Streisand! An NYT 'Best New Restaurant' on 5th! New Pop-up Markets! A Good Dog!
Plus: Holiday music, holiday crafts and holiday comedy every day.
Welcome back to your Park Slope events newsletter. As always, links to sources are in (parentheses) after each event. Follow our IG for updates as events change.
Get Involved
Help Find a Home for ‘Trix the Adventure Pup:’ “This sweet boy spent his entire puppyhood in the shelter and we would really see him in a home by the end of the year and hopefully with a loving family for the holidays. He is about 1 year old with a lot of love to give.” (Sean Casey Animal Shelter)
📕📝Celebrity Memoir Book Club Christmas Spectacular on 12/16: “The NYC budget cuts are a literal nightmare but one of the best ways to save the library is to USE IT so next week we’ll be hitting all three sections of library! Come hang out, show us your library card, and write a letter to your reps we’ll be giving out stickers and also just a nice time!!” (3:00 PM, Central Library)
The Final Toy Drive Push
🎁Camp Friendship's Toy Drive Through Saturday, and the Toy Drive Is Sunday: “We can especially use teen presents--hoodies, gift cards, whatever the kids love that costs no more than like $25-$30. Best to do a drop off (Little Things offers a 10% off if you shop In store and you can drop there) to be sure we get it in time. Stop by Camp Friendship on Saturday 339 8th Street 9-2:30 OR we will also be in the basement of CF Saturday from 5 pm to 8PM getting ready.” (Park Slope Together)
🎁Brooklyn Museum’s Fourth Annual Toy Drive Through Thursday. “’Tis the season! To help spread holiday cheer, we’re hosting our fourth annual toy drive. From November 14 through December 14, stop by the Admissions Desk to drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 in the designated bins. On December 17, 12–3 pm, pick up gifts for your little loved ones while supplies last. After the giveaway, any remaining toys will be donated to local family shelters.” (12:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
News & Links:
NYT Names Masalawa & Sons One of New York’s 12 Best New Restaurants of 2023: “The lamb stew called kosha mangsho arrives in the aluminum pot it was cooked in, looking as blackened and dried out as if it had been forgotten on the back of the stove. It’s delicious, of course. Keema kaleji is ground lamb and liver cooked with cloves and black cardamom; you spread it on a fluffy piece of pao, then wait for the mustard oil to blow the back of your head off.” (New York Times)
Peek at Construction of Bar Louise, Sister Establishment to Pasta Louise: “It may not look like much yet, but it’s all in the foundation! This archway will be a focal point of the bar. It’ll have a bronze tinted mirror under the entire thing, with shelving that’s lit from behind.“ (Bar Louise IG)
Landmarks of New York Instagram Account Does a Quick Tour of Gilded Age PPW: A different lens on some of the most notable facades. (Landmarks of New York IG)
Book Now
🤣🪒Derrick Brown's Album Release Party Hosted by David Cross and Amber Tamblyn on 12/21: “Holiday Comedy Chortles Galore! Celebrate the release of Derrick Brown's comedy album A Close Shave With Heaven! Hosted by David Cross and Amber Tamblyn. Featuring performances from Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Amber Tamblyn, Eugene Mirman and Derrick Brown. Poetry and comedy and holiday horn-doggin! Vinyl for sale! Last minute gifts from Pretty Good Friends! VIP early entrance and vinyl package too!” (7:30 PM, Union Hall, $15)
🍿🧝‘Elf’ @ Nitehawk on Saturday: Just a few seats left! (11:00 AM, Nitehawk)
💐Zuzu’s Petals Flower Arrangement Class on 1/18: Park Slopers love three things: craft classes, Zuzu’s, and complimentary wine. Expect this to book fast. (Zuzu’s Petals)
Our Full Winter Holiday Guide
Last weekend we went to the Botanical Gardens lights (above) and stumbled on a couple getting engaged under the lights. Lesson: Make a plan to get out. Our guide has everything everything Winter Holiday in Park Slope from now to New Year’s, so get planning!
