South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: May 11-13

Don’t wait until the weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from open mic and toddler fun, to workouts and a backroom bang-up, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Wednesday. Here are some of our favorite events from around the area:

Tropical Vortex Monday
When: Monday, May 11, 9:30pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street and 6th Avenue
What: The snow and ice may be long gone (fingers crossed), but Tropical Vortex Monday is still going strong at Barbes. This week, it’s all about cumbia, when Cumbiagra takes the stage.
How much: $10 strongly suggested donation.

Open Mic Night
When: Tuesday, May 12, 8:30pm
Where: Supercollider, 609 4th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Show off your stuff at Supercollider’s open mic night. Signup starts at 8pm, and each performer can sing up to three songs or have 15 minutes of stage time.
How much: Free

Rock With Adam
When: Wednesday, May 13, 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.

Toddler Time
When: Wednesday, May 13, 11:30am
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: After Rock With Adam wraps up, tots ages 18-36 months are invited to explore toys, watch finger plays, and listen to stories and songs at Toddler Time.
How much: Free, but tickets are required. Arrive by 11am to secure your spot.

Shape Up NYC: Glutes In Gear
When: Wednesday, May 13, 6-7pm
Where: Prospect Park, Audubon Center
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.

The Backroom Bang-Up
When: Wednesday, May 13, 7:30pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: You never know who’s going to show up for Freddy’s monthly Backroom Bang-Up, “a rotating cast of accomplished musicians with diverse musical backgrounds collaborating and mixing it up, playing original and cover music.”
How much: Free.