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# Weekend Art Events: December 14-17 (Cookies, Latkes, Sugar Plum Fairies & More)
- URL: https://bklyner.com/weekend-art-events-december-14-17-cookies-latkes-sugar-plum-fairies-more/
- Published: 2017-12-14T16:16:12.000Z
- Updated: 2017-12-14T16:59:28.000Z
- Author: Pamela Wong
- Tags: Arts & Culture, Central Brooklyn, Events, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, northern brooklyn, Southern Brooklyn, Western Brooklyn, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live, bar chord, Ben Reimer, Brooklyn Ballet, Brooklyn Cookie Takedown 2017, brooklyn museum, Brooklyn Music School, Brooklyn Opera Works, Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, C'mon Everybody, #wp

This chilly weekend offers lots of opportunities to get some holiday shopping done and indulge in holiday treats.

There are also **three** productions of The Nutcracker (one by Brooklyn Ballet, one by The State Ballet Theatre of Russia, and a hip-hop version featuring Kurtis Blow) and diverse musical performances.

With so much going on, we’ve looked ahead and included a few bonus events scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Don’t forget to check out the [**BKLYNER Calendar**](/calendar/) for more events happening around town or to list an event of your own.

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[***Our Town: A Musical Adaptation* by DreamStreet Theatre Company**](https://www.facebook.com/events/131936107567927/)  
**When:** Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15 at 6:30pm  
**Where:** Roulette Intermedium, 509 Atlantic Avenue (at 3rd Avenue), Boerum Hill  
**What:** Set in a small American town, Wilder’s three-act play tells stories of the townspeople’s everyday lives. The [DreamStreet Theatre](http://www.dreamstreetnyc.org/?ref=bklyner.com) crew has adapted this classic to take place right here in our own borough, telling new tales through song and dance. Read more about it [here](/dreamstreet-theatre-presents-musical-adaptation-town-set-brooklyn/).  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dreamstreet-presents-our-town-a-musical-adaptation-tickets-39258880368?aff=es2&ref=bklyner.com) start at $25

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-14-at-10.40.45-AM.png)

The Brooklyn Nutcracker via [brooklynballet.org](http://brooklynballet.org/performances/brooklyn-nutcracker?ref=bklyner.com)

[**The Brooklyn Nutcracker**](http://brooklynballet.org/performances/brooklyn-nutcracker?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, December 14 at 7:30; Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 at 3pm & 7:30pm  
**Where:** Irondale Ensemble, 85 South Oxford Street (at Lafayette Avenue), Fort Greene  
**What:** Brooklyn Ballet re-imagines a holiday classic. The Brooklyn Nutcracker fuses ballet, hip-hop, and various world dance genres, transforming familiar Nutcracker characters and scenes to represent the culture and diversity of Brooklyn.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/34418?ref=bklyner.com) $15 – $97

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-13-at-4.51.03-PM.png)

Via [mocada.org](http://mocada.org/events/mocada-diy-fest-dec-16th-17th/?ref=bklyner.com)

[**MoCADA’s Winter DIY Fest**](http://mocada.org/events/mocada-diy-fest-dec-16th-17th/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, December 16—Sunday, December 17, 12pm to 6pm  
**Where:** MoCADA, 80 Hanson Place, Fort Greene  
**What:** For two days, MoCADA will showcase the work and crafts of local artisans and businesses, offering shoppers the chance to find unique holiday gifts and support local Black artists.

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-14-at-10.24.52-AM.png)

[**A Charlie Brown Christmas Live!**](https://www.facebook.com/events/164805010788432/)  
**When:** Saturday, December 16—Sunday, December 17, 1pm & 3pm  
**Where:** littlefield, 635 Sackett Street (between 3rd & 4th Avenues) , Gowanus  
**What:** Join the Peanuts gang in their tenth year of performing the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special live, complete with a jazz trio playing the iconic Vince Guaraldi score. Fun for the whole family!  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://lyte.com/littlefield/A-Charlie-Brown-Christmas-20032/?ref=bklyner.com) $15, free for children under two

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-14-at-11.57.01-AM.png)