All Events
Thursday, 12/14
📷BRICStreet Photography Class @ Central Library: “In this class you’ll learn on-the-fly composition techniques and how to capture engaging photos of people, buildings, and the Brooklyn cityscape.” (2:00 PM, Central Library)
💃🏽🕺🏽Salsa Party @ Brooklyn Museum: “Celebrate the art of salsa and join us in our monthly dance-filled evenings hosted by Balmir Dance Society! Start the night with a class led by professional dancers at 6 pm, followed by live music, social dancing, and performances by Brooklyn’s best Latin dance teams.” (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🕎Ice Menorah Lighting: “Chabad of Sunset Park invites families to celebrate Hanukkah at the Industry City ice rink. Skating is offered at a special discounted rate, and holiday foods, games, and activities are provided.” (4:00 PM, Industry City)
🪦❄️Things That Matter: Holiday Edition: “Like Antiques Roadshow but with storytelling, or a Death Cafe turned Pinterest board. Everyone is welcome to join in—just bring an object of your choosing and share your story about loss. No judges, no prizes, no pressure. And no need to practice! Just want to come and listen? Awesome! Observers are always welcome. At this edition of Things that Matter, we’re focusing on the items, people, and stories that have made the year-end holidays a special time for us.” (6:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
😂Grace Kuhlenschmidt: “Grace Kuhlenschmidt is an NYC based stand-up comedian, actress and writer who was recognized by the New York Times as one of the top 7 Comedians to Watch. She wrote for the Audible Original series HOT WHITE HEIST which was directed by Alan Cumming and produced by Broadway Video.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall $15)
🎨Nutcracker Painting Contest and Weihenstephan Tap Takeover. “Grab a nutcracker to paint until we run out! We’ll have 🎁 prizes, 🍪 cookies, 🧉mulled wine,🎄 holiday music, movies and more!” (7:30 PM, Brewer's Row)
😳😂Mortified: “Mortified is a comic excavation of teen angst artifacts (journals, letters, poems, lyrics, home movies, stories and more) as shared by their original authors before total strangers. Witness adults sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts with others, in order to reveal stories about their lives..” (8:00 PM, Littlefield $12-$15)
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️🏡Holiday Karaoke @ Ginger’s Bar: “A holigay song along Karaoke with your queer fam.” (8PM, Ginger’s Bar)
😂Lili Michelle presents Pals and Gals: “Comedian Lili Michelle (HBO) and her friends bring you a night of laughter at Union Hall.” (10:00 PM, Union Hall $15)
Friday, 12/15
📕🗣Rob Eschmann and Jelani Cobb Discuss ‘When the Hood Comes Off:’ “Join Jelani Cobb (The New Yorker, Dean of Columbia Journalism School) and Rob Eschmann (Columbia University, Harvard University) for a discussion of Eschmann’s new book, When the ‘Hood Comes Off: Racism and Resistance in the Digital Age.’ Blending rigorous research and personal narrative, ‘Hood’ examines the effects of online racism on communities of color and society, and the unexpected ways that digital technologies enable innovative everyday tools of antiracist resistance." (2:30 PM, Central Library)
😂Cuba Libre Comedy Show: “A live comedy show inside our boathouse, presented by NYC comics Evan Hernandez and Paul Valdes-Rodriguez of Cuba Libre Comedy. Reserve tickets to laugh at our Gowanus shoreline! ” (6:30 PM, Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club)
🎨🌨Winter Landscape Paintings: “Students will learn basic watercolor techniques and then complete a finished winter landscape painting! Techniques such as dry brush and wet into wet will be demonstrated by our teacher, followed by ample time for students to experiment with the materials and techniques on their own.” (7:00 PM, Winemak'her Bar $45)
😂Rachel Coster’s Holiday Spectacular: “Coster assembles some of her favorite comedy groups to ring in the holiday season with videos songs and sketches. It willl be mayhem, it will be jolly, it will be nondenomeniational.” (9:30 PM, Union Hall)
🏳🌈👯sapphic factory: queer joy party: “Modern queer joy dance party 🦋Come dance and be free to the music of muna, fletcher, phoebe bridgers, boygenius, kim petras, marina, elio,ashnikko, girl in red, tegan and sara, and more. ✨Collaborating with plus1 to donate a portion of proceeds from each ticket sold to local lgbtqia+ charities. ❤️” (10:00 PMThe Bell House $20-$25)
