FRI, NOV. 15
ART, “THE PROCESS OF
CALCULATING ONE’S
POSITION” OPENING
RECEPTION: An exhibition
featuring the works of
the gallery’s 2019 artistsin
residence. 6–8 pm.
Free. NARS Foundation,
201 46th St. at Second
Avenue, fourth fl oor, Sunset
Park. (718) 768–2765.
narsfoundation.org.
MUSIC, ALSARAH AND THE
NUBATONES: A night of
music and storytelling. 6:30
pm. $10. Brooklyn Historical
Society, 128 Pierrepont
St. at Clinton Street, Brooklyn
Heights. (718) 222–
4111. brooklynhistory.org.
THEATER, “REPARATIONS”:
A recently widowed
white book editor invites
a young, black writer to
spend the night, followed
by a tumultuous morningafter.
7 pm. $25–$40.
Bedford-Stuyvesant.
DANCE, THE GREAT TAMER:
Choreographed by Dimitris
Papaioannou. 7:30 pm.
$25. BAM Howard Gilman
Opera House, 30 Lafayette
Ave. between Ashland
Place and St. Felix Street,
Fort Greene. bam.org.
MUSIC, CERDDORION
VOCAL ENSEMBLE: The
choral groups kicks off its
25th anniversary season
with a program of audience
favorites. 8 pm. $30
($25 in advance, $20 students).
Carroll Gardens.
BROOKLYN CHAMBER
MUSIC SOCIETY: The
group plays work by Bach,
Beethoven, and Dohnányi.
8 pm. $35 ($20 students).
Brooklyn Heights.
THEATER, “ELF THE MUSICAL”:
This holiday comedy
follows Buddy the Elf in
his quest to fi nd his true
identity. 8 pm. $25 ($20
seniors and students, $15
kids). Fort Hamilton Army
Base Theater, 101st Street
and Fort Hamilton Parkway.
MUSIC, BROOKLYN CHAMBER
MUSIC SOCIETY: The
group plays work by Bach,
Beethoven, and Dohnányi.
$35 ($20 students). 8 pm.
First Unitarian Church Chapel
119 Pierrepont St. at
Monroe Place in Brooklyn
Heights, (718) 858–0718,
www.brooklynchambermusicsociety.
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SAT, NOV. 16
MARKET, HOLLYBERRY
ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A
Fair that features vendors
who make or distribute
handcrafted, artisanal,
and fair-trade items. 10
am. Free. Camp Friendship,
339 Eighth St. between
Fifth and Sixth
avenues, Park Slope.
(718) 965–3695. campfriendshipbrooklyn.
com.
THEATER, SNOW WHITE
AND THE BATTLE FOR
PITTSBURGH: A modern
reinvention of the classic
Snow White story. Noon
and 2 pm. $6. Heights
Players, 26 Willow Pl.
between Joralemon and
State streets, Brooklyn
Heights. (718) 237–2752.
heightsplayers.org.
ART, PARK SLOPE WINDSOR
TERRACE ARTISTS
OPEN STUDIOS: Check
out dozens of open art studios
and exhibitions in the
blocks bordering Prospect
Park. Noon–6 pm. Free.
Various location in Park
Slope. (646) 359–4268,
www.artspswt.com.
THEATER, “REPARATIONS”:
2 pm and 7
pm. See Nov. 15.
THEATER, ELF THE
MUSICAL: 8 pm.
THEATER, “MEASURE FOR
MEASURE”: An all-women
of color cast presents
Shakespeare’s play about
a corrupt government.
Free. 2 pm. Weeksville
Heritage Center 158 Buffalo
Ave. at St. Marks
Avenue in Brownsville,
(718) 756–5250, www.
weeksvillesociety.org.
FILM, “BIG SONIA”: As part
of its Kristallnacht commemoration,
Congregation
Mt. Sinai screens a
movie about a Jewish
concentration camp survivor.
7 pm. Free. Congregation
Mt. Sinai 250
Cadman Plaza West at
Clark Street in Brooklyn
Heights, (718) 875–9124,
www.cmsbklyn.org.
