News
Jan
13
Events in Williamsburg: Arts and Culture
written by Warren Lewis Team
The holidays are over, and your schedule now sits refreshingly empty. It is a new year and despite the snow and cold, the perfect time to explore something new. Staying in a house or apartment to hide from the snow can make a person blue. The following events in Williamsburg provide a cure for the winter doldrums, helping you explore Brooklyn while you do so.
January
Dec. 11, 2011 –Feb. 5, 2012: Bienvenido Bones Banez presented by the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center: A vibrant one-person art show by a member of the Wah Salon Art Club
Jan. 6, 2011 – March 3, 2013: Vernita Nemec presented by the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
Jan. 7, 2012: No Sleep Till Brooklyn at the Morgan Warehouse: Monthly underground dance music event. Must be 18 to enter and 21 to drink.
Jan. 7, 2012: The Lovesick Expo Brooklyn: An expo of local wedding professionals specializing in handcrafted, eco-friendly goods.
Jan. 8, 2012: Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra at Brooklyn Bowl: Salsa concert with a $5.00 cover charge. Must be 21 to enter.
Jan. 11, 2012: Opening reception for Vernita Nemec at the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
Jan. 21, 2011: The Brooklyn What at The Trash Bar: See a legendary Brooklyn band in action. Must be 21 to enter.
February
Feb. 1-4, 2012: Forms Festival at the Bowery: A four-day festival exploring independent music, art and gaming.
Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012: Smorgasbrewery at the Brooklyn Brewery: Five vendors a week showcase their eats in the brewery-tasting room. There are also free tours of the brewery on the hour every hour.
Feb. 24, 2012: Sharon Von Etten at the Music Hall of Williamsburg: A folk rock concert presented by the Bowery. Must be 18 to enter.
Winter in New York can be cold and frigid. After celebrating the holidays and ringing in the New Year, these events in Williamsburg will help you fight off the winter blues. Be sure to check in with venues and buy tickets early since shows may sell out.
