The window display at Rivet on 7th Avenue fooled us for a minute, but yep, that’s a real dog!
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The weekend is in full swing, and there’s still plenty to do! Here’s what you have to look forward to.
Memorial Day Weekend Massage Special
When: Now until Sunday May 26 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Slope Wellness, 816 Eighth Avenue (between Eighth & Ninth Streets)
What: The wellness center is offering a 30 minute massage special for $40 (regularly $55). Celebrate the holiday with some relaxation. Call (718) 415-0738 to schedule as space is limited.
How much: $40
Cumbiagra Dance Party
When: Saturday May 25, 10 p.m.
Where: Barbes, 376 Ninth Street at Sixth Avenue
What: Since their creation in the summer of 2008, Cumbiagra has been hosting legendary dance parties throughout New York, Mexico, and beyond. Though Cumbiagra is largely inspired by the Colombian dance style known as cumbia, their music has developed into a synthesis of styles, drawing on the diversity of its members and the rich musical environment of the New York Metro area.
How much: $10 very strongly suggested donation
Arrested Development Viewing Party
When: Sunday May 26, 4 p.m.
Where: Uncle Barry’s, 58 Fifth Avenue
What: Season four of Arrested Development is finally here! Uncle Barry’s will screen all 15 new episodes right in the middle of happy hour with cheap drinks and free chocolate bananas.
How much: Free!
Artist Party
When: Sunday May 26, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Two Moon Art House & Cafe, 315 Fourth Avenue at 3rd Street
What: Every month, the cafe hosts a night for artists and performers to come together and perform their music, show movie trailers, tell jokes, introduce their newest project, and meet and mingle. Each party features five artists’ showcases, so come out to meet and drink with a bunch of awesome people.
How much: Free!
Show Show: A Show
When: Monday May 27, 8 p.m.
Where: Beauty Bar, 249 Fifth Avenue between Carroll Street and Garfield Place
What: Charla Lauriston’s new show is bringing good comedy to a warm and inviting space every week. This week’s roster includes Jim Tews, Justy Dodge, Kara Klenk, andPhoebe Robinson. Check it out!
How much: Free!
It may not be sunny (yet) and the calendar might not agree, but for all intents and purposes this weekend is kicking off summer. Time for summer pies! Stop by the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket info tent this morning to check out a strawberry and rhubarb pie cooking demo and to pick up the recipe.
Over at the Park Slope Farmers’ Market tomorrow, it’s time for more sweet. Returning vendor Made by Molly is back and selling scones, breads, cream pies, and even homemade Snickers.
The GAP Greenmarket runs Saturdays from 8am-4pm at Grand Army Plaza. The Park Slope Farmers Market runs Sundays from 10am-4pm along 4th Street at 5th Ave.
Photo via Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket.
Snapshot of poetry night at Two Moon Art House & Cafe, by deemy0416.
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We’ve got even more reason to celebrate this weekend, thanks to you guys. Just yesterday you pushed us past 700 likes on Facebook, and we appreciate it so much. So thank you! Nothing makes us happier than seeing this community grow, so please continue to follow, give us feedback, and keep being the best readers a blog could ask for.
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It’s fair to say that one of the best parts of the day (for those of us who are less adept in the kitchen [cough, cough]) is figuring out who will be making lunch. A go-to personal favorite is gourmet falafel shop Kulushkät on Bergen Street– and specifically the spicy falafel in a whole wheat pita ($6).
The chili pepper-infused falafel is somehow crispy and moist at once, and it’s stuffed in the pita with tahini, red cabbage, and madboukha, a spicy and chunky sauce made of tomatoes, bell peppers, and jalapenos. Turn it into a combo with a side salad (like the tabouleh, above), or seasoned fries if you’re feeling really decadent, and you’ve got a meal that is out-of-this-world delicious. But be warned: that spice level is no joke.
What did you guys do for lunch today?
Memorial Day is this Monday, May 27. Whether you plan to make it a solemn day of remembrance or celebrate extra time with family at the beach, make sure you know what’s closed in the area.
Info on schools, government offices, parking, and sanitation via nyc.gov:
Government offices and courts are closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. There is no mail delivery.
All NYC public schools are closed, Monday, May 27th.
Alternate side parking is suspended. You do not have to pay the parking meter. No stopping, no standing and no parking regulations are suspended except where those regulations are in effect anytime or seven days a week.
There is no garbage or recycling pickup. If Monday is your garbage day, put out your garbage after 5:00 PM Monday evening. If Monday is your recycling day, wait until next week to put out your recycling.
Subways and Buses
While all trains will be running on a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day (remember that means no B), the MTA is adding extra trains today to help you get out of town–so go!
Libraries
All branches of the Brooklyn Public Library will be closed Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27.
Banks:
- Bank of America (274 Seventh Avenue) will be closed.
- Citibank (114 Seventh Avenue) will be closed.
