Weekend Events In Park Slope
Another weekend, another chance for the subways to make life difficult for out-of-Slope travel. But why leave? We’ve rounded up a bunch of things to do in the neighborhood, all free or cheap, so you don’t have to deal with that misery.
Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art Benefit Sale
When: Saturday October 26, 10:30am-4pm
Where: 20 Plaza Street East, at Grand Army Plaza
What: Find reasonably-priced folk art like funky hand-painted carved wood animals, woven tote bags, whimsical ceramics, gorgeous handwoven rugs, while also supporting Mexican artists through FOAF.
How much: $25 tax-deductible entrance fee on Friday; free on Saturday
Vintage Vogue & Vinyl: The Halloween Edition
When: Saturday, October 26, 2-6pm
Where: Beauty Bar, 363 5th Avenue
What: Don’t have a costume? Out of My Mind Vintage will be on hand with pieces so you can create a one-of-a-kind Halloween getup. Enjoy happy hour specials while you shop.
How much: Free!
Author Talk: Junot Díaz
When: Saturday, October 26, 4pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: The popular author reads and discusses his latest collection of short stories,This is How You Lose Her, now in paperback.
How much: Free!
WFMU TSP Live From Barbès
When: Saturday, October 26, 6-9pm
Where: Barbès, 376 9th Street
What: A live broadcast of the radio show will feature live music from Frank London & Deep Singh’s Sharabi, Mireya Ramos & Grupo Flor de Toloache, Uri Sharlin & Kinan Azmeh, and Diego Obregon & Grupo Chonta.
How much: Free!
Halloween Bash & Costume Party
When: Saturday, October 26, 9pm
Where: Ginger’s Bar, 249 5th Avenue
What: Come dressed in your best costume to win prizes, dance to some spooky tunes, and sip on an evil potion from the bar.
How much: Free!
The Rub: Halloween Party
When: Saturday, October 26, 10pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street
What: The regular dance party takes a Halloween spin with mandatory costumes for all who want to get down. Featuring DJ Ayres and DJ Eleven and special guest Bo Bliz.
How much: At the door, $10 before midnight, $15 after
Hey Queen Presents: Queen of the Damned III
When: Saturday, October 26, 10:30pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: The third annual multi-gender, queer goth dance party will feature Swarm, a multimedia 8-piece radical queer ensemble, and DJs Nolita Selector and Jean Jamz.
How much: At the door, $5 before 11:30pm, $7 after, $5 all night for creative goth drag
Schtick or Treat
When: Sunday, October 27, 8pm (doors 7:30pm)
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: The sixth annual Halloween tradition is a unique night of stand-up when more than 30 of NYC’s top comedians perform as their favorite comedy legends.
How much: $8 in advance, $10 at the door