Whassup: Pervs Can't Keep Us Down Edition

You know what would be great? If the women of Park Slope could enjoy the neighborhood without fear of grabby pervs -- just the regular kinda pervs who stop at embarrassingly awkward pickup lines (raises hand). Anyway, let's hope last night's rally (and the continuing efforts of Safe Slope) make a difference. In the meanwhile, keep enjoying this great 'hood and keep your asshole-kicking shoes handy. It's Whassup: Pervs Can't Keep Us Down Edition.

* Thursday, Sept. 15: Fifth Ave Feast, 16th to Dean: Aunt Suzie's, um, opinionated owner Irene LoRoe's, like, weeks' long dream of a Fifth Ave food festival comes true tonight. Be one of the first 150 digesters to nab a ticket at the Google Places table at 5th Ave and 1st, and you can trade it for food or drink specials at one of the avenue's eateries. With or without a ticket, you can you can shovel free and cheapened comestibles inside yourself all along the Slope's most-not-Seventh-Avenue avenue. 6-8pm.

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Whassup: Live Like You Mean It Edition

Ten is an arbitrary number given significance solely due to the quantity of digits on our hands. If we all had penises growing out of our palms, twelve would be a big deal (and high fives would constitute a sex act -- ok, even MORE of a sex act). Nevertheless, this week we will not escape the scars of THAT DAY because of the media's need for content. Personally, I think we should each be able to honor and commemorate the losses of 9/11 in our own quiet, personal ways--without the need for big displays. And that we can continue to "beat the terrorists" by living our lives. With that in mind, I present Whassup: Live Like You Mean It Edition:

* Thursday, Sept. 8: TV on the Waterfront: As of Wednesday, tix were still avail for the frequently critically handjobbed BK indie awesomeness, TV on the Radio. Keep the outdoor summer concert series going as long as it should: waaaay too long. Broken Social Scene, no indie slouches themselves, open. 5:30pm, $48.

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Whassup: 96 Hours Of Labor

Brace yourself, FiPSTERS. Summer. Is. Almost. Over. It's time to dance in front of an open hydrant and finish that manuscript, or do whatever else you said you'd do before our hottest season ended. It's a holiday weekend, where all of our unemployed asses honor labor by not-working EXTRA HARD. Plan your extended, non-hurricaned weekend with Whassup: 96 Hours of Labor Edition:

* Friday, Sept. 2: The English Beat, Bell House: Old-school ska punkers The English Beat (or just, The Beat, as they are known in England) drops bass on the upbeat to kick off Labor Day weekend. Melding ska with raggae and soul in the 2Tone label tradition, the Beatsters will get the Bell House bouncing with "Mirror in the Bathroom" and other hits that will make it ok to unmothball your punky high school gear. 8pm, $25.

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Whassup: Shake-it-to-Me Edition

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MOTHERFUCKING EARTHQUAKE!! Now that I've caught your attention (and made the requisite reference to recent events) let's get to the fun stuff: Enjoyable enjoyables to heal your psyche, so recently damaged (well, mildly irritated) by the reminder that our landmasses float upon angry, grumbling dinner plates. It's Whassup: Shake-it-to-Me Edition:

* Thursday, Aug. 26: Civil War Rock, Rock Shop: Every so often, the mid-sized elves here at FIPS who write Whassup like to recommend a random band based on their interesting description. At the very least, you know they picked the right friend to write free PR shit for them. This time out: "Miracles of Modern Science," which seems to be a mutant hybrid of 1850s instrumentation and 1980s pop sensibilities. The Brooklyn music scene is so dripping with talent, it might just rock you how exactly how you wanted. 8pm Doors, $10.

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Whassup: City at Peace Edition

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As London Calls, it's a good time to be thankful for the little things: like that our city is not rioting. Celebrate the peaceful dog-days of your NYC summer with Whassup: City at Peace Edition:

* Thursday, Aug. 11: Art and Java, Cafe Grumpy: Consistently ranked one of top spots for Joe in NYC, Park Slope's Cafe Grumpy hosts a night of Colombian-inspired art and Colombian-derived brew. Paintings completed on a trip to the town Gigante accompany the Grumpy coffee flown in from the same locale. You can also sip the anis-flavored Colombian liqueur aguardiente. But, most importantly, if you haven't had Grumpy coffee -- well, I envy you the amazing transformation it will make in your life. 6:30pm, FREE.

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