Weekend Events

Brooklyn Arts Exchange First Weekend
Today and tomorrow, Brooklyn Arts Exchange presents its new performance and discussion series. It will feature Ryan Migge performing My Jesus Tastes Like Grape Juice, Kriota Willberg and Dura Mater’s dance project C.M. Barrassed, and a work in progress from Shannon Hummel and Cora Dance. Friday and Saturday, 8:00 p.m. $15, $8 low-income. 421 Fifth Avenue. For reservations call (718) 832-0018.

Redesigning JJ Byrne Park
Today and tomorrow, the Parks Department and the Old Stone House host two meetings about possible renovations to the Fifth Avenue side of JJ Byrne Park. Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Organic Wine Tasting at Gnarly Vines
Tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. swing by the recently-opened Gnarly Vines at 350 Myrtle Avenue for a free tasting of four organic wines from Jenny & Francois Selection. In the mix: A 2006 Chardo and two Cotes-du-Rhones from the Estezargues Cooperative. Call 718-797-3183 for more information.

Sarah Bleviss Reception
Today, Bushwick’s Life Cafe NINE83 hosts an opening reception for the work of Bed-Stuy’s Sarah Bleviss. Her work will be exhibited all month. Friday, 9:00 p.m. Life Cafe NINE83, 983 Flushing Avenue (at Central Avenue). (718) 386-1133.

GalleryQB Cocktail Reception
Today, GalleryQB hosts a cocktail reception to showcase some of their newly acquired vintage-modern furniture and contemporary art. For more information, contact info AT galleryqb DOT com. Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
163 Plymouth Street. (718) 222-1885.

ActNow Benefit
Saturday, celebrate with the ActNow Foundation as they settle into their new home in Fort Greene at this first annual event. Enjoy entertainment from area artists while hearing the latest on upcoming projects. Cocktails are provided by local merchants; food provided by Black Writers Guild of America, Brooklyn Moon, Red Bamboo, and Rockwell’s. ActNow Foundation is a nonprofit theater and film organization, focusing on the minority experience in the United States. Saturday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 138 South Oxford Space (between Hanson Place and Atlantic Avenue). (347) 247-0563.

Moiseyev Dance Company Performance
This Saturday, the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts presents its World of Dance Series. Russia’s Mosiseyev Dance Company performs. Saturday, 8:00 p.m. $45, $30. Walt Whitman Theatre, Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus Road (one block from the intersection of Flatbush and Nostrand avenues). (718) 951-4500.

Met’s Macbeth at BAM
Experience the Metropolitan Opera in HD at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and enjoy brunch at the BAMcafé. This week’s screening is director Adrian Noble’s version of Macbeth. Marc A. Scorca speaks. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. brunch; 1:30 p.m. screening. $42, $40 for members. BAM, Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Avenue. (718) 636-4129.

Site 92 Reception
Smack Mellon presents its latest exhibition of site-specific installation art, Site 92: Phase II. Artists once again respond to the unique space of 92 Plymouth Street, which, formerly known as the Gair Boiler Building, provided steam heat and power for neighboring buildings owned by Robert Gair in the early 1900’s. The free opening reception is this Saturday. Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 92 Plymouth Street. (718) 834-8761.

Moonlight Ride
On Saturday night, Time’s Up sponsors their Prospect Park Moonlight Ride, which is opened to bikers and skilled skaters. Bring a bike with lights and warm clothes. Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza entrance.

Tree Recycling
On Saturday, recycle your Christmas tree. After removing all decorations, drop it off at Green-Wood Cemetery. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fifth Avenue at 25th Street. (718) 965-8960.

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