All Weekend
Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Prospect Heights
When: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More than 90 artists and vendors will set up shop in the Brooklyn Museum’s Beaux Arts Court for the third annual American Fine Craft Show this weekend. The event costs $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $10 for children and $8 for museum members. Tickets include admission to the museum for the day, as well.
► American Field Pop-Up Market
Where: Industry City, 274 36th St., Sunset Park
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Featuring pop-up markets selling “Made-in-USA” brands, American Fields is slated for this weekend in Industry City. Attendees can not only kick-start their holiday shopping but also taste local food and drink, like salami from Sunset Park's Ends Meat or locally-harvested oysters.
► Pet Supply Anniversary Celebration
Where: ACME Pet Food, 628 Vanderbilt Ave., Prospect Heights
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Vanderbilt Avenue pet supply shop ACME Pet Food is giving customers discounts and giveaways all weekend long to celebrate their 30th year in business. On Sunday, the store will have a raffle for a six-month supply for dog or cat food.
Friday, Nov. 20
► Gowanus Souvenir Shop Grand Opening Party
Where: 543 Union St. (entrance is on Nevin Street), Gowanus
When: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Get a look at a new souvenir shop dedicated to the Gowanus Canal during this grand opening celebration. The shop, in the old Proteus Gowanus space, sells trinkets inspired by Brooklyn’s favorite Superfund site, including a Gowanus Canal flask labeled “If You Dare.” The goal of the store is to “riff on the many facets of the canal’s mystifying and troubling yet often humorous and darkly fascinating history,” according to the shop’s website.
► “Submersible Chaos” Performance
Where: happylucky no.1 Gallery, 734 Nostrand Ave., Crown Heights
When: 7:30 p.m.
The jazz quartet Submersible Chaos will perform in the new Nostrand Avenue gallery and arts space happylucky no.1 with a “vivid, searing and serenely meditative” performance, the group said. The event is free and open to the public.
► “12 Angry Men: True Stories of Being a Black Man in America Today”
Where: The Kumble Theater, 1 University Plaza, Downtown
When: 8 p.m.
It’s the last chance to see the theatrical performance based on the book, “12 Angry Men: True Stories of Being a Black Man in America Today.” The cast includes John Amos from “Good Times” and Dule Hill of “The West Wing.” The reading tells the stories of men from across the nation who share their experiences of racial profiling. Check out Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation for ticket information.
Saturday, Nov. 21
► Holiday Toy Bash for the Children of Haiti
Where: C’mon Everybody, 325 Franklin Ave., Bed-Stuy
When: 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Project St. Anne continues its tradition of providing toys for kids in Camp-Perrin, Haiti through its annual gift drive. Bring a toy and kick off the night with happy hour at Bed-Stuy music venue C’mon Everybody. The night continues with with a live DJ, Haitian drumming, and raffles. $10 suggested donation.
Where: Depart from Gowanus Souvenir Shop, 543 Union St. (entrance on Nevins Street), Gowanus
When: 5 p.m.
Miska Draskoczy, the photographer who captured the nature hidden in industrial Gowanus in his photo series “Gowanus Wild,” will lead a free walking tour of the “nooks and crannies” of this rapidly changing area. Attendees will re-visit the site of some of Draskoczy’s photographs, some of which have already disappeared as the neighborhood gentrifies.
► Catlady Craft Night with a Pop-Up Cat Lounge
Where: Brooklyn Craft Company, 61 Greenpoint Ave., Greenpoint
When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Crafts and cats — the two words every girl wants to hear on a Saturday night. Brooklyn Craft Company is calling all “catladies” for its Catlady Craft Night, featuring cat-themed DIY projects, a pop-up cat lounge, food, drinks and music. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Brooklyn Animal Action. Tickets are $85 for one and $160 for two. Register here.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Where: 61 Local, 61 Bergen St., Boerum Hill
When: 7:30 p.m.
Come listen to the musical stylings of Jake Sherman, Overcoats and Eugene Marie at 61 Local’s bi-monthly series “Sunday Sounds.” The event is free and all ages are welcome to attend.
These listings were compiled by DNAinfo's Brooklyn reporters Leslie Albrecht, Camille Bautista, Rachel Holliday Smith, Nikhita Venugopal.
