The Weekend: 12.24-12.26

Friday, Dec. 24

Cobble Hill: Celebrate French designer Thierry Dreyfus' new show at the Invisible Dog gallery with a Christmas Eve dinner and viewing.

Fort Greene: Get in one last "Nutcracker" this holiday at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, as the American Ballet Theatre brings the classic to life. Also Saturday and Sunday, through Jan. 2.

Borough-wide: Leave the cooking to the pros this Christmas Eve at one of these Brooklyn destinations.

Saturday, Dec. 25

Dyker Heights: There may be no better place for some holiday cheer than "Dyker Lights."

Brighton Beach: See some of Russia's best in the stage show, "Moscow Circus on Stage," at the Milennium. Also Sunday.

Sunday, Dec. 26

Borough-wide: In your post-Christmas haze, muster up the energy and go shopping!

DUMBO: Grab a bite to eat at reBar, then and check out Juan Carlos Pinto's fun, MetroCard art at DIS Micro Gallery.