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ONE BROOKLYN | FALL 2019 21
Park Slope’s theater company presents a
music adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s
tale of sisters growing up in Civil War
America.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker
Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Ave. between
Tilden Avenue and Duryea Place in Flatbush,
www.kingstheatre.com. Dec. 14 at 2 pm and 7
pm. $30.
A fusion of ballet, hip-hop, and world
dance gives this “Nutcracker” a distinct
Brooklyn twist.
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Grand Army Plaza Flatbush Avenue at
Eastern Parkway in Park Slope. Dec. 22 at 6
pm. Free.
On the fi rst night of Hanukkah, catch
the fi rst of eight lighting ceremonies at
the world’s largest menorah, which will
feature music and potato pancakes for
all.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Grand Army Plaza Flatbush Avenue at
Eastern Parkway, www.prospectpark.org.
Dec. 31 at 11 pm. Free.
Brooklyn sends 2019 off with a bang
with a huge fi reworks show at Grand
Army Plaza, hosted by Borough
President Adams. Head down early for
hot chocolate and live entertainment.
New Year’s Eve Lightshow
Steeplechase Plaza on the Boardwalk between
W. 16th and W. 19th streets in Coney Island,
www.brooklyn-usa.org. Dec. 31; 9 pm–
midnight. Free.
Dress warmly and cruise down to
Coney, where live bands will play music
on the Boardwalk and the Parachute
Jump will light up at midnight, followed
by a fi reworks display.
JANUARY
Coney Island Polar Bear Club
New Year’s Day Swim
Coney Island beach Boardwalk at Stillwell
Avenue in Coney Island, www.polarbearclub.
org. Jan. 1 at 1 pm. $25 suggested donation.
Start the new year off with a splash by
jumping into the freezing waters of the
Atlantic Ocean with other hordes of
other brave swimmers.
Have an event or opportunity you’d like to share with the One
Brooklyn community? Borough President Adams encourages
your postings on the Bulletin Board at brooklyn-usa.org.
Paul Martinka
DeAndre Forks
Visit the Great Pup-kin Dog Costume Contest on Oct. 26 to see awesome outfi ts like Lucy’s
luchadore costume. Photo by Caroline Ourso
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