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Party time: Steve Coogan and Shirley Henderson star in Michael Winterbottom’s 2002 classic, “24 Hour Party People,” showing Nov. 22 at BAM.
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Thursday, Nov. 20
PLAY, “CONTINUOUS CITY”: 7:30 pm. See Tues., Nov. 18. Also, artist talk with Marianne Weems, Harry Sinclair and James Gibbs. $8. 6 pm. Rose Cinemas.
Reading: Novelist Brian Francis Slattery. 7:30 pm. Freebird Books [123 Columbia St., between Kane and Degraw, in the Columbia Street Waterfront District, (718) 643-8484].
PLAY, “Lord Oxford”: 8 pm. See Sat., Nov. 15.
FINANCIAL TALK: Learn about what has occurred in the markets and why some major institutions went out of business. Talk also addresses viable options for current investments. Dinner served. 6:30 pm. Knights of Columbus (1305 86th St. in Bay Ridge. RSVP necessary. (516) 465-5822. Free.
JAZZ NIGHT: Inventions Trio plays. $35, $15 students. 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River, (718) 624-2083].
Friday, Nov. 21
ART, “The Black List”: Portraits of famous, important, infamous and revered black Americans by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. Show runs through March 29, 2009. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Pkwy between Washington Avenue and Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Heights, (718)638-5000]. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Play, “Joseph”: See Sat., Nov. 15.
DANCE, “LES ECAILLES DE LA MEMOIRE”: 7:30 pm. See Wed., Nov. 19.
PLAY, “CONTINUOUS CITY”: 7:30 pm. See Tues., Nov. 18.
MUSICAL, “FAME”: 8 pm. See Sat., Nov. 15.
PLAY, “Lord Oxford”: 8 pm. See Sat., Nov. 15. PLAY: “JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN”: 7:30 pm. See Sat., Nov. 15.
Punk and post-punk film, “Breaking Glass: Punk and post-punk film, “Breaking Glass:” $11, $7.50 seniors and kids 12 and under. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC: Program features works by Corea, Platt, Babbitt and Meltzer. $35, $15 students. 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River, (718) 624-2083].
GOOD COFFEEHOUSE music: Park Slope Food Co-op presents Anne Keating. $10, $6 kids. 8 pm. Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture [53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Slope, (718) 768-2972].
Saturday, Nov. 22
OUTDOORS
BIRDING INTRO: Noon. Prospect Park Audubon Center [enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 287-3400]. Free.
PERFORMANCE
Play, “Joseph”: See Sat., Nov. 15.
PLAY, “JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN”: $12, $10 seniors, $5 students. 2 pm. Gershwin Theater at Brooklyn College [2900 Bedford Ave. at Hillel Place in Flatbush, (718) 951-4500].
DANCE, “LES ECAILLES DE LA MEMOIRE”: Senegal’s Compagnie Jant-Bi and Brooklyn’s Urban Bush Women present a meditation on heritage. $20-$40. 7:30 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music [30 Lafayette Ave. at St. Felix Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
PLAY, “CONTINUOUS CITY”: The Obie Award-winning Builders Association and director Marianne Weems present a multi-media play about our modern age. $20-$40. 7:30 pm. Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Harvey Theater [651 Fulton St. at Rockwell Place in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
MUSICAL, “FAME”: $15. 8 pm. St. Mary’s Orthodox Church [81st Street and Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge, (718) 775-9110].
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC: 8 pm. See Sat., Nov. 15.
PLAY, “Lord Oxford”: 8 pm. See Sat., Nov. 15.
Ellington Orchestra: Tickets, $25-$100. 8 pm. Whitman Theater at Brooklyn College [2900 Campus Road at Hillel Place in Flatbush, (718) 951-4500].
SLUTTY PUPPETS: The name says it all. $7. 8 pm. Galapagos Art Space [16 Main St. at Water Street in DUMBO, (718) 222-8500].
OTHER
FILM, “24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE”: $11, $7.50 seniors and kids 12 and under. 4:45 pm, 7 pm and 9:30 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
OUTDOORS
RAPTOR WATCH: Look out for Prospect Park’s top predators. 1 pm. Audubon Center (enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue). Call (718) 287-3400 for info. Free.
