DRINK: The raucous and ribald cabaret duo Kiki & Herb may be on semi-hiatus, but they’re resurfacing tonight for a very special ‘Eclectic Salon’ event at Bottlerocket, the “dog and child friendly” wine shop in the Flatiron district. It's not exactly clear what kind of performance is planned tonight, but the boozy surroundings are sure to provide ample inspiration. Playfully dubbed “The Year of Magical Drinking,” the evening features free wine tastings to wash down Kiki & Herb’s inimitable shtick. They’ll also be signing copies of their new DVD, Kiki & Herb Live at the Knitting Factory. – John Del Signore
DISCUSSION:McCarren Park Pool is filling up with water whether you like it or not, but you can have a voice in the upcoming renovations. Tonight a meeting will be held to discuss the Pool, here’s the proposed agenda:
• Request a comprehensive survey & study of park usage & potential improvements McCarren Park Pool – reconstruction status update Pool-adjacent “Comfort Stations” – can these be built first?
• Fieldhouse “Comfort Stations” – the most disgusting bathrooms in Brooklyn?
• Wading/Spray Pool – what can be done to have this running by summer?
• Benches & Paths
• Natural turf conditions
• Gardens & Trees
• Dog Run(s)
• Plan to artificially turf paved field next to tennis courts Plan to study de-mapping Driggs and/or Union Ave. through the park Concerts, Films & other programming Other issues & needs?
Got an opinion on comfort stations? Join in.
7pm // Automotive High [Bedford Ave across from McCarren ballfields] // Free
MOVIE: What better way to kick off your new Williamsburg Monday Night Movie series than with a Heath Ledger film..? Well, that's what is happening tonight at Hope Lounge, anyway. Come check out Ledger's 2006 film Candy; it's a real upper about drug-use and self-destruction. Balance it out with some free popcorn, and stick around for the after-screening deejays.
PARTY: Sarah Lewitinn (aka Ultragrrrl) has written her second how-to guidebook, this one called Pocket Karaoke. Celebrate the release with out-of-tune singing and and open bar featuring Trump Vodka and PBR. Band members from My Chemical Romance and Taking Back Sunday will be on hand, so you best warm up that voice.
9:30pm // Angels & Kings [500 E 11th St] // Free
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