South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: October 5-7

Both cooler weather and October are here, but we’ve got a sunny start to a week filled with fantastic events right here in our own neighborhood. With everything from singing nuns and free beer, to bluez and kiddie crafts, folks in the Slope won’t have to go far for fun. Don’t miss some of our top weekday picks from around the area.

For even more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming events (some of which we’ll feature in this roundup in the future!), check out our calendar.

Cafe Steinhof Anniversary Party
When: Monday, October 5, 6pm til…
Where: Cafe Steinhof, 7th Avenue at 14th Street
What: It’s Cafe Steinhof’s birthday, and the local favorite is tossing a monster anniversary party on Monday night. Look for free beer and goulash (!!!) before the movie, The Sound of Music on the big screen (8pm), sing-a-longs, games, burlesque dancers and more. Costumes (think lederhosen and nun’s habits) are both welcome and encouraged. Did we mention there’s free beer and food? GO!
How much: Free.

Toddlers On A Roll
When: Tuesday, October 6, 9:30am-12pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Burn off some of that high octane toddler energy with a skate session designed just for our youngest neighbors. Admission also includes games, music, activities, and snacks from 10-11am.
How much: $15 per child.

Rock With Adam
When: Tuesday, October 6, 1:30pm
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.

Ragtime And Bluez Jam
When: Tuesday, October 6, 9pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Miss Ida Blue hosts her “sleazy greasy love jam” at Freddy’s on Tuesday night. Cozy up with a beer and some of Freddy’s famous grub, and get lost in the bluez.
How much: Free.

Kids Create
When: Wednesday, October 7, 4:15-5pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Need some after school activities on Wednesday? Head over to our local library for crafts, stories, and other fun things to do. Note that the program is geared toward children six and up, but younger kids are welcome with an adult.
How much: Free.

Andy Statman
When: Wednesday, October 7, 8pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street near 6th Avenue
What: Sail over that midweek hump with musician Andy Statman at Barbes on Wednesday night, where he’ll fill the bar with “hassidic melodies, folk tunes from new and old worlds alike, and Albert Ayler-influenced free-improv.”
How much: $10.