Fri, Nov. 5
Dance, “Wave Rising” series: Featuring visionary contemporary dancemakers. $25. 4 pm and 7:30 pm. White Wave John Ryan Theater [25 Jay St. at John Street in DUMBO, (718) 855-8822], http://www.whitewavedance.com.
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: It’s the propaganda film-turned-musical comedy. This one’s sure to be a hit. 8 pm. Gallery Players [199 14th St., between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Slope, (212) 352-3101], galleryplayers.com.
Theater, “Penelope”: Based on the final chapter of Homer’s “The Odyssey.” $35-$60. 8 pm. St. Ann’s Warehouse [38 Water St. at Dock Street in DUMBO, (718) 254-8779], http://www.stannswarehouse.org.
Shopping event, “$5 on 5th”: Enjoy special $5 deals and 5 percent discounts at participating shops, restaurants and bars on Fifth Avenue. (718) 637-1955, http://www.parkslopefifthavebid.com.
Music, Isabelle O’Connell, Flutronix: Part of “Music at First” series. $10. 7:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (124 Henry St. near Clark Street in Brooklyn Heights), http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org.
Theater, “Gezeiten”: Sasha Waltz and guests. $20, $30, $45, $55. 7:30 pm. BAM Howard Gilman Opera House [30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100], http://www.bam.org.
Theater, “A Question of Solitude”: Musical inspired by the James Bond legacy. $18 ($10 Seniors and students with ID). 7:30 pm. Williamsburg Art & Historical Center [135 Broadway at S. Sixth Street in Williamsburg, (718) 486-6012], http://www.wahcenter.net.
Comedy night: Hosted by Nick Turner (College Humor) and Jason Saenz (DC Comedy Festival). Free. 8 pm. Coco66 [66 Greenpoint Ave. between Franklin and West streets in Greenpoint, (917) 807-6045], http://www.myspace.com/coco66.
Theater, “The Tragic Story of Doctor Frankenstein”: Presented by Rabbit Hole Ensemble Theater. $15 adult, $8 child ($12 in advance, $7 child in advance). 8 pm. Brooklyn Arts Exchange [421 Fifth Ave. at Eighth Street in Park Slope, (718) 832-0018], http://www.bax.org.
Music, Classical concert: Featuring Blair McMillen, piano. $25 ($20 senior, $10 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Theater, “Cabaret”: With Strivelli Players. 8 pm. Christ Church Bay Ridge, [7301 Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge, 718-907-3422].
Theater, “The Curious Savage”: Comedy/drama performance. 15 adults, $12 seniors, students,children. 8 pm. St. Patrick’s Auditorium [97th Street and 4th Ave. in Bay Ridge, 718-482-3173].
Comedy, “The Triple Minority Report”: Hosted by Robin Cloud. $5. 8 pm. Branded Saloon [603 Vanderbilt Ave. at Bergen Street in Prospect Heights, (917) 747-0770], http://www.brandedsaloon.com.
Theater, “This Time Tomor-row”: Experimental theater comprised of choreographed material and live, unscripted events. It’s a different show every night. $15. 8 pm. Duryea Presbyterian Church (362 Sterling Pl. at Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights), this-time-tomorrow.com.
Music, Karaoke: Free. Midnight. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Sat, Nov. 6
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Health, Brooklyn Road Runners Club: Group runs for intermediate and advance runners. Free. 9 am. Bartel-Pritchard Square [15th Street and Prospect Park West in Park Slope, (917) 238-9447], http://www.brooklynroadrunners.org.
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Penelope”: 2 and 7 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: 2 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “The Curious Savage”: 2 and 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Dance, “Wave Rising” series: 4 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Gezeiten”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “A Question of Solitude”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Cabaret”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “This Time Tomorrow”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “The Tragic Story of Doctor Frankenstein”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Music, “The Bobby Byrne Show”: The crooner sings Broadway show tunes, Irish ballads, Italian arias and old time sing-a-longs. $25. 7:30 pm. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Hall [Fourth Avenue between Eight and Ninth streets in Park Slope, (718) 768-9471].
Music, Tito Puente Jr. Orchestra: An evening of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin Jazz. $37 ($40 at the door). 8 pm. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College [2900 Campus Rd. at Hillel Place in Flatbush, (718) 951-4500], http://www.brooklyncenteronline.org.
