—Thursday, October 5th, 2017—

Introduction to Astrological Herbalism
453 Court Street at Remedies Herb Shop
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Price: $35/advance, $45/door
In this talk, Dr Alexander Cummins – an historian of astrology, diviner, and keen magical practitioner – introduces the fundamentals of how the language of the stars can benefit the appreciation and use of herbs of various sorts. This talk will combine history and philosophy with grounded sensible suggestions for integrating such perspectives in one’s own herbalism, and will even offer some tips on exploring astrological magic and ritual as part of deepening one’s engagement with the natural magic of working with plants.

Brooklyn Talks: Paul Butler with Michelle Alexander
200 Eastern Parkway at Brooklyn Museum
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Price: $25
Join leading scholar Paul Butler for a conversation about his latest book, Chokehold: Policing Black Men, with Michelle Alexander, acclaimed civil rights lawyer and author of The New Jim Crow. As a former federal prosecutor, Butler uses his firsthand experience to demonstrate how the legal system is structured to target and criminalize black men.

Herbal Medicine Making with Aela.Alchemy
236 Richardson St. #1B at Root Mamma
Time: 7:30pm – 9pm
Price: $35
Join the creatrixes behind the herbal formulations of Aela.Alchemy, Kaela May and Micaela Foley for this magical medicine making class. This will be an extra special workshop, as you’ll get to make your own *fresh herb* medicine to take home! In addition, you’ll learn about preparations for everything from water based infusions to tinctures to infused oils. In essence, you’ll come away with an understanding of how to begin creating your own herbal medicines.

Annie The Musical
199 14th Street at Gallery Players
Time: 8pm
Price: $30
Catch your favorite red head at your favorite off-off-off Broadway theater in Brooklyn.

Dinner & A Movie: Frankenstein (1931)
40 Bogart Street at Syndicated
Time: 9:20pm
Price: $4 (bring $$ for food)
This iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. Aided by his loyal misshapen assistant, Fritz (Dwight Frye), Frankenstein succeeds in animating his monster (Boris Karloff), but, confused and traumatized, it escapes into the countryside and begins to wreak havoc. Frankenstein searches for the elusive being, and eventually must confront his tormented creation.

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