Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope
Still looking for something to do this weekend?
Beer Olympics
When: Saturday, February 8, 1pm
Where: Greenwood Park, 555 7th Avenue, between 19th and 20th Streets
What: Move over Sochi, the Greenwood Park Beer Olympics are here. Teams made up of at least four players will battle it out in such time-honored events as beer pong, flip cup, case race, quarters, and corn hole for “exciting prizes,” and of course the prestige of being named best of the best beerthletes in the borough. For more information or to sign up, email greenwoodparkbkbeerolympics@gmail.com.
How Much: $30, but that gives you access to a 3 hour open beer bar (sweet).
4th Annual Chili Cook Off
When: Sunday, February 9, 3pm
Where: South, 629 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: South, along with Oskar Blues Brewery, will host their 4th Annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday, February 9. The contest is open to anyone with a mean bowl of chili, and no pre-registration is required. Judging begins at 3pm, so contestants should plan on arriving with their favorite recipe around 2:45pm. First prize will walk away with a new pair of Icelantic Skis (sweet), and runners up will receive gift certificates.
How much: Free!
Cooking Night: Comer y Biber
When: Sunday, February 9, 4:40-5:30pm
Where: 440 Gallery, 440 6th Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets
What: Impress your next dinner guests with a stellar guacamole and salsa recipe from food writer and recipe developer Liza Schoenfein. Liza will visit 440 Gallery for a cooking demonstration on Sunday, and to read from her upcoming book, Life, Death, and Dinner.
How much: Free!
Image via Greenwood Park
