South Slope Weekday Events Spotlight: December 14-16

The holiday season is in full swing, and with everything from Ebenezer Scrooge and tree lightings, to soup kitchens and Zumba, folks in the Slope won’t have to go far for fun. Here are some of our favorite weekday events from around the area.

For even more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add your own upcoming events (some of which we’ll feature in this roundup in the future!), check out our calendar.

Open Source Gallery Soup Kitchen
When: Through December 31, 7-9pm
Where: Open Source, 306 17th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
What: It’s time to celebrate food, art, and community at Open Source Gallery. Starting December 1 and continuing throughout the month for as many days as they have volunteers, Open Source will invite a range of people “from neighbors to artists to others who are down on their luck or simply hungry” to a warm, free meal from 7-9pm. Food is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and all are welcome. It’s not all about the food, though. Guests can also look forward to an artistic element from the evening’s host. Can’t make it Monday, or would like to host one evening? Click here for the soup kitchen’s complete schedule.
How much: Free.

Zumba
When: Monday, December 14, 5pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Shake your groove thing at the Park Slope Library this Monday, as the branch hosts an energetic Zumba class for the community.
How much: Free.

Rock With Adam
When: Tuesday, December 15, 1:30pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Are you ready to rock? Neighborhood kids are definitely in for a treat as guitarist Adam Blotner plays some of his favorite tunes.
How much: Free, but tickets are required for entry (one per family), so be sure to arrive early to score your ticket.

A Christmas Carol
When: Tuesday, December 15, 7:30pm
Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th Streets
What: Celebrate a Christmas classic at Freddy’s on Tuesday night, when Three Bridges Theatre presents their reading of A Christmas Carol.
How much: Free.

Grand Army Plaza Tree Lighting
When: Wednesday, December 16, 4-5pm
Where: Grand Army Plaza
What: Still haven’t gotten your fill of Christmas tree lightings? Join Our Lady of Refuge Church and the Catholic Churches of Brooklyn as they officially light the Grand Army Plaza tree.
How much: Free.