Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn Through Christmas: Free Professional Photography Class And More
Stay up to date on community happenings, cultural events and other free or otherwise affordably priced goings-ons in your community. For even more things to do around Brooklyn, or to add your own upcoming event (some of which we’ll feature in this roundup in the future!), check out our calendar.
68th Precinct The Explorer Christmas Fair
When: Tuesday, December 20 from 1 to 8 p.m
Where: 333 65th Street
What: Purchase Christmas items, handmade crafts, candy, gifts, police apparel and housewares at low prices. Visit our explorer elves at a wrapping station where they will wrap treasures for a $2 gift
How much: FREE
More info: Stop by another station and bring a letter or card for us to send to the troops. You bring it, we’ll send it
20 Years Of Dyker Heights Lights
When: Tuesday, December 20 at 1 p.m.
Where: New Utrecht Library at 1743 86th Street
What: Master photographer Lev Dodin will present a fascinating series of photographs taken, over the last 20 years, in Dyker Heights, a community famous the world over for its lavish displays during the Christmas season. After emigrating from Russia over 20 years ago, Lev began lovingly photographing his adopted home, New York City. Works of Lev Dodin often appear in local newspapers. A collection of his photos is stored in the Brooklyn Collection of the Brooklyn Public Library housed at the Central Library.
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 236-4086
Bay Ridge Dems 2016 Holiday Party
When: Thursday, December 22 from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
Where: Longbow Pub & Pantry at 7316 3rd Avenue
What: Join us and we can all untangle our Christmas lights together! Drink specials all night. Plus, you never know who might stop by
How much: FREE
More info: See the event’s Facebook page
Christmas (and Hannukah!) weekend
Where can tots celebrate Shabbat?
When: Friday, December 23 5:30PM
Where: Bay Ridge Jewish Center, Fourth Avenue & 81 Street
What: A fun-filled introduction to Shabbat for 0-5 year olds, siblings and caregivers.Start with songs, stories, instruments and dancing and friend making. Included in this amazing Shabbat experience is challah and grape juice and lots of smiles!
How much: FREE
More info: Tel: 718-836-3103 Email: office@brjc.org
Owl’s Head (bar) 5th Anniversary party
When: Friday, December 23 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: The Owl’s Head Bar at 479 74th Street
What: Celebrate the Owl’s Head’s 5th anniversary and raise money for the It Gets Better Project, and enjoy some holiday cheer.
How much: FREE, no cover!
More info: Check out the event’s Facebook page
Hanukkah Family Shabbat Service & Dinner
When: Friday, December 23 at 6:30PM
Where: Bay Ridge Jewish Center, Fourth Avenue & 81 Street
What: Join the BRJC at one of its most popular events. Be prepared to sing, hear a story and dance to welcome in Shabbat followed by a meal with potato pancakes and jelly donuts and a game of dreidel
How much: Members: single $15, family $30, Non-member: single $20, family $35
More info: RSVP by December 20 to 718-836-3103 or vp@brjc.org
The MetroCard Mobile Staff
When: Friday, December 23 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: 155 Kings Highway
What: The MetroCard Mobile staff will assist those who are eligible-senior citizens aged 65+ and people with disabilities – in obtaining their Reduced Fare MetroCards
How much:
More info: Contact Assemblyman William Colton’s Community Office at (718) 236-1598
Eat Learn Pray at Bay Ridge Jewish Center
When: Saturday, December 24 at 9:00am
Where: Bay Ridge Jewish Center, Fourth Avenue & 81 Street
What: The congregation sits down as a community to breakfast and engaging discussions led by our Rabbi. An abbreviated Shabbat Service follows.
How much: FREE
More info: Tel: 718-836-3103 Email: vp@brjc.org Contact name: Office
Ongoing
Free legal help
When: Monday, December 12 and Monday, December 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: New Utrecht Library at 1743 86th Street
What: NYCitizenship free legal help. Registration required
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 236-4086
The crochet/knit club
When: Wednesdays, December 14, 21, and 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: New Utrecht Library at 1743 86th Street
What: Crocheters and knitters come join the New Utrecht Crochet/Knit Club to make beautiful blankets for our Vets. Don’t know how? We’ll teach you! Supplies included.
How much: FREE
More info: (718) 236-4086
Land use clinic
When: The third Thursday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: 8018 5th Avenue B
What: Free monthly land use clinic sponsored and hosted by Councilmember Vincent Gentile
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 748-5200 for your appointment
The New Utrecht Book Making Writers Guild
When: Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: The 2nd floor meeting room at the New Utrecht Library on 1743 86th Street
What: Attention all teen authors! Join us every Wednesday as we explore book making techniques and learn about the creative writing process. Ages 13 and up
How much: FREE
More info: Call (718) 236-4086 for more information