Lots to do this weekend. There’s a Mad Men costume party at Sheep Station, the Seven Samurai at BAM, a Spook Walk in Prospect Park and more, more and more. Here’s my list of the best and brightest activities for OTBKB readers. Click on read more to see the huge list that’s still growing…
Movies:
Thursday through Sunday at BAM: You Will Meet a Tall, Dark Stranger, Hereafter, The Social Network
On October 29, at BAMCinematek: Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa: “One of his most influential and imitated masterpieces. Set in the 12th century, after a rape and murder occur in the forest, there are four different versions of what happened. With each character contributing their own point of view, Kurosawa helped revolutionize film language, while the bare-chested Mifune bursts with maniacal rage and glee as the villain of the story.”
On October 31, at BAM Cinematek: Seven Samurai: “Seven reasons to see Seven Samurai: 1. It’s Kurosawa’s ultimate masterpiece, a stunning mix of samurai films and westerns. 2. This epic film is barely big enough to contain Mifune’s performance, from his sniggering physicality to his final emotional breakdown. 3. The superb supporting cast is a who’s-who of legendary Japanese character actors. 4. It has influenced virtually every action film made thereafter, right down to its use of slow-motion. 5. The shimmering cinematography and operatic score create an almost mythical setting. 6. Did we mention how good Mifune is? God, he’s amazing. 7. If you haven’t seen it on the big screen, then you haven’t really seen it.”
Theater
Thursday through Saturday at the Old Stone House in Park Slope: Dzieci/Makbet: A Gypsy Retelling of the Shakespearean Classic. Suggested donation $15 includes complimentary drinks and divinations. For more information call 718-638-6037 or dziecitheatre.org
Shopping for Halloween Costumes
Try Camel Girl at the Ft. Greene Brooklyn Flea: Looking to get your Betty Draper on or indulge your inner R&B diva this Halloween? Toddle over to the Brooklyn Flea’s Saturday outpost in Fort Greene this weekend and ask for Camel Girl (Booth W19), Marion Hart’s vintage clothing and accessories collection specializing in on-trend retro items. Don’t get me wrong, Camel Girl’s racks are chock-full of wearable capes (velvet for evening, pink check for apple-picking), tie silk blouses, jodhpurs, and, of course, a few lovely camel items that will have you looking soignée and smart for snagging unique vintage versions of today’s runway cuts. But there are also more than a few period gems, which styled properly, will have you ready for your Halloween close-up.
Halloween Activities in Park Slope:
This year the Park Slope Halloween Parade is scheduled for Sunday, October 31. The parade kicks off at 14th Street at 6:30 pm, and will probably begin turning onto Third Street around 7 pm. The finale will take place on the turf field on the 4th avenue side of the Old Stone House, and we’re trying to encourage people not to park on the block of Third Street between 5th and 4th Avenues, since that’s where the parade will enter the park. At the end of the Parade there will be music from Paprika and a steel band – long-time parade participants – and the post-parade party will end by 10 pm.
Prior to the parade, a costume contest will take place on 7th avenue in front of the John Jay High School Building at 4 pm. For more information on the parade details, visit the Park Slope Civic Council website.
At Sheep Station on Halloween: A Mad Men inspired Halloween party and costume contest to benefit Women for Women. Start time 7.30 pm /costume registration ends at 9pm/ contest at 10:pm. Drink specials all night. No cover, suggested donation( includes 1 free drink).
for more info contact the folks we’ve teamed up with at madmadhalloween@gmail.com
Halloween Activities in Prospect Park:
On Saturday October 30th Only:
Halloween Haunted Walk & Carnival! at Lookout HIll & the Nethermead
12 – 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Suggested donation, $1.
The beloved Halloween Haunted Walk is back and scarier than ever! Lurking high on Lookout Hill are zombies, wolf men, headless horsemen, good and bad witches, and other creepy characters. Visitors brave enough to experience this harrowing hike should head to Lookout Hill. The Halloween Haunted Walk is suitable for young children accompanied by parents/guardians or older siblings.
Also on October 30th: “Horses and Humans: A Celebration”
The Equus Projects, a professional dance company that makes performances with horses, and GallopNYC, an equine therapy program that works with children with disabilities, presents a series of performance staged in The Nethermead. 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free.
On Saturday October 30 and Sunday, October 31:
Creepy Crawly Halloween
1 – 4 p.m. Audubon Center
Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them. Spiders and worms are just a few of nature’s wonders the would have a tough time with out. Crafts and experiments! Free.
Scary Stories from the Past
2 & 3 p.m. Lefferts Historic House
Make sure you’re sitting next to someone braver than you! Form a circle and listen to master storyteller Tammy Hall keep the tradition of scary stories alive with tales from old Flatbush. Free.
Skeleton Cut-Outs
1 – 4 p.m. Lefferts Historic House
Make your own Halloween headbands using the traditional Scharen-Knippen paper-cutting art form. Free.
Haunted Carousel
12 – 5 p.m. Carousel
Creepy bats, scary cats, and spiders will watch you ride to the sounds of chilling Halloween music. $2.00 per ride.
Boo at the Zoo!
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Zoo
Creatively costumed characters, craft-making, and haunted habitats will make this a frighteningly fun weekend. Free with Zoo admission.
Halloween Party in Brooklyn Bridge Park:
On Saturday, October 30 at 8PM, Join the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Junior Committee for their first Halloween party, at One Brooklyn Bridge Park. Enjoy cocktails – including Blood and Sand, a signature Halloween cocktail provided by Highland Park Scotch Whiskey, music, dancing, a costume contest, video light installations, festive atmosphere and more!
Mischief Maker: $400 Friend Pack for 10 – tickets available until Oct 25
Prankster: $100 VIP tickets (includes a special gift bag with the new book, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race, Highland Park Scotch Whiskey, Conservancy-shirts and more!)
Trickster: $50 in advance/ $65 at the door