Weekend Events
3rd Ward Holiday Craft Fair and Open House This Saturday, 3rd Ward presents its first ever Handmade Holiday Craft Fair and Open House where local artisans and craft mavens alike will sell their wares in a classic, marketplace style. Meanwhile, 3rd Ward will also also run an Open House of free tutorials and demos in…
3rd Ward Holiday Craft Fair and Open House
This Saturday, 3rd Ward presents its first ever Handmade Holiday Craft Fair and Open House where local artisans and craft mavens alike will sell their wares in a classic, marketplace style. Meanwhile, 3rd Ward will also also run an Open House of free tutorials and demos in vintage furniture restoration, sustainable lamp design, video animation, metal work, graphic design and more, all led by 3rd Ward Members and top artists and creative professionals. Food and clothing donations for local shelters will be accepted all day long. Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 195 Morgan Avenue.
Brooklyn Collective Holiday Event
This Saturday, check out over 15 new collections by local artists and designers. Enjoy the following open bar reception with light food and live music. Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. gallery viewing. 198 Columbia Street (between Sackett and Degraw)
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. reception. Mazzat Mediterranean Kitchen, 208 Columbia Street.
Jewish International Film Festival
Brooklyn Heights Jewish International Film Festival kicks off this Saturday, December 8. Curated and hosted by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, the festival begins with Match & Marry, featuring a post-screening chat with matchmaker Chana Sharfstein. Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Congregation B’nai Avraham, 117 Remsen Street, between Clinton and Henry Streets. (718) 596-4840 ext. 15.
8th Annual Fulton Park Tree Lighting
Tonight at 7:00 p.m., the Shops of Lewis Avenue Merchants Association host a holiday celebration at their 8th Annual Tree Lighting in Fulton Park. The lighting is followed by neighborhood caroling, warm refreshments and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause.
Winter Sale at Powerhouse Books
Their winter sale starts today and runs through January 4, including books by Karl Lagerfeld, Patrick McMullan, Richard Hell and the Beastie Boys. Some titles are up to 90% off. The powerHouse Bookstore is located at 37 Main Street in Dumbo.
“Existing Decay” Exhibit at RePOP
Today, RePOP presents a First Friday event: “Existing Decay,” Fine Art by Sandra Rocha. Wine and refreshments will be served. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 68 Washington Avenue. (718) 260-8032.
Cook Book Night at Brownstone Books
Tomorrow, Brownstone Books samples recipes from their favorite cookbooks along with dessert and wine pairings. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 409 Lewis Avenue. (718) 953-7328.
Port and Chocolate Tasting
On Saturday, the Greene Grape is holding a port and chocolate tasting. They’ll sample ruby, tawny and late-bottled vintage ports from Infantado and chocolates from CaryMo Chocolates. Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free. 765 Fulton Street between South Oxford and South Portland. (718) 243-1333.
A Winter Fairy Tale
This weekend, the Brighton Ballet Theater performs A ÂWinter Fairy Tale, which is based on The Nutcracker. Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. $10. Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center, Kingsborough Community College Campus, 2001 Oriental Boulevard. (718) 368-5596.
Santadays on Fulton
Saturdays are Santadays at Albee Square and Fulton Mall. There will be a visit from Santa, a holiday raffle, plus a chorus of carolers singing along Fulton Street.
Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra
The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra offers a free concert of works by Mendelssohn, including “Hebrides Overture” and “Symphony #4 in A Major Op. 90.” Saturday, 8:00 p.m. John Jay High School Auditorium, 237 Seventh Avenue. (718) 622-3300.
The ÂColonial Nutcracker
This Sunday, the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College presents the Dance ÂTheatre in Westchester’s production of The ÂColonial Nutcracker. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. $12. Walt Whitman Theater, Brooklyn College campus, one block from the junction at Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues.
Traditional Christmas Concert at Visitation Church
On Sunday, enjoy traditional Christmas music played on a wonderful organ. Sunday, 3:00 p.m. Visitation Church, Verona and Richards Street.
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port and chocolate is an excellent combination.