Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope

Still looking for something to do this weekend?

Cookbook Tasting Series with Melissa Vaughan: Franny’s by Andrew Feinberg & Francine Stephens
When: Saturday, October 19, 4pm to 5pm
Where: Powerhouse on 8th, 1111 8th Avenue, between 11th and 12th Street
What: You can’t get much better than a cookbook signing with tasty food! Melissa Vaughan, author of The New Brooklyn Cookbook will prepare dishes from the cookbook Franny’s. Andrew Feinberg and Francine Stephens, authors and owners of the restaurant Franny’s here in Brooklyn, will also be on-hand to sign copies of their book.
How much: Free, but RSVP is requested. Email RSVP@POWERHOUSEon8th.com or visit the Powerhouse on 8th website.

Makers Market at The Factory Floor
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20 (and October 26-27), 10pm-6pm
Where: Industry City’s The Factory Floor, 241 37th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue
What: Come show some love for local furniture craftsmen and designers at this inaugural Maker’s Market. Look for work from over 30 artisans, DJ’s, food trucks, activities for the kids and more.
How much: Free!

The Folk Play Project
When: Saturday, October 19, 7pm
Where: BAX, 5th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Street
What: Come out to BAX for an evening of out-of-the-box theatre. Co-produced by 23rd Street’s Maya Parra, and featuring the work of neighborhood playwright Tim Lord, 19 actors, 6 directors, 6 playwrights, and 5 musicians have 24 hours to come up with 6 short plays. Maya tells us it’s like an “insane Master Chef mystery box challenge but with theater & folk music.”
How much: $5. Seating is limited, so be sure to snag your tickets on the BAX website.

Personality Crisis
When: Sunday, October 20, 10pm
Where: Supercollider, 4th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Street
What: Twig the Wonderkid and Friends will “spin glamorous rock n roll and New York gutter punk” at Supercollider on Sunday. As an added bonus, look for an open vodka bar from 10pm to 11pm. The event is 21 and up only, so make sure you bring an ID with you.
How much: Free!

Photo via The Folk Play Project