Music, Classical concert.: Selections from Beethoven, Chopin, Dvorak featuring Mark Peskanov, violin. $35 ($30 senior, $15 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Music, Wasabassco Burlesque’s sixth Anniversary Extravaganza: $20. 9 pm. The Bell House [149 Seventh St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 643-6510], http://www.thebellhouseny.com.
SALES AND MARKETS
Brooklyn Flea: About 150 vendors sell their wares at this popular outdoor market. 10 am–5 pm. Brooklyn Technical HS (176 Lafayette Ave. between Clermont and Vanderbilt avenues in Fort Greene), http://www.brooklynflea.com.
Artisanal Events: The store opens its store to local artisens, including Brooklyn Roasting Company, Soapwalla and Ugly Duckling Presse. Free to enter. 1–4 pm. Jodi Arnold (347 Atlantic Ave. at Hoyt Street in Boerum Hill), jodiarnoldnyc.com/features/category/artisanal.
Park Slope Greenmarket: Brooklyn’s answer to Union Square. 9 am–4 pm. Grand Army Plaza [Union Street at Flatbush Avenue in Park Slope, (212) 788-7900], cenyc.org.
PS 321 Flea Market: Free. 9 am–5 pm. PS 321 schoolyard (Seventh Avenue and First Street in Park Slope), http://www.parkslopefleamarket.com.
Yankee Fair: Featuring children’s rides and games, home cooking, handcrafted gifts and lots more. Free for adults, children’s activity bracelets $16 per child, $30 for two, $40 maximum per family. 10 am–4 pm. Plymouth Church [75 Hicks St. at Orange Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 624-4743], http://www.plymouthchurch.org.
Artists and Fleas: Free. Noon–8 pm. Artists and Fleas (129 N. Sixth St. between Bedford Avenue and Berry Street in Williamsburg), http://www.artistsandfleas.com.
Brooklyn Designers Showcase: Local artisans show off their wares. Noon–6 pm. St. Ann’s Church [157 Montague St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 707-1411].
OTHER
King Con Brooklyn II: Comic, animation and illustration convention. $7 day ($10 weekend; Children, $3 day/$5 weekend). 11 am–7 pm. Brooklyn Lyceum [227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Slope, (718) 857-4816], http://www.brooklynlyceum.com.
Film, “The Hidden Fortress”: As part of a retrospective on Akira Kurosawa. $12 ($8 members). 3, 6 and 9 pm. BAM Rose Cinema [30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4129], http://www.bam.org.
Reading, L’Aura Hladik: Author of “Ghosthunting NYC.” Free. 7:30 pm. Word [126 Franklin St. at Milton Street in Greenpoint, (718) 383-0096], wordbrooklyn.wordpress.com.
Sun, Nov. 7
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Health, Brooklyn Road Runners Club: 9 am. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Penelope”: 2 pm and 7 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: 3 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “The Curious Savage”: 3 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Dance, “Wave Rising” series: 4 pm and 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Music, Classical concert: 8 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Music, Priscilla Herdman: Vocalist performs songs off her CD, “Into The Stars.” $25. 3 pm. First Unitarian Church [Pierrepont Street at Monroe Place in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 288-5994], http://www.firstacoustics.org.
Theater, ”The Atmosphere”: Tiffany Hayden-Williamson’s new play about a group of sexy hackers. $25. 4 pm and 7 pm. Brooklyn Music School Playhouse [126 St. Felix St. between Lafayette Avenue and Hanson Place in Fort Greene, (718) 638-5660], brooklynmusicschool.org.
SALES AND MARKETS
Brooklyn Flea: About 100 vendors sell their wares at this popular market. Free to enter. 10 am–5 pm. Williamsburgh Savings Bank (1 Hanson Pl. at Flatbush Avenue in Downtown), http://www.brooklynflea.com.
(Makers) Market: Featuring a diversity of artisans united by their use of high-quality materials with an emphasis on design. 11 am–5 pm. Old American Can Factory [232 Third St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, (718) 237-4335], xoprojects.com/market.html.
Flea Market: 9 am–3 pm. St. Finbar Center [Bath Avenue and Bay 20th Street in Bensonhurst, (718) 236-3312].
