concerts
Make Music New York [http://makemusicny.org/], the festival of free concerts in public spaces around the city, is back for its eighth year this Saturday, June 21, and once again we’ll have some fun acts to check out right here in the neighborhood. With dozens of artists performing
Brooklyn Ice
Winter may be hanging out a bit this week, but don’t let the keep you inside! From a discussion on chocolate to a workshop on grammar, from ice skating for a good cause to a screening of a classic film set in Park Slope, there’s a lot to
7802 Bay Pkwy
The Marks JCH of Bensonhurst is hosting a free open house this Sunday, welcoming all neighbors to check out their programs and facilities. See the flier above for details.
Kids & Family
Is your kiddo all dressed up with nowhere to go? Tomorrow at 10am, he or she can join Jackie Wolff [http://www.jackiewolff.com/about-jackie.html]of BK Balsana [http://www.jackiewolff.com/bk-balasana-kids-yoga.html] at Terrace Dance Studio [http://www.terracedance.com/index.php] (273 Prospect Park West between
activities
This week will feature lots of music, free educational events, a vigil for neighbor Kyam Livingston [/blog/tag/kyam-livingston], and more. Support neighbors at events in and outside of the neighborhood, and check back on Thursday to see what’s scheduled for the weekend. Monday, August 19 * Check out happy
donation-based
Spring Into Yoga [http://www.springintoyoga.org/]‘s donation-based classes begin this Saturday, June 8, at the Prospect Park Peristyle [http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2012/06/building-of-the-day-prospect-park-peristyle/] . The all-age, all-level classes are taught rain or shine by certified instructors, and have a $10 suggested donation with mats available to
bed bug
It’s no secret that New York is a haven for bed bugs, and a serious pest infestation can wreak havoc on properties for years. Of course, it’s also no secret that South Slope loves its hand-me-downs. Having coveted many a chippy gilt frame on the street, we have
free
This is going to be a good week for free beer. While you wait for Friday’s Crafted at the Canal [/blog/events/buy-handmade-gifts-while-drinking-free-beer-at-crafted-at-the-canal] event, stop by The Monro [http://www.monropub.com/] on 5th Ave at 11th St tonight from 7-9pm for free samples of Old Speckled Hen and
Clinic
Neighborhood Cats [http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/ABOUT_HISTORY] will be sponsoring a free spay and neuter clinic at Park Slope Veterinary Center [http://parkslopeveterinarycenter.vetstreet.com/], located on 4th Avenue and 19th Street, on Tuesday, October 16. For this first-come, first-serve event, 20 cats will be spayed or neutered, receive
North Western Brooklyn
Park Slope’s dancing in the streets [http://www.parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/dancing2012] — or at least, dancing in one street (5th Ave and 4th)– every Tuesday evening through August, and the summer swinging starts tonight. From 6 to 7, Rolie Polie Guacamole [http://www.myspace.com/roliepolieguacamole], kings of neighborhood kid
accountant
The following is a press release from the office of City Councilman Domenic Recchia: COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. HOSTS FREE TAX PREP DAY IN BROOKLYN BROOKLYN — With the support of the Food Bank for New York City and The City University of New York, Councilman Domenic M. Recchia Jr.
free
The Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus [http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/organizations/14202], Kingsborough College Chorus and The Brooklyn Community Wind Ensemble & Concert Band will collaborate for an eclectic tour de force of musical selections when they bring you this year’s highly-anticipated spring concert on May 15 at 2:00