REMINDERS: The Arthur Russell movie Wild Combination will screen tonight at MoMA. The Real World Brooklyn cast will answer all of your questions tonight at the Paley Center.
MUSIC: If you don't think there's any good live music going on in this city, you haven't seen Extra Life yet. The band (pictured), fronted by Charlie Looker, is somewhat indescribable...but we'd say similar to what medieval metal may sound like. Listen here. Also on the bill are Larkin Grimm, Mirror Mirror and Stern.
Friday // 9 p.m. // The Charleston [174 Bedford Ave, Williamsburg] // $7
ART: Behold, another First Friday at the Bronx Museum of the Arts is upon us. "This special First Fridays! program, Cabiosile pa’ Shango, is a musical tribute to the forces of fire and healing. Hosted by Marinieves Alba/ The Zol Lab and featuring live music by Afro-Caribbean group Illu Aye with DJ Laylo, this event will have you on your feet and inspired."
Friday // 6 p.m. // Bronx Museum of the Arts [1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St] // Free
THEATER: Acclaimed Flemish director Ivo van Hove—whose bold interpretations of plays like Hedda Gabler and The Misanthrope have been hits in NYC—has crafted a large-scale theatrical adaptation of John Cassavetes's wrenching winning film Opening Night, which ends tonight. Big Ben Brantley at the Times calls it "wild and woolly," writing, "I have never seen Mr. van Hove—who has taken stylized wrecking balls to a host of classic plays—make more purposeful or appropriate use of his anarchic skills...In the works of Cassavetes, the prototypical indie filmmaker, Mr. van Hove has found both a natural soul mate and a perfect taking-off point for actorly excavation." Here's our interview with van Hove; today at 4:30 p.m. he talks about his work with playwright Charles Mee. – John Del Signore
Saturday // 7:30 p.m. // BAM Harvey Theater [651 Fulton St, Brooklyn] // Tickets
SHOP: It's the 1st Annual WNNS Winter Holiday Flea Market, head up by former head Vice guy Gavin McInnes's wife. "The Williamsburg Neighborhood Nursery School is a wonderful grassroots school that has been serving children and families since 1999. This is the first Flea Market fundraiser and we are all excited. Toys, books, furniture, new items, crafts, designer clothes (from cool Williamsburg Moms) and more!"
Saturday // 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. // 338 Wythe at South 1st St, Williamsburg
MUSIC: Yeasayer, Vampire Weekend...boring. This Saturday head over to Phonograph, Salt & Samovar and The Lisps at the Studio at Webster Hall. Get there early, this one won't have you up all night.
Saturday // 8 p.m. // The Studio at Webster Hall [125 East 11th St] // $10
BOOK FAIR: The Small Press Center has sent us no fewer than 115 press releases regarding their 19th Annual Independent and Small Press Book Fair. And it's finally here! There will be over 100 small and independent publishers and authors, along with exhibitors and events. Check the website for full details.
Saturday and Sunday // 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. // General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen [20 W 44th St] // Free
SHOP: Brooklyn Flea are presenting an indoor version of their flea market called Gifted: A Holiday Market this Sunday (the 2nd of 4 Sundays before Christmas). Surely one of the vendors will help you with that perfect gift.
Sunday // 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. // Brooklyn Masonic Temple [317 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn] // Free
THEATER: The Civilians make theater by fanning out into the world and talking with a wide variety of people about a chosen topic—say, losing stuff—then weave the exchanges into a fast-paced, multi-faceted take on contemporary struggles. Their hotly anticipated new show, Brooklyn at Eye Level, is the culmination of a long-term investigation of development in Brooklyn—particularly the controversial Atlantic Yards project—and its impact on the community. Today's performance will be followed by a discussion led by Gilly Youner, Trustee of Park Slope Civic Council. – John Del Signore
Sunday // 3 p.m. // The Brooklyn Lyceum [227 4th Avenue] // Suggested Donation at Box Office
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