Community events in NYC coming up
Connect with your neighbors at free community events across New York City.
Guyana Folk Festival Symposium
Discover the vibrant pulse of New York City's neighborhoods with these free community gatherings. From dance fusions in the Bronx, like Summer Sampler: Playlist! Dance Fusion, to art workshops in East New York, there are countless ways to connect. Explore local culture with Sincerely, Brooklyn or celebrate history at the Harlem Week Children’s Festival Parade. Each event offers a unique chance to engage with your community.
Guyana Folk Festival Symposium
Spend the afternoon at Lefferts Historic House with the Guyana Cultural Association and Prospect Park Alliance, diving into Guyanese culture through music, exhibits, and conversations that...
View detailsUnder The Canopy: A Black August Sanctuary of Urban Maroonage
This is a deeply rooted outdoor gathering focused on ancestral remembrance and spiritual healing within the Black community, held in Prospect Park. It’s a space for collective care and conn...
View detailsMake It Mondays
This is a chill creative workshop at the Langston Hughes Library where you can try your hand at jewelry making and sewing. It’s a low-key way to connect with others and tap into your artist...
View detailsBook Lovers Club by ConnectHer NYC
This is a chill meetup for book lovers hosted by ConnectHer NYC, a group that centers Black women and allies. Expect good conversation and a welcoming vibe at Bar Dalia in Queens.
View detailsConey Island Back to School Event with IDCC
IDCC is hosting a family-friendly back-to-school event in Coney Island with free backpacks and school supplies, a solid resource for local families getting ready for the new school year.
View detailsWHAT THE FCUK IS GOING?! (Soapbox)
This is a community conversation hosted by Blkroseproductions in Brooklyn, tackling heavy topics like AI, civil conflict, and surveillance. It’s a space for open dialogue about fears shapin...
View detailsThe Annual Original Back 2 School Give Back 2026
A family-friendly back-to-school event in Brooklyn offering free haircuts and school supplies for kids. It's a chance to support local students and connect with the community.
View detailsSankofa Series: Coffee Chat with the Curator
This is a relaxed afternoon gathering at the Langston Hughes Library where you can connect over Black history stories with the curator in an informal setting.
View detailsCucala 4th Year Anniversary Week - Free Advanced Hip Hop / Cebo
This is a focused hip-hop dance session for experienced dancers, hosted by a respected Queens dance company. It's a chance to deepen your skills in a space that honors hip-hop culture.
View detailsSeptember Liberation Series: Rap, Memory & Collective Voice
This is a community gathering in Bed-Stuy focused on rap, memory, and collective voice, with DJ Rello providing music. It’s a space to connect through Black cultural expression and storytel...
View detailsLIVING PROOF X GOOD TASTE POP-UP SHOP!
This pop-up shop in Brooklyn is a chance to check out streetwear and fashion curated by Livingproof, spotlighting style rooted in Black culture and NYC vibes.
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 detailsHarlem Emergency Preparedness Day
This is a hands-on community event focused on emergency preparedness in Harlem, a neighborhood with deep Black cultural roots. It's a practical day to get ready for climate and weather chal...
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