South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: February 9-11
Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from open mic comedy and readings, to jazz and African dance, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Wednesday. Here are some of our favorite events from around the area:
Quarter Life Crisis Comedy Open Mic
When: Monday, February 9, 7pm
Where: Supercollider, 609 4th Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Make your way to Supercollider for open mic comedy laughs as the 4th Avenue bar hosts their first Quarter Life Crisis of 2015. If you’d like to test out your material, signup starts at 7pm. There’s no cover, but you must be over 21 to enter.
How much: Free.
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).
Having A Whiskey Coke With You
When: Tuesday, February 10, 9pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Come out to Freddy’s on Tuesday night for “a reading and performance series featuring a community of New York’s finest poets, writers, musicians, performers and artists.” In addition to the scheduled performers, there’s also an open mic. Those interested in reading can sign up at Freddy’s the night of the event.
How much: Free.
Rock With Adam
When: Wednesday, February 11, 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.
Folk Sing-A-Long With Katy Stone
When: Wednesday, February 11, 11:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: After Rock With Adam wraps up, the library is getting folksy with Katy Stone. Geared toward children through age 5. As with the above performance, note that tickets are required, so be sure to arrive to the library early and secure your spot.
How much: Free.
Celebrate Black History Month: African Dancing And Folktales
When: Wednesday, February 11, 4pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: After school, make your way over to the library for more musical fun. This time, “master storyteller and dancer Caren Calder brings traditional African Folktales to life with movement and, song all to the beat of a live percussionist.” Open to kids of all ages.
How much: Free.
Shape Up NYC: Glutes In Gear
When: Wednesday, February 11, 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.
Inaugural Jazz Night At Mary’s
When: Wednesday, February 11, 8-10pm
Where: Mary’s Bar, 708 5th Avenue and 22nd Streets
What: Some of San Francisco’s jazz greats will be performing an impromptu set at Mary’s Bar this week before heading to Lincoln Center. Accompanied by piano great Tammy Hall, it should definitely be an evening to remember. The event kicks off a new weekly jazz series at Mary’s, so stay tuned for upcoming show details. While the performance is free, you must be 21+ to enter.
How much: Free.