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# 7 Things To Do In Park Slope This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/7-things-to-do-in-park-slope-this-weekend-4-parkslopestoop/
- Published: 2013-12-14T15:52:52.000Z
- Updated: 2013-12-14T15:52:52.000Z
- Author: Mary Bakija
- Tags: Jingle Bell Jamboree, #API-Imported

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It’s going to be a cold and snowy weekend, but there’s no need to stay homebound — you won’t have to travel far in the wintry conditions for one of these local events:

[**Christmas Bird Count**](/blog/events/grab-your-binoculars-its-time-for-the-christmas-bird-count-2)  
**Where:** Meet at Prospect Park’s [Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, December 14, 12pm & 3pm; Sunday, December 15, 3pm  
**What:** Part of a nationwide bird census that relies on volunteers armed with binoculars, bird guides, and checklists to help track local bird populations, the event offers an opportunity to engage with nature, but it also does immense work toward conservation.  
**How much:** Free!

[**A Charlie Brown Christmas**](http://brooklynlyceum.wazala.com/widget/?nickname=brooklynlyceum&profilepage=1&subdomain=1&ref=bklyner.com)  
**Where:** [Brooklyn Lyceum](http://brooklynlyceum.ploud.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 227 4th Avenue, [info@brooklynlyceum.com](mailto:info@brooklynlyceum.com?subject=GENERAL)  
**When:** Saturday December 14 & Sunday December 15, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm  
**What:** An adaptation of the animated classic by Pig Brooch Theater Company, featuring a live jazz trio.  
**How much:** $10 for one; $35 for four

[**Parranda**](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1009195&searchscope=1&SORT2=R?ref=bklyner.com)  
**Where:** [Central Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/central?ref=bklyner.com), Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza  
**When:** Saturday, December 14, 1pm  
**What:** Louie Miranda will entertain kids as he performs traditional aguinaldos, a folk genre of Christmas music, using guitarras, tamboriles, uiro, and maracas.  
**How much:** Free!

[**The Nutcracker**](http://www.bam.org/dance/2013/the-nutcracker?ref=bklyner.com)  
**Where:** [BAM Howard Gilman Opera House](http://www.bam.org/visit/venues/howard-gilman-opera-house?ref=bklyner.com), 651 Fulton Street  
**When:** Saturday, December 14, 2pm & 7pm; Sunday, December 15, 1pm & 6pm  
**What:** Tchaikovsky’s whimsical, wondrous ballet, presented by the renowned American Ballet Theatre. Appropriate for ages 4 and up.  
**How much:** Tickets start at $25

[**Gotham: Writers In The City, With Hilton Als**](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1009155&searchscope=1&SORT2=R?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, December 14, 4pm  
**Where:** [Central Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/central?ref=bklyner.com), Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza  
**What:** The cultural critic discusses his new book White Girls, which has been receiving praise for its analysis of literature, art, and music with insights on race, gender, and history.  
**How much:** Free!

[**Jingle Bell Jamboree**](http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/2013/11/share-some-holiday-spirit-at-the-2012-jingle-bell-jamboree/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, December 14, 7pm  
**Where:** [Congregation Beth Elohim](http://congregationbethelohim.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 274 Garfield Place  
**What:** Hear performances from a variety of performing ensembles, including The Mark Morris Dance Group Student Company, The Brooklyn Community Chorus, Spoke the Hub Dance, the P.S. 97 Chorus, the St. Joseph High School Step Team, and the Old First Family String Band. And join in on a festive sing-a-long throughout the show, as well as the traditional grande finale: The 12 Days of Christmas, performed by the entire audience.  
**How much:** Suggested donation of $5 or $10 (children/adults)

[**After Tiller Screening**](/blog/art-music/monthly-movie-screening-series-cine-barbes-returns-this-sunday)  
**When:** Sunday, December 15, 5pm  
**Where:** [Barbès](http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 376 9th Street  
**What:** Since the assassination of Dr. George Tiller in 2009, there are only four American doctors left who openly provide third-trimester abortions. This documentary paints a complex, compassionate portrait of these physicians, who have become the new targets of the anti-abortion movement.  
**How much:** $5 suggested donation

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