> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Living Nativity, ‘R Train Nightmares,’ Dyker Heights Lights - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-southern-brooklyn-living-nativity-r-train-nightmares-dyker-heights-lights-sheepshead-bay/ - Published: 2015-12-10T21:18:37.000Z - Updated: 2015-12-10T21:23:43.000Z - Author: Rachel Silberstein - Tags: Events, Nonsponsored, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, beach haven jewish center, Chanukah, Dyker Heights, Hendrick I. Lott House, lady moody triangle, New Utrecht Reformed Church, r train nightmares, sodom by the sea, southern brooklyn, #wp ![84th Street, btwn 12th and 13th Avenues.](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dyker1.jpg) 84th Street, btwn 12th and 13th Avenues. (Photo by Will Caruso) Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on[ our new event calendar](/calendar/), or using our classifieds site, [EverythingBK](http://www.everythingbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com). **[Tree Lighting At Lady Moody Triangle](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/29616/?ref=bklyner.com#.VmnaBWSDGko)** **When:** Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm **Where:** [Lady Moody Triangle](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/lady-moody-triangle/history?ref=bklyner.com), 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.](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/29616/?ref=bklyner.com#.VmnaBWSDGko) **‘[R Train Nightmares’ With Councilman Vincent Gentile](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoptOoJVDJk&ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** Friday, December 11, 8am **Where:** Outside the 77th Street R Station, near 4th 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 95th Street to 36th 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.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoptOoJVDJk&ref=bklyner.com) **[Tree Lighting At Henrick I. Lott House](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/29616/?ref=bklyner.com#.VmnaBWSDGko)** **When:** Friday, December 11, 6:30pm **Where:** [Hendrick I. Lott House](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/hendrick-i-lott-house?ref=bklyner.com) (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.](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/29616/?ref=bklyner.com#.VmnaBWSDGko) **Dyker Heights Annual Tree Lighting** **When:** Friday, December 11, 6:00pm **Where:** [Hendrick I. Lott House](http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/hendrick-i-lott-house?ref=bklyner.com) (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](https://www.facebook.com/events/406473869526142/)** **When:** Sunday, December 14, 4pm – 7pm **Where:** [Beach Haven Jewish Center](https://www.facebook.com/Beach-Haven-Jewish-Center-120057528010139/), 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](https://www.facebook.com/events/406473869526142/). **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. **What:** The community is invited to celebrate the Christmas season with New Utrecht Church at its annual outdoor living nativity. There will be real animals and actors portraying the nativity. For further information please call **How much:** Free **More Info:** 718-236-0678[.](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/11/drive-in-movie-night-screening-of-the-addams-family-this-saturday-in-coney-island/?ref=bklyner.com) [**Sodom by the Sea Salon**](http://www.coneyisland.com/event/sodombytheseasalon?ref=bklyner.com) **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](http://www.coneyisland.com/event/sodombytheseasalon?ref=bklyner.com) [**Dyker Height Christmas Lights 2015**](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/the-locals-guide-to-dyker-heights-christmas-lights/?ref=bklyner.com#.VmnY12SDGko) **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](http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/the-locals-guide-to-dyker-heights-christmas-lights/?ref=bklyner.com#.VmnY12SDGko)