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Bluegrass in Brooklyn Holiday Crafting Tour

Kings County Distillery @ 299 Sands St, Brooklyn, NY

Join Kings County Distillery for our Bluegrass in Brooklyn Holiday Tour that celebrates the down-home spirit of Kentucky with a Brooklyn twist. You'll learn the story of how Kings County Distillery makes its small-batch moonshine, bourbon and whiskey on a tour of our distillery and barrel room. After that, you can craft your own infused moonshine - to give away as a gift or to keep for yourself! Tickets will also include a hot boozy cider to keep...

(96) All levels 21 and older
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Jump on the Bomb

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

What do you do when no one steps out for a scene? When it seems that there are no more ideas? Just jump on the bomb. Get out there. Do something. This workshop explores the generation of organic initiations, trusting our instincts and working off of nothing. Prerequisite: Level 1 at any theater.

(252) Intermediate 16 and older
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Chocolate Factory and Distillery Tours

Cacao Prieto Distillery @ 218 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY

Cacao Prieto tours are an hour and include an in-depth look at the history of cacao in the Dominican Republic,  the beans to bar process, the machinery used for processing and science that makes chocolate the unique product it is. From antique, turn of the century machines to innovative new inventions created in house, see how a raw fermented cacao bean moves from farm-to-bar through roasting, cracking, winnowing, milling, tempering, molding,...

(8) All levels 21 and older
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Drunken Herbalist: Herbal Tinctures, Bitters & Sprays

Antidote Apothecary + Tea Bar @ 242 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY

Benjamin Zorn is a mad scientist behind the bar.  Come join him as he teaches how to make infusions, tinctures, bitters and cocktails.  Using the healthy and flavor-packed herbs, spices, barks and roots in the shop, Benjamin will teach how to remove some of the guilt associated with imbibing.  We will talk about flavor pairings, health benefits of different ingredients, basic cocktail techniques and drinking like an herbalist! And...

(1) All levels 21 and older
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Adult Beginner Improv - Jackson Heights

FoHi Improv @ 50 Ascan Ave, Queens, NY

“It’s so nice to meet you!” Welcome to all Beginners! This class is for anyone who has ever wanted to try improv before! Through fun exercises and games, students will learn to enhance their listening and communication skills; they will learn tools to improve their memory……and they will LAUGH and have so much FUN! You are guaranteed to make some new friends and connect with neighbors!  Prerequisite: None. All are welcome! 8 Sessions...

Beginner 18 and older
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$295

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Bushwick Brooklyn Gallery Tour

New York Gallery Tours @ 56 Bogart St., Brooklyn, NY

It's the RAREST tour we lead, in New York's newest important art neighborhood with 50 galleries and mostly emerging artists. You'll see painting, sculpture, electronic media and photography. Our director, with a Ph.D. in arts education, visits all current exhibits and selects the 7 most extraordinary. At each stop there will be an explanation of the artwork and then lively discussion. Be sure to arrive early or on time, so that the tour doesn’t...

(45) All levels 5 and older
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Dumbo Gallery Tour

West Harlem Art Fund @ 16 Main St, Brooklyn, NY

Under the Manhattan Bridge is an old manufacturing community that has transformed itself into a fascinating community with great river views, art galleries, and funky retail shops. For 15 years, we have been providing public arts opportunities for artists of all kinds. Now we've turned our eye to the galleries of DUMBO, one of Brooklyn's most unique, upscale spots. See what we've discovered in a two-hour gallery tour. Beautiful river views accompany...

(5) All levels 13 and older
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Brooklyn Artist Studios Tour

New York Gallery Tours @ 77 Morgan Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn is the world’s epicenter for artist studios, numbering in the tens of thousands. On this tour, you’ll visit 7 we think are special, and meet these artists along with their artworks. Plus, you can buy art directly from these artists and save money. The tour is led by Rafael Risemberg, Ph.D., who has been leading gallery tours and artist studios tours for over 17 years. The tour happens no matter the temperature or the weather, as the...

(45) Beginner 1 and older
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Governors Island Gallery Tour

New York Gallery Tours @ Ferry Point Road, New York, NY

The “magical” Governors Island - a 10-min. $1.50 ferry ride from Lower Manhattan - houses galleries in the summer in converted homes.  You'll visit 7 galleries showing contemporary painting, sculpture, video, and photography. Our director, with a Ph.D. in arts education, visits all current exhibits and selects the 7 most extraordinary for you to see. At each stop there will be an explanation of the artwork and then lively discussion. ...

