Fri, Nov. 27
Santa Claus: Receive store dis-counts and meet Santa on his horse-drawn sleigh up and down Third Avenue. Noon-4:30 pm. For info, visit http://www.thirdavenuebayridge.com.
Film, “Persona”: Part of the Liv Ullmann Retrospective. $11. 4:30, 6:50 and 9:15 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: A revival directed by Liv Ullmann. $40-$120. 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Theater [651 Fulton St. at Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Classical concert: Mendels-sohn’s “Songs Without Words.” $35. 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: A new play by Enda Walsh and the Druid Ireland company. 8 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse [38 Water St. at Dock Street in DUMBO, (718) 254-8779], http://www.stannswarehouse.org.
Sat, Nov. 28
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: 2 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 2 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Music, Papo Vazquez Pirates Troubadours: $15 (suggested). 3:30 pm. Jazz 966 [966 Fulton St. at St. James Place in Clinton Hill, (718) 638-6910], http://www.illbrew.com.
Opera, “Don Giovanni”: Mozart’s classic. $20. 7 pm. Regina Hall [1230 65th St. at 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights, (718) 232-3555], http://www.reginaopera.org.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 pm. See Fri, Nov. 27.
Classical concert: NEOS Quartet. $40. 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: 8 pm. See Fri, Nov. 27.
SALES AND MARKETS
PS 321 Flea Market: Free. 9 am-5 pm. PS 321 schoolyard (Seventh Avenue and First Street in Park Slope), http://www.parkslopefleamarket.com.
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.
Brooklyn Flea: Free. 10 am-5 pm. Bishop Loughlin HS (357 Clermont Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene), http://www.brownstoner.com/brooklynflea.
Artists and Fleas: Free. 11 am-6 pm. (129 N. Sixth St. between Bed-ford Avenue and Berry Street in Wil-liamsburg), http://www.artistsandfleas.com.
OTHER
Quilting workshop: Noon-4 pm. Lefferts Historic Homestead [Inside park on Flatbush Avenue near Em-pire Bouelvard in Prospect Park, (718) 965-8999], http://www.prospectpark.org.
Film, “Hour of the Wolf”: Part of the Liv Ullmann Retrospective. $11. 4:30, 6:50 and 9:15 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Film, “Do the Right Thing”: Spike Lee’s classic — with a post-screening discussion. Free. 6 pm. Brooklyn So-ciety for Ethical Culture [53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Slope, (718) 768-2972], http://www.bsec.org.
Sun, Nov. 29
PERFORMANCE
Classical concert: NEOS Quartet. $40. 3 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Opera, “Don Giovanni”: 3 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 3 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: 4 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Music, Orlando le Fleming Quartet: Featuring Lage Lund, Will Vinson and Orlando le Fleming. Free. 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Freddy’s Backroom [485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035], http://www.freddysbackroom.com.
SALES AND MARKETS
PS 321 Flea Market: See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Christmas fair: 9 am-4 pm. St. Athanasius Church [61st Street and Bay Parkway in Bensonhurst, (718) 236-0124].
Artists and Fleas: See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Farmers Market: Free. 11 am–5 pm. J.J. Byrne Park (Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street in Park Slope).
OTHER
Dutch diary exhibition: “Pages of the Past — The Breukelen Adventures of Jasper Danckaerts, diaries and drawings.” 10 am-5 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.
Quilting workshop: Noon-4 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Film, “Scenes from a Marriage”: Part of the Liv Ullmann Retrospective. $11. 2, 5:30 and 9 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Mon, Nov. 30
Film, “Saraband”: Part of the Liv Ullmann Retrospective. $11. 4:30, 6:50 and 9:15 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Reading, Abby Sher: Author of “Amen, Amen, Amen.” $5. 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Tues, Dec. 1
Health, Free massages: Free. 11 am-5 pm. Sage Spa [405 Fifth Ave, in Park Slope, (718) 832-2030].
Film, “Smiles of a Summer Night”: Bergman’s romantic misadventure. Free. 6:30 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Grand Army Plaza at Eastern Parkway in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Fun lectures on death: The monthly Adult Education lecture series. $5. 7:30 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Reading, Elyssa East: Author of “Dogtown: Death and Enchantment in a New England Ghost Town.” Free. 7:30 pm. Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], wordbrooklyn.wordpress.com.
Holiday tree lighting: Toys, Santa and light refreshments. 7:30 pm. Gazebo (89th Street at Shore Road in Bay Ridge).
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: See Friday, Nov. 27.
Wed, Dec. 2
Dutch diary exhibition: See Sunday, Nov. 29.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 2 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Reading, Lara Vapnek: Author of “Breadwinners — Working Women and Economic Independence, 1865–1920.” 7 pm. BookCourt [163 Court St. between Pacific and Dean streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 875-3677], http://www.bookcourt.org.
