Weekend Events Recap: What’s Happening Around South Slope

Still trying to figure out what to do this weekend? We’ve got some ideas!

Prospect Park Drum Jam
When: Saturday, July 6, 11am to 11:45am
Where: Vanderbilt Playground
What: Let the kids rock out, learn games and sing songs in Prospect Park with Play Music’s outdoor drum jam. The event will take place every Saturday through August 25. For more information, contact Zaneta Sykes at 347-470-DRUM, or visit the Play Music website.
How much: $10 suggested donation.

Celebrate Brooklyn! Presents: Theophilus London/ Les Nubians/ Aabaraki
When: Saturday, July 6, 7pm (doors at 6pm)
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell
What: This weekend’s only Celebrate Brooklyn show brings Theophilus London (pictured above)– who has been compared to Prince, Andre 3000, PM Dawn, and a “boastful, macho Janelle Monáe”– along with “Afropean soul” by French-Cameroonian sisters Les Nubians and “stutter funk” of Brooklyn’s Aabaraki.
How much: $3 suggested donation

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
When: Saturday, July 6, 7pm
Where: Old Stone House, 336 Third Street (between 4th & 5th Avenues)
What: Piper Theatre Productions brings the Tony-award winning musical based on Charles M. Schulz’ beloved Peanuts gang to Washington Park. Bring a picnic! Beer and wine will be available for the grown-ups.
How much: Free!

Firefly Trivia Night at Freddy’s
When: Sunday, July 7, 5pm
Where: 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Sci-fi fans unite! Freddy’s is hosting a trivia night this Sunday, focusing on the cult television classic Firefly (pictured above). There will be prizes…
How much: Free!