This weekend: A Catacombs Concert and a Giant Puppetworks Sale
Plus: New neighborhood openings! A Prospect Park soiree! And free beer for Dad!
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Openings 🎉:
Bakehouse Mellow & Melt opened last week at 414 5th Ave between 7th and 8th streets in the space formerly occupied by Chuzo Culture. Stop by and try some of their freshly baked cakes, cupcakes and pastries and enjoy 20% off on purchases over $25 through the end of today, June 18th.
The LayUp sports bar, located one block away from Barclays Center, is celebrating its grand opening tomorrow, June 19th! Join them as they celebrate with a World Cup watch party, complete with giveaways and drink specials. Doors open at 1pm.
New neighborhood coffee shop Coffeine celebrated its soft opening this week at 561 4th Avenue between Prospect Ave and 16th Street! They are open 7am-5pm daily.
Mediterranean restaurant Mazi opened last weekend in the space formerly occupied by Purbird on 82 6th Ave at the corner of 6th Ave & St Marks Pl.
Clean Beauty spot 73° Nails will open soon on 5th Ave between St. Marks and Prospect Place.
Closings:
Convivium Osteria on 5th Ave has permanently closed after over 25 years in the neighborhood. They will be missed!
Local News 🗞️:
Brooklyn Pride celebrated 30 years last Saturday with the annual Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade, which began in 1996. Happy Pride!
Check out some awesome photos of Park Slope celebrating the Knicks win outside of Black Horse Pub!
…and speaking of the Knicks, Park Slopers came out in droves to support their team, and block parties were the place to be! Hundreds were in attendance on 8th St, 12th St, 14th St and 5th Ave.
Early voting kicks off June 13th for the the June 23 primary election! Got questions? Check out Brooklyn Paper’s election guide.
Business Buzz ⚡️: Father’s Day Edition
The first 30 dads through the door on Father’s Day (6/21) at Threes Brewing in Gowanus get a free 12oz can of Vliet, the brewer’s flagship pilsner! Just mention Father’s Day to the bartender.
Weekly Way to Give Back 🎗️:
On June 20th, Chelsea Piers Field House is partnering with Project Sunshine for a Play-A-Thon! This day of free, high-energy fun for families will feature arts and crafts, soccer, football, basketball, a bouncy house, Jersey Mike’s subs, prizes, raffles, and more. They are opening the Chelsea Piers Field House in Brooklyn to everyone and asking those who can to make a tax-deductible donation to benefit children and families navigating medical challenges.
Between Pride & the Knicks win, we have so much to celebrate this week! How do you like to celebrate in the neighborhood? Let us know in the comments!
Mychal
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Our Top Weekly Picks:
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Weekend Event:
Concert in the Catacombs- America/Beautiful 250 @ Green-Wood Cemetery (June 18-20)*: The Angel’s Share brings distinctive music performances to Green-Wood’s most atmospheric spaces. This program features pianist Min Kwon performing selections from America/Beautiful, her sweeping project that invited over eighty composers from across the country to reimagine “America the Beautiful” through their own histories, traditions, and visions of the United States. $92.79.
Friday, June 19th:
Puppetworks’ Bizarre Bazaar Moving Sale (June 19th, 11am-evening): After 35 years in the neighborhood, Puppetworks is moving. Support them as they transition to their new home by taking a look at all the goodies they have for purchase— puppets, posters, prints, fabrics, books, toys, sets, and more! Plenty of treasures at all price points (including free) for adults and kids alike! Help Puppetworks lighten their load on the way to their next adventure! FREE to attend.
Jazz & Gin Speakeasy Soiree @ Urbane Arts Club, 7pm (Ditmas Park): Join Urbane Arts Club for hot jazz, cocktails & dancing at a former 1920s Brooklyn speakeasy! 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. $21.83.
Saturday, June 20th:
Creatures of the Canal @ 420 Carroll Street, 4-8pm: Celebrate the newly re-opened Carroll Street Bridge with a community block party featuring live music, local makers, food, drinks, canal activities, games, and plenty of neighborhood magic. See the bridge, explore the waterfront, and celebrate a new chapter for Gowanus. FREE.
Prospect Park Soiree, 5-10pm*: Dine and dance under the stars at Brooklyn’s most magical gathering! Get ready to dance and raise a glass to Brooklyn’s Backyard. Prospect Park Alliance provides the entertainment and breathtaking setting, while you gather with thousands of friends and neighbors to enjoy an evening under the stars in Prospect Park. Show off your creativity with your attire and table décor, and raise your glass in a toast to Brooklyn's Backyard. $70.01.
Sunday, June 21st:
Kids & Grownups Creature Cups @ Still Life Cafe, 10:30am*: Looking to spend some time together while trying something new? In this workshop, kids and their grown ups will learn the basics of ceramic handbuilding while creating their very own functional creature cups! The awesome artist and Pottery teacher, Jess Stocker, will guide the class through a creature cup-making demonstration and provide hands-on support as you work on your pieces. $80.
Summer Solstice Ping Pong Tournament @ Farm.One, 1pm: Due to popular demand, Farm.One is hosting another ping pong tournament! In celebration of the summer solstice, they’ll be hosting two brackets: beginner (1pm) and advanced (3pm). Beginner bracket is for good vibes. Think beer in hand as you battle your opponents. $20 (Includes 1 draft beer).
Tuesday, June 23rd:
Bouquet Making Workshop @ Dilly Dally 6:30-8pm*: Spend an evening learning the basics of bouquet arranging with Brownstone Botanical at Dilly Dally. Guests will create their own hand-tied arrangement using a seasonal selection of flowers, with guidance on composition, color, texture, and care along the way. No experience necessary—just come ready to make something beautiful and spend a little time with other flower-loving people. $85.
Wednesday, June 24th:
Outdoor screening: “Mean Girls” @ Table 87, sunset: What’s better than pizza and movie under the stars? Table 87 is bringing back one of the neighborhood’s favorite summer traditions with free outdoor movie nights every Wednesday through Halloween. Grab a slice, bring a chair, gather your friends, and settle in for a night of great food, community, and classic films. This week is “Mean Girls”! Free to attend (Resy & food or drink purchase required).
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Neighborhood Job Board 📌
This week’s jobs: Director of Development at Fort Greene Park Conservancy, various roles at Kings Co Imperial, multiple household manager and Communications/Membership Manager roles
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✨ Secret Slope ✨
This week’s Insider section below the paywall includes:
A new vintage shop is set to open 5th Ave! • A popular Brooklyn-based early childhood education center is set to open a new outpost in the neighborhood • A 57-unit condominium project in Park Slope is at the center of a heated legal dispute
