Arts AND CULTURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Community EVENTS AT AVENUE C PLAZA, KENSINGTON PLAza, PLAYGROUNDS, Schools AND MORE. Avenue C Plaza is located at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Chand Raat Celebration by BIPA and BLC on Kensington Plaza
Monday April 8, 2024 7:00pm
Join Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts and Bangladeshi Ladies Club on the last day of Ramadan as we come together to witness the sighting of the new moon, signaling the arrival of Eid. But that's not all – we have an evening filled with delightful festivities planned for you!
Henna: Adorn your hands with intricate henna designs
Music: Let the soul-stirring melodies of music uplift your spirits and add to the joyous atmosphere of the evening.
Iftar: Experience the Flavors of Iftar with Us!
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Boishakh 1430 - Bengali New Year Celebration and Parade
Saturday April 20, 1:00 - 5:00pm
Join The Singing Winds & Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts for a celebration of the Bengali New Year with cultural performances and a parade!
1:00 pm - Gather at Albemarle Playground
2:00 pm - Parade through Kensington
3:00 pm - Music and dance performances in PS 179 Playground, E. 2nd Street & Avenue C -
Earth Day Clean-Up and Gardening in Albemarle Playground
Monday, April 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gardening, science and engineering projects for children and families.
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Music in the Plaza
Sunday, April 28, 3:30 5:00pm
Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open StreetFeelin IRIE with Azouhouni Adou
Calypso steel pan bandFor more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
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Día del Niño in Albemarle Playground with The Singing Winds
Tuesday, April 30, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate The Day of the Child with arts & crafts, games, dance, music and a puppet show.
Scaramouches Latino Puppet Theater - “Juanito Juanito” and “Little Red Riding Hood”. -
Music in the Plaza
Sunday, May 5, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open StreetRoshni Samlal & Friends
Brooklyn Raga MassiveFor more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
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Celebrate el Día de Los Niños y Día de las Madres
Saturday, May 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm at Avenue C Plaza
Casa Cultural with co-sponsor NOCD-NY. On Avenue C Plaza, there will be children’s artwork exhibiting, crafts, and performances. At the end, there will be Mariachis to serenade the moms.
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Music in the Plaza
Sunday, May 12, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open StreetMariachis Aguila y Plata
Special Event for Mother’s DayFor more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
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Music in the Plaza
Sunday, May 19, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open StreetGrupo Wayno
Music from the AndesFor more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
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Free Immigration and Government Services
Every Friday, 10am - 4pm
with City Council District 39
Kensington Office: 118 Beverly RoadExpert immigration assistance from licensed attorneys (call to make an appointment). Contact Ali Boivab with questions: (646)801-4654 or ABoivab@council.nyc.gov
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June at Avenue C Plaza
ArtBuilt Mobile Studio returns to Avenue C Plaza!
Join us and our partners every weekend and select weekdays in June 2024 for free programming, arts and crafts workshops, performances, games and more!
See the flyer below for the full list of events!
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Family Concert
Sunday, June 2, 2pm
Join Arts & Democracy at Avenue C Plaza to celebrate creativity in our community! Featuring music and dance from Brooklyn Porch Music’s The Multigenerational Playing for the Light Big Band, Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA), Students from the Tomas Rodriguez Guitar Studio, Singing Winds Dance with Ballet Folklórico Mariposas and Shapla, and Youth Tecuani Dance with Casa Cultural.
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Music in the Plaza
Sunday, June 9, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open StreetGuitars of America
Latin guitar ensembleFor more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
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Music in the Plaza
Sunday, June 16, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open StreetBeating the Heart with Spondon & Joy
Traditional Bangladeshi Folks SongsFor more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
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Evenings of Activities with Casa Cultural
Tuesday - Thursday, June 18 - June 27, July 9 - August 15, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Youth Tecuani Dance, Embroidery, Zumba
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Music in the Plaza
Sunday, June 23, 3:30 – 5:00pm
Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open StreetHONK NYC !!
Contemporary Brass BandFor more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
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Bike on the Block with DOT and The Singing Winds
Sunday, June 23 at Beverly Plaza
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Celebrate Kensington! Culture + Community + Care
Sunday, June 30
Avenue C PlazaJoin us for a celebration of our neighborhood’s food, music, and textiles, and the close-knit network of people who make them happen.
Details on the flyer below!
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The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 23 - August 22
10:00am - 12:00 noonFree Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles
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International Folk Festival on McDonald Avenue
Saturday, August 10
with BIPA, The Singing Winds and more.
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Dia de los Muertos with Casa Cultural
Saturday, October 26
Join us at Avenue C Plaza, where the adjacent block of McDonald will also be closed for the parade and celebration. Elements include a community ofrenda, school and family ofrendas, performances, arts and crafts, community tabling, and food.
See the flyer below!
Event Flyers
2024 activities with be posted soon. An archive of previous year’s events are listed below.