South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: July 14-17

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Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from the sultry sounds of Miss Ida Blue to unusual creatures at the library, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday.

Shape Up NYC: Couch To 5k
When: Monday, July 14, 7pm
Where: Meets in Prospect Park on the porch of Lefferts Historic House
What: Don’t let the summer heat get you down! Lace up those sneakers, and make your fitness dreams a reality in Prospect Park. This weekly jog combines group running, walking, and conditioning exercises to get you in shape for long distance running.
How much: Free.

Miss Ida Blue
When: Tuesday, July 15, 9pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: “Hear the blues as a drunk, raunchy, and illicit work of art” when Miss Ida Blue takes the stage with her eight piece orchestra.
How much: Free.

Story Play
When: Wednesday, July 16, 1:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Bring the family out to the library on Wednesday afternoon for stories, games, and fun with friends. Geared toward children ages birth to 3-years.
How much: Free, but tickets are required for entry (one per family), so be sure to arrive early to score your ticket.

Songs For Unusual Creatures
When: Thursday, July 17, 2-3pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: For one day only, bring the kids (ages 6 and older) to the Park Slope Library for a “highly geeky A/V presentation of some of the most bizarre animals that roam the planet,” led by author and composer Michael Hearst. If that’s not enough, there will also be songs about the animals played on unusual instruments. Be there or be square.
How much: Free!

Still via Miss Ida Blue