😂Annabel and Sabina Meschke present ‘Triplet Auditions:’ “Twin comedians Annabel and Sabina Meschke are on a never-ending quest to find the perfect triplet, and ONLY a comedian will do. Enter Triplet Auditions, a monthly comedy show where two sisters from the very same mister host the best comedians this ol’ town has to offer! Triplet Auditions: because it would be messed up to call the show 2 Girls 1 Womb. ♥” (10:00 PM, Union Hall $10-$15
🎄😂Rachel Coster’s Holiday Spectacular: “Rachel Coster assembles some of her favorite comedy groups to ring in the holiday season with videos songs and sketches. It willl be mayhem, it will be jolly, it will be nondenomeniational.” (10:00 PM, Union Hall $10)
Saturday, 12/16
❄️🐦🐤Introduction to Birdwatching Outings: “Prospect Park Alliance and a member of the Brooklyn Bird Club take you on an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit Prospect Park through all seasons.” (10:00 AM, Audubon Center)
🐦Family Holiday Bird Count: “Blooming naturalists of all ages can join a tradition more than 100 years in the making. The Prospect Park Audubon Center’s Family Holiday Bird Count is an homage to the nationwide bird census that helps conservation researchers track the long-term health of bird populations.” (10:00 AM, Audubon Center)
🏞Calvert Vaux at 200: Prospect Park Tour: “Though often overlooked due to his association with Frederick Law Olmsted, Calvert Vaux is an important figure in American architecture in his own right. A classically-trained architect, talented artist, and strong advocate for public parks, he had already completed major projects before working with Olmsted on Central Park and Prospect Park. To mark Vaux’ 199th birthday, we will examine his distinctive architectural style on display in Prospect Park, paying special attention to structures such as the Well House, Concert Grove Pavilion, and the park’s many arches.” (10:30 AM, Prospect Park)
🍿📽🖍Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Finding My Way (Ages 9+): “Featuring a raven who brings daylight to the world, a 13-year-old computer coder, and a legendary Black cowboy, this program of narrative and documentary shorts for kids 9 and older showcases fan favorites from the 2023 BAMkids Film Festival. Explore the world through courageous characters who are determined to forge their own paths.” (11:00 AM, BAM $9-$14)
🌿Terrarium Ornaments, Section A: “Learn how to create sculptural succulent terrarium ornaments that can thrive for years! Students will learn about making succulent soil, planting techniques for easier acclimation, what types of terrariums do best with succulents, which succulents are best to use, and how to diagnose any problems.” (11:00 AM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden $47)
🧑🎨️Artist in Residence: Adam Tendler: “Each year, one artist in the visual and/or performing arts is rewarded an honorarium and onsite studio space to create a project inspired by the Cemetery. Adam Tendler, Green-Wood’s third artist in residence, is a New York based pianist and author. He is recipient of the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists and the 2022 Yvar Mikhashoff Prize, and a Yamaha Artist. He is an internationally recognized interpreter of living, modern, and classical composers and a pioneer of DIY culture in concert music.” (11:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🍿🧝‘Elf’ @ Nitehawk: See Book Now section above. (11:00 AM, Nitehawk)
🖼Lefferts Historic House History Workshop: “Join Prospect Park Alliance’s ReImagine Lefferts Project Manager Dylan Yeats for a presentation on new research into the lives, resistance and resilience of the Africans enslaved at Lefferts Historic House. Learn how the museum is using hard-to-find archival records to create biographical profiles of Africans enslaved at the site that will feature prominently in upcoming exhibits and programming at Lefferts Historic House.” (11:00 AM, Prospect Park)
🇯🇵🏺Japan Village: Sawa Pottery Exhibition: “Explore a diverse array of masterpieces, from the traditional to contemporary. Witness the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation as celebrated potters, artisans, and crafters showcase their awe-inspiring creations.” (11:00 AM, Industry City)
🍿⭕The Hudsucker Proxy @ Nitehawk: “Corruption! Snooping reporters! Hula Hoops! Comedy! The Coen Brother’s!” (12:00 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
🎄🎁Japan Village: Holiday Makers Market: “Japanese artists bring their passion to life through intricate handmade crafts. You can meet these skilled creators in person, listen to their inspiring stories, and delve into the artistry behind each unique piece. From exquisite accessories to captivating artworks, find the perfect blend of tradition and innovation.” (12:00 PM, Industry City)