PERFORMANCE
DIVAS OF GOSPEL: Noon. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church [241 Gates Ave. between Classon and Franklin avenues in Bed Stuy, (718) 875-1016]. Free.
BAND CONCERT: “Salute to the Liberty Pole.” 7:30 pm. New Utrecht Reformed Church [18th Avenue and 83rd Street in Bensonhurst, (718) 234-9268]. Free.
PLAY, “LORD OXFORD”: $18. 8 pm. Brick Theater [575 Metropolitan Ave near Lorimer Street in Williamsburg, (212) 362-3101].
DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA: Tickets, $25-$100. 8 pm. Whitman Theater at Brooklyn College [2900 Campus Road at Hillel Place in Flatbush, (718) 951-4500].
PLAY, “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT”: Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s classic presented by the Narrows Community Theater. $20, $15 seniors and kids. 8 pm. St. Patrick’s Auditorium [Fourth Avenue at 97th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 482-3173].
OPERA, “Séance on a Wet Afternoon”: $50. 8 pm. Post show reception with actors for additional $100. South Oxford Space [138 S. Oxford St. near Hanson Place in Fort Greene, (718) 398-4024]. For info, visit www.operaprojects.org.
ALL BEETHOVEN: Classical music program. $35, $20 students. 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River, (718) 624-2083].
OTHER
CHRISTMAS FAIR: Gift items galore. 10 am-8 pm. Our Lady of Grace [corner of Avenue W and East Second Street in Gravesend, (718) 627-2020].
CONCERT AND TOY SALE: Gently used toys for sale. Noon-3 pm. $5 donation per family. 2-3 pm. Windsor Terrace Library [160 East Fifth Street and Ft. Hamilton Parkway, (718) 686-9707]. Free.
QUILTING WORKSHOP: 2-3 pm. Lefferts Historic House[Willink entrance to Prospect Park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 789-2822]. Free.
SHORT FILMS: New work from Brazil and Macedonia. Q&A follows. 6-7:30 pm. Object Gallery [91 Fifth Ave. between Prospect and Park Places in Park Slope, (718) 623-2434]. Free.
BRITISH ART EXHIBIT: “Smoking Jackets for Jerry.” 7-9 pm. Brooklynite Gallery [334 Malcolm X Blvd near Decatur Street in Bed Stuy, (917) 747-9751]. Free.
ART OPENING PARTY: Metaphoric Sunrise/Sunset exhibit. $10. 8-11 pm. Micro Museum [123 Smith St., between Dean and Pacific streets in Boerum Hill, (718) 797-3116].
SAMBA PARTY: $15. 10 pm-4 am. Anthony’s Corner Cafe [1421 St. John’s Place at Utica Avenue in Crown Heights, (718) 484-1801]. For info visit www.sambanation.org.
Sunday, Nov. 23
PERFORMANCE
Play, “Joseph”: 3 pm. See Sun., Nov. 16.
PLAY, “JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN”: 2 pm. See Sat., Nov. 22.
CONCERT: St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble plays selections by film score geniuses Britten, Herrmann, Ibert and William. $35. 2 pm. Brooklyn Museum [200 Eastern Parkway at Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, (212) 594-6100].
PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD: Jewish memorial song, Buddist chants and African invocations featuring Cantor Janet Leuchter, CBE Singers, monks from the Gold Street Monastery and more. 3-5 pm. Congregation Beth Elohim Rotunda [271 Garfield Place at Eighth Street in Park Slope, (718) 625-0080]. Free.
CLASSICAL MUSIC: Program features works by Starer, Martinu and Brahms. $35, $20 students. 4 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River, (718) 624-2083].
OTHER
FILM, “ROUGH CUT AND READY DUBBED”: $11, $7.50 seniors and kids 12 and under. 2 pm and 6:50 pm. Also, “Reggae in a Babylon.” 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
PERFORMANCE
PLAY, “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT”: 3 pm. See Sat., Nov. 22.
MEMORIAL SONGS: Featuring Cantor Janet Leuchter, CBE Singers, monks from the Gold Street Monastery and more. 3-5 pm. Congregation Beth Elohim Rotunda [271 Garfield Place at Eighth Street in Park Slope, (718) 625-0080]. Free.