COMEDY, JEFF SIMMERMON
ALBUM RECORDING:
The comedian records
his new stand-up
and storytelling show. 7
pm and 9:30 pm. $12 ($10
in advance). The Nest 504
Flatbush Ave. between
Empire Blvd. and Lincoln
Rd. in Prospect Lefferts
Gardens, (718) 484–9494.
DANCE, THE GREAT TAMER:
7:30 pm. See Nov. 15.
MUSIC, “I AM IN NEED OF
MUSIC”: Songs by Ben
Moore. Free. 7:30 pm.
Brooklyn Center for the
Performing Arts at Brooklyn
College 2900 Campus
Rd. between Hillel Place
and Avenue H in Midwood,
(718) 951–4500,
www.brooklyncenter.org.
MUSIC, FOR/WITH: Works
by Sarah Hennies and
Eva-Maria Houben: $15.
8 pm. Issue Project Room
22 Boerum Pl. at Livingston
Street in Downtown,
(718) 330–0313, www.
issueprojectroom.org.
SUN, NOV. 17
TOUR, “BIRDING IN
PEACE”: An expert birder
leads a 90-minute tour
through Green-Wood Cemetery
to observe migrating
fowl. Bring binoculars.
6:30 am. $15. Green-Wood
Cemetery, Fifth Avenue
and 25th Street, Greenwood
Heights. (718) 210–
3080. green-wood.com.
MARKET, BROOKLYN
AF: See Nov. 16.
FAMILY, BA(B)Y RIDGE
MAMACON: An event for
local moms and moms-tobe,
featuring panel discussions
on pregnancy, childbirth,
lactation, pediatrics,
sleep training, and more,
along with vendors, networking
opportunities, and
giveaways. 11 am–2 pm.
$10–$28. Lutheran Elementary
School, 440 Ovington
Ave. between Fourth and
Fifth avenues in Bay Ridge.
DINING, BUSHWICK HARD
CIDER FESTIVAL: A tasting
festival with more than
20 cideries, each offering
two or three varieties
of their delicious apple
drinks. With live music,
and snacks for sale. 11 am
and 2 pm. $12. Brooklyn
Cider House, 1100 Flushing
Ave. at Varick Ave. in
Bushwick. (347) 295–0308.
brooklynciderhouse.com.
MUSIC, THE ROCK AND
ROLL PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS
PIANO MAN: The
music of Billy Joel For
kids. $12. Noon. Brooklyn
Bowl 61 Wythe Ave.
between N. 11th and N.
12th streets in Williamsburg,
(718) 963–3369,
www.brooklynbowl.com.
ART, PARK SLOPE WINDSOR
TERRACE ARTISTS
OPEN STUDIOS: Noon–
6 pm. See Nov. 16.
YOGA AND POETRY WORKSHOP:
Enhance the season
of thankfulness by
practicing gratitude, yoga,
and poetry, followed by
tea and cookies. 2–4 pm.
$40. YogaSole, 254 Windsor
Pl. at 11th Avenue in
Windsor Terrace. (718)
635–1958. yogasole.com.
THEATER, “REPARATIONS”:
3 pm. See Nov. 15.
THEATER, ELF THE MUSICAL:
3 pm. See Nov. 15.
MUSIC: Brooklyn Baroque:
Harpsichord, cello, and
suprano. Free. 5 pm.
Good Shepherd Church
Avenue S and Batchelder
Street in Marine
Park, (718) 998–2800.
ART, “PSYCHIC SNIP”
OPENING RECEPTION: A
solo exhibition of recent
artwork by Jerry Blackman.
Free. 6–9 pm. Peninsula Art
Space 352 Van Brunt St. at
Sullivan Street in Red Hook,
(917) 399 5221, www.
peninsulaartspace.com.
DANCE, “SWAN LAKE”:
Russian Ballet Theatre
presents the classic story
of the swan princess, with
Tchaikovsky’s score. $36-
$71. 7 pm. Kings Theatre
(1027 Flatbush Ave. between
Beverly Road and
Tilden Avenue in Flatbush),
www.kingstheatre.com.
MUSIC, “COIN COIN CHAPTER
IV, MEMPHIS”: Composer
and saxophonist
Matana Roberts returns
with the fourth installment
of her innovative project.