❄️🎶☃️Events for Youth & Families: ‘Once Upon a Snowflake!’ “In this hilarious musical, Sarah helps a fellow snowman, motivates the ridiculous Penguins and their exasperated trainer, and even sacrifices her chances of winning the Supreme Snowman Contest!” (1:00 PM, Central Library)
🎄🌷Terrarium Ornaments, Section B: “Learn how to create sculptural succulent terrarium ornaments that can thrive for years! Students will learn about making succulent soil, planting techniques for easier acclimation, what types of terrariums do best with succulents, which succulents are best to use, and how to diagnose any problems.” (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Botanic Garden $47)
🗣Holiday Caroling: “A beloved Brooklyn Conservatory tradition — holiday caroling! Please join us as we spread cheer throughout the neighborhood, culminating in a reception in our garden. All ages, voices, faiths welcome. To prepare, the Brooklyn Conservatory will lead a group in a warm-up from 2pm-2:30pm and then split up to wander and carol from 2:30pm-3:30pm. We will divide into separate groups for family music and for four-part madrigals, so there will be something to sing for everyone!” (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music)
🍿✊🏾‘Malcolm X' @ Brooklyn Museum: “Catch a Saturday matinee of Spike Lee’s epic biopic Malcolm X (1992, 201 min.), and witness one of Denzel Washington’s most iconic performances in his titular role. Tickets are $25 and include access to Spike Lee: Creative Sources before the screening." (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🎵🎻Brooklyn Brandenburgers with Horns: “The Brooklyn Brandenburgers have been a staple of OSHs musical programming since 2004. Join us on Saturday, December 16 at 2 or 7 pm for their annual Family Holiday Concert. Music by Beethoven, Vivian Fine, Grieg, Telemann, Bach, & Mozart. The Brooklyn Brandenburgers are an ensemble who bring an eclectic mix of styles and genre to every performance." (2:00 PM, Old Stone House)
🫖📦🌊🪦Commemorating the Boston Tea Party: “On this date, 250 years ago, American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor in protest of taxes imposed by Great Britain. In commemoration of what became known as the Boston Tea Party, we will walk in a procession, led by the Color Guard of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and accompanied by a drummer and a fifer, from Green-Wood’s Main Entrance Arch to the grave of Ebenezer Stevens, the only participant of the Boston Tea Party interred in New York City, ” (3:00 PM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
😂Celebrity Memoir Book Club Christmas Spectacular: See Get Involved section above. (3:00 PM, Central Library)
🎄🎶Christmas Carols in the Park : “Live Band! Music, smores, hot cider, kids crafts and cocoa. Free to all!” (3:00 PM, 15th Street/PPW)
🎅🍕Dinner w/Santa: “Parents grab your camera and join us for The Santa Experience. Kids can make their own pizza, decorate cookies and meet Santa! You can also come dine with us and hang out with Santa." (4:00 PM, Pizza Plus)
Saturday Evening 12/16
😂Mostly Trains: A Comedy Tour by Train (mostly). “Dave Ross and Ismael Loutfi are going on tour across the northeastern corner of North America by train (mostly). They have to get rides to the venues from train stations, and at one point they have to take a boat. Other than that, though, it's all by train.” (5:00 PM, Union Hall $10-$15)
🍪☕️🍭Grown Up Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop @ Buttermilk: “Come for some grown up festive fun with gingerbread house decorating and boozy hot chocolate.” (6PM, Buttermilk)
📕🎭🎙🗣How Barbra Sees Herself: Discussing Streisand’s Memoir: “Barbra Streisand’s newly released memoir, My Name is Barbra, clocks in at 992 pages. Famously in control of her own narrative, this long-awaited memoir gives unprecedented insight into one of Brooklyn’s most renowned daughters. Join us as three cultural observers analyze, discuss and debate Streisand’s autobiographical tome. Filmmaker Ethan Fuirst moderates a panel featuring writer Maris Kreizman, critic Soraya Nadia McDonald, and playwright Jonathan Tolins. The evening includes a Streisand-inspired number by cabaret artist Ella Fartzgerald. Special for this event, on view from the Center for Brooklyn History collection: Erasmus Hall’s 1959 yearbook featuring a photo of 17-year-old Barbara Streisand!” (7:00 PM, Central Library)
😂All Good Comedy Show W/ The Daily Show's Ashton Womack: “Join Ashton and some of the funniest comedians in New York and beyond who’ve appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, and more for a night full of hilarious stand-up and laughs.” (8:00 PM, Littlefield $13)
