Opening—Terrace Bookstore; Holiday Open House @ Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store, Drunk Black History, Art & Yoga, Make-Your-Own Plant Pot Pottery, & Where to Eat on Thanksgiving
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
Opening: Terrace Bookstore, an outpost of Community Bookstore, has moved to 1624 10th Ave at the corner of Windsor Pl in Windsor Terrace. Join them on Saturday, November 9th for a grand opening party featuring story time, cider & snacks, and a toast to local authors.
Park Slope resident makes a triumphant return to the marathon after suffering a stroke: Larry Lewis, a Brooklyn resident since 1983, suffered a stroke in 2018, forcing him to re-learn to walk. That year would have been his 34th consecutive TCS New York City Marathon. Last weekend, he returned to the marathon in an aerodynamic racing chair with a running partner provided by the New York City-based adaptive running nonprofit Achilles International. [Patch].
Our newsletter is growing! Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for newly added sections: local business news, weekly ways to give back, and our Slope Steal of the Week.
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Our Top Picks
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Thursday, November 7th (Today):
Holiday Open House @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, 4-7pm: Kick off the holiday season by shopping new holiday arrivals and enjoying cocktails, cupcakes, and fun giveaways! FREE.
House Party @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 7-10pm: Yesterday, BKCM announced a major, last minute change to their annual House Party. They will now have three free stages of live music outside their building for the entire community. “EVERYONE is welcome. We need music, and we need to be together!” they said on Instagram. They’ve also released 100 more general admission and VIP tickets, which fund music education, music therapy and support for emerging and professional musicians in NYC. Outdoor music event is FREE.
Weekend Event: Friday, November 8th- Sunday, November 10th:
Japanese Food Expo @ Industry City: Love Japanese food? There’s so much more to discover beyond sushi and ramen! Taste the profound depths of Japanese food products made with care by Japan’s top producers. Free samples are available (while they last)! FREE admission.
Friday, November 8th:
Drunk Black History (part of the New York Comedy Festival 2024) @ Littlefield’s, 8pm: In this critically acclaimed show, prominent Black historical figures will finally get their due through drunken anecdotes from special guests! Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) and special guest co-host Rell Battle ("Killing It" on Peacock) hosts, and you'll hear from comedians, writers, and experts trying to recap the biography of a historical black figure or event that hasn't gotten the mainstream love they deserved. $18.67.
Saturday, November 9th:
Art and Yoga with 3rd Ritual @ Brooklyn Museum, 10-11am: Join Jenn Tardif of the collective 3rd Ritual for a grounding, all-levels yoga class featuring aromatherapy, breathwork, and intention-setting. Afterward, explore mindfulness and rest in the “A Quiet Place” framework of Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art. $20 (includes museum general admission).
📸: Kolin Mendez, brooklynmuseum.org Intro to Digital Photography @ Brooklyn Public Library, 10:30am-1:30pm: Meet at the Central Library for this informative introduction to digital photography. This class focuses on understanding your traditional digital camera, covering essential settings like shutter speed, aperture, white balance, depth of field, and more. With some interesting photography history included, you’ll gain both practical skills and inspiring knowledge. Perfect for beginners or those wanting a refresher, this class is tailored for those using more traditional digital cameras: DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Bring your camera and get ready to improve your photography! FREE.
Free Salsa Dance Class @ Dance Fever Studios, 7pm: No partner and no experience needed for this all-levels salsa dance class in South Slope! Meet new people and make new friends as you learn the art and skill of salsa dancing. Call 718 637-3216 to register. FREE.
Now That’s What I Call a Series: Boy Bands Tribute Show (Part 1) @ Sandy Jack’s, 9pm: This gay-owned inclusive queer bar in South Slope will host the first ever All-Drag-King tribute show, bringing back one of the greatest eras of music and celebrating boy bands! Shows & party until 4am. FREE admission.
Sunday, November 10th:
Eighteenth Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair @ Brooklyn Museum, 11-3:30pm: Kids can chat with authors and illustrators, listen to readings, watch artists sketch, get books signed, meet a famous dog, and participate in book-related art projects at this fun event! Expect to find storybooks, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels—fiction and nonfiction—for preschoolers to middle schoolers. FREE- registration encouraged.
Tuesday, November 12th:
Cardigang Knitting Workshop @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, 6pm*: Cardigang Knits will be visiting from Australia for this one-night Knitting Know- How Workshop! Cost includes a beginner beanie kit (acrylic), a Cardigang Tote Bag, needles, 40g ball of yarn to practice on & the funnest instructors around! $50.
