Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope

The rain is just about over, so it’s time to focus on what you’re going to do for those glorious two days known far and wide as the weekend.

New Voices MS 443 Recycling Festival
When: Saturday, June 8, 10am to 2pm
Where: The schoolyard at 330 18th Street
What: It’s not easy being green, but the kids over at MS 443 are making a mighty fine go of it with this weekend’s recycling festival. Don’t miss the presentations on ecoscrapdesigns from Skraptacular.org, food demonstrations and tastings, treats, a clothing and sports equipment swap, information on where to recycle your electronic, and compost soil pick up.
How much: Free!

Wine, Cheese, Olives and Art
When: Sunday, June 9, 4pm
Where: 440 Gallery, 440 6th Avenue, between 9th and 10th Street
What: The art space will host an informal reception complete with artist talks from Shanee Epstein, Laurie Lee-Georgescu and Ellen Chuse.
How much: Free!

ALSO…if you’re looking for a little weekend BBQ action, South (629 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th) and Supercollider (609 4th Avenue, between 17th and 18th) will be busting out the backyard grills on Sunday! Stop by South from 5pm to 8pm for beef and veggie burgers. The coals will burn at Supercollider from 3pm to 10pm as the gang cooks up organic, grass fed burgers, hot dogs and sausage with all the fixings.