Fri, Jan. 7
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.
Dance, “Nutcracker Rouge”: ”The Nutcracker” gets a Baroque makeover. $25-$40. 8 pm. Company XIV (302 Bond St. at Union Street in Gowanus), http://www.company-xiv.com.
Music, Goodnight Blue Moon, Son Of George, The Secret Gordon: $8. 8 pm. Rock Shop [249 Fourth Ave. between Carroll and President streets in Park Slope, (718) 230-5740], http://www.therockshop-ny.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, Super Mirage: Free. 11 pm. Trash Bar [256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 599-1000], http://www.thetrashbar.com.
Sat, Jan. 8
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Dance, “New York Women Choreographers”: Featuring performances by Bob Eisen, Catherine Miller and Low Lives Presentation. Free. 6:30 pm. Center for Performance Research [361 Manhattan Ave. between Jackson and Withers Streets in Williamsburg, (718) 349-1210], http://www.cprnyc.org.
Dance, “Nutcracker Rouge”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Music, Buke and Gass: $7. 8 pm. Silent Barn (915 Wyckoff Ave. near Hancock Street in Bushwick), http://www.bukeandgass.com.
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
Textile recycling: Bring clean and dry textiles including clothing, paired shoes, towels, sheets, scarves, hats, bags and belts for reuse or recycling. Free. 8 am–3 pm. Fort Greene Greenmarket [Washington Park at DeKalb Avenue in Fort Greene, (212) 788-7964] and McCarren Park Greenmarket [Union Avenue at N. 12th Street in Greenpoint, (212) 788-7964].
Holiday tree recycling: Recycle your Christmas tree and have a cup of hot chocolate and cookies thanks to the Park Slope Council. 10 am–2 pm. Park Circle [Enter park at Parkside Avenue and Prospect Park Southwest in Windsor Terrace, (718) 965-8960].
Talk, Nina Talbot: Painter and curator talks about her process of story collecting and studio practice. $6. 2 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], http://www.brooklyn-history.org.
Reading, Patton Oswald: Author of “Zombie Spaceship Wasteland.” $25. 5 pm. Warsaw [261 Driggs Ave. at Eckford Street in Greenpoint, (718) 387-0505].
Sun, Jan. 9
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Three Kings Day Parade: Cele-brate the last of the Christmas holy days with this colorful festivity, which takes over Graham Avenue. 2 pm. (Meeker and Graham avenues in Wil-liamsburg), http://www.tresreyesmagos.org.
PERFORMANCE
Music, Harpist Bridget Kibbey: $15. 2 pm. PS 321 (180 Seventh Ave. between First and Second streets in Park Slope), http://www.ps321.org.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 3 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 4 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Dance, “Secondary Sources”: Performances by the Rex Levitates Dance Company. Free. 7:30 pm. Center for Performance Research [361 Manhattan Ave. between Jack–son and Withers Streets in Williamsburg, (718) 349-1210], http://www.cprnyc.org.
Dance, “Nutcracker Rouge”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
OTHER
Tree recycling: 10 am–2 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 8.
No Pants Subway Ride: Yep, it’s just like it sounds. Organized by Improv Everywhere. Free. 3 pm. Old Stone House [336 Third St. between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Slope, (718) 768-3195] and Maria Hernandez Park (Starr Street and Irving Avenue in Bushwick). For info, visit http://www.improveverywhere.com.
Mon, Jan. 10
Reading, “Rumpus Women: Personal Essays By Women”: Featuring Jami Attenberg, Elissa Bassist, Justine Blau, Nell Boeschenstein, and Michelle Orange. 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.
Dance, “The Work The Work”: Performances by the Fitzgerald and Stapleton dance company. Free. 7:30 pm. Center for Performance Research [361 Manhattan Ave. between Jackson and Withers Streets in Williamsburg, (718) 349-1210], http://www.cprnyc.org.
