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Craft Spirits, Sid & Nancy | Brooklyn Events This Weekend

Sport absurdist accoutrement. Drink moonshine. Cosplay. Do something Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, NY — Whether you're in the mood to laugh, to smell some sewage with the person you love, to flaunt some "absurdist accoutrements" or drink a lot of moonshine with strangers, Brooklyn has you covered.

Here's what's going on in the borough this weekend:


Valentine's All-Star Comedy Show

Neighborhood: Flatbush
What: This comedy night at Kings Theater features Tommy Davidson, Aries Spears, Don DC Curry, Mark Curry, Ashima Franklin and Alex Thomas.
Where: Kings Theater at 1027 Flatbush Ave.
When: 8 p.m. Friday

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ART POP with Mark Farina

Neighborhood: Bushwick
What: Patch isn't quite sure what exactly is happening at this House of Yes event, which will provide you the opportunity to, "Design your best life, flaunt your ferociousness and absurdist accoutrements for an evening of extreme extravagance and high style vibes." Sounds fun, though.
Where: House of Yes at 2 Wyckoff Ave.
When: 10 p.m. Friday


Sid And Nancy Movie Screening

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Don't you love a love story with a happy ending? Then have we got a movie for you. Wait a minute...
Where: Nitehawk at 136 Metropolitan Ave.
When: Midnight Friday

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Brooklyn Craft Spirit Fest

Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What: Sample more than 100 styles of spirits, from moonshine to mezcal, rum, cognac, whiskey, vodka, gin, tequila and more.
Where: Brooklyn Expo Center at 72 Noble St.
When: 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday


BAM Black Comix Expo

Neighborhood: Fort Greene
What: BAM and the Black Comics Collective co-host a free expo that features comic exhibitors, a panel discussion, a children's art workshop, and a superhero cosplay showcase.
Where: BAM Rose Cinemas at 30 Lafayette Ave.
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday


Greenpointers Winter of Love Valentine's Market

Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What: Greenpoint Loft will become a Woodstock-style market with more than 60 local vendors, live music, craft beer and hot cider.
Where: Greenpoint Loft at 67 West St.
When: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday


Second Sundays At Pioneer Works

Neighborhood: Red Hook
What: Check out this free open studios event that features work from current artists in residence, live music, exhibitions and more.
Where: Pioneer Works at 159 Pioneer St.
When: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday


Sasheer Zamata Party Time

Neighborhood: Gowanus
What: Sasheer Zamata Party Time is a monthly variety showcase hosted by the SNL and This American Life alumna. Comics and musicians will perform and play party games with the audience.
Where: The Bell House at 149 7th St.
When: 8:30 p.m. Sunday


Grand Street Restaurant Week

Neighborhood: Williamsburg
What: Select restaurants along Grand Street will be offering discounted lunches and dinners until Feb. 11
Where: Grand Street
When: All weekend long

Update: The original version of this story toted Romantic Tours Of The Newtown Creek Wastewater Plant. Unfortunately, the tours have been sold out.


Photo Courtesy of the Department of Environmental Protection/Flickr

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