PS 321 Flea Market: 9 am–5 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Artists and Fleas: Noon–8 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Farmer’s Market: Fresh breads, vegetables and fruits. Free. 11 am–4 pm. The Commons [388 Atlantic Ave. between Hoyt and Bond streets in Boerum Hill, (917) 216-8754], http://www.foodshedhmarket.com.
OTHER
King Con Brooklyn II: 11 am–7 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Greenpoint Beer Festival: Over 20 micro-brews and craft beers to choose from! $20. 1 pm. Red Star Bar (37 Greenpoint Ave. at West Street in Greenpoint), http://www.redstarny.com.
Silent film, “Daddy Long Legs”: Slapstick starring Mary Pickford — plus live piano accompaniment. 1:30 pm. Brooklyn Public Library’s Central branch [Flatbush Avenue at Eastern Parkway in Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope, (718) 230-2100].
Film, “Yojimbo”: As part of a retrospective on Akira Kurosawa. $12 ($8 members). 2, 4:30, 6:50 and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose Cinema [30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4129], http://www.bam.org.
Talk, “Peace to those Far and Near”: Guest speakers, Ben Cohen, American Jewish Committee; Rabbi Gordon Tucker, Temple Israel of White Plains; Aaron David Miller, Middle East Analyst; Michael Salberg, Anti-Defamation League. RSVP required. $10 suggested donation. 3 pm. Congregation Beth Elohim (274 Garfield Pl. between 8th Avenue and Prospect Park West in Park Slope), http://www.jstreet.org/nyc.
Reading, Authors David Levithan and Rachel Cohn: Authors of “Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares.” Free. 7 pm. The Bookmark Shoppe [8415 Third Ave. between 84th and 85th streets in Bay Ridge, (718) 833-5115].
Mon, Nov. 8
Reading, Franklin Park Reading Series: All-star lineup with writers Rick Moody, Ben Greenman, Monique Truong, Leslie Goshko, and Jenny Williams. Free. 8–10 pm. Franklin Park (618 St. Johns Pl. between Classon and Franklin avenues. in Crown Heights), franklinparkbrooklyn.com.
Tues, Nov. 9
Health, Brooklyn Road Runners Club: 6:45 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Ugly Rhino — A Micro-Season: A celebration of theater, music and parties. 7:30 pm. Brooklyn Lyceum [227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Slope, (718) 857-4816], http://www.UglyRhinoNYC.com.
Theater, “Penelope”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Homeowner Investment night: Presented by Pratt Area Community Council. Experts provide information. Refreshments served. Free. 6–9 pm. Cornerstone Baptist Church [833 Marcy Ave. between Putnam and Madison avenues in Bedford Stuyvesant, (718) 783-3549], http://www.prattarea.org.
Theater, “This Time Tomorrow”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Music, Claffy Music Collective: $6. 8:30–10:30 pm. Puppet’s Jazz Bar [481 Fifth Ave. at 11th Street in Park Slope, (718) 499-2622], http://www.puppetsjazz.com.
Music, Mia Riddle and Her Band, Adam Arcuragi: 9 pm. Union Pool [484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 609-0484], http://www.my-space.com/unionpool.
Wed, Nov. 10
Ugly Rhino — A Micro-Season: 7:30 pm. See Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Theater, “Penelope”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Red Hawk Dance Troupe: Traditional and contemporary dances. $7. 10:15 am and 12:15 pm. Kumble Theater at Long Island University [DeKalb and Flatbush avenues in Downtown, (718) 488-1624], http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/KumbleTheater.
Music, Open Mic: 7 pm. Spike Hill Tavern [184 Bedford Ave. at North Seventh Street in Williamsburg, (718) 218-9737], http://www.spikehill.com.
Dance, “Being Bushified! — The Act of Dancing”: Urban Bush Women’s monthly culture and community series. $15. 7 pm. A.R.T. NY Building [138 S. Oxford St. at Hanson Place in Fort Greene, (718) 398-4537], http://www.urbanbushwomen.org.
Theater, “This Time Tomorrow”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Thurs, Nov. 11
Health, Brooklyn Road Runners Club: 6:45 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Ugly Rhino — A Micro-Season: 7:30 pm. See Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Penelope”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Kristallnacht commemoration: Awards presentation for Nobel Prize winner Günter Blobel and Interfaith Committee of Remembrance founder and chairman Jerry Jacobs. Free. 1 pm. City Tech [300 Jay St. at Tillary Street in Downtown, (718) 260-5109], http://www.citytech.cuny.edu.
