🤓 Nerd Night: Open Streets 101 | Mon, Jul 20 | 6:15-8 PM
Join this casual monthly series bringing together people who care about New York City, public space, transportation, and community for a look at how Open Streets work, what they've accomplished, and what's next. Share stories with organizers, get your questions answered, and meet fellow city nerds—no expertise required, just curiosity!
📢 Community Board Mixer | Tue, Jul 21 | 6-8 PM
Abundance New York brings together community board members from across the city to share best practices, hear from experienced CB members on how to navigate the process, and build relationships that move things forward. Come ready to connect, learn, and leave with the tools to make your corner of New York City a little better!
🌞 Uptown Bounce | Thu, Jul 23 | 6-9 PM
El Museo del Barrio and the Museum of the City of New York bring back this electrifying free summer block party for its 13th year, with top DJs spinning sets from salsa to hip-hop, dance lessons, and hands-on art activities for all ages. Celebrate The Legal Aid Society's 150th Anniversary and enjoy after-hours access to Double Exposures, the first museum survey dedicated to pioneering photographer Sophie Rivera.
🎉 Manor Avenue Open Street | Every Friday, Jul 24 - Sep 7 | 10 AM-3 PM
T.H.E. C.O.R.E. Family Enrichment Center blocks off Manor Ave for a free, car-free celebration of community with music, dancing, sports, pizza, painting, dominoes, cards, and more! Experience the neighborhood in a whole new way—free of charge, free of cars, and full of life.
💛 Bensonhurst Family & Community Wellness Day | Sat, Jul 25 | 11 AM-2 PM
Join Homecrest Community Services at the Homecrest Bensonhurst Community Center for a free day of community and health resources, carnival games, DIY art activities, cultural performances, giveaways, and family-oriented activities. This community-wide celebration brings together local organizations, health providers, and supporters to bring resources and activities to the neighborhood!
🎊 Celebrate Kensington! | Sat, Jul 25 | 1-5:30 PM
Join NOCD-NY, Arts & Democracy, Kensington Cultural Council and community partners to celebrate the neighborhood's rich culture and the close-knit network of people who cultivate it! Enjoy a jam session with local musicians, community exhibitions, youth-led activities, embroidery and storytelling, a performance by the Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts, and more. All are welcome, no reservation necessary!
🎷 Midsummer Nights | Jul 23, Jul 30, Aug 6 & Aug 13 | 6:30 PM
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music brings four evenings of free music to BKCM's front stoop, curated by acclaimed jazz singer-songwriter and NPR Tiny Desk artist Melanie Charles. This year's lineup features rising artists who are revitalizing jazz and knocking down genre boundaries—head to 58 Seventh Avenue for limited first-come, first-serve seating (moved indoors in case of rain or extreme heat).
🌉 Brooklyn Bridge Park Summer Events | Multiple Dates
Brooklyn Bridge Park's calendar is packed all summer long with Movies With a View, story-time, stargazing, tall ships tours, dance parties, waterfront workouts, kayaking, and so much more!
🎭 Lincoln Center's Summer for the City | Multiple Dates
Lincoln Center invites you to celebrate the Summer of Dance with hundreds of free and choose-what-you-pay events centered on movement, contemporary artistry, and international voices. Experience the joy, creativity, and community that make this global city extraordinary!
🎬 Movies Under the Stars | Multiple Dates
Pack up the picnic chair and catch a flick in the great outdoors! The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Parks bring more than 150 free film screenings to parks and playgrounds throughout the five boroughs, from great new movies to all-time classics.
🌳 Riverside Park Conservancy Summer Events | Multiple Dates
Riverside Park Conservancy brings the community together all summer long with free fitness classes like cardio dance, pilates in the park, and tai chi, plus trivia nights and nature-connection activities. Stay active, meet your neighbors, and soak up summer with our friends at Riverside Park Conservancy!
🖊️ People-First Plaza at Korean Square | Sign now
Ridgewood Rides is asking NYC DOT to close the dangerous slip lane at Korean Square and create a People-First Plaza, making this busy Ridgewood intersection safer for the pedestrians, cyclists, and neighbors who pass through daily
