Hey Dumbo, hope you’re keeping warm in this frigid weather! If you’re off from work or school today, we hope you’ll curl up with some Hometown Headlines, our bi-weekly local news roundup.
To begin with, if you’re inside today, you’re not the only one. Even “Selfie-Central,” that prime pic-snapping stretch of Washington Street near Water Street that so perfectly frames the Manhattan Bridge, is deserted due to today’s wild blizzard and freezing temperatures.
‘Twas the week before Christmas… and if you’re like us, you’re wondering what’s going on around town. Well we’ve got you covered in the Merry department. Here are all the fun goings on in the Nabe this week.
Happy Hanukah, Dumbo!
Tuesday 12/19
Fire and Ice Hanukkah Celebration @ Jane’s Carousel (Brooklyn Bridge Park, Enter at Dock or Main St.), 4:30-6pm, Free. Join Chabad of Dumbo & Dumbo Gan and Friends for a last night of Hanukkah celebration at Jane’s Carousel. Featuring free carousel rides, face painting, arts and crafts, holiday fare and an ice menorah. RSVPNew York Road Runners Open Runs @ Fornino (Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park) Check in 6:45, Run 7:00pm, Free. All runners welcome, from first time runners to seasoned marathoners. Full 5K course, no registration required. More infoTequila Tasting @ Rouge et Blanc (81 Washington Street), 6pm, Free. ArteNOM Tequila will be flowing. more info
Wednesday 12/20
Babies Together Music Class @ Naomi’s Music (117 Remsen St.), 12:30pm, sample for Free. Come Wiggle, Dance, poke and play with your baby in a musical way! More info.
Reading at Berl’s
Thursday 12/21
Brooklyn Heights Comedy Nights @ Vineapple Cafe (71 Pineapple Street), 8:30pm, Free, no cover, no minimum. A monthly stand-up show featuring local comedians, big-time headliners, foreign nationals and everything in between. Co-hosted by Brooklyn-born comedian Shelly Colman (2014 Newcomer National Grand Champion Ladies of Laughter Competition, Cinder Block Comedy Festival). More infoLiz Countryman, Samuel Amadon & Timothy Donnelly @ Berl’s Brooklyn Poetry Shop (141 Front Street), 7-9pm. Swing by NYC’s only all-poetry bookstore for an evening of readings. More infoSip and Shop Thursday @ Trunk (68 Jay Street), 3pm-9pm, Free. Baby it’s cold outside, but it’s nice and warm inside Trunk! Gift Cartel is open late tonight, serving our in-house libations: wine, mulled cider and hot chocolate so you can unwind after work with some low-key gifting and local fun. More info
Friday 12/22
Eco Gift Wrapping @ Trunk (68 Jay Street), 11am, Free. Come get your gift wrapped with zero waste! Fabric and packaging scraps turn into a beautiful gift wrapping station that shows our planet some love! Come shop, and even bring your gifts that you bought elsewhere. We will be wrapping them all day the last Friday and Saturday before Christmas Eve. Expect gorgeous and creative presentation that’s sure to make your gift extra memorable. Have some material at home that you’d like to upcycle? Bring it by! More Info