♏🎄🥂Gemini & Scorpio/House of Scorpio Annual Holiday Party: “Come chill in our decadent private Loft and enjoy seasonal craft cocktails in a unique eclectic setting. Roaring fireplace projections, holiday classics retro lounge vibes soundtrack, and a sweet dance party to close out the night. Free popcorn from our vintage cart, hot cider & toddies in the bar. A few vendors will have their tables set up early for our holiday market the following day, so you can also pick up some holiday gifts. As always, this is the only night of the year when Miss Scorpio herself will be behind the bar (9pm-11pm), making our two specialty holiday cocktails.” (9:00PM, House of Scorpio)
😂Sandwich with Gastor Almonte and Jess Salomon: “Co-hosted by Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central) and Jess Salomon (The Tonight Show), Sandwich features New York's most acclaimed, talented, and dare we say ... tastiest comedians, sandwiching new material in the middle of their sets. Eat your hearts out everyone who doesn't make it!” (10:00 PM, Union Hall, $10-$15)
Sunday, 12/17
🐦Birding in Peace @ Green-wood: “Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily." (6:30 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery $20)
🧑🎨️Artist in Residence: Adam Tendler: See December 16 listing. (11:00 AM, Green-Wood Cemetery)
🇯🇵🏺Japan Village: Sawa Pottery Exhibition: See December 16 listing. (11:00 AM, Industry City)
🎅🍕Dinner w/Santa: See December 16 listing. (12PM & 3PM, Pizza Plus)
🎁Holiday Artisan Market: “Vendors featuring jewelry, ceramics, textiles, chocolate, art prints and more." (1:00 PM, Brooklyn Flow, 198 5th Avenue)
🛍 Goldmine Holiday Market @ House of Scorpio: “Handmade art, gifts, clothing & accessories, plus vintage, thrift and designer resale. Find those last-minute holiday gifts for loved ones or indulge yourself. Relax in our jungle-themed bar and cozy lounge, enjoy chill beats on the big sound system and take pics at our selfie station.” (1:00PM, House of Scorpio)
Sunday Evening, 12/17
🍗🔥🎺🎷A Seasonal Celebration w/Quality Brass Quintet: “We’ll also have @smokinjerksbbq back in the house with plenty of brisket and other BBQ treats.” (4PM, Wild East Brewery)
😂It Girls: “Hosted by Clare Austen-Smith, Rima Parikh, and Carly Kane IT GIRLS brings you the best comics in NYC for a party of stand-up, PowerPoints, and alt-comedy.” (5:30 PM, Union Hall $10-$12)
🐞🦟🐛Tim Platt’s Holiday Made Of Bugs: “ Platt hosts a holiday themed cabaret of the most innovative, genre bending comedians New York has to offer. This variety night celebrates the yuletide season with stand up, drag, sketch, monologue, and music with accompaniment from Kaye Loggins aka Time Wharp. Get ready for a feeling of good cheer and mayhem at MADE OF BUGS! Featuring: Julio Torres, Simple Town, Spike Einbinder and Richard Perez.” (8:00 PM, Littlefield $10-$15)
Monday, 12/18
🇯🇵🛍🎁Japan Village: Holiday Makers Market: See December 16 listing. (12:00 PM, Industry City)
🎻BCCO Presents: Vicente Gomez Concierto Flamenco: “The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra premieres Concierto Flamenco, composed by legendary guitarist Vicente Gomez. World class artist Virginia Luque performs the concerto, written by Maestro Gomez in 1953, but never fully orchestrated. The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra, led by Music Director Dorothy Savitch, premieres the concerto with an original orchestration by Patrick Russ, following Maestro Gomez’s notes.” (2:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
😂Reductress Presents: Haha...WOW!: “Join the editors of Reductress and our favorite comics in a show that will make you say haha...wow!!” (7:30 PM, Union Hall $15)
😂Holi Cow! Comedy: “A TimeOut NY featured comedy show curated and produced by stand-up comedians Karthik Lavangu and Vinod Chhaproo.” (8:00 PM, Littlefield $10-$15)
😂Good God: “Guaranteed to be packed with the biggest household names, up-and-coming performers, and unforgettable variety acts that New York City has to offer… and of course, confessions—each show, audience members anonymously share their craziest, cringiest, most scandalous secrets, which your hosts then read out during the show.” (8:00 PM, Union Hall $10-$15)
😂‘Steve Martin Presents:’ “Okay, Steve Martin doesn’t present, but Andrew Dismukes and Michael Good do, and their jokes and funny friends are just as good as Steve Martin’s.” (9:30 PM, Union Hall $15)
Tuesday, 12/19
