Agi's Counter is closing & Brooklyn Pride is here
Plus— free yoga in the park, gay clay night, a stoop brass band, a candle making workshop, and a gigantic stoop sale
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Agi’s Counter on Franklin Avenue will sadly be closing - owner Jeremy Salamon thanked the community and shared: “Our last dinner service will be June 14. Our last lunch service will be July 5. Between now and then, we’ll cook some old favorites. The tuna melts, the cheesecake, the deviled eggs, the borscht. All the things that somehow became bigger than the little room they came from.” Jeremy emphasized that he is seeking out a new home for Agi’s and that this is “see you later”, not “goodbye.”
The free shuttle service that was launched by skincare brand The Ordinary has been halted service due to permit issues. The service was intended to fill a gap not covered by the NYC transit system, operating between Domino Park in Williamsburg and Prospect Park.
After years of debate, plans for the $11 million Brooklyn Skate Garden at Mount Prospect Park was approved by the Brooklyn Community Board 8, moving forward plans for a new skate-focused recreation space between Grand Army Plaza and the Brooklyn Museum.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani toured Gowanus last week and made a press announcement at Powerhouse Arts, pledging 200,000 new affordable, rent-stabilized homes backed by a $22 billion capital investment in housing over five years.
Olympic sailor Nicole van der Velden as well as other athletes from across the globe recently navigated through the Gowanus Canal as part of an environmental cleanup event.
Openings: 🎉
Popular Philly- based fried chicken restaurant Love and Honey Fried Chicken will open soon in the old Tiny’s Cantina spot on Flatbush Ave (between Dean & Bergen St).
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You may know Mockingbird for their non-alcoholic cocktails (as first covered in Park Slope Pulse!): “over the past few months we’ve expanded into what we call an all-day kitchen & beverage lounge. We're now open 7 days a week for coffee featuring roasts from Bushwick micro-roaster Obscure and our house-made seasonal syrups. Our weekday service now serves the classics, weekend brunch, and hearty supper offerings with plenty of vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options.”
Buzzy Italian spot Fausto is now serving brunch on Sunday mornings!
The Ripped Bodice is holding their 10th Annual Bingo from June 1st- August 31st. Have fun, read books, and win prizes! Download a card or visit in-store to pick one up.
Free donuts? Sign us up! 🍩 Story Time Chess is celebrating National Donut Day on Friday, June 5th from 10 AM–3 PM by giving away free donuts plus free first chess lesson tickets for children new to Story Time Chess. They are also launching their Park Slope Scholarship Fund to support reduced-cost lessons for local families.
Slope Steal of the Week💰: Check out happy hour @ Pizza Secret on Mondays from 4-6pm and Tuesday-Thursday 3-6pm: $22 for an 8” pizza or small pasta with with a side and a drink— plus $9 cocktails, $7 wine, $5 beer, & $7 starters.
Will The Park Slope Song be the official neighborhood summer anthem of 2026? Only time will tell.
Mychal
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Introducing our Little Flea section at Flea Boutiques
We expanded to include a kid’s section! Since we opened, plenty of parents ask if we carry clothing for kids. Additionally, our small but mighty team gained a new team member, my niece Margot. While she isn’t officially an employee just yet, (she’s 4), she’s become our unofficial baby/kids clothing & accessories buyer!
We carry Maileg mice, Montessori approved toys, organic cotton clothing, & accessories at both our Park Slope & Cobble Hill stores.
We’re offering Park Slope neighbors 10% off their next purchase with promo code smithstreetneighbor online & in store at Smith Street!
Visit Flea at 135 Smith St (between Bergen & Dean Street), Brooklyn NY 11201
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Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Thursday, June 4th:
Yoga w/Brooklyn Flow @ Prospect Park, 7pm: The annual series, hosted by Brooklyn Flow and the Prospect Park Alliance, will be held on the North Long Meadow on Thursdays, 7:00PM - 8:00PM, beginning today and running through August 27th. FREE.
