Opening- Canyon Coffee, Voodoo Queen, Drums & Flats! Also, Brooklyn Fine Art Fair & Foraging in Prospect Park
Also this week: A humanist happy hour, needlepoint meetup and "Gowanus Current" screening.
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Opening:
LA-based coffee chain Canyon Coffee opened at 601 Vanderbilt Ave between Dean and Bergen Street.
Voodoo Queen, from the team behind Bogota Latin Bistro, is set to open at 147 5th Ave between St Johns Pl & Lincoln Pl. The opening was originally targeted for early March but has been delayed as they’re waiting on their gas to be turned on. Wishing them a smooth and speedy opening- stay tuned for an official date!
Wingery & bar Drums & Flats will open in the old Alchemy location this spring!
The Wild Bird Fund, currently based on the UWS, will open a second clinic in Park Slope at 183 Seventh Ave. Opening is expected in June.
Local News:
CHiPS 4th Avenue is expanding for the first time since their founding 50 years ago! This month, they will be moving their pantry program to a warehouse space in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. This will mean a more streamlined guest experience, a more organized volunteer experience, and a more open and accessible food service area at their existing location on 4th Avenue. The move will also help to expand their pantry operations to additional neighborhoods in need, community centers and public schools, and partner organizations that need food for their clients.
This Instagram reel highlights a foraging class in Prospect Park led by local “Wildman” Steve Brill. Check out upcoming class dates here!
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, DEP Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia, and DSNY Commissioner Gregory Anderson announced the completion of $24 million in new snow operations and composting facilities in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The 7,600-square-foot snow operations facility can store 6 million pounds of road salt — a first line of defense against dangerous conditions.
It’s that time of year: Cherry Blossom watch! Check out this regularly-updated Cherrywatch Map to plan your visit to Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Business Buzz:
Café Mars, “an unusual Italian restaurant,” is proud to announce it will completely transform its restaurant into an Italian izakaya for the month of May! From all-new food and drink menus to rigatoni chopstick holders to a neon katakana version of our sign to a Suntory “Divine Foam” draft machine, Café Mars is making a full blown Itameshi metamorphosis! Kicking off Wednesday, May 6th every Wed, Thur, Fri and Saturday all dinner services will exclusively feature a full menu of Café Mars’ vision of Itameshi cuisine. Make a reservation here.
Gertie will be launching a “Bagels with Buddies” series! Every other week they’ll be partnering with some of their favorite friends to bring together the bagels and latkes of their dreams. Next week, on April 13th, the series will kick off with food writer & Top Chef judge Gail Simmons.
We love springtime in Park Slope! What is your favorite spring activity in the neighborhood? Comment and let us know!
-Mychal
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Our Top Weekly Picks:
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Weekend Event:
Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair @ Powerhouse Arts (Thursday April 9th- Sunday April 12th): Powerhouse Arts is proud to present the return of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair at their state-of-the-art arts fabrication facility in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Now entering its second edition, the borough’s first and only fair dedicated exclusively to fine art printmaking continues its mission to champion the medium while expanding access for artists, educators, and collectors alike to engage with a dedicated community of print masters, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts. $15.
Thursday, April 9th:
Humanist Happy Hour @ Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 7-9pm [Sponsored]: Unwind, connect, and meet new people at Humanist Happy Hour, a cozy, casual gathering designed for real conversation and community. Held every second Tuesday, this small-group hang is a space to talk about anything on your mind, from big ideas around philosophy and humanism to the everyday realities of life in the city. Whether you’re new to humanism or just looking to meet thoughtful, open-minded neighbors, you’ll find a welcoming, low-pressure atmosphere where meaningful connections come naturally. Refreshments are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own. No pressure to drink, just come as you are. FREE.
Saturday, April 11th:
SMART TIPS for your City Garden with Nigel Rollings @ Old Stone House, 10am-2pm: You’re invited to a garden design workshop led by Nigel Rollings at the Old Stone House. Nigel taught a fabulous garden design course at Brooklyn Botanical Garden for many years. Old Stone House’s own Director of Gardens, Samuel Lewis, was one of his students! The event will touch on the history of garden design, tips for gardeners, and some fundamental garden design principles. $75.
5th Annual Cambodian New Year Party @ Whisk & Whiskey, 7pm-12am: Expect music, dancing, free rum tastings, Cambodian eats & drink specials at this 5th annual event. Celebrate community with Whisk & Whiskey! FREE.
Sunday, April 12th:
Needlepoint Meetup @ LoFi Bar, 1-3pm: Join CAG Club Needlepoint for their inaugural needlepoint stitch club! Bring your current WIP, have a drink, and meet fellow neighborhood stitchers. RSVP recommended.
Monday, April 13th:
Gowanus Current @ Nitehawk Cinema (April 13th, 7pm)*: This event sold out in its original location and has since been moved to a bigger theatre! One year after its world premiere, Nitehawk Cinema will screen Gowanus Current, a documentary that centers on the lengthy and divisive Gowanus rezoning process. Local filmmakers Jamie Courville and Chris Reynolds shot the film over the course of 10 years. There will be a discussion after the film moderated by journalist Brian Dunleavy. Tickets available here.
Tuesday, April 14th:
2026 Mahj Night at Annie’s, 6:30pm: Make new Mahjong friends or reunite with your classmates for this fun evening. Annie’s Blue Ribbon Mahj teacher, Todd Blumenthal, will guide the group through the new 2026 National Mah Jongg League Card! Todd will discuss hands, strategy, pivots, and thoughts on the new American Mah Jongg card, as well as backup plans you will need throughout the year to play your best game. Be sure to bring a notebook! Price of admission includes drinks, snacks, and good Mahj company. $10 from each ticket purchased will be donated to CHiPS. $35.
Plan Ahead for These Popular Events:
Park Slope Living x The Shaka Club Community Happy Hour @ 390 Social (Thursday, April 23rd, 7-9pm): We’re partnering with The Shaka Club to host a fun and welcoming community happy hour at 390 Social in Park Slope. If you’ve been looking for a way to meet new people locally, this event is designed to make that easy and relaxed. Instead of traditional networking or awkward mixers, Shaka Club uses their “Speed Intros” format - small rotating groups that make it easy to meet everyone attending in a natural way. Expect a curated group of 30–50+ locals in their 30s and 40s, Shaka Club’s Speed Intro group rotations, optional group activities and conversation prompts, hour drinks and food available to order, and a relaxed, social atmosphere designed to help people connect. $23.
(This previously sold out event has more tickets added!)
Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair 2026 (Sunday May 17th, 10am-6pm): A day of small businesses, community, music and fun! The Park Slope 5th Avenue BID will fill eighteen blocks with local eateries, bars, stores, local art, and non-profits showing off their products and services. FREE.
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Weekly Way to Give Back 🎗️
Park Slope Civic Council Civic Sweep (April 25th) This biannual clean-up event every Spring and Fall helps beautify our neighborhood. Volunteers can assist with weeding and mulching street trees, picking up litter, and painting over graffiti on lampposts (adult supervision required). PSCC provides all tools and supplies, and Community Service vouchers are available. When possible, they offer native plants for volunteers’ yards and collect unwanted electronics for recycling. Come out and help keep our neighborhood clean, green, and thriving! Sign up here.
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New Gowanus developments are in progress on Smith and Carroll St.