Events in Brooklyn coming up
Explore Brooklyn's vibrant free scene, from outdoor movies to live music and markets.
VIVA SATURDAYS Perreo @ VIVA TORO
Brooklyn is always happening, and you will find plenty of free things to do here. You can catch a classic outdoors with Akeelah and the Bee – 20th Anniversary Screening in Prospect Park. Later, find your rhythm at Love Thursdays: The R&B You Don’t Hear | Open Bar 8-9. Or, hunt for deals at THRIFT2DEATH: END OF SUMMER BLOWOUT $50 and BELOW MARKET. Brooklyn truly has something for everyone, all for free.
VIVA SATURDAYS Perreo @ VIVA TORO
Viva Saturdays at Viva Toro brings a lively Latin dance party vibe with perreo beats that keep the energy high and the dance floor moving.
View detailsBlack Sandwich + Lemonade Showdown
Spend a Sunday afternoon in Prospect Park's historic Lefferts House enjoying a community gathering with DJ Dick Burroughs spinning. The Black Sandwich + Lemonade Showdown celebrates Black c...
View detailsCommunity Conversation: From Brooklyn to Broadway
A thoughtful conversation with Black theatre artists from Brooklyn, hosted at the Billie Holiday Theatre. It’s a chance to hear authentic stories from the community shaping Black theatre cu...
View detailsBlack Lit Book Group
This monthly book group spotlights Black authors across genres, creating a space to celebrate and discuss Black literature in Brooklyn.
View detailsWE Lime: Little Caribbean Night Market
This Little Caribbean Night Market on Washington Avenue is a perfect spot to vibe with island flavors, shop local Caribbean vendors, and soak up that Brooklyn community energy as the sun se...
View details2026 - New York African Restaurant Week Festival -
This festival brings the best of African food and music together in Brooklyn, spotlighting Afrobeat, Amapiano, and Soca vibes alongside live performances and vendors supporting Black-owned...
View detailsSabine Blaizin, Val Fleury, Miss Gypsy, Very J, Vereda INTL + Tony Flow (LIVE) | Dead Letter No.9
This night at Dead Letter No. 9 is a deep dive into Afro-Latin, house, and global soul sounds with DJs rooted in African diasporic music and New York's underground scene. Expect a smooth bl...
View detailsVIVA SATURDAYS EL Show de Manny Papeleta @ VIVA TORO
Viva Saturdays at Viva Toro brings the energy with perreo and Latin dance vibes in a lively Brooklyn spot. It's the kind of night where the music and crowd keep the party going till late.
View detailsDate Nite: Vinyl Happy Hour
This midweek vinyl night at Sleepwalk is all about vintage grooves and good vibes, with DJs spinning rare finds to keep the energy smooth and soulful. It's a chill spot to connect over musi...
View detailsBKBF Bookend Event 9/23: Crown Heights Lit Night!
A laid-back literary night at Crown Inn in Crown Heights, bringing together local readers and writers in a cozy bar setting. It’s a chance to connect over stories and community in a neighbo...
View detailsAfrobeat Nights NYC
Afrobeat Nights NYC is your go-to for a late-night dive into Afrobeats, Amapiano, and dancehall vibes at a Brooklyn spot that knows its culture. Expect a global soundscape that keeps the en...
View detailsLegacy at Risk: Protecting Black Property and Wealth in Brooklyn
This is a community gathering focused on protecting Black property and wealth in Brooklyn, hosted by Black Tax. It's a space to connect and discuss ways to keep resources within the communi...
View details2000s Hip Hop & R&B Trivia
This trivia night at Sweet Catch BK is all about the biggest 2000s hip-hop and R&B hits, perfect for anyone who grew up on that era's soundtrack and wants to vibe with friends over some fri...
View detailsDate Nite: Vinyl Happy Hour
This midweek vinyl night at Sleepwalk is all about vintage grooves and global beats, with DJs spinning rare finds to keep the vibe chill and soulful. It's a laid-back spot to connect over m...
View detailsNYCHA No Menthol Poetry Contest
This poetry contest at a Brooklyn NYCHA community center is a space for fresh voices to share their verses and connect over culture and creativity.
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