Weekday Fun: The Best Events May 4-6
Hello, May! Looking for something fun to start your month off right? From a talk about seabirds to a storytelling event, from live music to a festival of puns, there are some great things to do close to home this week.
And if you’ve got an event coming up soon, add it to our events page on Everything BK!
Winter Pelagics In The Mid-Atlantic – Putting The “Birrrrr” In Birding
When: Monday, May 4, 7pm
Where: Central Library, InfoCommons Lab, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Ever thought about venturing out on the ocean in search of cool bird-watching adventures? Learn about some of the seabirds you can find in our area from birder and tour guide Paul Guris.
How much: Free!
The Moth StorySlam
When: Monday, May 4, 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 — “save” — 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.
Union Hall Song Club
When: Monday, May 4, 8pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: A night of international, national, and local songwriting hosted by Niall Connolly and featuring St. Lenox and Schlotmen. Email bigcityfolk@gmail.com to apply to play in the future!
How much: No cover!
Atticus Lish In Conversation With Brandon Caro
When: Tuesday, May 5, 7pm
Where: Community Bookstore, 143 7th Avenue
What: Hear the author discuss his PEN/Faulkner Award-winning debut novel, Preparation for the Next Life, about a Iraq war veteran dealing with PTSD and his love of a Uighur woman living illegally in Queens.
How much: Free!
Punderdome 3000
When: Tuesday, May 5, 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: $7 at the door.
Shape Up NYC: Glutes In Gear
When: Wednesday, May 6, 6-7pm
Where: Prospect Park, Audubon Center
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!
The Opposite Of Spoiled: Book Reading And Discussion With Ron Lieber
When: Wednesday, May 6, 6:30-7:45pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Join neighbor and New York Times “Your Money” columnist, Ron Lieber, for a reading and discussion of his new book, The Opposite of Spoiled, “a persuasive parenting manifesto filled with solid, tested advice on how to help our children make better financial decisions, develop better habits, and acquire the tools they’ll need to grow into grounded young adults with good values and habits.”
How much: Free!
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz
When: Wednesday, May 6, 8:30pm
Where: The Rock Shop, 249 4th Avenue
What: Teams of up to six players will compete for bar gift certificates and bragging rights, plus there are chances to win free pints (or gift-certificate equivalents) for answering five bonus questions throughout the evening, and there are some kinds of “bizarre prizes” for their weekly Bonus Email Question.
How much: Free!