OTHER
CHRISTMAS FAIR: 9 am-5 pm. See Sat., Nov. 22.
HOLIDAY SERVICE: Wampanoag! with Remi Gay and the Children’s Assembly. 11 am-12:30 pm. Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society [53 Prospect Park West at First Street across from Prospect Park, (718) 768-2972]. Free.
ALL-FAITH SERVICE: 11 am. New Utrecht Reformed Church [18th Avenue and 82nd Street in Bensonhurst, (718) 234-9268]. Free.
BROWNSTONE TOUR: 11 am. Fort Greene Park [Enter park at Myrtle Avenue between Washington Park and North Portland Avenue.] Call 311 for info. Free.
FIXERS’ COLLECTIVE: “Mending Books and Broken Hearts” features artists, dressed in period clothing, reading poetry to mend broken hearts. $8. 3:30-5 pm. Proteus Gowanus [543 Union St. at Union in Gowanus, (718) 243-1572].
Tuesday, Nov. 25
YOGA For Seniors: 2:15 pm. St. Charles Jubilee Older Adult Services [55 Pierrepont St. between Henry and Hicks streets, (718) 855-0326]. Free.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
AEROBICS Class For Seniors: 10 am. St. Charles Jubilee Older Adult Services [55 Pierrepont St. between Henry and Hicks streets, (718) 855-0326]. Free.
FILM, “JUBILEE ”: $11, $7.50 seniors and kids 12 and under. 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving
TURKEY TROT: Five-kilometer run. 9 am. Race begins at Park Drive near the Concert Grove in Prospect Park. Call (718) 595-2049 for info.
ICE SKATING: Opening day of the Wollman Rink in Prospect Park. $5, $3 seniors and children. $6.50 skate rental. 10 am-1 pm; 2-6 pm. (Parkside/Ocean avenue entrance) Call (718) 287-6431 for info.
: : THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN”: $11, $7.50 seniors and kids 12 and under. 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 7 pm, 9:30 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
Friday, Nov. 28
FILM, “JOE STRUMMER”: See Thurs., Nov. 27.
CRAFTS AND COLLECTIBLES: Holiday sale of merchandise from artists and designers from Fort Greene Park’s Artisan Market. 10 am-5 pm. 88 South Portland [at Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, (718) 855-8175].
Drawing class: 1 pm. Salt Marsh Nature Center (3302 Ave. U in Marine Park). Call 311 for info. Free.
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC: Electrum Duo plays American music. $35, $15 students. 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River, (718) 624-2083].
Saturday, Nov. 29
PERFORMANCE
ALL BRAHMS: Classical music by the Williams Chamber Players. $35, $15 students. 8 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River, (718) 624-2083].
OTHER
CRAFTS AND COLLECTIBLES: 10 am-5 pm. See Fri., Nov. 28.
FILM, “URGH! A MUSIC WAR”: $11, $7.50 seniors and kids 12 and under. 2 pm and 6:50 pm. Also, “Joy Division.” 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
Sunday, Nov. 30
OUTDOORS
FOREST PATHOLOGY: Learn about tree diseases. 1 pm. Audubon Center (enter Prospect Park at enter park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, (718) 287-3400]. Free.
PERFORMANCE
CHAMBER MUSIC: Features works by Bartok, Mozart and Saint-Saens. The Israeli Chamber Project performs. $35, $15 students. 4 pm. Bargemusic [Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the East River, (718) 624-2083].
OTHER
CRAFTS AND COLLECTIBLES: 10 am-5 pm. See Fri., Nov. 28.
READING: Colloquy on Gratitude. 11 am-12:30 pm. Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society [53 Prospect Park West at First Street across from Prospect Park, (718) 768-2972]. Free.
NATIVITY LIGHTING CEREMONY: 6 pm. Visitation Academy [Ridge Boulevard and 89th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) 680-0377]. Free.
FILM, “DEPECHE MODE 101”: $11, $7.50 seniors and kids 12 and under. 2 pm and 6:50 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
FILM, “Sid and Nancy”: 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm. BAM Rose Cinemas [30 Lafayette Ave. between Ashland Place and St. Felix Street in Fort Greene, (718) 636-4100].
