Friday, Nov. 22
Subway Swing, A Boogie for the Ages: Head to the Transit Museum for a vintage-inspired after-hours boogie! Don your best vintage outfits and dance the night away in the museum’s decommissioned 1936 subway station, with swing bands including Eyal Vilner Band, Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks, and Myrian Phiro and Phirocious Swing Orchestra. If you’re new to swing dancing, there will be periodic lessons by Odysseus Bailer and Candice Michelle Franklin. Tickets include admission and one drink!
$35. 5:45 p.m. New York Transit Museum, 99 Schermerhorn St. between Boerum Place and Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn.
“Lightscape” at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “Lightscape,” the stunning holiday light show at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, is back! Get in the spirit, explore acres of dazzling displays, and indulge in some sweet, warming holiday treats!
$24+. Starts at 4:30 p.m, ticketed entrance times available through 8 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave. at President Street in Crown Heights.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Julemarkedet Danish Christmas Market: Kick off your holiday shopping at the Danish Christmas Market, laden with unique items with Scandinavian designs, knitted goods, homewares, Christmas decorations, Danish sweets and treats, and more! Plus, sip on some mulled wine in the cozy backyard, and enjoy some home-baked “apple slices.”
Free to attend. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., continues on Nov. 24. Danish Seamen’s Church, 102 Willow St. between Clark and Pierrepont streets in Brooklyn Heights.
“Frost Fest” opening at Luna Park: Celebrate the start of the winter season at Luna Park at the second annual Frost Fest! On opening night, enjoy a tree lighting before exploring the Winter Wonderland — the park will be decked out with lights and holiday decorations, the rides will be running, and you can sample some holiday treats, do some shopping and even visit with Santa!
Free, paid packages available. 12-8 p.m. Luna Park, 1000 Surf Ave. of West 12th Street in Coney Island.
Fall Sake and Beer Fest: Celebrate the fall season with beer and hot — yes, hot — sake! Sample some delicious drinks — accompanied by perfectly-paired foods — and enjoy life musical performances by vocalist Ruco Nishino Valente, DJ Mista B, and dancer Cay Izumi!
Free to attend. 1-6 p.m. Japan Village Courtyard at Industry City, 934 3rd Ave. between 35th and 36th streets in Sunset Park.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Party Like a Superhero Kiddie Disco: Kids and caregivers, dress in your favorite superhero or disco-inspired duds and dance at the kiddie disco! This monthly, themed disco experience is made for the whole family to enjoy with “generational” music and throwback dances. There will be a DJ, plenty of snacks, and noisemakers!
$10+. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt St. between Bowne and Seabright streets in Red Hook.
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