Mend for Los Angeles, Taste of the States, Threes Brewing Turns 10, Ping Pong Tournament, Chess Meetup, Polar Bear 5K, A Smelly Flower @ BBG & Global Italian Dinner Series
Park Slope's first weekly newsletter since 2021!
Welcome to Park Slope’s weekly newsletter, Park Slope Pulse. We spend hours curating the most important news and events each week ✨ for free ✨ to save you time sifting through listings and articles! Park Slope Pulse gives you the first insights to make plans or start conversations.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
The rare plant Amorphophallus gigas—known to be one of the smelliest in the world— is set to bloom any day at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The bloom will only last a few days, so if you’d like to take a whiff, keep an eye on their instagram page!
Park Slopers show support for elderly deed-theft victim who is facing eviction from his home of 56 years [News 12 Brooklyn].
Brooklyn Navy Yard to receive $28.7 in federal funding for repairs to infrastructure damaged during Hurricane Sandy and to prepare for future extreme climate conditions [BK Reader].
— Mychal
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Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Thursday, January 23rd (Today):
Tenth Anniversary Party @ Threes Brewing, 5pm-late: Threes Brewing is turning 10! To celebrate, they're throwing a party at their O.G. location with a host of fun activities: Grand Army Bar is serving oysters, Ice luge in the yard presented by Granja Mezcal, Tattoo artist Matthew Ullrich doing flash tattoos (yes, the permanent kind), Threes' special 10th anniversary can release, Limited edition 10th anniversary merch (hooded sweatshirts, enamel pins), and a DJ set by Streetlight Boutique! FREE.
Zumba @ Brooklyn Public Library (Park Slope Branch), 5:30-6:30pm: Listen to upbeat music, get a full-body workout, learn some moves and grooves, and have a lot of fun! This is a low to medium impact class. All levels invited, especially newcomers. FREE.
Cooking Class: Mastering Tagliatelle @ The Social Brooklyn, 7-9pm: Learn how to use fresh ingredients and authentic techniques to make the perfect homemade pasta dish. After combining flour, egg and salt to form your dough, you'll shape wide, flat tagliatelle noodles which are the perfect vehicle for rich sauces. Smother this pasta in a creamy, cheesy Alfredo sauce and you've got a wholesome handmade meal! $55 (currently on sale).
Saturday, January 25th:
Polar Bear Half Marathon & 5K @ Prospect Park, 10am: Run, walk, or cheer on friends & neighbors at this 4th and final stop of the Elite Feats NYC Parks Winter Series. Free for spectators/ prices vary for participants.
Business Link Up Popup Shop @ Hana House, 1-7pm: Support local businesses and enjoy live music, food, networking & fun! This event will feature 40+ vendors showcasing their products and services. FREE.
Luna New Year @ Luna La Mer, 2-4pm: Drop in for the launch of bakery & cafe Luna La Mer’s kids coloring coinciding with the Lunar New Year! They’ll be offering free cookies, coloring, as well as the usual treats. FREE.
Mend for Los Angeles @ Christine Alcalay, 12-5:30pm: Learn how to mend, repair, resew, restitch, hand hem, patch, & restore! Bring one article of clothing you want to mend. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser workshop will go directly to Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles. Together we can stitch hope back into the futures of those who have lost so much. $50.
The Flood Solutions Fair @ Van Alen Institute, 1-4pm: Wondering how to deal with flooding in your place and community? Browse solutions, compare prices, hear speakers, and ask questions of experts. Topics include basement fixes, sewer valves, waterproofing, drains and pumps, landscape ideas, green methods, dry wells, downspouts, insurance, and masonry. FREE- reservation recommended.
Sunday, January 26th:
Ping Pong Tournament @ Farm.One, 2pm: Due to popular demand, Farm.One is hosting another ping pong tournament! Cash Prize for First Place! This tournament is for non-professional players who dominate the rec room or community leagues! There will be room for spectators, so bring friends. $20 Entry Fee (Includes 1 Draft Beer).
Monday, January 27th:
NY ❤️ LA @ The Bell House, 7pm: This evening of comedy and music will benefit the League Of California Community Foundation Palisades and Eaton WildFire Recovery and Relief Funds, World Central Kitchen Southern California Meal Support Efforts, and additional organizations raising money to support displaced individuals impacted by the LA Fires. Tickets start at $30.75.
Tuesday, January 28th:
Chess Meetup @ Strong Rope Gowanus, 7—10pm: This meetup group is dedicated to having a good time and maybe playing some chess. Whether you’re a grand master or a first time player, all are welcome. Even if it’s just for the beer! FREE.
Book ahead for these popular events:
Taste of the States @ Eastern District (Thursday, January 30th, 8-9:30pm): Head to Eastern District’s Park Slope location for a night of American artisanal cheese tasting and education beyond everyday household names! Taste & learn more about your favorite cheeses and how they are created, from the farm to your table. $33.85
Super Sunday @ Bar Louise (Sunday, February 9th, 5pm-close): Prefer cocktails to cleats? Join Bar Louise for their ANTI-FOOTBALL Party! Free tarot and astrology readings, girl dinner with truffle popcorn, charcuterie, chicken skewers and more. It’s gonna be a good time! Make a reservation here.
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Slope Steals of the Week 💰:
Tuesdays: Jazz In The Wild @ Wild Brooklyn: Every Tuesday, head to Wild from 7-9 pm for smooth tunes, great vibes, and half off all bottles of wine!
Pay-What-You-Wish Weekdays @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Through February, pay what you can for admission to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Tuesdays-Sundays from 10am-4:30pm.
Local Business Buzz ✨
Nin Hao is now serving Dim Sum Brunch on weekends from 11:30am to 3pm. The menu will feature familiar handmade classic dim sum as well as some nostalgic Fujianese breakfast favorites by Chef Kim, former executive chef of the first US Tim Ho Wan.
On January 25th and 26th, Cafe Mars will launch their Global Italian dinner series, which will explore the many unique Italian cuisines that have sprung up all over the world outside of Italy. First up: Chicago! Together with neighbor Canal Bar, they’ll serve 5 courses from the Italian coast of Lake Michigan with a cuisine designed to comfort and warm. Expect re-imagined classics like Shrimp deJonghe, chicken Vesuvio, and the world-famous Italian beef sandwich. Make reservations here.
NYC-based Morgensten’s Ice Cream is now being served at artisanal cheese and fine foods shop Cheese Plate Brooklyn!
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