Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Events: Trees, Cardio, Art, And More Through December 7

Heather Chin

Dec 5, 2014 — 2 min read

Below you’ll find information on events through the weekend in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill this weekend. Check back Monday to see what’s scheduled next week.

Fort Greene Association Holiday Party
When: Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm
Where: Irondale Theatre at 85 South Oxford Street, above the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
What: Celebrate the season with other historic preservation-minded neighbors. Admission includes dinner and five raffle tickets.
How much: $10

ShapeUp! Cardio Sculpt Class
When: Saturday, December 6 at 10am
Where: Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washington Avenue (between Lafayette and Greene Avenues)
What: All levels of fitness are welcome from teens through older adults.
How much: Free

Brooklyn Waldorf School Winter Fair
When: Saturday, December 6 from 11am-5pm
Where: Brooklyn Waldorf School at 11 Jefferson Avenue
What: Handmade crafts, puppet shows, a petting zoo, games and food for the whole family.
How much: Free

UrbanGlass Open Studio
When: Saturday, December 6 from Noon-6pm
Where: Agnes Varis Arts Center at 647 Fulton Street
What: Enjoy glass-blowing demonstrations and glass fusing/jewelry-making activities for children.
How much: Free

Black Forest Brooklyn 1st Anniversary Party
When: Saturday, December 6 starting at 8pm
Where: 733 Fulton Street
What: Live music from Slavic Soul Party and a mugholding contest – winner gets a free liter of beer and a gift certificate.
How much: $10

Open Studio
When: Saturday-Sunday, December 6-7 from Noon-5pm
Where: The Candy Factory at 122 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor (between Park and Myrtle Avenues)
What: Browse local artists’ work while meeting the artists themselves, including Eileen Murphy, Iram Yeates, Francks Deceus, Jo-Ann Acey, and Sam Chun.
How much: Free

Fort Greene Park Holiday Tree Lighting
When: Sunday, December 7 from 4-5:30pm
Where: Fort Greene Park, northeast entrance at Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park
What: Free hot chocolate, live music, photos with Santa and lighting the 14-foot-tall tree.
How much: Free

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