Fri, Jan. 14
Reading, Thelma Adams: Legendary Post, US magazine scribe and now author of “Playdate.” 7 pm. Barnes and Noble Park Slope [267 Seventh Ave. at Sixth Street in Park Slope, (718) 832-9066].
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: Updated version of Henrik Ibsen’s classic by Frank McGuinness. $25 ($35 Sat. night and Sun. matinees). 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Theater [651 Fulton St. at Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Music, “Golden Festival 2011”: Musicians from all over the world come to play and sing Albanian, Bulgarian, Romany, Macedonian, Serbian, Greek, Turkish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Klezmer, Ukrainian, and Georgian music. $20 on Friday/$45 on Saturday. 7:30 pm–2 am. Grand Prospect Hall [263 Prospect Ave. between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Park Slope, (718) 859-4759], http://www.grandprospect.com.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: Daniel Kitson’s one-man show. $35-$60. 8 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse [38 Water St. at Dock Street in DUMBO, (718) 254-8779], http://www.stannswarehouse.org.
Music, AM To AM: Jon Schmidt and Will Tendy of the band Morningwood perform with their new band. Featuring Frances Rose and Ann Driscoll. $10. 8 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Theater, “Women Behind Bars”: Tom Eyen’s campy comedy classic. $15 for adults, $13 for seniors. 8 pm. Heights Players [26 Willow Pl. between Joralemon and State streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 237-2752], http://www.heightsplayers.org.
Theater, “Rough Magic”: Comic play inspired by Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” $18. 8 pm. Center for Performance Research [361 Manhattan Ave. between Withers and Jackson streets in Williamsburg, (718) 349-1210], http://www.afestivaloffools.com.
Dance, Midwinter disco: Dance event. Free. 10:00 PM. Ultraviolet Brooklyn [424A Third Ave. in Gowanus, (718) 596-6627], http://www.ultravioletbrooklyn.com.
Karaoke: Free. Midnight. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Sat, Jan. 15
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Music, “Golden Festival 2011”: 6 pm–2 am. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Music, O’Death: The folk band performs featuring Tim Fite and The Goddamn Rattlesnake. $10/$12 at door. 7:30 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Music, “Better Day A Comin’ — Songs of Hope from the Gospel and Spiritual Traditions”: $20 for adults. 8 pm. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (85 S. Oxford St. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene).
Theater, “Women Behind Bars”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Theater, “Rough Magic”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
SALES AND MARKETS
Park Slope Greenmarket: Brooklyn’s answer to Union Square. 9 am–4 pm. Grand Army Plaza [Union Street at Flatbush Avenue in Park Slope, (212) 788-7900], cenyc.org.
OTHER
Reading, Edwidge Danticat: Author of “Eight Days: A Story of Haiti,” her new kids book about the Haitian earthquake. Free. 11 am. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], abookstoreinbrooklyn.blogspot.com.
Reading, Artie Bennett: Author of the children’s book “The Butt Book.” Free. 11:30 am. Word Bookstore [126 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], http://www.wordbrooklyn.com.
Pet Fostering Saturdays: Before you adopt, foster. Find out what type of pet suits your family best. Free. Noon–6 pm. Kiki’s Pet Spa & Boutique [60 Broadway between Berry and Wythe streets in Williamsburg, (917) 572-4495], http://www.brooklynanimalfosternetwork.org/kikis.html.
Workshop, Mastering a music video: Adults and teens learn from writer and director Adonis Williams the ins and outs of creating a video. $20. 1–4 pm. ShopTalk Art Gallery [35 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 935-0490].
Reading, “New York Cemeteries — Authors Panel”: Featuring authors Steve Duer, Allan Smith, Alexandra Mosca and Peter Nash. Free. 2 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718)
Sun, Jan. 16
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Women Behind Bars”: 2 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 3 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 4 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
OTHER
Electronic Waste Recyling: Bring your unwanted gadgets, (except microwaves, refrigerators or air-conditioners). free. 10 am – 4 pm. Prospect Park (Prospect Park West at Third Street in Park Slope), http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/ewaste.
Talk, Artist talk: Q&A with the cast of “John Gabriel Borkman.” Tickets, $15. 6:45 pm. BAM Harvey [651 Fulton St. at Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Comedy, “Pretty Good Friends”: A comedy show hosted by Eugene Mirman. $7. 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Mon, Jan. 17
Martin Luther King day
Martin Luther King Day Concert: Celebrate the life and times of Martin Luther King, Jr. Free. 4 pm. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College [2900 Campus Rd. at Hillel Place in Flatbush, (718) 951-4500], http://www.brooklyncenteronline.org.
Reading, Steve Harvey: Author of “Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man.” Free. 5:30 pm. Barnes and Noble Park Slope [267 Seventh Ave. at Sixth Street in Park Slope, (718) 832-9066].
