Weekend Events

Lunar New Year at BBG
This Sunday, Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts its second annual Lunar New Year Celebration and Flower Market, featuring live entertainment, family workshops, fine art, and Asian food. View the garden’s collection of plants native to China, Korea, and Vietnam in Chinese- and English-language guided tours of the Steinhardt Conservatory. Examples of these plants will be available for purchase. Red Silk Dancers, Korean Traditional Music and Dance Institute of New York, and Qi Shu Fang Peking Opera perform. The Terrace Café offers a special menu of Asian cuisine. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $8, $4 seniors and children. 1000 Washington Avenue. (718) 623-7200.

Artist Reception and Tasting at Gnarly Vines
Today, Gnarly Vines hosts a new photography exhibit by Bed-Stuy’s Philippe Dollo entitled “Les Dollo de Dini.” Twenty percent of all proceeds from the sale of these photographs goes directly to the Dollo of Dini. A selection of African wines from Morocco and South Africa will be available for tasting. Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 350 Myrtle Avenue (between Carlton & Adelphi). (718) 797-3183.

Michael Alan Reception
Through February 12, McCaig-Welles Gallery hosts “Draw-a-Thing,” an exhibition of work from Michael Alan. The opening reception is tonight. Friday, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. 129 Roebling Street. (718) 384-8729.

First Saturday at Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum presents its Target First Saturday series, featuring music, dance, film, and discussion. Pipa player/vocalist Min Xiao-Fen’s Blue Pipa Trio performs a mix of traditional Chinese music, modern compositions, and interpretations of American jazz; Brooklyn-based slam poet Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai explores identity and urban realities. The night concludes with karaoke and a dance party. Check the website for a full schedule of events. Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Free. 200 Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000.

Pirates of the Aegean Party
On Saturday, Stolen Chair Theatre Company presents a swashbuckling pirate dance party. The Ancient Greece-themed evening will include DJ’s, live swordfights, a Delphic oracle, and more. Proceeds will benefit the third installment of the company’s critically acclaimed CineTheatre Tetralogy. Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. $9 advance tickets, $14 at the door (or $9 with a costume). Underwater Lounge, 66 Water Street.

Tasting at Uva Wines
This Saturday, Uva Wines hosts a wine tasting for Marques de Tomares Rioja Crianza. Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 199 Bedford Avenue. (718) 963-3939.

Brooklyn Youth Chorus Family Concert
On Saturday, Brooklyn Youth Chorus performs with jazz composer and pianist Joel A. Marti. Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Free. Polytechnic University, Pfizer Auditorium in the Dibner Building, 5 Metrotech Center. (718) 243-9447.

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