Things to Do in Park Slope

Hand-carved marionette shows since 1980. $11 tickets. Ages 3-9.

Hand-carved marionette puppet shows for kids in a tiny Park Slope theater that has been running since 1980. Productions adapt fairy tales and classic stories. Shows last about an hour. $11 per person, cash only. Reservations recommended -- the 75-seat theater fills up on weekends. Ages 3-9.

338 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Sat-Sun 12:30pm and 2:30pm · (718) 965-3391 · indoor · Ages 3–9

Brunch screenings on weekends. Midnight movies. Bigger than the Williamsburg location.

The bigger, newer Nitehawk near Prospect Park. Multiple screens, full dine-in menu, dedicated bar. Brunch screenings on weekends and midnight movies for the night owls. The default date night for Park Slope and Windsor Terrace.

188 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Daily, showtimes vary · indoor

Free outdoor concerts all summer. Major acts. Prospect Park Bandshell.

Free outdoor concert series at the Prospect Park Bandshell, running late June through mid-August. Produced by BRIC. Major acts across world music, hip-hop, indie rock, and classical. A few benefit concerts are ticketed, but most are completely free -- just show up and claim your spot on the lawn.

Prospect Park Bandshell, 9th St & Prospect Park W, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Summer evenings, typically 7:30pm, Jun-Aug · outdoor

Live music 7 nights a week. World music, jazz, Balkan brass. Free most nights. Park Slope institution.

Intimate back-room venue with live music every night of the week. World music, jazz, Balkan brass, Latin, and experimental. Weekly residencies include Stephane Wrembel (Sundays) and the Mandingo Ambassadors (Wednesdays). No cover for most shows -- suggested donation. The musicians who play here are absurdly good for a bar this small. Mon-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 2pm-3am.

376 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 2pm-3am · (347) 422-0248 · indoor

Bocce courts upstairs, live music and comedy in the basement. Andrew Bird and Fleet Foxes played secret shows here.

5,000-square-foot bar with indoor bocce courts upstairs and a basement venue for live music and comedy. Has hosted intimate/secret shows by Andrew Bird, Fleet Foxes, St. Vincent, Vampire Weekend, and Tallest Man on Earth. Play bocce with a beer, then catch a show downstairs. The quintessential Park Slope night out.

702 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Daily, show times vary · (718) 638-4400 · indoor