🎵🎻Stomp, Clap and Sing with FunikiJam's Holiday Beat! “Join us for a festive journey through the rich tapestry of holiday traditions in the heart of New York City! FunikiJam’s HOLIDAY BEAT, a captivating program that blends live concert elements with a vibrant stage show, is set to light up the stage (at your venue) this holiday season. This one-of-a-kind Off-Broadway show promises to take you on a cultural adventure like no other, celebrating an array of holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Shichigosan, all specially curated for kids and families.” (10:30 AM, Central Library)
😂🧑🎄Christmas Boy With Tommy Mcnamara: “Tommy McNamara brings back his annual holiday bash with a mixture of original, classic, and parody holiday music and comedy from some of New York's best. There will be special guests and special gifts and rocking around trees.” (7:30 PM, Union Hall , $10-$15)
📽Permabanned: Neil Durst’s Short Film Showcase: “Join us for a night of unique, unusual, sometimes troubling short films from filmmakers including: John Connor Hammond, Todd Rawiszer, Jack Dunphy, Alex Kavutskiy, Adam Volerich, Gabriel Bellone, Will Kempner and more! The films in our lineup are all vastly different, but have a connecting thread of anxiety, modern alienation and dark humor.” (8:00 PM, Littlefield $10)
😂Dan Joe Holiday Show: “Dan Licata and Joe Pera present a special DVD show for the holidays.” (8:00 PM, The Bell House, $15)
🍿🐍🕶Cobra @ Nitehawk: “Stallone is Cobra a LA police officer up against a murdering secret society, while protecting and loving up Brigitte Nielsen." (9:15 PM, Nitehawk Cinema)
Wednesday, 12/20
Feast of the Seven Fishes @ Cafe Mars: “To close out 2023, we will be offering a 5-course tour of the sea, with way more than 7 kinds of seafood, and a festive assortment of our own sweets and holiday digestivos. As always here at Café Mars, our take on Seven Fishes will be inspired by tradition and presented through a modern lens. The menu will be comprised entirely of new dishes.” (Café Mars, 6PM)
🗣Brooklyn Poetry Slam @ Brooklyn Museum: “Celebrate Brooklyn Poetry Slam’s tenth year! Amplify the voices of Brooklyn at a series of pay-what-you-can slams, presented by poets and cofounders Mahogany L. Browne and DJ Jive Poetic. Come to listen to poets, or arrive early to sign up if you’d like to join the slam.” (7:00 PM, Brooklyn Museum)
🚫🏢🎉🍺The New York Groove Presents: The No Office Holiday Party: “Ditch the Zoom window for the stage and sing your heart out at live-band karaoke, show off your dance moves in front of your coworkers with tunes from melton, win some gifts in our holiday raffle, take out your frustrations on your boss live on stage, snap a holiday pic in our photo booth and more.” (7:30 PM, Littlefield, $15)
Thursday, 12/21
🎻🎻Flatfoot Flatbush!: “For the tenth year, the North Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) teams up with Make Music New York and Porch Stomp to bring you another exciting year of music and dancing to celebrate community and the winter solstice. See dancers, fiddlers and pickers parade down the sidewalks of the ever-busy Flatbush Avenue playing old-time tunes while flatfooting, a form of percussive dancing from Appalachia.” (6:30 PM, Flatbush Avenue (Dean Street to Sterling Place)
🇫🇷🍟📽French Night @ Winemak'Her Bar: “On the menu, we present delightful marinière mussels served with French fries. As we gather in this intimate setting, let's celebrate the life of Simone Veil through the film that bears her name. A poignant exploration of her journey, accomplishments, and enduring legacy, "Simone" promises to be an enriching experience for all.” (7:30 PM, Winemak'her Bar $35)
😂Derrick Brown's A Close Shave With Heaven album release party: See Book Now section above. (7:30 PM, Union Hall $15 and up)
😂🎄An Entirely From Memory Christmas: “back at littlefield for their next installment of the Entirely From Memory series! Performers will attempt (and most likely fail) to recreate “A Christmas Carol” and “Die Hard”, without the aid of scripts, rehearsals, or sobriety. All they will have will be their memory, a recent viewing of the films, and a lot of wigs. How certain are we that they’ll succeed? So certain that we’re making it harder for them.” (8:00 PM, Littlefield $10)
😂🎄A Gay Show For All People Christmas Spooktacular: “A Gay Show For All People Christmas Spooktacular Hosted By Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp. Featuring: Jaboukie Young-White, Jo Firestone, Marie Faustin, Jan Sport, Richard Perez and a cameo from Cole Escola As The Little Boy In "Christmas Shoes" With House Band: Eric Gersen & His Straights” (10:00 PM, The Bell House $25)
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