- Chase Bank (444 Fifth Avenue, 159 Fifth Avenue, 127 Seventh Avenue) will be closed.
- M&T Bank (354 Flatbush Avenue) will be closed.
- However, TD Bank (269 Fifth Avenue) will be open.
Photo via MrCTeach
The holiday weekend means an extra day for shopping at stoops! Here’s what’s coming up:
When: Sunday, May 26 at 9 a.m.
Where: 437 Sixth Street (at Seventh Avenue)
What: A “massive selection” of household items, women’s clothes and shoes, electronics, furniture, rugs, books, posters, cosmetics, and more.
When: Saturday May 25 – Monday May 27, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Where: 44 St Marks Avenue (between Fifth & Sixth Avenues)
What: Small electrical appliances, collectible 33 RPM Records from the 1960s, kitchenware, pots, dishes, jewelry, vintage clothing, and more.
Planning a stoop sale of your own? Email us at editor@parkslopestoop.com, and we’ll help spread the word in our weekly stoop sale roundup.
In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we’re focusing this week’s rental roundup on places which feature that coveted summertime perk: outdoor space. Whether it’s a grassy wonderland, a paved patio, or a well-maintained garden, these spots are perfect for sunny days.
One-bedroom near Third Street & 8th Avenue
Price: $3,600
Details: Located on a quiet tree-lined block, this super spacious apartment features one large bedroom with an attached smaller space that can be used as an additional bedroom, nursery, or office. The kitchen has plenty of counter space which opens into the living room, featuring a working fireplace. The bedroom features French doors opening into the very large, very green backyard (pictured above). Pets allowed on approval. Available July 1.
Contact: Listed by Warren Lewis, Marcie Bachar at (718) 747-8146
Two-bedroom near Sixth Street & 8th Avenue
Price: $3,600
Details: This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers prewar features like exposed brick, wood floors, original light fixtures, and abundant closet space. Both bedrooms are large enough to accommodate queen-size beds, and laundry is in-unit. The outdoor space is a spacious concrete patio– not incredibly green, but there’s always room for potted plants! Available June 1.
Contact: Listed by Halstead, Desiree Gordon at (718) 613-2088
Four-bedroom triplex at 398 Dean Street (4th/5th Avenues)
Price: $8,000
Details: This three story townhouse is fully renovated, but still keeping with much of its old world charm: including detailed moldings and medallions on the ceiling, well-maintained wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, two marble fireplaces, and an arched pocket door pass-through between the living room and kitchen. The kitchen features an exposed brick backsplash, chief grade appliances, and views out to a private garden and deck. No pets. Available July 15.
Contact: Listed by Corcoran, Jessica Buchman at (718) 832-4193
Photo via Warren Lewis
Bruce is a 20-pound red Pekingese located in Park Slope and looking for a new home. The 6-year-old beauty is neutered and house-trained and, according to his owners, has a “signature bouncing walk”:
His walk is indicative of his personality: easygoing, silly, and without a care about what anyone thinks! He loves attention but is wary of certain men and some younger children. He LOVES other small dogs and gets along fabulously with them.
Bruce is being re-homed because his owners say he has occasionally snarled at their 11-month son, though they do say that in the four years they’ve had him he has never bitten a human.
If you’re interested in giving Bruce a home, contact Devin at devin.griffin@gmail.com, and CC Foster Dogs NYC at info@fosterdogsnyc.com.
Photo via Foster Dogs NYC
“Yes, Matt Bomer walked three feet in front of us,” says photographer me_jessta. We’ve got the White Collar crew in town for one more day; send us those pics!
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Join the Prospect Park Playground Committee next week at the Spring Swing, the fabulous gala fundraiser in support of the park’s playgrounds, open play spaces, and educational programming. The cocktail party (Thursday May 30, 7 -10:30 p.m) will be held at the Boathouse, featuring drinks, light refreshments, music, dancing, and a silent auction.
Individual tickets range from $100 (admission only) to $350 (admission, prominent listing & recognition, certificate for one gift membership). Those interested in sponsoring the event or donating to the silent auction can contact the committee here. Find more information or buy tickets here.
We saw a decrease in crime in Park Slope in the week of May 6-12, according to the most recent Compstat report (pictured above). This is in line with the overall trend of 2013 so far, which has seen a 1.78% fewer incidents than at this time last year. Here’s hoping the pattern continues.
