There are plenty of ways to ring in the new year in Brooklyn this month. Looking for adventure? Take a dip in the icy Atlantic Ocean with members of the Polar Bear Club. In need of culture? Don't miss the First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum.
Tuesday, January 1- Coney Island Polar Bears First Dip
A tradition since 1903, watch (or join!) the Coney Island Polar Bears as they kick off the new year with a swim in the freezing Atlantic Ocean.
1pm, on the Coney Island boardwalk near Stillwell Ave
- Quizz-Off
Win prizes (including a $25 bar tab) at this weekly trivia session.
7:30pm at Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St in Williamsburg
(718) 302-3770
- Live Band Karaoke at Magnetic Field
Host Bunnie England and his band, The New Originals, are guaranteed to bring out your inner rock star at this free karaoke night.
8pm at Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave
(718) 834-0069
- BAMcafé Live
Nora York presents her musical theater piece, "Furtiva Lagrima." Free.
9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
(718) 636-4100
- First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum
Free arts and entertainment from 5pm to 9pm. Film screenings, live music, dance, gallery talks, and more.
Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
(718) 638-5000 - A "Coffee Bark" with FIDO
Hosted by FIDO (Fellowship in the Interest of Dogs and their Owners), this free "coffee bark" includes coffee, cake, and, of course, treats for the dogs.
8am to 10am at Long Meadow in Prospect Park (Ninth St entrance off Prospect Park West)
(888) 604-3422 - Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Burlesque queens act as models during this nontraditional drawing class.
3pm to 6pm at The Lucky Cat, 245 Grand St between Driggs Ave and Roebling St
(718) 782-0437 - Live Music at Magnetic Field
Two bands will be playing: the garage punk/soul loving The Miscreants and The Messarounds. $7.
8pm at Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave
(718) 834-0069 - BAMcafé Live
Anna Fiszman and Marc Landesberg with Felili. Free.
9pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
(718) 636-4100
- Birdwatching Tour
Head to Prospect Park for a free birdwatching tour of its nature trails.
10am to 12pm. Meet at the park entrance at Lincold Road and Ocean Ave.
(718) 287-3400
- A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
Taste the borough's best pizza on this four-hour tour.
Meet at 11am at Fourth Ave between 13th St and 14th St in Manhattan. $75. - PAINTStain
Monday night crafting, with a side of booze.
5pm at Stain Bar, 766 Grand St
(718) 387-7840
- Quizz-Off
Win prizes (including a $25 bar tab) at this weekly trivia session.
7:30pm at Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St in Williamsburg
(718) 302-3770 - Secret Science Club
Head to Union Hall to hear astrophysicist David Spergel talk about space.
7:30pm at Union Hall, 702 Union St
(718) 638-4400
- Live Music at Freddy’s
Bands performing include Me and My Shadow, The Pianos, and Gutbucket.
9pm at Freddy’s, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035 - Friday Night at the Movies
A free movie every week. Tonight's film is "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
6pm at the Dweck Center in the Central Library.
(718) 230-2100
- Moonlight Ride through Prospect Park
Go on a guided tour of the park and see its wonders in the dark.
Meet at 9pm at Grand Army Plaza.
(212) 802-8222
- Minimalist Jazz at Freddy’s
Starring Christiana Drapkin on vocals and Stephanie Greig on bass.
9pm at Freddy’s, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035 - Beginners' Cooking Class
Join Chef Brendan McDermott as he walks you through cooking basics. $35.
6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lorimer St
(718) 389-2982
- Quizz-Off
Win prizes (including a $25 bar tab) at this weekly trivia session.
7:30pm at Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St in Williamsburg
(718) 302-3770
- Live Band Karaoke at Magnetic Field
Host Bunnie England and his band, The New Originals, are guaranteed to bring out your inner rock star at this free karaoke night.
8pm at Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave
(718) 834-0069 - Kings County Opry
Listen to Bluegrass and Country at this monthly event.
8:30pm at Freddy’s, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035 - Opening Reception for “The Lack of Desire”
Show includes photography and more. Runs through April 11.
6pm to 8pm at BAC Gallery, 111 Front St, Suite 218
(718) 625-0080
- Friday Night at the Movies
A free movie every week. Tonight's film is "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
6pm at the Dweck Center in the Central Library.
(718) 230-2100 - Live Music at Freddy’s
Bands performing include The Marvin Barnes Time Machine and Warm Hats.
10pm at Freddy’s, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035
- BANDS at Sound Fix
Featuring The Antlers, Pure Horsehair, Drew Nix & The Elephant Army, and David LK Murphy.
8pm at Sound Fix, 110 Bedford Ave
(718) 388-8090
- Knit Night
Bring your crochet needles to Freddy’s for a Sunday night stitch session.
7pm to 9pm at Freddy’s, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035
- Screening: "In the Company of Actors"
This documentary stars Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving. Q&A with director Ian Darling following the show.
7:30pm at Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave
(718) 636-4100 - The Music Quiz
Test your music knowledge, and win prizes.
9pm to 11:30pm at Freddy’s, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035 - Quizz-Off
Win prizes (including a $25 bar tab) at this weekly trivia session.
7:30pm at Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St in Williamsburg
(718) 302-3770
- Live Music at Freddy’s
Baby Pool performs.
9pm at Freddy’s, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035 - Friday Night at the Movies
A free movie every week. Tonight's film is "The Color Purple."
6pm at the Dweck Center in the Central Library.
(718) 230-2100
- Beginners' Cooking Class
Join Chef Brendan McDermott as he walks you through cooking basics. $35.
6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lorimer St
(718) 389-2982
- Quizz-Off
Win prizes (including a $25 bar tab) at this weekly trivia session.
7:30pm at Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St in Williamsburg
(718) 302-3770
