Return of Open Streets, A Neighborhood Picnic & a Night of Inclusive Fashion. Plus, two new openings!
Plus an art installation in Gowanus, an 85 person choir concert, a Greek festival & free kids portrait sessions!
Opening: đ
Drums and Flats will open Saturday, May 2nd at 6pm! Visit them at 56 5th Avenue between Bergen St & St. Marks Ave.
Drums and Flats opens this Saturday! Badshah will open this spring at 212 Flatbush Ave, featuring classic Indian favorites, shareable small bites, and fun cocktails (thanks to North Flatbush Ave BID for the heads up)!
Badshah will open soon on Flatbush Ave!
Closing:
Larryâs CĂ PhĂŞ will be closing their Park Slope location, which opened in August of last year, on May 3rd. Owner Tuan says his friend will be opening Yellow Pear Coffee (known for delicious corn butter mochi) in its place.
Argentinian Restaurant Estancia Piola in Gowanus has closed.
They will be missed!
Local News:
Park Slope Open Streets is back! The 2026 season kicks off this Saturday, May 2nd, 2-10pm. Keep an eye on their IG linked here for updates!
Friends from the Canal, a new public art installation by artist duo Mookntaka, is on view in Gowanus through August. Placed outside at three locationsâ Cafe Mars, Union Channel, and Wyckoff Gardensâ the installation responds to the neighborhoodâs state of flux and consist of three illuminated, character-driven sculptures.
Friends From the Canal (đ¸: Broadway World) New bus lanes are coming to Flatbush Avenue. Construction kicked off on Tuesday and will be in progress through the fall, so expect reroutes and bus stop changes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza.
The Annual Fabulous 5th Ave Fair is accepting vendor applications. This 18 block street fair spans 18 bocks on 5th Avenue and features local vendors, live music & more. Vendorsâ scroll down to
âFabulous 5th Ave Fairâ (May 17) on the left hand side to view the application and reserve your spot!The Mamdani Administration launches a $4.5 million job training initiative in partnership with the Gowanus Canal Conservancy. The program will train an 18 member teamâincluding those with histories of incarceration, homelessness or substance abuseâ for careers maintaining critical infrastructure that reduces flooding and protects local waterways, including maintaining 1,035 rain gardens in East New York, Brooklyn, and South Ozone Park, Queens.
New legislation may affect the way your bagel is made! A new bill passed by The New York Senate and Assembly is set to ban red dye 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben due to potential harmful side effects. Watch local Bagel Connoisseur Sam Silverman explain how this decision may impact bagel shops, bakeries, and pizzerias.
Looking for places to hang with your pup? Check out our guide to dog-friendly spots in the neighborhood.
Business Buzz: âĄď¸
Flamingo Baby Kitchen is on the move! They will be closing their current location on Union Street on Sunday May 17th and re-opening in a bigger space as Baby Flamingo Brunch & Bar! Stay tuned for updates.
Flamingo Baby Kitchen is moving! Emmy Squared launched its newest creation yesterday: The Skinny Square! A new take on the brandâs signature Detroit-style pizza but made with about 40% less dough, the result is a crispier, thinner base that offers a lighter take without sacrificing flavor.
FLEA Park Slope will host a Motherâs Day Pop-Up with Brooklyn-based artist and illustrator Maggie Beckett to introduce her new stationary line. Beckett specializes in bespoke murals, custom stationery, illustrations, and commissioned fine art pieces that aim to evoke joy and a sense of nostalgia.
See you around the Slope!
Mychal
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Weekend Events:
CONDUCTOR: Art Fair of the Global Majority @ Powerhouse ArtsâThursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3: Presenting individual artists and galleries from across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Oceania and Indigenous Nations around the globe, CONDUCTOR seeks to deepen ties with these regions of the world, providing an inclusive and accessible platform for cultural exchange and expanding opportunities for artists and their galleries to grow and develop their markets in New York. Tickets start at $15.
