South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: January 12-15

Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from school plays and music, to poetry readings and improv, 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, January 12, 9:30pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street and 6th Avenue
What: Counteract the January chill with tropical rhythms at Barbes. This week, it’s a “a festive repertoire of Colombian Cumbia standards that will take you back to the golden years of the genre,” as Cumbia River Band takes the stage.
How much: $10 strongly suggested donation.

The Princess King
When: Tuesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 14, 7pm
Where: PS 295, 330 18th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues
What: Move over, Broadway! It’s time, once again, for the PS 295 musical. This year’s production, The Princess King, tells the story of Princess Genevieve, who is trying to “convince her father, the king, to let her lead the kingdom herself — rather than holding a contest to find a ‘suitable’ husband for her and ruler for the kingdom.” The event is fun for the whole family, and a great way to support one of our local schools.
How much: Tickets, which are available at the door, are $5 for adults and $1 for kids.

Having A Whiskey Coke With You
When: Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Kings Bay Y Rock With Adam
When: Wednesday, January 14, 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, January 14, 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.

Improv Class With Anne Bassen
When: Wednesday, January 14, 8pm
Where: Supercollider, 4th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street
What: If you want to brush up those improv skills in 2015, make your way to Supercollider on Wednesday for improv games, collaborative storytellng, hitchhiker, and more. Hosted by Anne Bassen.
How much: Free.

Shape Up NYC: Dance Fitness
When: Thursday, January 15, 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.