting Circle
When: Tuesday, August 26, 3pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Whether they’re already a pro, or are interested in learning the basics, kids ages 8 and up are invited to the library on Tuesday for a knitting circle with instructor Maria McGrath. Participants can bring their own projects, or can use needle and yarn onsite.
How much: Free.

Tween Classic Movie Night
When: Tuesday, August 26, 5:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Kids 11 and up are going to be kicking it old school at the Park Slope Library Tuesday evening, as Friends of Park Slope Library and Park Slope Parents presents Classic Movie Night. If you’re interested in attending, click here to vote on what movie you’d like to see.
How much: Free.

Shape Up NYC: Boot Camp
When: Thursday, August 28, 11am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Bring your workout mat up to the Audubon Center Thursday and annihilate those calories with a total body workout. The boot camp focuses on muscle strength and endurance.
How much: Free.

Free Carousel Rides
When: Thursday, August 28, 12-6pm
Where: Prospect Park
What: It’s the last Thursday for free carousel rides in Prospect Park! Kids 12 and under are invited to hop on for free. Note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
How much: Free.

End Of Summer Party With Rolie Polie Guacamole
When: Thursday, August 28, 2pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Come out and shake your groove thing with Rolie Polie Guacamole as they celebrate the end of summer with neighborhood kids.
How much: Free.

Photo via Rolie Polie Guacamole