South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: February 2-5
Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from birthday celebrations and Bond, to tropical rhythms and dance, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday. Here are some of our favorite events from around the area:
Tropical Vortex Monday
When: Monday, February 2, 9:30pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street and 6th Avenue
What: Counteract the February ice and snow with tropical rhythms at Barbes. This week, it’s all about “Afro latin grooves, cumbia, and more,” as Greenwood Rhythm Coalition takes the stage.
How much: $10 strongly suggested donation.
Toddler Tuesday
When: Every Tuesday, 9:30am-12pm
Where: Prospect Park, LeFrak Center at Lakeside
What: Ice has officially taken over the rink in Prospect Park, but Toddler Tuesdays are still going strong every week at Lakeside. 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. Ice skating grippers are available on a first-come, first-served basis for caregivers not comfortable on the ice.
How much: $15 per child, free admission for accompanying adult ($6 adult skate rental available).
Celebrate Freddy’s Fourth Birthday
When: Tuesday, February 3, 9pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: The gang at Freddy’s is raising a glass to four years in South Slope on Tuesday. Neighborhood favorite Miss Ida will be singing the blues, and guests can look forward to a champaign toast at midnight. Congratulations, guys!
How much: Free.
Rock With Adam
When: Wednesday, February 4, 10:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Are you ready to rock? Neighborhood kids are definitely in for a treat as guitarist Adam Blotner plays some of his favorite tunes.
How much: Free, but tickets are required for entry (one per family), so be sure to arrive early to score your ticket.
Shape Up NYC: Glutes In Gear
When: Wednesday, February 4, 6-7pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Looking for a belly-busting, booty shaping workout? This two-part class focuses on high-endurance cardio and mat work to build your core, and flatten and tighten your abs and glutes. No registration is required, but be sure to bring your own mat.
How much: Free.
James Bond Wednesday
When: Wednesday, February 4, 9pm
Where: Sea Witch, 703 5th Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets
What: 007 takes center stage at Sea Witch every Wednesday for their Bond Movie Night. This week’s film: Goldfinger. Don’t forget to order that martini shaken, not stirred.
How much: Free.
Shape Up NYC: Dance Fitness
When: Thursday, February 5, 11am-12pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Shake your groove thing at the Audubon Center on Thursday and get into shape. This new total-body workout class “uses easy-to-follow dance steps to increase cardiovascular fitness and tone the body.”
How much: Free.