Jazz Ensemble and Chorus Concert: Free. 7 pm. Kumble Theater, Long Island University [1 University Plaza at Willoughby Street in Downtown, (718) 488-1624], http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/KumbleTheater.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: See Friday, Nov. 28.
Music, The Mountain Goats: $22.50 (sold out). 7:30 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: See Friday, Nov. 27.
Theater, “Brief Encounter”: Multi-media theater piece based on the famous David Lean’s famous film. $57-$80. 8 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse [38 Water St. at Dock Street in DUMBO, (718) 254-8779], http://www.stannswarehouse.org.
Music, Roots and Ruckus: Weekly American folk showcase. $5. 9 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. at Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Thurs, Dec. 3
Dutch diary exhibition: See Sunday, Nov. 29.
Theater, “Theater for One”: Unique show with one actor and one audience member. Free. 12:30-6 pm. Voorhees Theatre (186 Jay St. in Downtown Brooklyn), http://www.theatreforone.com.
Classical Greek drama: ”The Antigone Project.” Free. 4 and 7 pm. St. Francis College [Remsen Avenue and Court Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 489-5214].
Reading, Anne Phelan: Playwright will read and serve soup. Free. 5 pm. Open Space Gallery [255 17th St. between Fifth and Sixth avenues in Park Slope, (718) 522-4696], http://www.dancewave.org.
Art Opening: Jonathan Blum’s “Rabbis, Goats and Other Characters.” 6:30 pm. The Green Building [450 Union St. at Bond Street in Gowanus, (917) 855-6564].
Film, “Faithless”: Part of the Liv Ullmann Retrospective. $11. 6:30 and 9:30 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Reading, Libba Bray and David Levithan: Authors of “Going Bovine” and “Love is the Higher Law.” 7 pm. BookCourt [163 Court St. between Pacific and Dean streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 875-3677], http://www.bookcourt.org.
Big Band concert: $5. 7 pm. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts [2900 Bedford Ave. at Campus Road in Midwood, (718) 951-4500], http://www.brooklyncenter.com.
Discounted shopping night: Annual “Snowflake Celebration” in Park Slope. Free. 7 pm. Various locations, http://www.theatreforone.com.
Music, Mark Winkler: Singer and lyricist performs. Free. 7 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Grand Army Plaza at Eastern Parkway in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Art Opening: Belfast Photographer Frankie Quinn. Free. 7 pm. Brooklyn Lyceum [227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Slope, (718) 857-4816], http://www.brooklynlyceum.com.
Reading, Theresa Orto-lani: Author of “Endurance: Down and Dirty Off-Road Racing.” Free. 7 pm. PowerHouse Arena [37 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 666-3049], http://www.powerhousearena.com.
Trivia night: To benefit the Greenpoint Soup Kitchen. $5 per person. 7 pm. tdb bar [224 Franklin St at Green Street in Greenpoint, (646) 492.2316].
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 28.
Reading, David Ellis Dickerson: Author of “House of Cards: Love, Faith, and Other Social Expressions.” Free. 7:30 pm. Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], wordbrooklyn.wordpress.com.
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: See Friday, Nov. 27.
Theater, “Brief Encounter”: See Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Theater, “The Judgment of Paris”: Skin-loving Company XIV offers a new show. $25. 8 pm. Company XIV (303 Bond St. in Carroll Gardens), http://www.CompanyXIV.com.
Brazilian Jazz Night: Luiz Simas Trio performs. $25 ($20 senior, $10 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Reading, Jesse Katz: Author of “The Opposite Field.” Free. 8 pm. Spoonbill and Sugertown [218 Bedford Ave. in Williamsburg, (718) 387-7322].
Fri, Dec. 4
Holiday sale: Shona sculptures. 1 pm. CAMBA [19 Winthrop St. between Flatbush and Bedford avenues in Flatbush, (718) 287-2600], http://www.camba.org.
Film, “The Passion of Anna”: Part of the Liv Ullmann Retrospective. $11. 4:30, 6:50 and 9:15 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Reading, Jonathan Lethem: Author of “Chronic City.” 7 pm. BookCourt [163 Court St. between Pacific and Dean streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 875-3677], http://www.bookcourt.org.
Mustache contest: A fundraiser for DonorsChoose.org. $20. 7 pm. Galapagos Art Space [16 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 222-8500], http://www.galapagosartspace.com.
Brooklyn Film & Arts Festival: Documentaries on the theme “Brooklyn Back in The Day.” 7-10 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.
Country blues guitarist Stefan Grossman: $15. 7:30 pm. Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture [53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Slope, (718) 768-2972], http://www.gchmusic.org.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Opera, “Ariadne auf Naxos”: Strauss’s masterpiece. $20. 7:30 pm. Brooklyn Lyceum [227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Slope, (718) 857-4816], http://www.brooklynlyceum.com.
