Winter on the Farm events commence at the Stone Barns Center this weekend with a holiday vendor fair, winter farm market (stocked with pastured meats, winter veggies, eggs, and organic baked goods), a winter harvest tutorial, and more. [StoneBarns]
Beloved local band Kaiser Cartel is joining fellow musician friends at the Bell House on Thursday for “Brooklyn Sings for Health Care Reform.” [BellHouse]
The folks who brought you pig butchering classes and vintage jars for your herb des provinces have a newly opened venue, Brooklyn Kitchen Labs, which is hosting a free screening Saturday morning of “What’s on Your Plate?” [UrbanEye]
Equipped with a heated outdoor pool, free wifi, a game room, and brew house, the Tamarack Club opens at the base of the slopes in the Holiday Valley on December 18. [HolidayValley]
Brooklyn Bowl intends to rock your pom-pom socks off on Sunday night with “The Beatles Complete on Ukulele Festival” a concert benefit for Yoko Ono. [BB]
If you’re curious how New York City folks can be farmers, attend the South Bronx Food & Film Expo on Saturday; but don’t just come for the free vegan lunch. [DailyCandy]
Consult our holiday getaway guide for more ideas on what to do this weekend. [oM]
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