WEDNESDAY: Americanos & Art
One of our favorite parts of living in Brooklyn is the constant reminder that not every coffee shop is backed by a faceless corporation. This month’s art show at Tillie’s of Brooklyn literally puts a face to all its regular customers with an exhibition of portraits taken by Clinton Hill resident (and Pratt prof) Bill Kontzias. An acclaimed portrait of a group of regulars was the impetus for this particular project, where the artist photographed the regulars in and around the coffee shop, as well as in their own neighborhoods and other haunts. The exhibition will run through November 14th, but be among the first to catch the show at tonight’s opening reception (7-9pm).

Movies for a Cure
Team Fox, which provides guidance and support to those working to advance Parkinson’s research, is chipping away at the disease with laughter and libations by hosting a screening of the Michael J. Fox Eighties classic Teen Wolf at 7:30pm at Pacific Standard. The movie itself is free, but proceeds from an accompanying bake sale and raffle (prizes include an iPod Nano) go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Can’t make it tonight? Team Fox is hosting a second screening on October 21, featuring Fox’s 1996 comedy The Frighteners.

THURSDAY: Slim Show
One of our SXSW faves from this year, Langhorne Slim, plays The Bell House on Thursday in support of his new album Be Set Free.

Barcade Bday
In honor of their 5th birthday, Barcade will be grilling up free burgers and hot dogs and pouring from an extensive (and stellar) draft list including Kelso’s Newtown Kriek (a local lambic), Sixpoint’s Hops of Love (it’s uber hoppy), Fisherman’s Pumpkin Stout (served from a pumpkin, people!), and Brooklyn’s Manhattan Project (which at 8.5% alcohol supposedly tastes just like a Manhattan).

FRIDAY: Cry Wolf
Los Angeles indie rockers Sea Wolf, who you may remember them from this ad, play Union Hall in support of their dreamy new release, White Water, White Bloom (RIFL: Wolf Parade, Band of Horses). Fellow Californians Port O’Brien and Sara Lov open. Show starts at 8pm. Get tickets.

Let Them Drink Beer
Expect the extreme at Friday’s French Revolution performance art dance party at Glasslands. Seasoned burlesque dancer the World Famous Bob emcees the event, featuring a historical reenactment by BabySkinGlove, among other performances. And, in true egalitarian spirit, the beer is free from ten to eleven.

SATURDAY: More Experimental Than Bjork
Bummed you missed the Bjork show at Housing Works back in May? Tonight, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra performs at BAM Cafe for free; though it’s not exactly the beswanned beauty herself, the act’s Bjork songs-by-way-of-jazz should satisfy any jonesing for experimental music. A rotating cast of professional saxophonists, pianists, and drummers, among other instrumentalists, make tracks like “Human Behaviour” and “Army of Me” their own through improvisation.

Pie Contest
Enid’s 7th Annual Apple Pie Bake-Off is sure to be the bourbon-heavy (it cleanses your palate between tastes of pie) and baked good-filled madhouse it always is. There will be good music, drinks specials, and, of course, pie.

Porktober Fest
The Ditmas Park bar/flower shop Sycamore celebrates Oktoberfest in style. They’ll have Spaten on tap all day long, and Tom Kearney, chef at Farm on Adderley a few doors down, will be roasting a pig from the early morning until it comes off the flame late in the afternoon. Plate of pig, plus two beers, $25. Live music and beer from 2 pm on.

Flea Finds
Don’t forget, we’ll be at the Brooklyn Flea with some of our favorite crafters, artisan foodmakers, and designers in Ft. Greene on Saturday and in Dumbo on Sunday! Check here for updates in case of questionably soggy weather.

SUNDAY: Burton Batman
Before Heath Ledger’s version gave us all nightmares, Jack Nicholson’s Joker in Batman was getting all the Gen Xers to hide under the covers. His maniacally grinning version marked the shift from the kid-friendly slapstick Batman of the 60s to the Dark Knight seen in Christopher Nolan’s current reboot. The Tim Burton-directed flick is one of the last outdoor screenings at Habana Outpost, so bundle up and grab a margarita before it’s too late.

Slope Cleanup
The Old Stone House, in conjunction with the green-tastic store 3R Living, is hosting an electronic recycling event from 11am to 3pm, the perfect opportunity to get rid of those old cell phones and computers cluttering your apartment. The event is part of the Park Slope Civic Council’s Fall Clean Sweep, a daylong opportunity for area residents to beautify their neighborhood by mulching leaves, cleaning off graffiti, or just clearing the streets of litter. Interested volunteers should report to the Park Slope YMCA (357 9th Street) at 10am.

Tiny Designs
Through January 15, online gallery/design showcase The Shiny Squirrel will stock its first pop up shop in Park Slope’s Corduroy Kid with cool designs and art for kids, like felt toys from Finnish designer Mirka Hokkanen and quirky prints by Denise Simon. This Sunday, check out the goods at the launch party, 12-3pm, and partake in free food and crafts.

Double Reading
Since you’ll already be over in Dumbo checking out our corner of the Flea, stop by powerHouse at 4pm for a duo of children’s author goodness. Jon Scieszka (of The Stinky Cheese Man fame) and Mac Barnett (he founded the Echo Park Time Travel Mart and is on the board of directors at 826LA) are both reading from their new picture books, Robot Zot! and Guess Again!.

TUESDAY: Reading in Eight Parts
Jonathan Lethem, author of the award-winning novel Motherless Brooklyn (and native and resident of our borough, to boot), takes author readings to a whole new level: The writer is reading his just-published new novel, Chronic City, in its entirety over eight nights at seven different venues. You can catch the second installment at 7pm at BookCourt, which will also host the final reading (and party) on December 4. Check out the rest of Lethem’s schedule, which includes readings at Fort Greene’s soon-to-open (we hear the 24th) Greenlight Bookstore, which we spotlighted last year, and Williamsburg’s Spoonbill & Sugartown.

Casserole Mahem
Emily Farris, that crazy awesome casserole lady, is in town for her 5th Annual Casserole Party at Brooklyn Label on Tuesday. Tasty comfort food treats for all! If you’re inspired by all things casserole, check out Ms. Farris’ Crazy Casserole book.

PLAN AHEAD: Meredith Monk
If you haven’t yet seen this singer/composer/downtown legend, or are dying to see her perform again, your prayers are answered with Songs of Ascension. Monk will combine voice, strings, reeds, and percussion to turn BAM into a sanctuary of sound, Oct. 21-25. We have free tickets to the opening night for a random subscriber; email us with the subject “Stairway to Monk” and we’ll pick the winner this Friday.

Sent by Chrysanthe, Casey, Nina, and Nicole, and Annaliese. Photos courtesy of Bill Kontzias, Crackerfarm via Langhorne Slim, and Bjorkestra.