“Hundredaire Matchmaker”: It’s like the TV show, but for poor people. $5. 8 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Tues, Jan. 11
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Music, Bobby Bare Jr. and friends: Nashville star performs. $12. 8 pm. Superfine Restaurant [126 Front St. at Pearl Street in DUMBO, (718) 243-9005].
Wed, Jan. 12
Talk, Robert Steel: The city’s Deputy Mayor of Economic Development address the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. $50. 8:30 to 10 am. Sheraton Brooklyn [228 Duffield St. between Willoughby and Fulton streets in Downtown, (718) 875-1000 X116], http://www.ibrooklyn.com.
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].
Reading, Francis Morrone: Author of “The Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Neighborhood and Architectural History Guide.” Free. 7 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], abookstoreinbrooklyn.blogspot.com.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Rock benefit: Performances include indie pop artist Anni Ross, experimental hip-hop artist Emily Wells, folk artist Georgiana and electro-pop artist Greene Girl. Proceeds to benefit Sing for Hope. $10. 8 pm. Southpaw [125 Fifth Ave. at St. Johns Place in Park Slope, (718) 230-0236], http://www.spsounds.com.
Thurs, Jan. 13
Brooklyn Explosion Boxing: $75, $50. Call for times. Masonic Temple [317 Clemont Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, (201) 348-3149].
Religion, Interfaith Peace Coalition of Bay Ridge: Honoring Rev. Robert Emerick of the Bay Ridge United Methodist Church. 7 pm. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd [7420 Fourth Ave. between 74th and 75th streets in Bay Ridge, (718) 745-8520], http://www.goodshepherdbayridge.org.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Tour, Fort Greene: Nelson George and members of the Brooklyn Historical Society kick of the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Audio Tour. Free. 7:30 pm. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (85 S. Oxford St. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene).
Reading, Gail Collins: Author of “When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present.” 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.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Music, Bliss Blood: Free. 8 pm. The Castello Plan [1213 Cortelyou Rd. near Westminster Road in Ditmas Park, (718) 856-8888], http://www.thecastelloplan.com.
TV party, “Arrested Development”: A viewing of the best episodes. Free. 8 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Music, Steven Delopoulos and John Philippidis: Greek folk songs. Free. 8:30 pm. Schnitzel Haus [7319 Fifth Ave. between 72nd and 73rd streets in Bay Ridge, (718) 836-5600], http://www.schnitzelhausny.com.
Fri, Jan. 14
Music, Classical concert: The Brooklyn Chamber Music Society presents works by Mozart, Harbison, Wolf, Debussy, Ravel. $30. First Unitarian Church [Pierrepont Street at Monroe Place in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 858-0718].
Reading, Thelma Adams: Author of “Playdate.” Free. 7 pm. Barnes and Noble Park Slope [267 Seventh Ave. at Sixth Street in Park Slope, (718) 832-9066].
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Music, “Golden Festival 2011”: Musicians from all over the world come to play Albanian, Bulgarian, Romany, Macedonian, Serbian, Greek, Turkish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Klezmer, Ukrainian, and Georgian music. $20. 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”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Music, John Hartford Tribute show: Annual showcase honoring a “newgrass” legend. $10. 8:30 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Sat, Jan. 15
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 7.
Music, “Golden Festival 2011”: 6 pm–2 am. $45. 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. 7.
Music, “Better Day A Comin’: Songs of Hope from the Gospel and Spiritual Traditions”: A concert benefiting Pratt Area Community Council. $20. 8 pm. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (85 S. Oxford St. at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene).
SALES AND MARKETS
Park Slope Greenmarket: 9 am–4 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 8.
OTHER
Textile recycling: 8 am–3 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 8.
Reading, Artie Bennett: Author of “The Butt Book.” Free. 11:30 am. Word Book-store [126 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], http://www.wordbrooklyn.com.
Reading, “New York Cemeteries: Authors Panel”: Featuring author’s 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) 222-4111], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.

