Whassup: Post-Super Tuesday Letdown Edition

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I know what you're all thinking: with Super Tuesday over, what's the point anymore? Now that this inspiring, whirlwind of a Republican nomination has said goodnight to its biggest night, what do we have to look forward to? No more anticipation of the next stirring, eloquent, human-like speech from Mitt Romney. No more edge-of-your-seat thrills wondering what next philosophical gem Rick Santorum will pull out of his frothy butt. Well...rest assured, the nomination goes on. And so will you, with plenty to entertain yourself with over the next week in Park Slope. Welcome to Whassup: Post-Super Tuesday Letdown Edition:

* Ongoing: New(ish) Classes, Brooklyn Brainery: The share-happy nerds over at Carroll Gardens' favorite adult-ed emporium announced a new slate of classes recently. But last week's Whassup was already full. (Or maybe I forgot. I guess you'll never know.) Anyway, sign up to add new grey-matter wrinkles with classes on cursive writing, bacteria, pin-up girls, basic Japanese, and -- ooh, Octavia Butler! -- a pretty amazing sci-fi scribe, if you don't know her. Various times, classes usually from $15 to $30.

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Whassup: March Attacks Edition

Celebrate Brooklyn announced the first summer shows this week.

Let's face it, February is a shitty month. It's (usually) cold; there's a big, fake holiday reminding you of your single-hood right in the middle, and it's really short, always prompting thoughts of, "Wow, another month went by, and I still haven't published that novel or shared real affection with a non-puppy." Well, thank St. Patrick that month's in the shit can, because now we can get on to the good stuff -- March: the creep toward spring, a holiday where you pretend to be Irish and get drunk, and it's named after the badassiest god of them all. Welcome to Whassup: March Attacks Edition:

* Through Sunday, March 4: Yelp Drink Specials, Freddy's and Lucky 13: As we told your drunken asses Wednesday, Yelp wants to support your habit by funding happy hour specials across the City -- including at (South) Slope abodes of alcohospitality, Freddy's and Lucky 13 Saloon. Getcher slurred seech sp- suh- speech on.

* Thursday, March 1: CasHank Hootenanny Jamboree, Freddy's: Tonight's as good a time as any to get sloshed at Freddy's, too. Because what's the best thing to do when you're hammered? No, not awkwardly mouth vacuum a stranger's lips (that's second best). First is stumble through classic country songs. The monthly sing-a-long of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams tunes returns, led by Alex Battles, fresh off the Johnny Cash 80th Birthday Bash. 9pm, FREE.

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Whassup: Leap Week Edition

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Good news, everyone: this February, it's a little bit longer than usual. What I mean is, it's a Leap Year! (And yes, I did write it that way so that you could all add your own "That's what she said" comments. And I hope that you did.) This next week includes the Leap Day -- an extra day, next Wednesday, to soak up all that life in Park Slope has to offer. So, get out there and get in an extra day of eating/drinking/making merry. It's Whassup: Leap Week Edition:

* This Week: Weather, Outside: It looks like the vaguely frightening spring-like weather is set to continue, with 50's and 40's for the week. So, get out there and have a picnic beneath Prospect Park's skeletal trees. You might be able to get a prime spot, without the haze of BBQ smoke and child screams that cover the place all summer.

* Thursday, Feb. 23: Uke Night, Freddy's: How obscure are your musical tastes, Brooklyn dweller? Do you feel like no matter how many bearded, indie bands named after woodland creatures you adopt, you just can't keep ahead of the music-foraging, hipster masses? Consider the ukulele. No matter how scraggly their beards are, a guitar-based band is just one more variation on the Beatles. So, try something actually different with Uke Night at Freddy's. Ukulele jam session at 7pm, followed by the singing, dancing Ukuladies and their "cowboy love songs" at 9pm. FREE.

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Whassup: Post-Valentine's Fuck Search Edition

Well, I hope you're all recovered from your day of chocolate and sensual lovemaking and/or Ben and Jerry's and sobbing, pathetic masturbation. Now, with Valentine's Day just a sick, sick memory, we can all turn our attention to more fruitful ventures: finding kooky, semi-ironic Brooklyn activities at which maybe we'll get laid. Welcome to Whassup: Post-Valentine's Fuck Search Edition:

* Ongoing: Mid-Brooklynite's Dream, Truffle Theatre Company: Recently the recipient of some Lincoln Center props, which called it "delightful" and "low-budget," this production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" enchants the boozy forest at Cobble Hill bar 61 Local. It runs through Feb. 26. Evening and matinee showings, $5-15.

* Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 19: SomethingatSouthpaw, Southpaw: This will officially be the last instance of my hastily constructed tradition of announcing one Southpaw event here until the place shutters. With the end coming Monday, the 20th, this is all there is, folks. Well, we close up with a four-nights-long shindig, at least: Americana Pie, a Thursday through Sunday run of roots, old-school country, and bluegrass singer songwriters and bands. Come stomp your boots with all the Southpaw-lovin' fervor youv'e got. 8pm Doors, $10 per night.

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Whassup: Peri-Cupid Edition

It's Valentine's week, which means you might be preoccupied with your plans to cover your significant others' genitals in pink and red rose petals. Luckily, that's only one day during the week. The rest of the time, you're free to enjoy yourself amidst Park Slope's non-cupid-related amusements. Welcome to Whassup: Peri-Cupid Edition:

* Open Now: Freddy's Food, Freddy's: The former-North Slope, now South Slope dive institution, Freddy's, opened its kitchen Monday. Word is, they've got hot dogs, beans, and tater tots (menu not yet posted). That's some good, greasy bar food for a good, greasy dive bar. Go feed your habits.

* Friday, Feb. 10: MJ and Prince, Brooklyn Bowl: Usually, we try to keep the FiPS Whassup to Park Slope and adjacent 'hoods. But occasionally the rest of Brooklyn offers up something irresistible. So, try to resist this: The Prince and Michael experience wants to put the wiggles in your butt with DJ'd hits and rarities by two men who made even the whitest amongst us discover a love for R&B back in the '80's. Audience members divide off into camps supporting either star. Then fight to the death. (I think they actually just dance, but you never know.) 11pm, $10.

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