$25 ($18 in advance). 8 pm.
Roulette 509 Atlantic Ave.
at Third Avenue in Boerum
Hill, (917) 267–0363,
www.roulette.org.
MON, NOV. 18
TALK, CONGRESSMAN
PETER KING: U.S. Representative
Peter T. King,
who recently announced
his retirement, refl ects on a
life in public service. Free.
10 am. St. Francis College
180 Remsen St. between
Court and Clinton streets
in Brooklyn Heights, (718)
489–5200, www.sfc.edu.
TALK, SURROGACY 101
SEMINAR: An information
session for potential
dads and surrogates
in the gay community.
6–8 pm. Free. WeWork
Dumbo, 81 Prospect St. at
Pearl Street, Dumbo. (203)
625–1384. nefertility.com.
TALK, YOUR DIGITAL
MEMORIES: Learn how to
care for and preserve your
digital memories. $35. 6:30
pm. Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont St. at
Clinton Street in Brooklyn
Heights, (718) 222–4111,
www.brooklynhistory.org.
MUSIC, LUC FERRARI —
STEREO SPASMS: A
two-night tribute to the
French electroacoustic
composer in what would
have been his 90th year.
8–11 pm. $20 ($35 both
nights). Pioneer Works, 159
Pioneer St. between Imlay
and Conover streets, Red
Hook. (718) 596–3001.
TUE, NOV. 19
TALK, WHOSE WATERFRONT?:
Brooklyn Brewery
Co-Founder Steve Hindy
moderates a discussion
on the Williamsburg and
Greenpoint communities
as a locus of environmental
activism. $10. 6:30 pm.
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont St. at
Clinton Street in Brooklyn
Heights, (718) 222–4111,
www.brooklynhistory.org.
READING, WRITE, FIGHT,
AND IGNITE: A panel
discussion about the
power of women writers.
Free. 7 pm. PowerHouse
Arena 28 Adams St. at
Water Street in Dumbo,
(718) 666–3049, www.
powerhousearena.com.
MUSIC, SNEAK PEEK AT
“CARMEN”: Get a free,
advance look at Regina
Opera’s production of the
classic tragedy, starring
some understudies and
with piano accompaniment.
7:30 pm. Free. Our
Lady of Perpetual Help
School Auditorium, 5902
Sixth Ave. at 60th Street,
Sunset Park. (718) 259–
2772. reginaopera.org.
MUSIC, LUC FERRARI
— STEREO SPASMS:
See Nov. 18.
WED, NOV. 20
MUSIC, MUSIC FOR
STRINGS II: Solo and
chamber works for strings.
Free. 5 pm. Brooklyn Center
for the Performing Arts
at Brooklyn College 2900
Campus Rd. between Hillel
Place and Avenue H in
Midwood, (718) 951–4500,
www.brooklyncenter.org.
ART, MURROW ART INSTITUTE
OPEN STUDIOS:
Peer into the working
studios of the high school
focused on visual and performing
art. Free. 5–8 pm.
Edward R. Murrow High
Defying gravity: The characters in “32 rue Vandenbranden,”
playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Nov. 20–23, float across
the stage in a show that combines dance, theatre, music, and a
sideshow contortion act with Japanese legends. Herman Sorgeloos
School 1600 Avenue L at
E. 17th Street in Midwood,
(917) 757–8369, www.
murrowartpatrons.org.
THEATER, “REPARATIONS”:
See Nov. 15.
READING, FOSTER RUDY:
The queer, trans author
reads from their short story
collection “Shine of the
Ever.” 7 pm. Free. Power-
House Arena, 28 Adams St.
at Water Street in Dumbo.
(718) 666–3049, www.
powerhousearena.com.
DANCE, 32 RUE VANDENBRANDEN:
Belgian dance
theater collective Peeping
Tom presents a work
that combines dance,
theatre, song, and contortion.
$25–$85. 7:30 pm.
BAM Harvey Theater 651
Fulton St. at Rockwell
Place in Fort Greene, (718)
636–4100, www.bam.org.
