South Slope Weekend Events Spotlight: December 17-20
Welcome to the weekend! If you’re hanging around the Slope and looking for adventure, we’ve got everything from a skating Santa and small works, to horror flicks and Christmas concerts. Don’t miss our top events picks from around the area.
For more events around Brooklyn, check out our calendar, and if you have an event coming up that you’d like neighbors to know about, be sure to add it, and we may feature it in a future roundup like this one!
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.
11th Annual Small Works Show
When: Through January 10
Where: 440 Gallery, 440 6th Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets
What: Great things definitely come in small packages at 440 Gallery this month, where the popular Small Works Show – made up of pieces that are all under 12″ – returns on Thursday night. Visit the 440 Gallery website for more information, and a list of the artists featured in this year’s show.
How much: Free.
The Creepy Girl Travels Horror Show
When: Thursday, December 17, 7:30pm
Where: Freddy’s Bar and Backroom, 627 5th Avenue
What: If you need a break from Christmas, pretend like it’s Halloween at Freddy’s on Thursday night, where JR Pepper hosts an evening of horror movies, trivia, and prizes. Oh, and booze. We can’t forget about the booze.
How much: Free.
Holy S**T It’s Christmas
When: Friday, December 18, 10pm
Where: Excelsior, 563 5th Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets
What: Christmas is one week away, but instead of freaking out because you don’t have all of your shopping finished, head over to Excelsior for what is sure to be a celebration like no other.
How much: No cover.
Winter Celebration Concert With Suzi Shelton
When: Saturday, December 19, 11am-12pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue at 9th Street
What: Celebrate the season with popular singer and songwriter Suzi Shelton this Saturday at the Park Slope Library. The festive concert is fun for all ages, but will be a big hit with kiddos ages baby to five.
How much: Free.
Skate With Santa
When: Saturday, December 19, 12:30-12:45pm and 1-1:15pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Check out Santa’s moves – and show him a few of your own – at Lakeside this Saturday, as the jolly old elf takes the ice to skate with Brooklyn families. No registration is necessary, and there is no additional fee to skate with Santa.
How much: $9 general admission (plus $6 skate rental) per person.
Stephane Wrembel
When: Sunday, December 20, 9pm
Where: Barbes, 376 9th Street and 6th Avenue
What: French guitarist Stephane Wrembel, who Rolling Stone calls “a revelation,” brings a little gypsy swing to the Barbes stage on Sunday. You won’t want to miss it.
How much: $10 strongly suggested donation.