Greenpointers Holiday Tropical Market! Summer lovin’ meets Winter cheer this Sun (12/11, 1-7PM) in the beautiful Greenpoint Loft (67 West St, 5th Fl) 60+ local makers of unique crafts and food, drinks like mojitos, mulled wine, and craft beer plus a number of FREE fun activities including massages, henna tattoos, face painting, personalized stories, nail art, tropical photo booth by the talented Colleen Blackard! RSVP
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WEDNESDAY 12/7
♦ Snowflake Making Party @ Enid’s (560 Manhattan Ave) 6pm, FREE, Begin to mentally prepare yourself for the Holy Shitstorm that is the holiday season at Enid’s annual snowflake cutting party. Paper and scissors provided, bring the snow-spiration, More info
* Greenpoint YMCA “Spirit of Community” Service Awards Dinner and Fundraiser @ Giando on the Water (412 Kent Ave) 6:30pm, $200, It’s Greenpoint YMCA’s 110th Birthday! Celebrate by making a donation to their auction, being a sponsor or attending their event. The goal is to raise $175,000, Buy tix
♫ Warper Party @ Tender Trap (66 Greenpoint Ave) 8pm, FREE, NYC’s largest showcase of live electronic art & music. Two rooms of Omnidigital Art an Music, RSVP
THURSDAY 12/8
# Cambodian Noodle Pop-Up @ The Diamond (43 Franklin St) 6pm, Chef Chakriya Un will be preparing a delectable spread of delights sample menu. A percentage of proceeds goes directly to Khmer’s tractor and community fund, More info
* BQX Presentation @ The Woods (48 South 4th St) 6pm, FREE, Socialize and learn about the proposed BQX, the state-of-the-art streetcar system that will be efficient, emissions-free, and will run on tracks flush with the existing roadway from Sunset Park to Astoria , RSVP
# Orgone Cineclub Presents The Exterminating Angel @ Magick City (37 Box St) 6:30pm, $55, Screening Luis Buñuel’s The Exterminating Angel (1962), followed by a 3 course dinner inspired by the film by former El Rey chef Xinyi Lim, More info
FRIDAY 12/9
♦ Los Sures: Screening and Community Discussion @ Dobbin St (64 Dobbin St) 7pm, $8-10, Shooting on 16mm film, Director Diego Echeverria filmed five different stories in South Williamsburg in 1984. Discussion and conversation with UnionDocs Founder Christopher Allen, More info
♦ Calicornucopia 5 @ Calico (67 West St, Ste 203) 7pm, FREE, Annual Holiday Exhibit of Works Priced $300 or Less. This year, a percentage of sales will be donated to the ACLU, RSVP
SATURDAY 12/10
$ Winter Fair @ Brooklyn Ate Bar (199 Russell St) 1pm, FREE, Drink and eat while shopping! Delicious sweet treats, handmade wreaths, natural makeup, art work, jewelry and more! RSVP
$ Union Pool Holiday Market @ Union Pool (484 Union Ave) 1pm, FREE, featuring local Williamsburg artists, vendors and makers ,$7 Hot Bourbon Cider all day long, RSVP
♦ Block Printed Holiday Cards @ Brooklyn Craft Company (165 Greenpoint Ave), 3pm, $45, Learn the basics of block printing as you make a set of custom greeting cards – perfect to share with friends and family, or give as a gift, More info
SUNDAY 12/11
$ Greenpointers Holiday Tropical Market @ Greenpoint Loft (67 West St) 1pm, FREE, Sunshine & breakdancing Snowmen (…hey, it could happen), unique gifts by some of the most talented local makers and craftsmen! Plus beachside pampering like free massages, RSVP
♦ Nikki Luna Artist Talk @ Owen James Gallery (61 Greenpoint Ave, Ste 315) 3pm, FREE, Talk with Nikki Luna about her work, process and the issues that inform her current exhibition “Play Ground.” Small reception with drinks and snacks, RSVP
# From Game to Gout: A Jim Harrison Birthday Celebration @ Archestratus Books + Food (160 Huron St) 7pm, $65, A celebration of the life, writing and appetite of American writer Jim Harrison on his birthday December 11. Enjoy a long, leisurely meal cooked by Greenpoint cook and writer Millicent Souris, Buy tix
MONDAY 12/12
♫ #STANDWITHSTANDINGROCK BENEFIT CONCERT @ Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave) 7pm, $35, Featuring Immortal Technique, Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio), The Skins, Holly Miranda, St. Lucia (DJ Set) + More!, Buy tix
♫ Log Party @ Kinfolk 94 (94 Wythe Ave) 8pm, FREE, 4th annual Yule Log 2.0, More info
TUESDAY 12/13
# The History of Food & Drink at SASS! @ The Bedford (110 Bedford Ave) 67pm, FREE, Tis the season of gluttony, and we’re here to celebrate! The Society for the Advancement of Social Studies (SASS!) presents talks on The Pop Culture of Food, An Explosive History of Popcorn, Astronaut Ice Cream: The History of Eating in Orbit, RSVP
♫ Battle of the Literary Bands @ Pete’s Candy Store (709 Lorimer St) 8:30pm, FREE, Celebrate the season 1 finale of Cool as F*** with a special concert & benefit for PEN America. Four bands comprised of prominent members of the NYC literary scene will compete for prizes and glory, More Info\
* Greenpointers Pick
♫ Music
^ Literary Event
♦ Art Event
☺ Comedy Event
# Foodie Event
♥ Pheremones Likely
$ Shopping Event