(45) Beginner 1 and older
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$33.22
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Adult Beginner - Forest Hills

FoHi Improv @ 50 Ascan Ave, Queens, NY

This class is a 6 week introduction to the world of long form improv! Long form improv is when a group of people weave stories and scenes together to create an on-the-spot mini improvised play. This class will use collaborative games and exercises to introduce the participant to the beginning skills of long form improv: how to listen better, improve memory skills, speak confidently and from the heart, and how to have better conversations. Improvisational...

Beginner 18 and older
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$210

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Drop-in Clown

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Do you want to try out one single clown class? Have you been wondering what this joyful world is all about? Come to the drop-in class! In each class students will practice exercises from some of the greats (Lecoq, Conway, Johnstone) while working on taming their ego and bringing out their true inner clown. Come to just one class, come to all of them, do what your heart desires. This is the perfect place to get your feet wet and learn from...

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Drop-in Improv

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Looking to enhance your improv skills? Join the dynamic Drop-in Improv class at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and receive expert guidance from the hilarious Micah Sterenberg. With a focus on specific themes and plenty of scenes and notes, this class offers the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your abilities. All experience levels are welcome!

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Drop-in Sketch

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Unlock your comedic potential and learn the art of sketch comedy in this hands-on workshop. Through improv exercises and character-driven techniques, you'll create hilarious sketches in a supportive and fun environment. Embrace your creativity and leave with a fully fleshed-out sketch that will have audiences laughing out loud.

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Workshop: Get into the Scene with Grounded Play

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of patient and grounded improvisation at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. Learn how to build scenes brick by brick with your partner, embracing the journey and playing from a place of trust and patience. Open to all levels, this workshop will help you create impactful and authentic scenes.

(4) Beginner 16 and older
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Shamanic and Indigenous Arts Market & Gallery

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

Come to the Ark for a brand new showing of spectacular visionary art, clothing, ceremonial items, and jewelry handpicked and fair-trade sourced from the Amazon jungle and the Andean Mountains in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Egypt. We will have various indigenous musical instruments such as handcrafted didgeridoos, ceremonial rattles and custom-painted shamanic drums. There will also be rare harmonic handpan Rav drums from Russia that are impossible...

(9) All levels 8 and older
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Gerhard Richter: Painting After All at the MET Breuer

Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY

This long-awaited exhibition will explore Richter’s dual interest in representation and abstraction, his engagement with German history, and his investigation of personal and collective memory. We’ll see how his practice has evolved over the last six decades, and come to understand why he is considered Germany’s greatest living artist.

(12) Beginner 16 and older
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Distillery Tours (Weekends)

Kings County Distillery @ 299 Sands St, Brooklyn, NY

Immerse yourself in the rich history and craftsmanship of whiskey at the oldest distillery in NYC. Discover the science and magic behind mashing, fermentation, and distillation, while indulging in a tasting of their finest spirits. Don't miss out on this exclusive experience at Kings County Distillery.

(96) All levels 21 and older
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$22.98
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Adult Improv Open House

Irondale Ensemble Project @ 85 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY

Students will get improvised through a series of fun and engaging activities. Come create, learn and be merry with the Irondale Ensemble! These Irondale led free-for-alls are just thing for the improv wallflowers out there. A no-risk, all-fun environment for everyone from the curious novice to the veteran performer. Oh, and did we mention these are free events?

All levels 18 and older
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Free
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Free Your Voice Through Shamanic Vocal Culture & Melody

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: Free Your Voice Through Shamanic Vocal Cultures & Medicine Melodies Explore the use of music to clear and open energetic channels, and as a gateway for therapeutic processes, higher creativity and community peacemaking. Through guided sound-centered practices and chanting, we build an original repertoire of medicine melodies to use in shamanic journeys, psychotherapy, performance and sound healing sessions. You’ll experience...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$350

2 sessions

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Clutch Making: I Can Make Bags Visits NY

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this 3-hour clutch making course, the students will choose from a variety of colours, work with patterns, and learn how to make their own leather clutch. Optional leather wrist strap and metal hardware is available.  Students will also learn how to use a sewing machine and learn basic leather working skills. A range of colours and accessories will be available to choose from on the day. No experience necessary. Q&A Q: ...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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$210
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