Reading, Walter Mosley: Author of “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey”. Free. 7–9 pm. PowerHouse Arena [37 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 666-3049], http://www.powerhousearena.com.
Theater, “The Tragic Story of Doctor Frankenstein”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Music, “When Giants Walked the Earth — A Musical Memoir”: By Andy Shernoff and a performance by Paul Collins. $10 ($8 in advance). 8 pm. Union Hall [702 Union St. at Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400], http://www.unionhallny.com.
Music, Celebrating women composers: Selected trios by Lera Auerbach, Victoria Bond, Lili Boulanger, Germaine Tailleferre, and Joan Tower. $35 ($30 senior, $15 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Theater, Band of Puppets: It doesn’t get much better than this: puppetry inspired by David Bowie songs. $15, free for children 18 and younger at matinee performances. 8 pm. The Bushwick Starr (207 Starr St. between Wyckoff and Irving avenues in Bushwick), http://www.thebushwickstarr.org.
Theater, “This Time Tomorrow”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Reading, Writing War — Fiction and Memoir by Veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan: Featuring authors Matt Gallagher, Juri Jurjevics, Roy Scranton, Philip Klay and Jacob Siegel. $5 (suggested). 8 pm. Old Stone House [336 Third St. between Fourth and Fifth avenues in Park Slope, (718) 768-3195], http://www.theoldstonehouse.org.
Fri, Nov. 12
Ugly Rhino — A Micro-Season: 7:30 pm. See Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Penelope”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “A Question of Solitude”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “The Tragic Story of Doctor Frankenstein”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Music, Boom Chick: 8 pm. Spike Hill Tavern [184 Bedford Ave. at North Seventh Street in Williamsburg, (718) 218-9737], http://www.spikehill.com.
Music, Celebrating women composers: 8 pm. See Thursday, Nov. 11.
Theater, Band of Puppets: 8 pm. See Thursday, Nov. 11.
Theater, “This Time Tomorrow”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Music, Jonah Bruno’s bluegrass band: Release party for new LP, “Spokesman.” $10. 9 pm. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Sat, Nov. 13
OUTDOORS AND TOURS
Health, Brooklyn Road Runners Club: 9 am. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
PERFORMANCE
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: 2 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Theater, “Reefer Madness”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “Penelope”: 2 pm and 7 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Theater, “Cabaret”: 3 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Theater, “A Question of Solitude”: 7:30 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
Music, Brooklyn County Fair: Performances all night. $10. 8 pm–1 am. Jalopy [315 Columbia St. between Hamilton Avenue and Woodhull Street in Columbia Street Waterfront, (718) 395-3214], http://www.jalopy.biz.
Music, Classical Concert: Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms feat. Mark Peskanov, violin. $35 ($30 senior, $15 student). 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street and Furman Street in DUMBO, (718) 624-2083], http://www.bargemusic.org.
Theater, “This Time Tomorrow”: 8 pm. See Friday, Nov. 5.
SALES AND MARKETS
Brooklyn Flea: 10 am–5 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Artisanal Events: 1–4 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Park Slope Greenmarket: 9 am–4 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
PS 321 Flea Market: 9 am–5 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Flea Market Bazzar: 9 am–3 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Flea Market Bazaar: 9 am–3 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Artists and Fleas: Noon–8 pm. See Saturday, Nov. 6.
Greencycle swap: Bring some, take some. $5. 1–4 pm. PS 320 [320 Manhattan Ave, between Conselyea Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, (917) 392-8450], http://www.townsquareinc.com.
Recession art show: Free. 6 pm. Invisible Dog [51 Bergen St. between Boerum Place and Smith Street in Cobble Hill, (347) 981-4186], http://www.theinvisibledog.org.
OTHER
Ugly Rhino — A Micro-Season: 7:30 pm. See Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Talk, Urban Energy, Powerful Cities: Experts speak about updating the infrastructure. Registration required. $40. 1–5 pm. New York City College of Technology [25 Chapel St. between Tillary and Jay streets in Downtown, (718) 552-1170], http://www.citytech.cuny.edu.