South Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: October 29-November 1
Halloween weekend is upon us! If you’re hanging around the Slope and looking for spooktacular entertainment, we’ve got everything from monsters and garden haunts, to school fundraisers and the famous Park Slope Civic Council Parade. Don’t miss our top events picks from around the area:
“Unintended,” a photographic exhibition by David Stock
When: Thursdays and Fridays 4-7pm; Saturdays and Sundays 11am-7pm through November 22.
Where: 440 Gallery, (440 6th Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets.
What: An exhibition of photographs by David Stock. In this series, the city’s chaotic visual layers resolve into moments of unexpected narrative and unplanned beauty. Stock brings his images to life with meticulous printmaking. Formerly a long-time darkroom artisan, he now prints from carefully processed digital files onto fine art papers, using permanent pigment inks. Foto/Text Magazine has described him as a “digital master printer.”
How much: Free.
Movies @ the Library: “Monsters Inc.”
When: Friday, October 30, 3:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue (at 9th Street)
What: Monsters Incorporated is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) is one of its top scarers. Sullivan is a huge, intimidating monster with blue fur, large purple spots and horns. His scare assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), a green, opinionated, feisty little one-eyed monster. Visiting from the human world is Boo (Mary Gibbs), a tiny girl who goes where no human has ever gone before.
How much: Free.
Smorgasburg and The Brooklyn Flea at Industry City
When: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 10am-6pm
Where: Industry City, 241 37th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
What: Smorgasburg heads down to the booming Industry City, which may be new territory for you. While the move was announced some time ago, Industry City will house both Smorgasburg and The Brooklyn Flea every Saturday and Sunday until March 27, 2016. Keep in mind that Industry City is big — the entrance address is 241 37th Street. This is just two blocks from the 36th Street D/N/R subway station—only two stops from Manhattan on the D train!—and a short walk from the B35, B38 and B70 bus stops. The 39th Street exit off the Gowanus Expressway/BQE also takes you pretty much to their doorstep (and to the second-busiest Costco in America next door).
Daytime Trick or Treat Party and Nightime Day Of The Dead Costume Contest
When: Saturday, October 31, 12-7pm for Trick or Treats, followed by Day of the Dead festivities.
Where: Greenwood Park, 555 7th Avenue (between 19th and 20th Streets)
What: Come during the day for free activities for all, including a spooky family dance party! After 7pm, the festivities become a more grown-up fare.
How much: No cover.
6-15 Green Community Garden Haunted Walk
When: Saturday, October 31, 4:00-5:30pm
Where: Starts at 15th Street and 6th Avenue
What: The 6-15 Green Community Garden hosts a haunted walk. Come by to enjoy some fun before the Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade!
How much: Free.
Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade
When: Saturday, October 31, 6:30pm
Where: Starts at 14th Street and 7th Avenue
What: Walk along with your creepy, crawly, and fantastically costumed neighbors to a party at the conclusion point at the Old Stone House.
How much: Free.
5th Annual Halloween Costume Party
When: Saturday, October 31, 8pm
Where: Brooklyn Pub, 689 6th Avenue (at 20th Street)
What: Join Brooklyn pub for a costume contest and DJ to boot!
How much: $25 for an open bar between 9-11pm.
Dia de los Muertos Party
When: Saturday, October 31, 7pm
Where: La Boulangerie Lopez, 647 5th Avenue (between 18th and 19th Streets)
What: Ofrendas y altares, and food and drink to celebrate Day of the Dead!
How much: No cover.
Excelsior’s Paparazzi Annual Halloween Contest
When: Saturday, October 31, 8pm
Where: Excelsior, 563 5th Avenue (between 15th and 16th Streets)
What: Walk the red carpet for our Annual Halloween Contest. Prizes will be given for the best costumes, and judging begins at midnight. The bar relocated last month, so check out their great new digs.
How much: No cover.
Halloween Bash with DJ Mr. Len
When: Saturday, October 31, 8pm
Where: Freddy’s Bar & Backroom, 627 5th Avenue (between 17th and 18th Streets)
What: Eat, drink, and be scary across two rooms featuring four DJs, drink specials, a kitchen that’s cooking up snacks until 2am, a midnight costume contest, prize pack giveaways, and more.
How much: No cover.
Halloween Party
When: Saturday, October 31, 8pm
Where: South, 629 5th Avenue (between 17th and 18th Streets)
What: Enjoy drink specials all night with some of your favorite scary neighbors while all dressed up — the contest to pick the best costume is at midnight.
How much: No cover.
Halloween Party
When: Saturday, October 31, 9pm-4am
Where: Supercollider, 609 4th Avenue (between 17th and 18th Streets)
What: Promise of music, drinks, movies, and more! Costumes are encouraged and there’s a contest judged by the bartenders featuring “super secret spooky prizes.” Don’t have a costume? Christy Hall will be on hand to zombify your faces. Music provided by Twigg Von Wünderkind, so get ready to dance.
How much: No cover.
Halloween Party
When: Saturday, October 31, 10pm
Where: The Monro Pub, 481 5th Avenue (between 11th and 12th Streets)
What: Spooky drinks, scary tunes, a costume contest, and — oh yes — a smoke machine. Drink specials and treats all night long, and the backyard will be open until midnight. Oh, and a firebreather!
How much: No cover.
Poltergeist Dance Party
When: Saturday, October 31, 9pm-2am
Where: Mary’s Bar, 708 5th Avenue (at 22nd Street)
What: Mary‘s is haunting the entire bar from floor to ceiling with Poltergeist decor and hosting an 80s inspired Dance Party. They are also proud to be offering their 4th annual Halloween costume contest at midnight. The best dressed male and female win free drinks for the rest of the night.
How much: No cover.
Make a marathon sign at P.S. 124
When: Sunday, November 1, 9am to 1:30pm
Where: 515 4th Avenue (between 13th and 14th Street)
What: Have a friend or family member running in the marathon? Just want to show some local love for the runners? Be sure to stop by P.S. 124 and make a sign to hold up. All craft supplies will be provided. Also look for cow bells to ring, tasty treats, coffee, hot chocolate, juice, and water.
How much: $2 for small signs and $5 for large signs. All proceeds benefit P.S. 124’s physical education program.
Me, Myself And Eye
When: Sunday, November 1, 4:40pm
Where: 440 Gallery, 440 6th Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets)
What: 440 Gallery is back with their November edition of Me, Myself and Eye – a new performance series that takes place on the first Sunday of every month. This weekend, the flute and guitar duo of Gentile/Romano serenades the Slope.
How Much: Free.
South Brooklyn Shakespeare Presents: A Salon Reading Series Of Macbeth
When: Sunday, November 1, 6pm
Where: Brooklyn Works at 159, 159 20th Street, #1B (between 3rd and 4th Avenues)
What: Something wicked this way comes from the folks at South Brooklyn Shakespeare. Join the talented local theatre troupe this Sunday for an intimate reading of The Bard’s legendary Scottish play.
How Much: Free.