Community events in NYC coming up
Connect with your neighbors at free community events across New York City.
Mott Haven Together
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.
Mott Haven Together
A free family-friendly block party in the Bronx celebrating local culture and community leaders with food, music, and activities. It’s a chance to connect with neighbors and honor the spiri...
View details56th Annual African American Day Parade & Resource Fair
This is a day-long celebration of Black culture and community with a parade and resource fair in Harlem, a space rich with history and pride. Expect a vibrant mix of culture, connection, an...
View detailsSankofa Series: Brunch with Mama C
Spend an afternoon with Mama C, a poet and artist deeply rooted in African community activism, at the Langston Hughes Library in Queens. This brunch is a chance to connect with Black cultur...
View detailsDiasporican Education Presentation
This is a daytime event at the 125th Street Library focusing on the Puerto Rican diaspora, a key part of Latinx heritage in NYC. It’s a chance to connect with the community and learn about...
View detailsCommunity Convo: Quality of Life Town Hall 2026
A town hall in Southeast Queens focused on quality of life issues, featuring city and state officials. It’s a chance to connect with local leadership and community members.
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 detailsHarlem Arts Alliance Townhall Meeting
This townhall brings together Harlem's arts community to discuss culture and advocacy, a space for local creatives and supporters to connect and shape the scene.
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 detailsRossana Rosado: Bronx Attitude - Book Signing and Reading
Spend a thoughtful afternoon with Rossana Rosado, a powerful voice from the Bronx, as she shares her story and insights in a book signing and reading. This is a space for real conversation...
View detailsAlectric Sessions: For Music Producers
Alectric Sessions offers a chance for aspiring music producers to learn from industry pros in the Bronx, focusing on hip-hop and rap production skills.
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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