South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: September 21-23

Gallo/Florez (Photo via Ricardo Gallo)
Gallo/Florez (Photo via Ricardo Gallo)

Don’t wait until the weekend to get out and about in the neighborhood! With everything from Colombian and Balkan tunes, to crafts and comedy, folks in the Slope won’t have to go far for fun. Below are some of our favorite events 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.

Quarter Life Crisis Comedy Open Mic
When: Monday, September 21, 7pm
Where: Supercollider, 609 4th Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Looking for laughs, or need a spot to test out your material? Signup for Supercollider’s open mic comedy night starts at 7pm on Monday. There’s no cover, but you must be over 21 to enter.
How much: Free.

Gallo/Florez
When: Tuesday, September 22, 7pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street near 6th Avenue
What: Inspired by sounds from the Colombian Andes, musicians Ricardo Gallo and Alejandro Flórez are set to blend contemporary and traditional music on the Barbes stage Tuesday night.
How much: $10 (strongly) suggested donation.

KIDtivity
When: Wednesday, September 23, 11am-6pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Enjoy the cooler weather with your littles at Lakeside on Wednesday, with their day of KIDtivities. From 11am to 6pm, look for everything from fitness classes and puppet shows, to free skating and cooking classes.
How much: Free, but reservations are strongly recommended. For more information, call Lakeside at 718-462-0010.

Kids Create
When: Wednesday, September 23, 4:15-5pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Looking for something to do while the kids are out of school on Wednesday? Head over to our local library for crafts, stories, and other fun activities. Note that the program is geared toward children six and up, but younger kids are welcome with an adult.
How much: Free.

Brooklyn Balkan Presents: The Other Side Of Europe
When: Monday, September 23, 9pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Eat, drink, and dance, as musicians from Brooklyn and the Balkans “join forces to make the most alive music imaginable.”
How much: Free.