What To Do This Week: June 15-18

Slavic Soul Party!

Looking for some weekday fun? How about beer-fueled improv, music from a gypsy brass band, Damien Rice in the park, or a movie under the stars for the whole family? Check out the details on those events, and more, below!

For even more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming event (some of which we’ll feature in this roundup in the future!), check out our calendar.

IRL Club: An Evening With The Internet
When: Monday, June 15, 7pm
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th Street at 2nd Avenue
What: The IRL Club is an irregular evening of presentations, usually about the internet, featuring Jenn Schiffer, Preston Chaunsumlit, Steve Roggenbuck, Gabby Bess, Sam Lavigne, and Leon Chang.
How much: $5 in advance, $8 at the door.

BeerProv
When: Tuesday, June 16, 7:30pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues
What: A rotating cast of comedians improvise hilarious scenes based on audience suggestions. Performers are systematically eliminated by audience vote until only one player remains and is crowned BeerProv Champion.
How much: $10, available here.

Slavic Soul Party
When: Tuesday, June 16, 9pm
Where: Barbés, 376 9th Street at 6th Avenue
What: Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Gypsy accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party is just what it says. Brash and strong as slivovitz, these nine musicians have forged a virtuosic new brass band music in the heart of New York City.
How much: $10 (strongly) suggested donation.

Celebrate Brooklyn!: Damien Rice
When: Wednesday, June 17, 7:30pm
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th Street and Prospect Park West
What: On the heels on his new album, My Favourite Faded Fantasy, Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice is hitting the road for a long-awaited tour. The new record is Rice’s first collection of material in eight years. The concert is one of five benefit concerts for Celebrate Brooklyn!
How much: $48.

Movies Under The Stars
When: Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-9pm
Where: Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues
What: Start the evening with Caribbean Carnival headpiece making for kids, a Caribbean theme dance party with DJ English, then an outdoor screening of X-MEN Days of Future Past. Come early and bring your own blankets and chairs. Seating is first come, first serve.
How much: Free.