The Hip Hop Nutcracker via Kings Theatre

[**The Hip Hop Nutcracker**](http://www.kingstheatre.com/calendar/the-hip-hop-nutcracker/the-hip-hop-nutcracker/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, December 16 at 8pm  
**Where:** Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Flatbush  
**What:** A contemporary re-imagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography performed by a dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and electric violinist before digital scenery. Read more about it [here](/hip-hop-nutcracker-1st-time-kings-theatre/).  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/3000533EF6292775?CAMEFROM=CFC%5FKINGSTHEATRE%5FDISP%5FBKLNYER%5FHHNUT&ref=bklyner.com#efeat4212) $29 – $79

[**Vicky Chow & Ben Reimer Duo: Softcore**](http://roulette.org/event/vicky-chow-ben-reimer-duo-softcore/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, December 16, 8pm  
**Where:** Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill  
**What:** A performance by pianist Vicky Chow and percussionist Ben Reimer with newly commissioned solo and duo works with multimedia by composers Nicole Lizée, Vincent Ho, and Christopher Cerrone.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://roulette.secure.force.com/ticket/?ref=bklyner.com#sections%5Fa0F3600000AbZ4tEAF) $20, $15 students/seniors

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-13-at-4.46.56-PM.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SuperHiFi/photos/gm.134671587219116/10156158516327868/?type=3&theater)

[**Super HiFi’s 4th Annual “Very Dubby Christmas” Party**](http://calendar.barchordnyc.com/events/2017/12/16/superhifi-very-debby-christmas?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, December 16, 9pm  
**Where:** Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park  
**What:** Celebrate the holidays with [Super HiFi](http://superhifimusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) as the band plays dub versions of Christmas carols at this annual show. Learn more about Super HiFi’s [Ezra Gale](/brooklyns-special-recordings-brings-back-mixtape/) here.  
**How Much:** Free

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-29-at-10.23.15-PM.png)

[**Gifts By Artists Holiday Show**](https://www.facebook.com/events/163728034227642/?acontext=%7B%22action%5Fhistory%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5Fupcoming%5Fevents%5Fcard%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra%5Fdata%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%2C%22has%5Fsource%22%3Atrue%7D)  
**When:** Exhibit on view from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 31  
**Where:** Ground Floor Gallery, 343 5th Street, Park Slope  
**What:** Ground Floor Gallery is hosting its [5th Annual Holiday Show](http://groundfloorbk.com/?ref=bklyner.com), featuring small, unique gifts created by more than 50 artists. Most works on sale will be less than $100 and include ceramics, jewelry, small paintings, gift tags, ornaments, scarves, and other creative gift ideas.

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-13-at-5.44.44-PM.png)

Via [thetakedowns.com](http://thetakedowns.com/cookietakedown2017/?ref=bklyner.com)

[**Brooklyn Holiday Cookie Takedown 2017**](http://thetakedowns.com/cookietakedown2017/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, December 17, 12pm  
**Where:** Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, 514 Union Street, Gowanus  
**What:** Local home cooks create batches of home-baked cookies and fight to the death for your approval! Try them all!  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3183770?ref=bklyner.com) $25

[**Greenpoint Holiday Market**](https://www.facebook.com/events/509046926127758/)  
**When:** Sunday December 17 from 12pm to 6pm  
**Where:** Threes @ Franklin + Kent, 113 Franklin Street, Greenpoint  
**What:** For the first three Sundays of December, **Threes Brewing** is hosting a holiday market featuring gift items from select local vendors. The brewery is also hosting a **[Holiday Pop-Up](https://www.facebook.com/events/1861393937211351/)** at its Gowanus location at 333 Douglass Street on the same three Sundays—December 3, 10, and 17.

