Openings: Owl Tree, Heap's, Washington Park Dog Run; Fall Bazaar, Gay Green-Wood, Tarantula Naming Competition, Bowl of 'Zole, & Acid's Anniversary Party
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
Openings: Owl Tree, a curated secondhand kids & maternity consignment store, opened September 30th on 350 Flatbush Ave between St. John’s and Sterling Pl. Heap’s Ice Cream will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, October 4th, with $3 scoops all day long. Washington Park Dog Run at The Old Stone House is now open, so bring your pups to play!
Brooklyn Children’s Museum to hold competition to name its three new tarantulas this spooky season. Now through October 27th, kiddos can visit “Arachnid Architecture” at the Nature’s Engineers exhibit and drop names in a suggestion box. Finalists will be announced via Instagram October 31st, and winners will be chosen by vote. [Brooklyn Paper.]
Richard J Moylan, President of Green-Wood Cemetery for nearly 40 years, is set to retire in 2025. Moylan, who started his career at Green-Wood as a grass-cutter, worked his way up to president and oversaw many changes at the cemetery, including being designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2006. A national search for Green-Wood’s next president will soon be underway. [Brooklyn Eagle].
— Mychal & Viv
Special Feature: Grab a pozole spoon and mezcal copita!
Bowl of ‘Zole is back in Brooklyn on October 17 at Industry City with over 20 chefs and restaurants and 120+ mezcals, tequilas, and agave spirits. Try pozole and more classic cuisine from a phenomenal lineup including La Contenta, Hellbender, La Lonchería, La Newyorkina, Chef Robert Craig of Mexico City, and more. There are so many mezcals, tequilas, sotols, raicillas, and spirits at Bowl of ‘Zole Brooklyn that there’s not enough space to list them all, but you’ll sip and sample pours from Tequila Fortaleza, Rey Campero, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, and Lot001 Brands, just to name a select few. Tickets at bowlofzole.com.
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Our Top Picks
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Friday, October 4th
The Birth of Sake @ Brooklyn Kura, 8pm: Celebrate Sake Week 2024 with Brooklyn Kura’s first movie night! This 2015 documentary won Special Jury Mention for Best Documentary Director at Tribeca Film Festival and Best Documentary Film at Palm Springs International Film Festival. Ticket price includes includes a glass of the Tedorigawa sake that is featured in the film! $16.33.
Love Isn’t Blind @ Littlefield, 8pm*: In this dating experiment, men compete on stage for a lucky bachelorette, with one little caveat— the men can’t speak. Through a series of games – which includes calling the boys’ moms and unlocking their phones – competitors are narrowed down to two men. Finally, we hear their voices, and the lucky winning man is sent with our bachelorette to the bar for a date. $29.73.
Saturday, October 5th
Brooklyn Pop Up Fall Bazaar @ The Old Stone House, 10am- 5pm: This annual event is produced by Brooklyn Pop-Up, which curates a selection of artisans and vendors with an emphasis on local craftspeople, sustainable design, and handmade wares. Shop contemporary fashion, accessories, home goods, beauty and wellness, handmade jewelry vendors, ceramic artists, pet accessories, boutique kids collections, and fine artists and artisanal distillers. FREE.
Acid Anniversary Party @ Farm.One, 1-11pm: Acid, a Queens-based distillery focusing on up-cycling, locality and seasonality, is celebrating its 2nd anniversary at Farm.One in Prospect Heights. Enjoy a local vendor fair from 1-5pm followed by an after party in this unique vertical farm space growing greens, herbs, and edible flowers year-round. FREE.
Birthday Bash @ Brooklyn Museum, 11am-10pm: In honor of their 200th birthday, Brooklyn Museum is hosting a weekend of free programming (the party continues tomorrow from 11am-5pm)! This family-friendly celebration will include music, karaoke, dance, poetry, gallery tours and art-making, piñatas, and more. FREE- registration required ( includes museum admission).
Brooktoberfest @ Greenwood Park, 2-7pm: Enjoy trivia, games, a Stein holding contest, and food & Brooklyn beer specials at this 13,000 square foot indoor/outdoor beer garden and restaurant in South Slope. FREE.
Brooklyn Circus @ Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 11:30am & 2:30pm: ABCirque returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a day of interactive performances and hands-on workshops. The main performances will be held on the museum’s rooftop, followed by interactive circus demonstrations on the 2nd floor. $15.
Dance Cardio Class @ Hoyt Open Streets, 12-1pm: Join BodyCraft movement studio for a free dance cardio class during Open Streets! Wear sneakers and bring your own mat. Stick around after class, when New York Orthopedics will be offering advice for orthopedic concerns! FREE.
Sunday, October 6
Gay Green-Wood Trolley Tour @ Green-Wood Cemetery, 11am-1pm: Join Green-Wood for their first-ever tour highlighting lesbian icons! Discover the remarkable legacies of trailblazing lesbian figures who have shaped American history and culture. This trolley tour journeys through the Cemetery’s hallowed grounds, paying tribute to a diverse array of influential women—sculptors, painters, educators, writers, critics, activists, suffrage leaders, and medical pioneers. $31.59.
Monday, October 7
The Inspired Word @ Brooklyn Music Kitchen, 7-11pm: Head over to Clinton Hill for this weekly open-mic event presented by NYC journalist and former Village Voice columnist Mike Gaffer. Performances include spoken word, poetry, comedy, music, and storytelling. Register to perform or be an audience member! $18.07.
Tuesday, October 8
Life Drawing @ The Old Stone House, 7-9:30pm*: All levels of artists are welcome to join this evening session with a professional life model. There will be a series of short and long poses. Bring your favorite supplies! $15.71.
Slope Steal of the Week: Stone Park Cafe
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To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Stone Park Cafe is offering a $60 three- course menu of favorite dishes over the years:
First course: Tempura Fried Oysters or Braised Short Rib Slider
Second Course: Pan Seared Sea Scallops or Pan Roasted Long Island Duck Breast
Third Course: Chocolate Brioche Pudding or House-Made Ice Creams or Sorbets
Visit Stone Park Cafe at 324 5th Ave between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
Falling for FALL with Blok Haus 🍂
School is back in session, leaves are changing, and the weather is finally dropping below 70 degrees (sometimes). Ideally, we’d love to be snuggled up in a sweater by a campfire— but if that option isn’t immediately available, the next best thing is to fill our surroundings with some autumnal bliss.
Located at 107a 7th Ave between President and Union, Blok Haus is a home goods (and plants!) store with plenty of seasonal goodies on hand. We spoke to owner Leigh Hill to get a curated list of her fall favorites in store and online.
I love this candle because it’s very savory with a touch of sweet and really evokes nostalgia.
This mug is warm and rustic and also sits nicely with more modern pieces.
Dona’s chai concentrate is not only unsweetened, which is hard to find— it also has a very balanced blend of spices and is made in Brooklyn!
A personal favorite, these add a little bit of warmth and charm anywhere they’re placed (they look great sitting in a plant). We sell a variety of these guys in the shop.
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