Opening—Psta! Plus, Oktoberfest Happenings in the Slope, Baking 101, and Taylor Swift Trivia
Also this week: Yoga for Cyclists, the last salsa night off the season, free ice cream & an outdoor concert at Old Stone House
🎃 Halloween Hub: We’re getting organized for Halloween! Visit our one-stop page for the best decorated stoops, candy chutes, and neighborhood events. Start submitting your spooky stoop so neighbors know where to stop — bookmark it and stay tuned for updates!
Here’s what’s happening this week:
Opening- Psta, a new pasta shop, will be opening in the former Thermostat Cafe space on Flatbush Ave.
📸: Reddit You can now get your fill of bañados at Macario, which is now the only spot in NYC to serve the saucy Guadalajara, Mexico sandwich staple [BK Mag].
A five-alarm fire tore through a warehouse complex on Van Brunt Street, destroying inventory and severely damaging gallery spaces at 475-499 Van Brunt. Artists and small businesses are displaced; Red Hook Open Studios in October will serve as a benefit. Support the businesses and artists affected and donate here
As we reported last week, Steve’s C-Town on 9th St & 5th Ave is closing down in the next few weeks. Join Assemblymember Robert Carroll and City Councilmember Shahana Hanif this Monday September 29 5:30pm @ Park Slope Library (8th St & 5th Ave) as they hear from area residents and discuss how we can ensure a supermarket remains in this space so that there is enough fresh, affordable food in our area. [@theother5th]
Closing: We’re so sad to report a few businesses that have recently announced they are shutting their doors. Parashades will be closing on Saturday, September 27th. Pisces Sushi & Fish Market will be closing as Foodtown expands into that space. Their final day was yesterday, September 24th. Golden Shovel Cafe announced they will be closing soon.
It’s officially FALL! Hope to see you around the neighborhood enjoying sweater season!
-Mychal
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Thursday, September 25th (Today):
1st Annual Curriculum Night Happy Hour @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, 5-7pm: Annie’s is throwing their own version of Curriculum Night and everyone’s invited! At this special Back to School Happy Hour, they’ll be snapping retro yearbook photos, customizing gear with @hotdangpress iron-ons (bring your backpacks, tshirts, tote bags!), and sipping vino. A night to celebrate our amazing neighborhood educators and kick off the school year in style. FREE.
LGBTQIA+ Mixer @ Threes Brewing, 7pm: Queer Mixtape will be taking over Tiny Montgomery, the upstairs space at Threes Brewing Gowanus with games and music. There will be opportunities to win free drafts and mix tapes while making new connections in the community. Threes has a full bar with wide options and robust NA offerings. Food is available from Grand Army. FREE.
Weekend Event:
Oktoberfest @ Mockingbird Zero-Proof Bar (September 26th-28th): Prost—without the buzz. Join Mockingbird for non-alcoholic Oktoberfest with steins, brats, and plenty of German beer (non-alcoholic, of course). Expect Bratwursts & sauerkraut, beer in steins, and festive bites. Plus, an afterparty on Friday with live polka! Free to enter.
Friday, September 26th:
Birthday Party @ Heap’s Ice Cream, 4pm: It’s been a year! Come celebrate with Heap’s! Enjoy free scoops for the first 100 guests, $3 scoops after, live music from Brooklyn Conservatory, and balloon art & giveaways (ft. incredible hats). FREE.
BCCO Fall Outdoor Concert at the Old Stone House, 6pm: The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra will present a free, outdoor performance of beloved classics and popular music. Join them on the East side of the Old Stone House (between the House and J. J. Byrne playground. FREE.
JAZZ & GIN: A Speakeasy Soirée @ The Urbane Arts Club (Ditmas Park), 7pm-12am: Expect hot jazz, cocktails and dancing at this monthly event at a former 1920s Brooklyn speakeasy, now an elegant art nouveau salon! Each month features NYC’s best swing bands and swing DJs, classic burlesque, craft cocktails, and a free dance lesson. The Club’s 1,200 sq ft ballroom boasts wooden floors, plus a lounge and gallery. As weather permits enjoy the outdoor patio w/cafe tables, garden, and dance on the porch! $21.83.
Saturday, September 27th:
Yoga for Cyclists @ Principles GI Coffee House, 9-10am: Hello bike people! Feeling stiff hips, a tight back, or sore legs after your time on the saddle? Whether you commute around the city, race competitively, or just enjoy leisurely rides, Yoga for Cyclists can help! This class builds on a series of progressive poses that are designed to boost mobility and stability, prevent injuries, ease aches, and keep you rolling comfortably for longer. Free/Donation Based.
