Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope
Still looking for something to do this weekend?
Olmsted in Autumn
When: Saturday, August 24, 7:30pm and 8:30pm
Where: Open Source Gallery, 306 17th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue
What: Part of Elizabeth Spavento’s installation, We Know Not Where or How, Anne Phelan’s one-act play “looks at Frederick Law Olmsted near the end of his life. Because of his advancing senility, he has ceased working and his family has committed him to the McLean Hospital. He is visited by three ghosts with whom he has unfinished business.”
How much: Free!
Family Day at Greenwood Park
When: Sunday, August 25, noon to 3pm
Where: 555 7th Avenue at 19th Street
What: Bring the kids to Greenwood Park for an afternoon of games, crafts, performances, snacks, and a chance to win free babysitting (!!!), camp passes, gift certificates and other goodies from local companies! Special guests include author Ambre Anderson and Rolie Polie Guacamole.
How much: Free!
Battle of Brooklyn at Green-Wood
When: Sunday, August 25, noon to 3pm
Where: 5th Avenue and 25th Street
What: Here’s what you can expect at this popular annual event, all of which is free except for the tour:
10am: Trolley tour of Green-Wood and Revolutionary War-related sites, led by author and historian Barnet Schecter and Green-Wood historian Jeff Richman. Reservations necessary. $30; $25 for Green-Wood Historic Fund and Brooklyn Historical Society members.
11am: Living history programming with drills, weapon firing, games, and historic personalities, featuring re-enactors from Continental Line regiments. 18th Century food and drink available for purchase at the Commissary.
12:30pm: Re-enactors will demonstrate Revolutionary War weaponry.
1:30pm: Battle of Brooklyn Parade from Green-Wood’s Main Gate to Battle Hill.
2pm: Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration Ceremony, including unveiling new signs.
How much: All is free except for the tour, which $30; $25 for Green-Wood Historic Fund and Brooklyn Historical Society members.
Photo via Green-Wood