Park Slope Planner: The Best Events December 26-28
Still in town and looking for something fun to do? Be the guy who keeps singing Christmas songs at a karaoke night, celebrate Kwanzaa at a dance performance, or hear comedians share some erotic fan fiction pieces. Details on all that and more events coming up in the neighborhood this weekend:
Group Chonta
When: Friday, December 26, 10pm
Where: The Rock Shop, 249 4th Avenue
What: Grupo Chonta, led by Diego Obregón, brings the Afro-Colombian marimba music of the pacific coast of Colombia to the our neck of the woods.
How much: $10 strongly suggested donation.
Kings Of Karaoke
When: Friday, December 26, 11pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: Just keep singing those Christmas songs.
How much: Free!
23rd Annual Quilt Show
When: Saturday, December 27 & Sunday, December 28, 12-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Check out the 16 quilts in this annual exhibition from the Quilters Guild of Brooklyn.
How much: Free!
Kwanzaa Celebration
When: Saturday, December 27, 2-5:30pm
Where: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Learn about the symbols and principles of Kwanzaa while enjoying some African dance, jazz, and drumming performances.
How much: Free!
Family Birdwatching
When: Saturday, December 27 & Sunday, December 28, 3pm
Where: Children’s Corner, Prospect Park
What: It’s chilly outside, but do birds even notice? Families will learn about how our feathered friends survive in the winter while watching birds at feeders.
How much: Free!
The Sons & Heirs: A Tribute To The Smiths & Morrissey
When: Saturday, December 27, 9pm
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street
What: If the holidays have made you want to see people and you want to see life, celebrate the music of Morrissey with cover band The Sons & Heirs.
How much: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
PJs ‘N DJs
When: Saturday, December 27, 10pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: A holiday party where you can celebrate in comfort! Don’t bother getting out of your pajamas and fuzzy slippers on Saturday, just wear them out to this shindig and dance the night away.
How much: Free!
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction
When: Sunday, December 28, 8pm
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street
What: Comedians — including Bryan Cook, Carmen Lynch, Giulia Rozzi, Eli Yudin, Emma Willmann, Emmy Blotnick, Shane Torres — write and perform erotic fan fiction pieces, based on their whims or audience suggestions.
How much: $10, tickets available in advance.