Climate Week @ GreenSpace on 4th Ave, 12-2pm: Join GreenSpace for an interactive presentation on how composting gets done, learn more about native plants and your neighborhood garden, meet neighbors, and enjoy a guided meditation. Compost will be for sale! FREE.
Salsa & Bachata Night @ Vanderbilt Open Streets, 5pm: Last outdoor salsa party of the summer! Join Salsa Salsa Studio for an unforgettable night at Vanderbilt Open Streets! There will be a free Salsa class at 5PM, followed by DJ Jun & DJ Louie Tee spinning the best Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha & LIVE Salsa band Grupo Tumbao bringing the heat! Let’s close out the summer dancing under the stars, Brooklyn style. FREE.
Learn to Bake- Baking 101 @ Brooklyn Granary and Mill, 6pm - 8:30pm: Learn to Bake: Baking 101 is part of a hands-on workshop series teaching practical skills for baking with regional whole grains. Instructors Reva Castillenti and Patrick Shaw-Kitch will be sharing techniques and their passion for working with regional grains. Using regional, fresh milled flour, students will dive into Baking 101 and learn simple techniques for cakes, cookies, biscuits, and scones. Come hang out, learn a few new skills, and enjoy an evening filled with good food & good company. $130.
Oktoberfest @ Block Hill Station, 4-7pm: Join Block Hill Station for Oktoberfest, sponsored by Hofbrau! Specials on steins, specials on Underberg, Bratwurst and hotdogs from @hotdogtechnician, and giveaways (including the steins themselves) and samples! PLUS prove your mettle in the steinholding contest! FREE to enter.
Sunday, September 28th:
Blocktoberfest 2025 @ Strong Rope Brewery Red Hook, 12-4pm: Get ready to sample a variety of craft brews from local NYC breweries, indulge in delicious eats from food vendors, and groove to live music all afternoon. Blocktoberfest is the NYC Brewers Guild's annual fall festival celebrating #NYCBrewed beers, and local breweries. With nearly 50 breweries based in and brewing within the five boroughs, there will be no shortage of variety for attendees to choose from. Ticket holders will recieve a souvenir pint glass to use for sampling at the fest, and take home afterwards. $64.29 (+20% off with code “ExploreBrooklynB25”).
Brooklyn Wedding Fair @ Green Boutique (Gowanus), 12pm:
This curated boutique expo is a great place to meet NYC’s top wedding vendors in a relaxed, intimate setting with time for real conversations. Every ticket includes, an entry to win wedding dance lessons, a bottle of California wine to take home, and time to connect with the city’s best vendors—no rushed convos, just real connections. $20.
Tuesday, September 30th:
Taylor Swift Trivia @ Wild East Brewing Co (Gowanus), 7:30-9:30pm: In anticipation of the release of TS12, The Life of a Showgirl on October 3rd, join Wild East Brewing Co for a Taylor Swift focused trivia night! All questions written by a dedicated Swiftie - There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! FREE.
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Art & Pizza Art Workshop and Auction to benefit Slice Out Hunger @ Brooklyn DOP (Saturday, October 4th, 10am): Private Picassos is partnering with Brooklyn DOP for a special event to benefit Slice Out Hunger! Their art teachers will guide kids through a hands-on workshop to create their own pizza-inspired art using a variety of drawing and collage materials. Afterwards, they’ll auction off these custom pieces of art work, with all proceeds going to Slice Out Hunger! FREE.
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Slope Steal Of The Week 💰
For a limited time, Brooklyn Paramount is offering a “Sweater Weather Savings” special— $𝟰𝟬 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 to select shows this Fall & Winter while supplies last. Grab your tickets before they are gone!
Business Buzz ⚡️
Hibiscus Brew has launched a mobile food and beverage cart at the Bartel Pritchard Entrance to Prospect Park, offering a full menu of drinks, smoothies, coffees, teas, pastries and grab-and-go bites. Hibiscus Brew’s island-inspired wellness food and beverage menu is rooted in Jamaican flavors and hand crafted in Brooklyn. The cart is now open during select hours through September and will be open year-round from 7am–3pm daily starting October 1.
Real Estate News 🏡
In Gowanus, construction has begun on a 22-story residential tower at 200 Douglass Street, with 270 rental units, retail space, and parking included. [New York YIMBY]
Barclays Center unveiled six brownstone-inspired artist dressing rooms with luxurious, neighborhood-themed décor as part of a $100M renovation. [New York Post]
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