Weekday Events

Under The Tree: An Aerial Holiday Celebration
Under The Tree is the latest show by Suspended Cirque, New York City’s only Aerial Theater company. The story begins under the tree, the toys begin to come to life, the performance uses all parts of the venue as performance space the stage, the aisles, among the seats, and over the audience’s heads. While sipping cocktails, the audience literally gets swallowed by the show. This ability to perform all around the audience is unique to the Galapagos Art Space and makes for a unique and intimate New York experience. Wednesday & Thursday, December 22 & 23. Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. $20. 16 Main Street, Galapagos Art Space.

Dar and Matey’s Christmas SpectaculARGH!
Adventure! Daring! Romance! Pirates Dar and Matey brave the North Pole to rescue their friend, Professor Genius, from the torturous clutches of Old St. Nick, that bastard. Allying with an Eskimo Princess they fight their way through polar bears, the evil sidekick Tiny Tim, and finally, Santa Claus! A throw back to the Golden Age of Drama, where Pirates were Men, Bears were Women, and the Baddies were BAD. Prepare for some Yule Tide YEARGH! Monday & Wednesday, December 20 & 22. 8 p.m. $15. 575 Metropolitan Avenue, The Brick.

Gifted: A Holiday Market
It’s that time of year again where joy and giving runs rampant. Give your loved-ones something that’s really beautiful and carefully crafted this holiday season. Come and peruse through three floors and 100 plus vendors. We’re sure you’ll find what you’re looking for. Until Thursday, December 23. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free. 1 Hanson Place, Skylight One Hanson.

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Crow Hill Community Association Meeting
The CHCA will be holding their monthly meeting this Tuesday. The meeting will include taking nominations for the 2011 Board of Directors. Only current members may participate in the nomination/election process. To serve on the Board of Directors, one must be a member and have been active in the Association for a year. All are welcome to attend. Tuesday, December 21. 7:30 p.m. Free. 721 Franklin Avenue, LaunchPad.

Chess Club Meeting
The Brooklyn Public Library Carroll Gardens Branch, located on the corner of Clinton and Union Street, started a chess club. Every Wednesday night you can go get your chess on with National Chess Master, Manuel Ugarte. All are welcome! Wednesday, December 22. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. 396 Clinton Street, Brooklyn Public Library, Carroll Gardens Branch.