Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope

Enjoy the last weekend of summer, everyone! If you’re still in the neighborhood for the long weekend, here are some things to do nearby:

Ezra Jack Keats Story Hour
When: Saturday, August 31, 2-3pm
Where: Prospect Park, Imagination Playground
What: Gather the kids around Peter and Willy, the statue of two beloved Keats characters, for storytelling adventures. Last reading of the summer! Sponsored by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.
How much: Free!

The Biting Fish Brass Band
When: Saturday, August 31, 10pm
Where: Barbes, 676 9th Street, near 6th Avenue
What: Get a taste of the Big Easy with this “high-energy, contagiously exuberant five piece New Orleans-style brass band.” Expect original music mixed with a classic brass band repertoire of spirituals, blues, gospel and funk.
How much: $10 (very strongly) suggested donation.

Story Time With Leah
When: Sunday, September 1, 11:30am to 12pm
Where: Powerhouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, between 11th and 12th Street
What: It’s that time of week again. Join Powerhouse on 8th’s Leah as she helps kids lose themselves in the magical world of reading. Recommended for youngsters ages 3 to 7. Reservations can be made by emailing RSVP@POWERHOUSEon8th.com.
How much: Free!

Greenwood Park Labor Day Weekend Spectacular
When: Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2
Where: 555 7th Avenue at 19th Street
What: Stretch that Labor Day celebration into two days of music, food, drinks and fun. Starting on Sunday, Greenwood Park will have live music, drink specials, and a hot dog eating contest (email greenwoodfatso@gmail.com for entry details). Things really heat up on Monday, though, when the beer garden hosts a free pig roast. For more information, visit the Greenwood Park Facebook page.
How much: Free!