Fri, Jan. 28
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: Updated version of Henrik Ibsen’s classic. $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.
Theater, “Piper McKenzie’s Dainty Cadaver”: Three plays written in a unique collaborative style, with results ranging from inspired chaos to eerie synchronicity. 8 pm. The Brick [575 Metropolitan Ave. at Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, (718) 907-6189], http://www.bricktheater.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, Alfio: Dinner show. $80 (includes four-course meal). 8 pm. Marco Polo Ristorante [345 Court St at Union Street in Carroll Gardens, (718) 852-5015], http://www.alfiomusic.com.
Music, Classical Concert: Selections by Beethoven, Brahms, Ravel, with Mark Peskanov, violin. $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.
Music, The Inner Banks: $10. 10 pm. Sycamore [1118 Cortelyou Rd. between Stratford and Westminster roads in Ditmas Park, (347) 240-5850], http://www.sycamore-brooklyn.com.
Karaoke: Free. Midnight. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Sat, Jan. 29
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Piper McKenzie’s Dainty Cadaver”: See Friday, Jan. 28.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Theater, “Winter Follies”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 8 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Music, Andy Rourke: Former guitarist of The Smiths DJs. Also with a performance by the band Real Estate. $15. 8 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Theater, “The Drowsy Chaperone”: Gallery Players perform Tony-winning musical. $18, $14 (seniors and children under 12). 8 pm. Gallery Players [199 14th St., between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Slope, (212) 352-3101], gallery-players.com.
Music, Buke and Gass: Folkie rock. $20. 8 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
Theater, “The Gingerbread Lady”: Ridge Repertory Company presents the comedic play about a cabaret singer. Created by Neil Simon and directed by James Martinelli. $18. 8 pm. Bay Ridge Jewish Center [8025 Fourth Ave. on the corner of 81st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 836-3103], http://www.bayridge-jewishcenter.org.
Music, Zoso: The ultimate Led Zeppelin experience. $15. 9 pm. Music Hall of Williamsburg [66 N. Sixth St. between Kent and Wythe avenues in Williamsburg, (718) 486-5400], http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com.
Music, Floating Kabarette: With Jenny Rocha and Her Painted Ladies, Lady Scoutington, Maine Attraction, Harvest Moon, Lisa Natoli, Michael Dubois, and hosts Trixie & Monkey. $10. 10:30 pm. Galapagos Art Space [16 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 222-8500], http://www.galapagosartspace.com.
Music, Classix/James Friedman: $5. 11:55 pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. between N. 11th and N. 12th streets in Williamsburg, (718) 963-3369], http://www.brooklynbowl.com.
SALES AND MARKETS
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket: 8 am–6 pm. [Court and Montague streets in Brooklyn Heights, (212) 788-7476], http://www.grownyc.org.
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket: 8 am–4 pm. [Washington Pk. between DeKalb and Willoughby avenues in Fort Greene, (212) 788-7476], http://www.grownyc.org.
McCarren Park Greenmarket: 8 am–4 pm. [Union Ave. between Driggs Avenue and N.12th Street in Greenpoint, (212) 788-7476], http://www.grownyc.org.
Artist, Designer and Vintage Market: 8 am–4 pm. [70 N. Seventh St. between Wythe and Kent avenues in Williamsburg, (917) 301-5765], artistsandfleas.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: 100 vendors on three floors. 10 am–6 pm. Skylight One Hanson [1 Hanson Pl. at Flatbush Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 230-0400], http://www.brooklynflea.com.
Brooklyn Indie market: Collective of fashion and product designers. 11 am–7 pm. [Smith and Union streets in Carroll Gardens, (718) 310-7635], brooklynindiemarket.com.
OTHER
Workshop, Japanese conversation group: Free. 10:30 am. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Dance, Youth performance: Young people 7-18 create their own works. $5. 7 pm. Brooklyn Arts Exchange [421 Fifth Ave. at Eighth Street in Park Slope, (718) 832-0018], bax.org/youth/festivalsevents/youthworks.
Sun, Jan. 30
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Piper McKenzie’s Dainty Cadaver”: 3 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 3 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Music, Classical Concert: Selections from Beethoven, Brahms, Ravel with Thomas Landschoot, cello. $35 ($30 senior, $15 student). 3 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.barge-music.org.
Theater, “The Drowsy Chaperone”: 3 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Theater, “The Gingerbread Lady”: 3 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Theater, “The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church”: 4 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Music, Chamber concert: The Brooklyn Philharmonic performs. Free. 4 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
SALES AND MARKETS
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket: 8 am–6 pm. [Carroll and Smith streets in Carroll Gardens, (212) 788-7476], http://www.grownyc.org.
Cortelyou Greenmarket: Year round. 8 am–6 pm. [Cortelyou Rd. between Argyle and Rugby roads in Flatbush, (212) 788-7476], http://www.grownyc.org.
Artist, Designer and Vintage Market: 8 am–6 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Brooklyn Flea: See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Brooklyn Indie market: 11 am–6 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
OTHER
Reading, “From Fiction to Philosophy”: A discussion panel featuring Rob Spillman, Pierre Cassou-Noguès, Rick Moody, Avital Ronell and Benjamin Walker. Free. 1 pm. Greenlight Bookstore [686 Fulton St. between South Elliott Place and South Portland Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 246-0200], abookstoreinbrooklyn.blogspot.com.
Theater, “W.E.B. DuBois, The Man and his Times”: A one-man show. Free. 1:30 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
REading, Barnet Schecter: Author of “George Washington’s America: A Biography Through His Maps.” Free. 2 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 222-4111], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.
Workshop, YouthWorks performance: 5 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Comedy, “Pretty Good Friends”: 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.
