What: Hibiscus Cocktail and Conversation - The Pleasure Principle by LadyShepsa. Everyday stress zapping your pleasure? Boss driving you crazy? Kids won't listen? Taking care of everyone but you? Ladies: Discover ancient secrets to having more ecstasy in your life on a daily basis by learning The Pleasure Principal!
When: Friday, December 20, 6:00pm — 9:00pm
Where: Hibiscus Day Spa, 556 Halsey Street, Bklyn, NY
How Much: $10 donation
What Else: To R.S.V.P for this event please call 718.573.0831
What: The Martinez Brothers + Filsonik + Underground

When: Saturday, December 21, 10:00pm
Where: 74 Wythe Ave, Bklyn, NY
How Much: $30
What: BAM Café Live: TamarRaqs Winter Solstice Hafla. Celebrate the longest night of the year with an evening of Middle Eastern and North African music and dance, hosted by bellydancer extraordinaire Tamar. Showcasing some of the premier practitioners of raqs sharqi (or belly dancing) in the city, with music by acclaimed oudist Scott Wilson, along with student showcase performances.

When: Saturday, December 21, 9:00pm
Where: BAM, Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Bklyn, NY
How Much: Free
What: Hattie Carthan Holiday Homesteaders Market
When: Saturday, December 21, 1:00pm — 6:00pm
Where: Hattie Carthan Community Garden, 677 Lafayette Avenue, Bklyn, NY
How Much: Free
What: Jingle Bell Neighborhood Bike Ride
When: Sunday, December 22, 5:00pm
Where: Group will meet at Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street, Bklyn, NY (First 15 people receive free use of Citibike- must bring ID); Following the ride is a Holiday Party at Common Grounds Coffe Shop, 376 Thompkins (around 7:00pm)
How Much: Free
What: BAM presents the American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker

When: Playing now through Sunday, December 22
Where: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Bklyn, NY
How Much: Tickets start at $25. Buy tickets here.
What: Brooklyn Flea Indoors. 125 Goods Vendors; 75 Food Vendors
When: Saturday and Sunday, December 21- 22, 10:00am — 7:00pm
Where: 80 North 5 St. (at Wythe Ave.), Bklyn, NY
How Much: Free
What: Hattie Carthan Holiday Homesteaders Market
When: Saturday, December 21, 1:00pm — 6:00pm
Where: Hattie Carthan Community Garden, 677 Lafayette Avenue, Bklyn, NY
How Much: Free
What: Estate Jewels by George & Raf invite you to "Sip And Shop," a holiday jewelry shopping event. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Pratt Area Community Council
When: Sunday, December 22, 2:00pm — 7:00pm
Where: 111 Lafayette Avenue (the corner of South Oxford Street), Bklyn, NY
How Much: Free