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: See Friday, Nov. 27.
Theater, “Brief Encounter”: See Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Theater, “Le Serpent Rouge”: Skin-loving Company XIV reprises last year’s hit. $25. 8 pm. Company XIV (303 Bond St. in Carroll Gardens), http://www.CompanyXIV.com.
Classical Concert: Works by Brahms and Beethoven. $35 ($30 senior, $15 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Jazz show: Ryan Scott performs. Free. 9 pm. BAM Café [30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 230-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Sat, Dec. 5
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Foraging tour: Eat wild persimmons with Wildman Steve Brill. $15. 11:45 am. Prospect Park [Grand Army Plaza at Eastern Parkway in Park Slope, (914) 835-2153], http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com.
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: 2 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Theater, “Brief Encounter”: 2 pm. See Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Theater, “Mrs. Bob Crat-chit’s Wild Christmas Binge”: A revival of Chris-topher Durang’s Dickensian spoof. $18. 2 pm. Gallery Players [199 14th St., be-tween Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Slope, (212) 352-3101], galleryplayers.com.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 2 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Dance fundraiser: Performance and benefit for Dancewave. $10. 2:30 pm. PS 77 [62 Park Pl. between Fifth and Sixth avenues in Park Slope, (718) 522-4696], http://www.dancewave.org.
Theater, “Snow White”: Skin-loving Company XIV offers a new look at a classic. $20. 3 pm. Company XIV (303 Bond St. in Carroll Gar-dens), http://www.CompanyXIV.com.
Theater, “A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
North Shore Pops Concert Band: Free. 7:30 pm. New Utrecht Reformed Church [1827 84th St. at 18th Avenue in Bensonhurst, (718) 256-7173].
Theater, “The New Electric Ballroom”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 27.
Theater, “Brief Encounter”: 8 pm. See Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Theater, “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge”: 8 pm. See info above.
Music, “Another Christ-mas, Another Show”: Holiday-themed musical revue. $10. 8 pm. Salem Lutheran Church [450 67th St. between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Bay Ridge, (718) 680-6949], http://www.narrowscommunitytheater.com.
Theater, “The Judgment of Paris”: Skin-loving Company XIV offers a new show. 8 pm. See Thurs, Dec. 3.
Opera: Mozart’s “Le Nozze Di Figaro.” $10. 8 pm. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts [2900 Bedford Ave. at Campus Road in Midwood, (718) 951-5286].
Music, Salsa Congress: The third-annual salsa spectacular. $20. 8 pm-3 am. Brooklyn Masonic Temple (317 Clermont Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene), http://www.masonicboom.com.
Jazz show: Jen Chapin, daughter of Harry, performs. Free. 9 pm. BAM Café [30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 230-4100], http://www.bam.org.
SALES AND MARKETS
PS 321 Flea Market: 9 am-5 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Park Slope Greenmarket: Brooklyn’s answer to Union Square. 9 am-4 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Christmas boutique: 9:30 am-4 pm. St. Mary’s Church [Ridge Boulevard and 81st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 238-8008].
Brooklyn Flea: 10 am-5 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Crafts fair: $10. 10 am-5 pm. St. Andrew the Apostle Church [6713 Ridge Blvd. in Bay Ridge, (718) 680-1010].
Artists and Fleas: 11 am-6 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 28.
Holiday bazaar: 11 am-5 pm. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church [259 Washington Ave. between Dekalb and Willoughby avenues in Fort Greene, (718) 622-5612].
Holiday sale: Shona sculptures. 1 pm. See Friday, Dec. 4.
OTHER
Breakfast with Santa: The annual Boy Scout fundraiser. 11 am. New Utrecht Reformed Church [18th Ave. between 83rd and 84th streets in Bensonhurst, (718) 946-0234].
Opening reception, “Perspectives on Black America”: Free. Noon-5 pm. Brooklyn Artists Gym [168 Seventh St. between Second and Third avenues in Park Slope, (718) 858-9069], http://www.moblackart.org/events.
Reading, Holiday open house: Authors Amy Braunschweiger (“Taxi Confidential”), A.J. Jacobs (“The Guinea Pig Diaries”) and Rebecca Stead (“When You Reach Me”) will appear. Free. 1-3 pm. Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], wordbrooklyn.wordpress.com.
Film, “Cries and Whispers”: Part of the Liv Ullmann Retrospective. With a Q&A with Ullmann after the 2 pm showing. $11. 2, 5, 7:15 and 9:30pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
First Saturday event: A full slate of music, dance, readings and art. Free. 5 pm-1 am. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy. at Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 638-5000], http://www.brooklynmuseum.org.
