Things To Do In Kensington & Windsor Terrace: New Year’s Edition
What are you doing to ring in the new year? If you haven’t made plans yet, here are some great events happening in our area!
If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve left off, let us know! Post your events in our community calendar or email us at editor@kensingtonbk.com.
Elizabeth Friedman
When: Tuesday, December 29, 8pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for some great live music!
How much: Free.
Bird Dog
When: Tuesday, December 29, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Get back to your country roots with Bird Dog!
How much: Free.
Michael Lemorin And Pawol Anago
When: Wednesday, December 30, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Afro-Caribbean Jazz, with blends of konpa, twoubadou, reggae, samba, and bossa nova.
How much: Free.
New Year’s Eve Feast
When: Thursday, December 31, 6:30pm
Where: The Castello Plan, 1213 Cortelyou Road
What: Celebrate the new year with an eight course feast at The Castello Plan and top it off with a glass of prosecco. Call 718-856-8888 to make a reservation.
How much: $55-$75.
New Year’s Eve At Sycamore
When: Thursday, December 31, 8pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Looking for a simple way to celebrate New Year’s? Sycamore has live music, a DJ, drink specials, and food served up in the lodge; so whatever vibe you are into, they’ve got it.
How much: Free.
New Year’s Eve Blowout with Alegba & Friends
When: Thursday, December 31, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Hats, noisemakers, drink specials, and champagne at midnight. And as always, no cover.
How much: Free.
Hello 2016!
When: Thursday, December 31, 10:30pm
Where: Farm on Adderley, 1108 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy drink and food specials, as well as the regular menu, at the Farm on Adderley this New Year’s Eve. And from 10:30pm-2am drink bottomless sparkling wine!
How much: $80.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
When: Thursday, December 31, 11pm
Where: Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park
What: Join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and the Prospect Park Alliance for this annual fireworks celebration. Enjoy live entertainment by DJ C. Live featuring the Brooklyn Mash It Up Band — and also hot chocolate — at Grand Army Plaza prior to the big display.
How much: Free.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, January 1, 4pm
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Come hang out Lark Cafe and start your weekend off with a glass of wine or beer and feel free to bring the kids!
How much: Free.
Dirty Water Dogs — Hair Of The Dog Show
When: Friday, January 1, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come drink your hangover away with the sounds of cajun, zydeco, and funk!
How much: Free.
Bill Carney’s Jug Addicts
When: Saturday, January 2, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for a night of jug band classics!
How much: Free.
Early Morning Bird Walk
When: Sunday, January 3, 10am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Start off the new year enjoying nature! Join the Prospect Park Alliance and explore the Park’s nature trails and discover the beautiful plumage and fascinating behavior of the Park’s wintering ducks. Led by the Brooklyn Bird Club.
How much: Free.