NYC Restaurant Week in the Slope! Plus, resident swans in recovery and an Old-Time Community Square Dance.
Also happening this week: a flower arranging workshop, yoga & jazz, a garden planning session & teen night at Brooklyn Museum
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Local News:
It’s NYC Restaurant Week! Now through February 12th, dine at your favorite neighborhood restaurants with 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners for $30, $45 and $60! Check out this list of participating local spots: Chela, Palo Santo, Park Life, Pasta Louise, Siren Oyster Bar and Restaurant, Wayward Fare, Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ, Lore, Alta Calidad, La Fleur Rouge, Baciccia Pizza e Cucina, The Dram Shop Bar, Masalawala & Sons, Miriam, & Surfish.
Beat the winter blues with our fireplace guide, highlighting the best spots in the area to stay cozy through the rest of the winter months.
Two eight-month old swans who were injured in a dog attack have now returned home to Prospect Park after spending time at the Wild Bird Fund. In other swan news, an injured swan found on 15th & 6th is currently being cared for (Thanks Reddit). Remember to call The Wild Bird Fund if you see an injured, sick, or orphaned bird in the neighborhood.
Two recovered swans have returned to Prospect Park (from Brooklyn Paper) Next week is your last chance to check out the Monet and Venice exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, which closes February 1st! Buy tickets here.
Increasing park and library funding was the #1 way New Yorkers voted to improve NYC in a recent poll from The New York Times.
Grub Street spotlights Park Slope’s Electric Beets and how its welcoming, plant-based approach has made it a favorite with a broad neighborhood audience in “How Veganism Got Cooked.”
Re-discover all that our neighborhood has to offer in our Park Slope Neighborhood Guide.
A new Walgreens has opened at 604 Pacific Street, bringing a 6,000-square-foot pharmacy and convenience store to the neighborhood after a former warehouse space was redeveloped by Avdoo.
Property of the Week: A Park Slope townhouse on 4th Street recently featured by Brownstoner stands out for its preserved historic details - including an ornate mantel and stained-glass elements.
Closings/ Openings:
Alchemy announced that they are closing after 19 years in the neighborhood. Their final day of business will be January 24th. Stop by and wish them well— they will be missed! In its place, wingery & bar Drums & Flats— one of the partners runs Uncle Barry’s at 59 5th Ave next door— will open this spring.
-Mychal
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Free Coworking Day in Gowanus
If you’re working from home and craving a change of scenery, this one’s worth knowing about. The Shop BK is a brand-new coworking space in Gowanus focused on great design, creative energy, and real community.
They’re hosting a Community Day (free coworking) on January 30.
Our Top Weekly Picks:
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Thursday, Jan 22nd (Today):
Mahjong-themed happy hour @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, 5-7pm: Join Annie’s for a special Mahjong-themed happy hour. Annie will be sharing some fun Mahj news at 5:30 pm! FREE.
Threes Brewing 11th Anniversary Party (Gowanus), 5pm- late: Threes Brewing is turning 11 and kicking off the celebration the best way they know how – with a big party in Gowanus. Expect their annual anniversary beer release, beats from DJ Streetlight Boutique, an ice luge, Boatyard Gin drink specials, food specials from Grand Army South, and a few surprises. Come raise a glass with us and cheers to another year! FREE.
Flower Arranging Workshop @ ZuZu’s Petals, 6:30-8PM: Spend an evening with the Zuzus and share in over 50 years of floral knowledge and experience. In this class, you will learn how to select blooms, create sustainable structures, and utilize color theory to create your very own lush, unique flower arrangement to take home. The class price includes the blooms you’ll use in your arrangement, a 4x5 glass vase, flower clippers, and a beverage to enjoy! $150.
Friday, January 23rd:
Teen Night: A Floating Mind @ Brooklyn Museum, 5-7:30pm: This evening will center on art, mental health, and wellness. In the spirit of Monet and Venice, an exhibition featuring Claude Monet’s luminous paintings of the floating city, we’ll aim to achieve a floating mind—a state of deep relaxation. Join BM to explore ways to take care of ourselves, manage stress, and set intentions and practices for our minds and bodies. The night will also feature art-making, performances, and much more! FREE—registration encouraged.
Queer Book Swap @ Ginger’s Bar, 7-9pm: Queer Book Club will be hosting a queer book swap and mixer at Ginger’s! Bring your favorite queer books to swap with fellow book lovers, mingle, drink and dance! FREE.
Saturday, January 24th:
2026 Kickoff Creatives Mixer @ Whisk & Whiskey, 4-7pm: Calling writers, directors, artists, musicians, and creatives of all kinds. This Start-of-Year Creative Mixer is your chance to meet, mingle, and ease into the year surrounded by folks who get it. Come find your next collaborator, chat ideas, or simply enjoy good conversation and get inspired in a room filled with like-minded creatives! This is a casual, low-pressure hang designed for real connection (not awkward networking). Introvert-friendly, by introverts, for introverts. That means it’s completely acceptable to show up, sip something good, only talk to one person, and leave feeling accomplished. $15.
Sunday, January 25th:
Garden Planning Workshop @ Old Stone House, 2:30-4:30pm: Learn about how to optimize your garden spaces all year long with Old Stone House’s Garden Coordinator. As the days grow longer, join Angel Martinez Lombardo to plan your Spring garden. Regardless of space, work backwards from the vision you have for your space, to what and when to plant and how you’ll care for your garden. Participants will get some fun hacks for growing indoors or in small spaces, ideas forbuilding raised beds, and taking advantage of vertical space. In addition, participants will gain a basic understanding of the difference between perennials and annuals, when to prune, and some core gardening basics. $28.52.
Old Time Square Dance @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 6:30 – 8:30PM: BKCM’s community jam series continues with something new this January: their first-ever Old Time Square Dance, led by caller Sargent Seedoo. Open to all ages and levels of experience with square dancing, this community hang is the perfect place to show off your moves or learn your first steps. $15 General Admission, $10 for Students.
Wednesday, January 28th:
Yoga Club - Vinyasa Refresh + Jazz Social @ Shape Shifter, 6:30-8pm: This pop-up yoga club brings people together through movement and conversation, gathering around the city to connect, unwind, and build community. No dress code, no experience needed, just good people. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The meeting begins once the room fills, usually about 15–20 minutes after. The yoga practice runs for about one hour. Live jazz schmooze follows. $15.
Plan Ahead for These Popular Events:
Linger: A Book Signing with Hetty Lui McKinnon @ Electic Beets (January 31st, 11am: Electric Beets is thrilled to host a meet & greet and book signing with bestselling cookbook author Hetty Lui McKinnon—a celebration of vegetables, creativity, and community. McKinnon is an internationally acclaimed food writer known for her bold, comforting, and deeply flavorful vegetable-forward cooking. She is the author of several beloved cookbooks, and her newest release, Linger, explores recipes that invite you to slow down, savor, and cook with intention. Electric Beets kitchen will be preparing a special dish inspired by a recipe from Linger, with complimentary tastes available during the event. Community Bookstore will be on site selling copies of Linger, which Hetty will be signing throughout the event. FREE.
ORIS Takeover @The Windup Watch Shop (Thursday January 29th- Sunday February 1st, 12-6pm): This multi day event offers hands-on access to exclusive ORIS timepieces, along with in-person–only offers available throughout the weekend. Members of both the ORIS and Worn & Wound teams will be in attendance to talk shop. As always, this event is free and open to the public. No registration required- FREE.
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