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-13-at-5.34.10-PM.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pecksfood/photos/a.261910887283013.1073741829.220108514796584/1021772254630202/?type=3&theater)

[**Peck’s Winter Fest**](https://www.pecksfood.com/news/2017/11/28/pecks-winter-fest?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, December 17, 12pm to 2pm  
**Where:** Peck’s, 455A Myrtle Avenue (backyard), Clinton Hill  
**What:** The neighborhood specialty grocer is hosting a free winter fest featuring crafts, food, drinks, and games including: sugar cookie decorating, “Rein-BEER” ring toss, a penguin pop up, snowmen decorating, latkes, sufganiyot (donuts), hot cocoa and cider. Bring a receipt from a participating store dated December 10-17 and receive a free sugar cookie to decorate (one free cookie per person). See the list of participating stores [here](https://www.pecksfood.com/news/2017/11/28/pecks-winter-fest?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra At Brooklyn Museum**](https://brooklynsymphonyorchestra.org/current-season/2016/12/17?utm%5Fsource=Audience&utm%5Fcampaign=86a62802cb-EMAIL%5FCAMPAIGN%5F2017%5F12%5F08&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5F974b4eb869-86a62802cb-356081821&mc%5Fcid=86a62802cb&mc%5Feid=fe435c1380)  
**When:** Sunday, December 17, 2pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Museum, 200 East Parkway, Prospect Heights  
**What:** Enjoy Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1 and Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 in D minor, as well as a solo performance of Bottesini’s Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B minor by Timothy Cobb.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://brooklynsymphonyorchestra.org/current-season/2016/12/17?utm%5Fsource=Audience&utm%5Fcampaign=86a62802cb-EMAIL%5FCAMPAIGN%5F2017%5F12%5F08&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5F974b4eb869-86a62802cb-356081821&mc%5Fcid=86a62802cb&mc%5Feid=fe435c1380) $20 in advance, $25 at door; $10 for museum members and seniors

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The Nutcracker courtesy of On Stage at Kingsborough

[**The Nutcracker**](http://www.onstageatkingsborough.org/event/c9df5217ae0d58b21792032db8f744e6?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, December 17, 3pm  
**Where:** On Stage at Kingsborough, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Manhattan Beach  
**What:** The State Ballet Theatre of Russia perform this holiday favorite, complete with fairies, princes, toy soldiers, an army of mice, and Tchaikovsky’s wondrous score.  
**How Much:** Call the box office at 718-368-5596 for [tickets](https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=c9df5217ae0d58b21792032db8f744e6&vqitq=0264803e-dc6e-4ab0-b9e5-5ae6046d883b&vqitp=ec490299-909d-444b-b945-1f9e6c9ae31d&vqitts=1513205626&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=e2e49d36f59b90d3598b3dbc67094363&ref=bklyner.com)$32-$37

[**The 9th Annual Latke Festival**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-9th-annual-latke-festival-tickets-35247343754?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, December 18, 6pm to 8:30pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Prospect Heights  
**What:** This annual tasting event is dedicated to celebrating the best latkes and creative interpretations of a potato pancake in New York City. Celebrate the holidays with food, drink, and music while voting for the Best Latke in NYC!  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-9th-annual-latke-festival-tickets-35247343754?ref=bklyner.com#tickets) $55 – $120

[**Liederabend: Art Song Recital**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liederabend-art-song-recital-tickets-40798568617?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Tuesday, December 19, 7:30pm to 9m  
**Where:** Brooklyn Music School, 126 St Felix Street, Fort Greene  
**What:** Brooklyn Music School’s Brooklyn Opera Works (BOW) program presents their first annual *Liederabend,* a celebration of classical art song. This year’s concert will showcase a selection of songs by Schubert, Strauss, Brahms, and Schumann.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liederabend-art-song-recital-tickets-40798568617?ref=bklyner.com#tickets) $15

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-13-at-6.13.47-PM.png)

Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ticketfly/photos/gm.2066393803374444/10159858914155227/?type=3&theater)

[**Uplift BK! Exalt Benefit** ](https://www.facebook.com/events/2066393760041115/)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 20, 7pm to 11:30pm  
**Where:** C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Avenue, Clinton Hill  
**What:** A night of music and comedy raising money for the [EXALT Youth Program](http://exaltyouth.org/?ref=bklyner.com). Hosted by comedian Carolyn Castiglia, the event features music from Qaasim & The Juggernaut War Party, Wishes & Thieves, Mister Reed, and more.  
**How Much:** Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at door