Weekday Fun: The Best Events April 13-15
Looking for something fun to do this week? From trivia with a round on the song American Pie, to comedy, to a talk on visual perception, we’ve got a bunch of great events in the area this week. Details on those, and more:
Can’t Stand Trivia
When: Monday, April 13, 8pm
Where: The Gate, 321 5th Avenue
What: Do you irritate entrance all of your friends by singing all the lyrics every time Don McLean’s “American Pie” comes on? You should be at trivia tonight, man, where it could finally pay off, as the requested round will be all about that, and maybe you’ll win some booze and wings.
How much: Free!
Union Hall Song Club
When: Monday, April 13, 9pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What:A night of international, national, and local songwriting hosted by Niall Connolly and featuring Randy Burns. Email bigcityfolk@gmail.com to apply to play in the future!
How much: No cover!
Belladonna* Presents Sina Queyras, Erica Hunt & Tonya M. Foster
When: Tuesday, April 14, 7pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Belladonna* has a mission to promote the work of adventurous, experimental women writers, and the ones who’ll be speaking here are no exception.
How much: Free!
Secret Science Club: Visual Neuroscientist Susana Martinez-Conde
When: Tuesday, April 14, 8pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street
What: Seriously, if this talk is anywhere close to as mesmerizing as the image on the event page, you’re going to have an excellent night.
How much: Free!
Chris Griffin Gethard Newman
When: Tuesday, April 13, 9:30pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: “Part Geth, part Griff, all comedy,” is what we’re promised with this show from comedians Chris Gethard and Griffin Newman, and you’d be crazy to doubt it.
How much: $8, tickets available in advance.
Shape Up NYC: Glutes In Gear
When: Wednesday, April 15, 6-7pm
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
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!
Genealogy For Beginners: How Brooklyn Public Library Can Help You Discover Your Roots
When: Wednesday, April 15, 7-9pm
Where: Central Library, InfoCommons Lab, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: If you’re just getting into genealogy, this course is for you — with a focus on the library’s newspaper collections, directory collection, and such databases as Ancestry.com, participants will receive hands-on training as well as a list of genealogical research facilities in the area.
How much: Free!