Workshop, You are the toolbox, Elements of Solo Performance: Interactive program for students 16 and older led by Dan Fishback. No acting or theater experience necessary. Pre-register by e-mail only. $50. 7–9 pm. Brooklyn Arts Exchange [421 Fifth Ave. at Eighth Street in Park Slope, (718) 832-0018], http://www.bax.org.
“The Show and Tell Show”: A selection of writers, storytellers, comedians, and other miscreants take the stage to share their stories with helpful visual aids. $5. 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Talk, “Secret Science Club”: Dr. Charles Liu explains the intricacies of what happens when galaxies collide. Free. 7:30 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Music, Kurt and Kristen host amagical evening of comedy, music, and more.: $8 ($5 in advance). 7:30 pm. Littlefield [622 Degraw St. between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Gowanus, (718) 855-3388], http://www.littlefieldnyc.com.
Last Exit pub quiz: Trivia night. $5. 9 pm. Last Exit Bar and Lounge [136 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-9198], http://www.lastexitbar.com.
Tues, Jan. 18
“The Road to Resistance”: South Africa in Focus; film and discussion series. Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Reading, Brownstone Poets: Open mic followed by poets Davidson Garret and Susanna Rich. Free. 7 pm. Tillie’s [248 DeKalb Ave. at Vanderbilt Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 783-6140], http://www.tilliesofbrooklyn.com.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Comedy Night: $10. 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Dance, “Letters of Love on Ripped Paper”: Preview of Buglisi Dance Theatre’s new show. Free. 8 pm. Kingsborough Community College [2001 Oriental Blvd. at Decatur Avenue in Manhattan Beach, (718) 368-5000], http://www.kcckpac.org.
Wed, Jan. 19
Workshop, Knitting: All skill levels welcome. Free. 6 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Workshop, Planning a Short Film Shoot: Adults and teens sit in on an actual pre-production session. $6 (per session). 6–9 pm. ShopTalk Art Gallery [35 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 935-0490].
Film, “Woe To Wit, or Eisenstein and Meyerhold — A Double Portrait on the Backdrop of the Epoch”: This documentary film directed by Galina Evtushenko delves into the complicated relationship between two titans of Russian culture. Free. 7 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Music, Marcy Playground: The alternative rock band performs with Blackbells and Home by Hovercraft. $10. 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Thurs, Jan. 20
Event, Brewed in Brooklyn: Urban Oyster hosts a beer and cheese reception and an in-depth look at how beer has played a role in history. 21 and over only. Advance tickets required. $15 ($20 non-members). 6:30–8 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.
Reading, Dave Itzkoff: Author of “Cocaine’s Son.” Free. 7 pm. PowerHouse Arena [37 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 666-3049], http://www.powerhousearena.com.
Nuyorican Poets Cafe: 7 pm. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 638-5000], http://www.brooklynmuseum.org.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Reading, Greenlight Literary Humor Series: Bob Powers and Jason Riech host a night of readings by local humor writers. Free. 7:30 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], abookstoreinbrooklyn.blogspot.com.
Free, “Two Truths and A Lie”: A live storytelling event blending fiction, memoir, and the art of storytelling. Free. 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Reading, “Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World”: Book discussion. Part of the ongoing “Theology on Tap” series. Free. 7:30 pm. Cathedral-Basilica of St. James [250 Cathedral Place at Jay Street in Downtown, (718) 852-4002], http://www.brooklyncathedral.net.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Music, “TV Party — Arrested Development”: A viewing of the best episodes of season one through three. Featuring music by The Nevernudes, an Arrested Development band. Free. 8 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Fri, Jan. 21
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Reading, “Philadelphia Noir”: Readings from Carlin Romano, Halimah Marcus, Laura Spagnoli, S.J. Rozan and Tim Mcloughlin. Free. 7:30 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], abookstoreinbrooklyn.blogspot.com.
Acoustic concert: Evan Dando and Juliana Hatfield, Lady Lamb the Beekeeper perform. $15. 7:30 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Dance, Performances: 8 pm. See Thursday, Jan. 20.
Theater, “Women Behind Bars”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Theater, “Rough Magic”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Sat, Jan. 22
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Dance, “Plastic People of the Universe”: Art and dance showcase dedicated to one word … “Plastics.” $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 7:30 pm. Irondale Center [85 S. Oxford St. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 488-9233], http://www.irondale.org.
Theater, “The Gingerbread Lady”: Ridge Repertory Company presents Neil Simon’s play about a cabaret singer. $18. 8 pm. Bay Ridge Jewish Center [8025 Fourth Ave. at 81st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 836-3103], http://www.bayridgejewishcenter.org.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
Dance, Performances: 8 pm. See Thursday, Jan. 20.
Theater, “Women Behind Bars”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 14.
SALES AND MARKETS
Park Slope Greenmarket: 9 am–4 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 15.
OTHER
Art, “Continual DNA”: 7 pm. See Friday, Jan. 21.
“A Lee Grows in Brooklyn”: Annual birthday bash for Dead Flowers’ own Mr. Lee, featuring music from The A-Bones, The Brought Low, The Black Hollies and The Above. Free. 8 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.