Free Yoga in Prospect Park with Brooklyn Flow
Friday, June 5th:
Gay Clay Night- Wheel Throwing @ Blue Room Pottery Studio, 7-9pm*: It's that time of the year again! Let's get down and dirty with the gays! Celebrate Pride with your partners, friends, and other queer folks while learning the basics of wheel throwing. $125.
Weekend Event:
Open Studios: Park Slope Windsor Terrace Artists (Saturday June 6th & Sunday June 7th): Park Slope Windsor Terrace Artists invite you to visit their annual Spring Open Studios located throughout the lively neighborhoods bordering Prospect Park and Greenwood Cemetery. See sculpture, ceramics, paintings, collage and photography by 19+ local artists opening their studios for viewing, plus 16 artists who are exhibiting work in local businesses around Park Slope and Windsor Terrace. FREE.
Saturday, June 6th:
Turkish Coffee & Cup Reading @ Anatolico, 11am-4pm: Sip & learn your fortune! Join Mediterranean home and lifestyle shop Anatolico for complimentary Turkish coffee & coffee cup readings. Suggested donation $10-$20.
First Saturday: Brooklyn Pride @ Brooklyn Museum, 5-10pm*: Honor three decades of Brooklyn Pride with an evening spotlighting LGBTQ+ artists who are shaping the culture of the borough and beyond. Round out the night with films, talks, readings, art-making, dancing, and so much more. Free (RSVP recommended).
Sunday, June 7th:
Great PLG Stoop & Sidewalk Sale @ Prospect Lefferts Gardens, 11am-4pm: Head to Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, for this fantastic community-wide event. Shop local, browse, craft, eat, drink, meet folks, and be merry! There will be 114 homes and buildings running stoop & sidewalk sales and tons of giveaways, 14 businesses running specials and an awesome raffle with prizes, 24 lemonade & refreshment stands, activity stations, and more! FREE.
Stoop Kidz Brass Band @ Park Place, 6-7pm: Join this group of native New Yorkers as they play classics & modern hits from a stoop on Park Place between Vanderbilt & Underhill Aves. They’ll be playing one set on the stoop at 6 pm, then marching to a very special Tomato Party on Bedford and park with fried green tomatoes, oysters, salad, and live music! FREE.
Tuesday, June 9th:
Candle Making Workshop for Adults @ Bond Craft Studio (Gowanus), 6:30-8:30pm: Join Planet Sis at Bond Craft Studio for an almost-Summer evening of candle making, mocktails & connection. As the city starts to settle into longer nights and warmer weather, celebrate the start of Summer with a hands-on candle making workshop experience inspired by beach days, fruity cocktails, glowing amber evenings & carefree summer energy. $45.
Non-Alcoholic Industry Happy Hour @ Mockingbird, 5-9pm: Join Mockingbird for an exclusive Bar Convent Brooklyn industry after party & happy hour hosted by Bright Nights Social & Bar Nun. This is your chance to mingle with fellow beverage industry & hospitality professionals at Mockingbird, Park Slope’s only fully zero-proof bar, and sip on stellar non-alcoholic drinks. Non-alcoholic drink specials & light bites will be served. FREE.
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Prospect Park Soiree (June 20th, 2026)*: Dine and dance under the stars at Brooklyn’s most magical gathering! Get ready to dance and raise a glass to Brooklyn’s Backyard. Prospect Park Alliance provides the entertainment and breathtaking setting, while you gather with thousands of friends and neighbors to enjoy an evening under the stars in Prospect Park. Show off your creativity with your attire and table décor, and raise your glass in a toast to Brooklyn's Backyard. Early bird admission: $64.73.
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This week’s Insider section below the paywall includes:
A popular fitness studio is bringing a second Brooklyn location nearby • A top exec’s Prospect Heights townhome marks the priciest real estate contract signed in Brooklyn last week • An in-demand productivity pod hub company will soon open a Prospect Heights outpost
