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Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Weekend Events: Taste, Look & Listen Through November 23

Nora Whelan

Nov 21, 2014 — 1 min read

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

Greene Grape Pre-Thanksgiving Tasting
When: Friday, November 21, 6-8pm
Where: Greene Grape Wine Store (765 Fulton Street between South Oxford and South Portland)
What: Sip six handpicked wines paired with sides from the Greene Grape’s Thanksgiving menu, and see what you want to bring home for your feast next week. Yum!
How much: Free

The Distance of the Moon Exhibition
When: Saturday, November 22, 12-8pm
Where: UrbanGlass (647 Fulton Street at Rockwell Place)
What: See the latest installation in the UrbanGlass gallery, this one by artist Alli Hoag. Hoag’s works are inspired by the short stories of Italo Calvino.
How much: Free

Jazz Vespers Performance
When: Sunday, November 23, 4-5pm
Where: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church (85 South Oxford Street between Lafayette and Greene Avenues)
What: See vocalists Janis Russel and Carla Cook with Eddie Allen on trumpet, Anthony Wonsey on piano, Mike Weatherly on bass, and Dwayne Broadnax on drums. No reservations required–just come on in starting at 3:30pm.
How much: Free

Photo via UrbanGlass

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