Friday
November 20
On the Q
Where does he get such wonderful toys? The first “Nerd Nite” presentation tonight, from Seth Porges, will focus on James Bond and his gorgeous gadgets, along with the real-life devices they have inspired. His talk will be followed by a discussion of bed bugs (ick!) and of the evolutionary purpose of big boobs.
9 pm at Littlefield (622 Degraw St. between Third and Fourth avenues in Gowanus, www.littl
Saturday
November 21
Inside show
Get a peek behind the curtain of the Coney Island Sideshow — without taking a trip to Surf Avenue. Dick Zigun (pictured), the unofficial mayor of the People’s Playground, will chat with sword-swallower Fred Kahl, bearded lady Jennifer Miller, and magician Todd Robbins about life backstage and the history of their carnival professions.
2 pm at Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy at Washington Avenue in Prospect Park, (718) 638–5000, www.brook
Sunday
November 22
Full-grown frog
The new prime-time Muppets sitcom has been criticized for its edgy humor, but between Gonzo’s harem of chickens and Piggy’s love of karate-chopping violence, the gang has always had an adult edge. Tonight’s “Muppet Vault: Sex and Violence” screening focuses on the puppets’ adult escapades, using rare clips from old Muppet specials and talk shows, alongside singalongs and Muppet trivia.
7:30 pm at Union Hall [702 Union St. between Fifth and Sixth avenues in Park Slope, (718) 638–4400, www.union
Tuesday
November 24
Lip locks
Shape up that ’stache before you greet the family on Turkey Day! Movember moustache-growers must keep their lip-warmers intact, but can trim the rest of their face for free today at Fellow Barber, where Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey will pick up the tab for anyone who mentions “Team Jameson.”
9 am–8 pm at Fellow Barber [101 N. Eighth St. between Berry Street and Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 522–4959, www.fello
thursday
November 26
All work and no play
At The Brooklyn Paper, our family gatherings have always been perfectly delightful. But for those who long for the claustrophobic feeling of being trapped with terrible family members, Videology is showing Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” on a loop today. Sip some cider and gather around the screen’s warm glowing warming glow.
6 pm–2 am at Videology [308 Bedford Ave. at S. First Street in Williamsburg, (718) 782–3468], www.video