Weekday Fun: The Best Events September 8-10

Whether you’re looking to laugh, or show off your deep knowledge of the 1990s, or watch some reality TV while eating nachos with one of the contestants, there’s plenty to enjoy around the neighborhood this week. Details on those events and more below.

Night Train With Guest Hosts The Kondabolu Brothers
When: Monday, September 8, 8pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: Hari and Ashok Kondabolu host a night of comedy featuring Sean Patton, Katina Corrao, Jim Tews, George Gordon, and Matt Donaher.
How much: $8, available in advance.

Cheap Date Comedy Show
When: Tuesday, September 9, 8pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: Another fun night of comedy, this one hosted by Sharon Paul and Calvin Cole and featuring Jason Burke, Matt Ruby, Miguel Dalmau, Alex Koll, Adam Mamawala, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Livia Scott.
How much: $5, available in advance.

’90s Pop Culture Trivia
When: Tuesday, September 9, 8-9:30pm
Where: Tea Lounge, 837 Union Street
What: If you’re well-versed in fashions, trends, movies, TV, and pop-culture from the 1990s, then this is where you should be answering questions tomorrow.
How much: Free, but first-come, first-served, so arrive early.

Urban Ecology Lecture: The Role Of Honeybees
When: Wednesday, September 10, 6:30-8pm
Where: Find Home Furnishings, 43C 9th Street
What: Get buzzed at this lecture on honeybees in our food systems! Tim O’Neal and Shelly Fank of Borough Bees will discuss the topic with a focus on urban areas, Gowanus Canal Conservancy volunteer beekeepers will discuss their thriving Gowanus hives, and Brooklyn Brewery will be bringing some free beers.
How much: $5 suggested donation at the door.

Top Chef Duels Screening
When: Wednesday, September 10, 9-11pm
Where: Pork Slope, 247 5th Avenue
What: Chef and Pork Slope co-owner Dale Talde’s episode will screen at the bar, and while it’s on, you can enjoy $10 pitchers of Dale’s Pale Ale, half-price nachos, and the chance that he might cry again.
How much: Free, plus the cost of food and drink.

Photo via the Kondabolu Brothers