Weekday Fun: The Best Events December 1-3

Looking for something fun to do in the neighborhood this week? From a writing workshop focused on parenthood, to a whole lot of puns, to a Long Goodbye, there are some fun events coming up in the area. Details on those events, and more:

A Crash Course In Writing About Parenthood With Sally Koslow
When: Monday, December 1, 7pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: As part of the New York Writers Workshop Fall 2014 Discussion Series, this author of four novels will lead a workshop where you will learn how to jumpstart your unique parenting story.
How much: Free!

The Moth StorySlam
When: Monday, December 1, 8pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street
What: Whether you’re chosen to tell your 5-minute story or you just get to listen to others, this month’s topic — bouncing back — should be a pretty compelling one. The winning storyteller of the night gets to move on to a GrandSlam Championship.
How much: $8 at the door.

Major Taylor
When: Tuesday, December 2, 10pm
Where: Tea Lounge, 837 Union Street
What: Sit back, grab a drink and maybe some food, and enjoy the the eclectic, Brooklyn-based rock group.
How much: Free!

Punderdome 3000
When: Tuesday, December 2, 8pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: Brooklyn’s premier monthly punning competition is back in all its linguistic glory. The event is open to all, but only 18 spots are reserved for competitors who want to participate in competitive spontaneous pun-making, and they go to individuals or duos on a first-come/first-served basis.
How much: $6 in advance, $7 at the door.

Film Screening: The Long Goodbye
When: Wednesday, December 3, 6:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Another Phillip Marlowe film noir, this time directed by Robert Altman and with Elliot Gould playing the detective, who “becomes entangled in a complex web of deception and can only rely on his code of honor in a corrupt world.”
How much: Free!

TriviaTryst
When: Wednesday, December 3, 8:30pm
Where: The Rock Shop, 249 4th Avenue
What: Gather up some smart friends — teams of up to 6 people can win $50 in prizes, plus prizes from Brooklyn Brewery.
How much: Free!