Arts & Entertainment
Brooklyn Events Happening This Weekend
Apply for a Pulitzer. Take a trolley. Celebrate surrealism. Do something Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Don't let reports of impending flurries stop you from getting out and celebrating winter, Pulitzers, surrealism and pop-up shops.
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What: Come see this historic Dutch home during one of the few occasions when the property is open to the public. There will be cocoa and a visit from Sinterklaas.
Where: The Hendrick I. Lott House at 1940 East 36th St.
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What: Apparently anyone can nominate anything for a Pulitzer. This show, hosted by Eliza Cossio of The Daily Show and Caroline Schaper of Full Frontal, will feature a slew of comedians performing their questionable submissions.
Where: Union Hall at 702 Union St.
When: 10 p.m. Friday
BUST Craftacular
What: This award-winning DIY culture celebration features eclectic handmade and vintage vendors, DJs, food, cocktails and DIY activities for all ages.
Where: Brooklyn Expo Center at 72 Noble St.
When: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Historic Arts & Culture Trolley Tour
Neighborhood: East New York
What: This holiday tour will showcase some of East New York's historic sites, and will be lead by Zulmilena Then of Preserving East New York.
Where: ARTs East New York at 534 Livonia Ave.
When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday
Awkward Family Holiday Pet Photoshoot + Fundraiser
What: Take a delightfully awkward holiday photo of you and your pooch. Proceeds go to two Brookly animal rescues: Sugar Mutts Rescue and Whiskers-a-GoGo.
Where: Precious Metal at 143 Troutman St.
When: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Neighborhood: Flatbush
What: See Tchaikovsky's holiday classic as performed by the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Kings Theatre.
Where: Kings Theater at 1027 Flatbush Ave.
When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday
Forever Festival XYZ - The Surrealist Carnival
What: This will be a night of multi-sensory experiences, apparently, with music, acrobats, art installations, and absurdist ceremony. Guests are encouraged to wear surrealist outfits.
Where: 315 Ten Eyck St.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday
Withnail & I Drink-Along
What: This: "Sometimes all you need is to see Richard E. Grant in his underwear trying to fish with a shot gun."
Where: Videology at 308 Bedford Ave.
When: 9:15 p.m. Saturday
The ShopUp
What: Come explore a family-focused holiday fair with vendors from boutique shops from around the world.
Where: 501 Union St.
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
The Iron Giant At The Alamo
What: Watch this pre-Pixar craze classic at the Alamo. Proceeds will go to the Brooklyn nonprofit 826NYC.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse at 445 Albee Square West
When: 11:40 a.m. Sunday
Photo courtesy ShopUp
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