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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Caribbean Life, D 30 ecember 17-23, 2021
holidays right around the corner, a
reading of “The Gift of the Magi” will
help get you into the giving spirit. The
story follows two newlyweds who are
eager to give each other a Christmas
gift that each sells the one thing the
other holds most dear because they
are struggling. Advanced registration is
required! Queens County Farm Museum,
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral
Park. 1 p.m. Free. 1 pm.
21 Tuesday
Tuesday, Dec, 21. Rooftop Readings
at Ample Hills (Gowanus) Love great
stories? Love ice cream? Then Rooftop
Readings at Ample Hills’ Gowanus location
is the place you’ll want to spend
Tuesday night! Once a month (usually
the third Tuesday), Rooftop Readings
brings three established authors to
share stories with an audience (vaccination
proof is required) right up on the
rooftop — though there is an indoor
space when the weather turns. Tickets
are $10 and include admission and two
scoops of your choice of ice cream (and
yes, there are vegan options)! Ample
Hills is also selling pizza, too — so
make it a dinner and a show evening!
Here are the upcoming authors for the
rest of 2021: Sam Schreiber Amy Grech
Zin E. Rocklyn For more information,
or to sign up if you’re an author, go
here: https://randeedawn.com/bonus/
rooftop-readings/ amplehills.com/
events/ro… 8 am – 5 pm.
22 Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec. 22. Otto’s Wednesday
Jam & Open Mic Otto’s Wednesday
Jam & Open Mic is a weekly open music
jam and open mic where we’re striving
for quality music and also having a lot
of fun. The first Jam night is July 21,
there is a full house band and there’s no
cover. zadikow@hotmail.com facebook.
com/Ottos-Wed… 2124772206 Otto’s
Shrunken Head 538 East 14 Street New
York, 10009. midnight.
Soca Sonic Wednesdays at Amarachi.
SOAK UP THE CULTURE, AMP UP THE
MUSIC, TURN UP THE VIBES – Join
Amarachi each and every Wednesday
to sake and wine, drink and dine and
have a dope time to music and sounds
from around the Caribbean! TICKET
INCLUDES 1 FREE RUM PUNCH!
MUSIC BY ASPIRE FAMILY! . Wednesdays,
7 – 10 pm, through Jan. 1, 1970.
Amarachi Restaurant, 189 Bridge
Street, Brooklyn.
Wednesday, Dec. 22. Comedians You
Should Know NYC Every Wednesday
the Comedians You Should Know collective
brings their signature Chicagostyle
stand-up showcase to The Gutter
in Brooklyn for an intimate night
of comedy with NYC’s funniest. For
up to date lineups check out cysknyc.
com. cysknyc@gmail.com cysknyc.com
(718) 387–3585 The Gutter 200 N. 14th
St. between Wythe Avenue and Berry
Street Brooklyn, NY. 9 – 11 pm.
29 Wednesday
Soca Sonic Wednesdays at Amarachi.
See Dec. 22.
17 Friday
Friday, Dec. 17. Visible Presents:
Shatter the Family Drama: The holidays
can be stressful, so here’s a way to
release all of that pent-up energy. This
holiday pop-up features a “home for the
holidays”- themed living room where
you can take out your holiday-related
family frustrations by smashing everything
in sight. 29 W 23rd St., Manhattan.
1 to 8 p.m. First come, first serve.
1 – 8 pm.
Friday, Dec. 17. Harlem Night Market:
This weekend, the Harlem Night
Market returns with three nights of
food and fun. The very best vendors,
food and music from across East and
West Harlem will set up shop at La Marqueta
for an unforgettable night. The
event is free, but you must reserve your
spot ahead of time! 1590 Park Avenue,
Harlem. 5 to 9 p.m. Free. 5 – 9 pm.
18 Saturday
Saturday, Dec. 18. Lightscape: Hosted
by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden,
Lightscape is one of the largest light
shows in New York City. Bundle up
and take a stroll through the outdoor
holiday illuminated trail with over a
million lights that run almost the full
length of the garden. 990 Washington
Avenue, Brooklyn. Multiple times. $34
for adults, $18 for kids. 8 am – 5 pm.
Saturday, Dec. 18. 2021 Annual Toys
& Turkeys with Harlem Hookah: It’s
that time of year again! Harlem Hookah
is opening their doors to the Harlem
community for the holiday season with
its 2021 Annual Toys & Turkeys event.
There will be complimentary turkeys,
unwrapped toys, activities and treats
and more, and will be giving until there
is no more left to give, so be sure to get
there early! 381 Lenox Avenue, Harlem.
12 to 4 p.m. Free. noon – 4 pm.
Saturday, Dec. 18. Open Hours at
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Environmental
Education Center: If you have a child
that loves all things nature, head over
to Brooklyn Bridge Park on Saturday!
During the park’s open hours at the
Environmental Education Center, you
kids can explore a 250-gallon aquarium
filled with critters from the East River,
environmental-themed arts and crafts,
and so much more. 99 Plymouth Street,
Brooklyn. 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 1 – 5 pm.
Saturday, Dec. 18. Comedians You
Should Know: Headliners Every Saturday
night Comedians You Should Know
is proud to present our new headliner
series featuring longer sets from some
of the best comics in the city. For up to
date line ups visit our website: cysknyc.
com. cysknyc@gmail.com cysknyc.com
(718) 387–3585 The Gutter 200 N. 14th
St. between Wythe Avenue and Berry
Street Brooklyn, NY. 9 – 11 pm.
19 Sunday
Sunday, Dec. 19. Reading of O. Henry’s
“The Gift of the Magi”: With the
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