Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Living Nativity, ‘R Train Nightmares,’ Dyker Heights Lights

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Tree Lighting At Lady Moody Triangle
When: Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm
Where: Lady Moody Triangle, Avenue U and Lake Street
What: Senator Marty Golden will once again host two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies this week, including carols, a special visit from Santa Claus, and hot chocolate for all.
How much: Free
More Info: Website.

‘R Train Nightmares’ With Councilman Vincent Gentile
When: Friday, December 11, 8am
Where: Outside the 77^th Street R Station, near 4^th Avenue (Bay Ridge)
What: Councilman Gentile stars in “R Train Nightmares,” a short film previewing at a rally in Bay Ridge, calling on the MTA to improve the subway line. In the film, Gentile ride the R train from 95^th Street to 36^th street, asking riders about their biggest grievances with the line, and what the “R” in R train means to them.
How much: Free
More Info: Website.

Tree Lighting At Henrick I. Lott House
When: Friday, December 11, 6:30pm
Where: Hendrick I. Lott House (1940 East 36th Street)
What: Senator Marty Golden will host several Christmas tree lighting ceremonies this week, including carols, a special visit from Santa Claus, and hot chocolate for all.
How much: Free
More Info: Website.

Dyker Heights Annual Tree Lighting
When: Friday, December 11, 6:00pm
Where: Hendrick I. Lott House (1940 East 36th Street)
What: The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and the 13th Avenue Merchants Association are hosting the Annual Dyker Heights Christmas Tree Lighting. The holiday event will include music, caroling, and an appearance by Santa Claus. Thirteenth Avenue was also recently decorated with holidaylights thanks to a generous donation by Investors Bank.
How much: Free

Chanukah Carnival
When: Sunday, December 14, 4pm – 7pm
Where: Beach Haven Jewish Center, 723 Avenue Z
What: Beach Haven Jewish Center is celebrating the Festival of Lights with a carnival-themed party including food, face painting, balloon sculptures, dreidel games, doughnut making, menorah painting, raffles, and more.
How much: $10/person
More Info: website.

Living Nativity At New Utrecht Reformed Church
When: Sunday, December 13, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: New Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th Avenue & 84th Street on the parish grounds.
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How much: Free
More Info: 718-236-0678.

Sodom by the Sea Salon
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, from November 7 to February 7
Where: Coney Island USA Shooting Gallery/Arts Annex, 1214 Surf Avenue
What: The Coney Island Museum presents a cross section of Coney inspired works – paintings, watercolors, photographs and drawings – done between 2008 and 2015 by over 75 artists, hailing from Australia to the West End of Coney Island, presented on the home turf where their inspiration began.
How much: Free
More info: Website

Dyker Height Christmas Lights 2015
When: All December long
Where: Dyker Heights, 10th Avenue to 13th Avenue, 81st Street to 85th Street
What: Each December, thousands flock to Dyker Heights to take in the southern Brooklyn neighborhood’s spectacular holiday displays. See giant Santas, sleighs, soliders, raindeer, and so much more. Also, drop by one of the area’s famous bakeries for hot chocolate and cannoli.
How much: Free
More info: Website