Community Corner
Brooklyn Events Happening This Weekend
Plant daffodils. Buy weird gifts. Celebrate the glory of "Die Hard." Do something Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Congratulations, you survived Thanksgiving. Patch hopes you didn't set your kitchen on fire trying to deep fry a turkey, that Uncle Leo didn't start a political debate that soon turned into a massive food fight, and that you rewarded yourself with pie for breakfast Friday morning.
Celebrate your wonderful achievement of pretended holiday normalcy with weird and (actually) fun events in Brooklyn. Here's what you can do.
Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar
Find out what's happening in Fort Greene-Clinton Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
What: Get your holiday shopping done at this two-day craft market where you'll find more than 60 local makers plus food, drinks and activities.
Where: The Green Building at 501 Union St.
Find out what's happening in Fort Greene-Clinton Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
What: Skip the Santa line and do some good. The Family Center is accepting donations for winter gear and rewarding those who donate with selfie-ready elves.
Where: The Family Center at 155 Montague St.
When: 12 p.m. Saturday
Mezcal 101
What: School is more fun when it's boozy. Come to La Loba Cantina where mezcal experts will teach students everything you ever wanted to know about the smoky Mexican spirit.
Where: La Loba Cantina at 709 Church Ave.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Park Slope Christmas Tree Lighting
What: Check out New York's very first Christmas tree lighting of the year.
Where: The corner of Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street.
When: 5:45 p.m. Saturday
2017 Light Displays Opening Weekend In Dyker Heights
What: Take a tour of the borough's most spectacular outdoor Christmas decorations, courtesy of Dyker Heights. Prepare to be blinded by epically-sized Santas.
Where: Around Dyker Heights
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Greg Proops Is The Smartest Man In The World
What: The "Whose Line Is It Anyway Star" brings his stand-up show to the Bell House.
Where: The Bell House at 149 Seventh St.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Obscura Antiques Holiday Bazaar Flea
What: Buy weird gifts this year.
Where: The Bell House at 149 Seventh St.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday
Plant Daffodils in Transmitter Park
What: Come plant daffodil bulbs in around Transmitter Park so you'll have some gaudy yellow flowers to enjoy next spring.
Where: Transmitter Park at Greenpoint Avenue
When: 10 p.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday
Jay Z At The Barclays Center
Neighborhood: Fort Greene
What: Jay Z brings his 4:44 Tour to Brooklyn with two shows on Sunday and Monday at the Barclays Center.
Where: Barclays Center at 620 Atlantic Ave.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday
Photo courtesy Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business improvement District
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