Film, Brooklyn Israel Film Festival: $12 per film ($30 for the series). 8 pm. Kane Street Synagogue [236 Kane St. between Court and Clinton streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 875-1550], http://www.kanestreet.org/iff.
Mon, Jan. 31
Talk, Estate planning: Attorney Marilyn Heller gives tips on wills and trusts. Free. 9:30 am–12:15 pm. St. Francis College [180 Remsen St. between Court and Clinton streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 489-5361].
Film, Brooklyn Israel Film Festival: 7 pm. See Sunday, Jan. 30.
Music, ’80s Bowl with White Wedding: Free. 8 pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. between N. 11th and N. 12th streets in Williamsburg, (718) 963-3369], http://www.brooklynbowl.com.
Tues, Feb. 1
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket: 8 am–6 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Talk, Deputy Mayor Robert Steel: Hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. $40 ($50 non-members). 8:30–10 am. Sheraton Hotel [228 Duffield St. at Willoughby Street in Downtown, (718) 875-1000 X116], http://www.ibrooklyn.com.
art, “African Cultural Survivals in the America, the Legacy of Harriet Tubman”: Poster exhibit by students. Free. 9 am–7 pm. Klitgord Auditorium [300 Jay St. at Tillary Street in Downtown, (718) 260-5102], http://www.citytech.cuny.edu.
Workshop, Start a wedding event planning business: Entrepreneur Mayai Chatman shares her secrets. RSVP required. Free. 6–7:30 pm. Brooklyn Business Library [280 Cadman Plaza W. at Tillary Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 623-7000 X4], http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/business/programs.
Film, “The New Generation”: Documentary film regarding South Africa. 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.tilliesof-brooklyn.com.
Music, Max Johnson: 7 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Music, R & B Night: Featuring Michael Angelo & Scott Brown. Tips. 8:30 pm–1 am. Puppet’s Jazz Bar [481 Fifth Ave. at 11th Street in Park Slope, (718) 499-2622], http://www.puppetsjazz.com.
Nightlife, Wasabassco Burlesque: $10. 10 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Wed, Feb. 2
Jazz reception: Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium welcomes Clarence Mosley, Jr as its new chairman; live music and food. Free. 6–7:30 pm. Brooklyn Historical Society [128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 773-2252], http://www.brooklynhistory.org.
Reading, Karen Russell: Author of “Swamplandia.” Free. 7 pm. BookCourt [163 Court St. between Pacific and Dean streets in Cobble Hill, (718) 875-3677], http://www.bookcourt.org.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Music, Sahara Smith: $10. 7:30 pm. Rock Shop [249 Fourth Ave. between Carroll and President streets in Park Slope, (718) 230-5740], http://www.therockshopny.com.
Music, Zongo Junction, Ikebe Shakedown: $5. 8 pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. between N. 11th and N. 12th streets in Williamsburg, (718) 963-3369], http://www.brooklynbowl.com.
Music, Dubbidet: $10. 8 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com.
Music, Roots & Ruckus: Night of folk, old-time and blues music. 9 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Music, Disco DUMBO: Dance party. $10 ($5 in disco attire). 10 pm. Galapagos Art Space [16 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 222-8500], http://www.galapagosartspace.com.
Music, The Mandingo Ambassadors: $10. 10 pm. Barbes [376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 965-9177], http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com.
Thurs, Feb. 3
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket: 8 am–6 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Talk, E.L. Doctorow: “Ragtime” author will discuss his writing process. Free. 11 am–12:30 pm. St. Francis College [180 Remsen St., between Court and Clinton streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 489-5200].
Music, Kaissa: African, reggae, jazz and R&B singer. 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. 28.
Theater, “The Drowsy Chaperone”: 8 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Music, Mussels: With The Brooklyn What, Proud Humans and Steer. $8. 8 pm. Rock Shop [249 Fourth Ave. between Carroll and President streets in Park Slope, (718) 230-5740], http://www.therockshopny.com.
Music, Donna the Buffalo, Roy Jay Band: $10. 8 pm. Brooklyn Bowl [61 Wythe Ave. between N. 11th and N. 12th streets in Williamsburg, (718) 963-3369], http://www.brooklynbowl.com.
Music, Benjamin Grow: Trumpet and more. $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.
Music, Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade: Jazz. $10. 9 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Fri, Feb. 4
Film, Black Cinema festival: ”Heart of Stone” “SUS” “Night Catches Us” and Black August”. $12. 2–9:30 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Theater, “Frost/Nixon”: Peter Morgan’s revered play, based on the series of televised interviews between former President Richard Nixon and David Frost. $15, $13 for seniors and children under 13. 8 pm. Heights Players [26 Willow Pl. between Joralemon and State streets in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 237-2752], http://www.heightsplayers.org.
Talk, Lecture by an Israeli soldier: Sgt. Benjamin Anthony speaks. Free. 8 pm. Park Slope Jewish Center [1420 Eighth Ave. at 14th Street in Park Slope, (718) 765-1453], http://www.psjc.org.
Music, Central Brooklyn Jazz All-Stars: Free. 9 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Theater, “The Drowsy Chaperone”: 9 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Sat, Feb. 5
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “John Gabriel Borkman”: 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Jan. 28.
Theater, “The Drowsy Chaperone”: 8 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Theater, “Frost/Nixon”: 8 pm. See Friday, Feb. 4.
Dance, “regarding essential bodies “: 8 pm. See Friday, Feb. 4.
Theater, “The Gingerbread Lady”: 8 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
Music, Floating Kabarette: 10:30 pm. See Saturday, Jan. 29.
OTHER
Film, Black Cinema festival: ”I will follow” and “Coming Back for More”. $12. 6:50–9:30 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. near St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.

