Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope

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Still looking for something to do this weekend?

Walter Romney Art Opening
When: Saturday, February 15, 5pm to 6:30pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street
What: Get cultured at Freddy’s Saturday evening, with the opening of Walter Romney’s new art exhibition. The show runs through March 10.
How much: Free

Songwriter Deathmatch
When: Saturday, February 15, 7pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street
What: Afterward, stick around for neighbor Dave Keener‘s Songwriter Deathmatch, “an intimate, non-violent evening of song with four singer-songwriters in short sets.” This month’s guests include Lianne Smith, Robin Aigner, Damian Quiñones.
How much: Free

Life In A Blender
When: Saturday, February 15, 10pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street, near 6th Avenue
What: From  screaming punk to orchestrated chamber pop, Life in a Blender has been wowing audiences for over 25 years…and they’re headed to Barbes this weekend.
How Much: $10 (strongly) suggested donation

The Walking Dead
When: Sunday, February 16, 9pm
Where: The Monro Pub, 481 5th Avenue, between 11th and 12th Streets
What: Even though zombies will never take over South Slope, you can still get your undead fix with our friends at The Monro this Sunday. Look for $3 domestic beers, $4 tall boys, and surround sound!
How much: Free

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