Brooklyn Choir Project @ First Unitarian Congregational Society (Brooklyn Heights)âFriday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, 7:30pm: The Brooklyn Choir Project is taking one of the oldest and most conservative of music genres â choral singing â and infusing it with the energy and ethos of New Yorkâs indie and underground music communities. The all-star ensemble features 85 of NYCâs finest songwriters and singers! Each season the choir selects eight new songwriters and does eight world-premiere arrangements of their songs. $35.
Park Slope Greek Festival @ 18th St (April 30th- May 3rd): Get a taste of Greece right here in Brooklyn with this fun festival featuring live music, raffles, games, vendors, food, & festivities! FREE.
Thursday, April 30th:
Lectures on Tap -âPeering into Historic Landscapes: Art as Spatial Archivesâ @ Prospect Park West area (exact location TBA), 6:30pm*: What happens to architecture when itâs built from wood, cloth, or earth â and doesnât survive? What if space doesnât vanish when buildings do, but instead migrates into other materials? In this illuminating talk, Prof. Monique Lizardo explores how communities encode spatial knowledge into craft. $41.32.
Saturday, May 2nd:
Park Slope Picnic (May 2nd, 12:30-2:30pm)*: Join Park Slope 5th Ave BID for this fun gathering outdoors! Bring your favorite picnic food to share, meet your neighbors, and enjoy live music, good vibes, and great conversation. Itâs all about connecting and building community. Feeling sweet? Bake your award-winning dessert to shareâyou could win a prize! FREE (RSVP required).
Free Orientation Reformer Workouts @ Studio Pilates South Slope, 7am-6:15pm*: In honor of Joseph Pilates Day, Studio Pilates South Slope is offering free 45-minute orientation workouts all day long. Each class is led by one of their instructors who will give every single person in the room 1:1 attention throughout. Whether you've been curious to try pilates or you've never stepped on a reformer, this is your invitation to experience Studio Pilates at no commitment & no cost. FREE (reservation required).
Sunday, May 3rd:
Free Portrait Sessions @ Sit Still Kids Salon: Book a kids haircut and enjoy a complimentary mini professional portrait with them looking their bestâat no additional cost! After your visit, youâll receive a private gallery to view your images, with the option to purchase digital files or prints of your favorites. FREE w/ purchase of haircut.
The Peopleâs Ball @ Brooklyn Public Library (Central Branch), 7-10pm:
This free event is held on the eve of the Met Gala and celebrates fashion, personal style and inclusivity, offering an alternative to expensive, exclusive galas and showcases the diverse styles that make up New York Cityâs urban runway. The evening will feature a performance by legendary Tony AwardÂŽ winner and three-time Grammy nominee, Melba Moore and DJ sets by DJ Fritzo. FREE (registration recommended).
Monday, May 4th:
Handwriting the Constitution @ Old Stone House, 6-9pm: Handwriting the Constitution invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the US Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will know their rights, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect these rights, and to help resist negative thinking. To date approximately 2000 people have participated, both nationally and internationally. FREE.
Plan Ahead for These Popular Events:
đ°North Flatbush BID is hosting their 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes from May 4th-August 23rd! Enter for the chance to win $500 and share $500 with a local business! Play by shopping local on Flatbush Ave & saving receipts of $20 or more or writing an online review of any local businesses. Drawings will be held every other week. Click here for full details & sweepstakes rules.
đľ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Open Stages (May 9th): Open Stages is a neighborhood-wide, free music festival with stages all over Park Slope, and a celebration of Brooklynâs vibrant music scene. Each year, the event transforms Park Slope into a lively tapestry of sound and culture, where the streets come alive with melodies and rhythms from around the globe. FREE.
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Slope Steal of the Week đ°
The Dram Shop will be offering a free mimosa to all mothers on Sunday, May 10th with the purchase of a meal! đĽ
They are also serving a Motherâs Day Tex Mex Brunch from 11:30am-3pm. Yum!
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⨠Secret Slope â¨
This weekâs Insider section below the paywall includes:
Spotted on Flatbush Ave: a major NYC food favorite (and a reader just caught the first sign of it) + new renderings unveiled for an eight story building ⢠A sneak preview of Barclays Centerâs artsy upgrade