Chatting About Dating Today @ Please, An Educated Pleasure Shop, 8-10pm: At this panel discussion, sexperts Carly S., Dirty Lola, and Valentine T. will dissect dating today and answer dating questions, such as “How do I know what is the right way to date for me?”, “How do I ask for what I want and what if we don't know what I want?”, “What is the difference between all of the apps?” In-person tickets include glass of wine or sparkling cider. 18+. FREE virtually/ $12 in-person.
Life Drawing @ Old Stone House, 7-9:30pm*: This event is selling out quickly! 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.
Small Business Meet Up @ Grounded Cafe, 6-7:30pm: Small business owners, managers, entrepreneurs are all welcome to join @theother5th’s November Biz Meet Up! Brigitte Prat, former owner of Lulu’s Cuts and Toys, and other retail stores on 5th Ave, has 40 years of retail experience in NYC and is happy to discuss any challenges you are facing. FREE.
Wednesday, November 13th:
Make-Your-Own Plant Pot Pottery Class @ Farm.One, 6:30-8pm: Join Farm.One and Pottery with a Purpose for a beginner-friendly pottery class! Learn to sculpt your own, personalized plant pot perfect for home handmade gifts or handmade home décor. You'll learn to handbuild a pinch pot and transform it into a variety of functional pottery pieces like a vase, hanging planter, smiley planter pal, and more. Ticket includes a choice of drink from Farm.One's selection of draft beers. $84.
Book ahead for this popular event:
Salsa Night @ Brooklyn Museum: This series is held on the 2nd Thursday of every month through March! The evening begins with a class led by professional dancers, followed by live music, social dancing, and performances by Brooklyn’s best Latin dance teams. This week’s event is already sold out— reserve your ticket for Thursday December 12th here!
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Slope Steal of the Week 💰:
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To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Body Tonic Pilates is offering $25 off any purchase for the entire month of November!
Visit Body Tonic Pilates at 150 5th Avenue between 19th and 20th streets.
Weekly Ways to Give Back🎗️
Here’s one way to show up for your neighbors this week:
November 11th, 10 AM- 1 PM: Day of Service @ Gowanus Houses: Join the Gowanus Canal Conservancy as they steward trees and plant bulbs at Gowanus Houses. Volunteers will also focus on litter removal, weeding, and adding compost and mulch to tree beds. Plus, learn about the Gowanus BID Formation effort! More info & signup here.
✨ Local Business Buzz: ✨
Bar Vinazo has begun offering coffee service from 7:30am-3:30pm Monday through Friday. They will serve locally-roasted coffee from Parlor Coffee as well as delicious pastries from Laurel Bakery.
Not in the mood to cook? Here are some local spots serving Thanksgiving dinner. 🥧
We’re all #grateful, but we’re not all great cooks. Whether you store sweaters in your stove (a la Carrie Bradshaw) or you simply prefer to spend the day being thankful instead of baking, not to worry. Here are four local restaurants serving sit-down Thanksgiving meals guaranteed to make everyone happy!
Vietnamese restaurant Bricolage will serve a three course prix-fixe meal for $85 per person, with a choice of a starter, entrée, and dessert. Delicious options include coconut milk kabocha squash soup, lemongrass-marinated slow roasted turkey breast, and a vegetarian sweet potato crepe. The restaurant is also offering takeaway dinners for pre-order for up to 10 guests. Reserve here.
South Slope’s Siren Oyster Bar & Restaurant will be offering guests a three course prix-fixe dinner for $95 per person. The menu features festive favorites like roasted turkey, butternut squash soup, herb stuffing, pumpkin pie and a few classics like their 18 hour prime braised short rib and branzino. Reserve here.
Alchemy Restaurant & Tavern will be serving their regular menu as well as special Thanksgiving offerings, such as their traditional turkey dinner (turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce) for $32, a kids’ plate for $19, a vegetarian plate (pan seared tofu, mashed potatoes, stuffing, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce) for $27, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream for $12. Reserve for dine-in, pick up, or delivery by calling 718-636-4385.
Pan Latin cooking restaurant Palo Santo will be serving a three course Thanksgiving prix-fixe menu for $75 per person, as well as a $25 wine flight and $45 kids menu. Offerings will include a traditional turkey option as well as turkey with a Palo Santo flair—plus fish and vegetarian options. Reserve here.
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