MUSIC, FEAST OF THE
EPIPHANY: The ensemble
performs with soloist
Nick Podgurski. $25 ($18
in advance). 8 pm. Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave.
at Third Avenue in Boerum
Hill, (917) 267–0363,
www.roulette.org.
THURS, NOV. 21
THEATER, “REPARATIONS”:
See Nov. 15.
DANCE, 32 RUE VANDENBRANDEN:
7:30 pm. See
Wednesday, Nov. 20.
COMEDY, THE GOOD DOG
SHOW: A dog-friendly
comedy show featuring
Andy Blitz, Samantha
Ruddy, Emily Flake, and
more. $7. 8 pm. DSK’s Haus
on Hanson (99 Hanson Pl.
at Fulton Street in Fort
Greene), thegooddogshow16.
eventbrite.com.
FRI, NOV. 22
THEATER, ELF THE MUSICAL:
See Nov. 15.
THEATER, “REPARATIONS”:
7 pm. See Friday, Nov. 15.
DANCE, 32 RUE VANDENBRANDEN:
7:30 pm. See
Wednesday, Nov. 20.
THEATER, OFF THE HOOK:
Red Hook middle schoolers
write and perform plays
about topics important
to them. Nov. 22, 7 pm;
Nov. 23, 3 pm. Free. PS
15, 71 Sullivan St. at Van
Brunt Street, Red Hook.
MUSIC, ANGELICA ANTIQUA:
Choral and instrumental
performances.
7:30 pm. Free. Saints
Constantine and Helen
Greek Orthodox Cathedral,
64 Schermerhorn St.
between Court Street and
Boerum Place Downtown.
COMEDY, THANKS BUT
NO THANKSGIVING:
A Native American variety
show with stand-up,
sketches, and games. 10
pm. $10 ($8 in advance).
Union Hall, 702 Union St.
at Fifth Avenue in Park
Slope. (718) 638–4400,
www.unionhallyny.com.
SAT, NOV. 23
MARKET, DANISH CHRISTMAS
FAIR: Shop unique
Scandinavian design, knitwear,
gift items, holiday
ornaments, Danish candy,
and traditional food products.
Free. 11 am–5 pm.
Danish Seamen’s Church
Danish Seamen’s Church,
102 Willow St. and at Plymouth
Church, 56 Cranberry
Street in Brooklyn
Heights, (718) 875–0042,
www.dskny.org.
THEATER, “REPARATIONS”.
SEE NOV. 15.
MUSIC, “CARMEN”: Regina
Opera presents a lavish
production of Bizet’s
tragic opera “Carmen,”
sung in French with English
supertitles, accompanied
by a full orchestra.
Saturdays and Sundays, 3
pm, $25 ($20 seniors and
students; $5 teens). Our
Lady of Perpetual Help
School Auditorium, 5902
Sixth Ave. at 60th Street,
Sunset Park. (718) 259–
2772. reginaopera.org.
THEATER, OFF THE
HOOK: See Nov. 22.
THEATER, ELF THE MUSICAL:
See Nov. 15.
MUSIC, BROOKLYN COLLEGE
GOSPEL CHOIR:
Free. 7 pm. Brooklyn Center
for the Performing Arts
at Brooklyn College 2900
Campus Rd. between Hillel
Place and Avenue H in
Midwood, (718) 951–4500,
www.brooklyncenter.org.
DANCE, 32 RUE VANDENBRANDEN:
7:30 pm. See
Wednesday, Nov. 20.
COMEDY, VIVA DECONCINI
TRIPLE RELEASE PARTY:
The musician performs and
celebrates the release of
her queer musical tragicomedy
podcast “I Love
Olivia,” her album “Living
Well is the Best Revenge,”
and the music video for
“Thick Thighs Save Lives.”
9–11 pm. Free. Branded Saloon,
603 Vanderbilt Ave.
at Bergen Street, Prospect
Heights. (718) 484–8704,
www.brandedsaloon.com.
It’s a new record! Comedian and
storyteller Jeff Simmermon, a
multiple winnner of the Moth
StorySlam, records his new
album during two sessions at
the Nest in Prospect Lefferts
Gardens, on Nov. 16 at 7:30
pm and 9 pm. David L. Byrd
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