Recent incidents from the 78th Precinct blotter include:
May 12 – A thief broke into a gym locker inside a Ninth Street fitness center at 6 a.m., making off with one gym-user’s credit card and $130 in cash from his pants pocket. (Brooklyn Paper)
May 16 – A burglar broke into a Douglass Street home between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and stole a black mountain bike and a blue woman’s bike. The 51-year-old victim told police that she was in the house from 9 p.m. on May 15 to 4 p.m. the next day, when the thief broke through the basement door. (Brooklyn Paper)
May 17 – Two young men punched a man for his iPhone while on a 4 train as it pulled into the Grand Army Plaza station at 3:50 a.m. The 23-year-old victim told police that one of the perps punched him while the other grabbed his iPhone 5, and both fled from the train. The victim described his attackers as two 20-year-old black men, one standing 5-foot-11, 120 lbs., with short black hair cut in the “Caesar” style, while the other was about 5-foot-9, 190 lbs., wearing black jeans and black sneakers. (Park Slope Patch)
May 17 – Police arrested 40-year-old Evangelyn Rodriguez for allegedly stealing a woman’s purse while she was shopping in a Flatbush Avenue department store. The 20-year-old victim told police that Rodriguez grabbed her brown tote bag, holding $250, out of her shopping cart at around 1 p.m. (DNAinfo)
Image via NYPD
So the weather forecast isn’t showing the sunniest of weekends, but it’s a long weekend regardless and we’re going to celebrate! It seems like a lot of that celebrating involves themed dance parties, and you know what? We’re down.
Celebrate Brooklyn! Old School Funk & Hip-Hop Dance Party
When: Thursday May 23, 8 p.m. (7 p.m. doors)
Where: The Bell House, 149 Seventh Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
What: Bridging the gap between Prince and Dr. Dre, Zapp’s bass-heavy beats and infectious talk box melodies will take you back to a time when funk ruled and hip-hop was just starting to explode on the scene. The group (pictured above) produced such massive hits as “More Bounce to the Ounce” and”Computer Love” and has been sampled by artists from 2Pac to Jay-Z, and all of it will be celebrated tonight. To get you warmed up, D-Nice will rock the house with his signature DJ mix that has been heard from Santos Party House to Obama’s Inaugural Ball, and a hip-hop dance lesson by Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie (Broadway Dance Center, Peridance, and Joffrey Ballet School) will start the party.
How much: Free! But space is limited (the event was moved from Brooklyn Bridge Park), so only the first 500 people with password “Brooklyn Bridge Park” will get in.
Sexy, Edgy Moms
When: Thursday May 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Babeland, 462 Bergen Street between Fifth and Flatbush Avenues
What: Brooklyn Reading Works invites moms to ditch the sippy cups and enjoy readings about sex and motherhood by authors Karen Ritter, Lisa Levy, Alex Beers, and Caitlin McDonnell. Drinks will be served, raffles will be won, and the first fifteen moms to arrive will receive gift bags filled with items to hide from the kids. Dads welcome, too.
How much: Free!
Pass This On: Robyn Gets Weird
When: Friday May 24, 10 p.m.
Where: The Bell House, 149 Seventh Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
What: Silent Drape Runners, the group behind the All-Robyn-Everything themed parties, celebrate the sounds of the new record by other Swedish import The Knife. They’ll be spinning the record with a mix of old favorites, remixes, exclusive stuff, dark electronic bliss, tunes from Robyn, Gaga, Grimes, and all the weird and wonderful pop-tronic from Sweden and beyond.
How much: Free!
Cumbiagra Dance Party
When: Saturday May 25, 10 p.m.
Where: Barbes, 376 Ninth Street at Sixth Avenue
What: Since their creation in the summer of 2008, Cumbiagra has been hosting legendary dance parties throughout New York, Mexico, and beyond. Though Cumbiagra is largely inspired by the Colombian dance style known as cumbia, their music has developed into a synthesis of styles, drawing on the diversity of its members and the rich musical environment of the New York Metro area.
How much: $10 very strongly suggested donation
Artist Party
When: Sunday May 26, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Two Moon Art House & Cafe, 315 Fourth Avenue at 3rd Street
What: Every month, the cafe hosts a night for artists and performers to come together and perform their music, show movie trailers, tell jokes, introduce their newest project, and meet and mingle. Each party features five artists’ showcases, so come out to meet and drink with a bunch of awesome people.
How much: Free!
Show Show: A Show
When: Monday May 27, 8 p.m.
Where: Beauty Bar, 249 Fifth Avenue between Carroll Street and Garfield Place
What: Charla Lauriston’s new show is bringing good comedy to a warm and inviting space every week. This week’s roster includes Jim Tews, Justy Dodge, Kara Klenk, and Phoebe Robinson. Check it out!
How much: Free!
Photo via Bell House
This past Monday, a little comedy blog called Park Slope Family Circus was born and it is exactly what it sounds like: old Family Circus cartoons paired with new Park Slope-inspired captions.
It’s cute, if a bit on the nose (the tagline “Because Peanuts is for Poors” does make you wince). As to be expected with Park Slope parodies, a lot of it is based in general references to yuppy family culture with buzzwords like gluten, artisanal denim, and “co-sleeping.” But there’s a reason we parody yuppy family culture! Because it’s funny. And a kid excitedly talking about a “casual storage option” is actually hilarious.
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