KENSINGTON CULTURE

Join Us As We Celebrate Bangladesh Independence Day!

Saturday, March 22nd, 4:00 - 8:00pm

Enjoy an evening of documentary screening, patriotic songs and recitations, and delicious Iftar with Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts at PS 179 Brooklyn. RSVP required to secure your spot! Email annie@bipainc.com

Outside Women book launch

Wednesday, April 16, 6:30pm

Book launch celebration for Roohi Choudhry’s debut novel, Outside Women, with Hasiba Haq, Fabliha Yeaqub and Aamnah Khan.
Lofty Pigeon Bookstore, 743 Church Ave

Earth Day in Albemarle Playground

Tuesday, April 22, 2:30 - 5:00 pm

Gardening, environmental science and engineering projects for children and families.

Boishakh 1430 - Bengali New Year Celebration and Parade

Saturday April 26, 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

Music in the Plaza

Sundays, April 27 - June 22, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

For more information and concert schedules, visit singingwinds.org

Día del Niño in Albemarle Playground with The Singing Winds

Saturday, May 3, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Celebrate The Day of the Child with arts & crafts, games, dance, music and a puppet show. Scaramouches Latino Puppet Theater

Music in the Plaza

Sunday, May 5, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

For more information and concert schedules, visit singingwinds.org

Celebrate Día de Los Niños y Día de las Madres

Saturday, May 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm

At Avenue C Plaza with Casa Cultural and co-sponsors NOCD-NY and Arts & Democracy. Children’s artwork, crafts, and performances will be exhibited. At the end, Mariachis will serenade the moms.

Evenings of Activities with Casa Cultural

mid-May through mid-August, 6pm - 8pm

Activities at Avenue C Plaza including Youth Tecuani Dance, embroidery, Zumba, and more.

Music in the Plaza

Sunday, May 11, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

For more information and concert schedules, visit singingwinds.org

Music in the Plaza

Sunday, May 18, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

For more information and concert schedules, visit singingwinds.org

Music in the Plaza

Sunday, May 25, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

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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 2025 for free programming, arts and crafts workshops, performances, games and more!

See the flyer below in late May or at the ArtBuilt Mobile Studio in June for the full list of events!

Bangla Mela

Sunday, June 1

A vibrant celebration of cultural heritage of Bangladesh with Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts and Bangladeshi Ladies Club. Enjoy live music, traditional dance, handicrafts, and delicious Bangladeshi cuisine on McDonald Avenue.

Music in the Plaza

Sunday, June 1, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

For more information and concert schedules, visit singingwinds.org

Bangla and Singing Class

June dates TBD

Free Bangla and singing class by Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts in collaboration with ArtBuilt Mobile Studio at Avenue C Plaza

Family Concert

June date TBD

Join Arts & Democracy at Avenue C Plaza to celebrate creativity in our community! Featuring young performers and their instructors from the neighborhood.

Hand Stitching Upcycle Activity!

Afternoons in June on Beverly Road Open Street at Kensington Plaza

Organized by Bangladeshi Ladies Club. Detailed information coming soon.

Music in the Plaza

Sunday, June 8, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

For more information and concert schedules, visit singingwinds.org

Melody and Rhythm: A Magical Night of Bangla Songs

Friday, June 13 or Saturday, June 14 afternoon TBD

with Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts at Ave C Plaza or Beverly Road Open Street at Kensington Plaza

Music in the Plaza

Sunday, June 15, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

For more information and concert schedules, visit singingwinds.org

Music on the Plaza

Sunday, June 22, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Musical ensembles and street performers offer free concerts in Kensington Plaza and the Beverly Road Open Street on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

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