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Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Weekend Events: Dance, Decorating, Launch & Anniversary Parties Through November 16

Nora Whelan

Nov 14, 2014 — 2 min read

Below you’ll find information on events through the weekend. Check back in on Monday to see what’s scheduled for next week.

Green Clean Dance Party
When: Friday, November 14, 10pm
Where: The Emerson (561 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon Avenues)
What: Enjoy $5 margaritas all night while busting a move to tunes selected by DJs Pizza and Tek.
How much: Free admission

Fort Greene General Store Launch Party
When: Saturday, November 15, 5-8pm
Where: Fort Greene General Store (218 Dekalb Avenue between Adelphi Street and Clermont Avenue)
What: This party for the former Hank & JoJo boutique-turned-all ages home and apparel shop will feature hors d’oeuvres, “mini manicures,” gift bags for the first 25 guests, and 20% off all purchases if you RSVP here.
How much: Free admission

Greene Grape Anniversary Bash
When: Saturday, November 15, starting at 8am
Where: Greene Grape Provisions, Greene Grape Wines, and Greene Grape Annex (all on Fulton Street between South Oxford Street and South Elliott Place)
What: Truth be told, this event is actually celebrating Greene Grape Provisions’ move to their current location at 767 Fulton Street. Provisions and its sister wine store and café will be giving out goodies and performing culinary demos all day, including a Gotham Greens and MOMO Dressing collaboration, wine and Thanksgiving menu tastings, free bar snacks courtesy of BjornQorn, Bobby Sue’s Nuts, and Slantshack Jerky, a visit from Secret Engine‘s head brewer, and happy hour all night. Stop into each shop and see what’s goin’ on.
How much: Free admission

Holiday Decorating Party
When: Sunday, November 16, 2-5pm
Where: Greene Hill Food Co-op (18 Putnam Avenue between Grand Avenue and Downing Street)
What: Bring your pals and your best Martha Stewart game for this event, designed to “turn the store into a winter wonderland.” In return, the Co-op will provide refreshments including mulled cider. Yum!
How much: Free admission

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