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.


EVENTS

  • Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza: Program Launch!

    Sunday, June 1, 3:00-6:00 pm
    Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for kids and parents with Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA)! Including magic, arts and crafts activities, balloon twisting, board games, open mic, a recycled goods marketplace, and stitching with Bangladeshi Ladies Club.

  • Music in the Plaza

    Kensington Plaza
    Sunday, June 1,  3:30 - 5:00 pm
    Presented by The Singing Winds, 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

  • Tecuanes Youth Dance Practice

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Mondays in June - June 2, 6:00-7:30 pm
    Tecuanes Youth Dance, a Mexican folkloric dance with Casa Cultural

  • Ballet Folklórico Dance and Mexican Style Embroidery Classes

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Wednesdays in June - June 4
    6:00-7:00pm - Ballet Folklórico Mariposas dance classes with The Singing Winds
    6:00-7:30pm - Mexican Style embroidery classes with Casa Cultural

  • Bangla Language, Music and Art Classes

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Fridays in June - June 6, 4:00-7:00pm

    Bangla Language/Music Classes with Annie Ferdous/Nilofar Ahmad of BIPA (Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts), plus art activities and tabla percussion classes.

  • Mosaics Workshop

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Saturday, June 7, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

    Create a ceramic and glass mosaic tile for your home or garden, with Jill Reinier of The Singing Winds

  • Plant Workshop and Composting

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Sunday, June 8, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

    Susan Braverman, co-founder of The GreenWorks Team, will lead a planting and gardening workshop focused on herbs and vegetables from around the world. . Take home two cuttings and learn how to grow them in your own garden or window-sill! The Curbside Compost Outreach Team at Big Reuse, in partnership with DSNY, will share educational materials on composting and a kitchen food scrap container give away while supplies last.

  • Music in the Plaza

    Kensington Plaza
    Sunday, June 8,  3:30 - 5:00 pm
    Presented by The Singing Winds, 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

  • Tecuanes Youth Dance Practice

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Mondays in June - June 9, 6:00-7:30 pm
    Tecuanes Youth Dance, a Mexican folkloric dance with Casa Cultural

  • Ballet Folklórico Dance and Mexican Style Embroidery Classes

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza:
    Wednesdays in June - June 11
    6:00-7:00pm - Ballet Folklórico Mariposas dance classes with The Singing Winds
    6:00-7:30pm - Mexican Style embroidery classes with Casa Cultural

  • Bangla Language, Music and Art Classes

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Fridays in June - June 13, 4:00-7:00pm

    Bangla Language/Music Classes with Annie Ferdous/Nilofar Ahmad of BIPA (Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts), plus art activities and tabla percussion classes.

  • Kite Making and Flying

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Saturday, June 14, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

    Free kite kits to decorate and fly! With Jill Reinier of The Singing Winds

  • FAMILY CONCERT!

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Sunday, June 15, 2:00 - 5:30 PM

    This concert presented by Arts & Democracy celebrates 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, and Singing Winds Dance with Ballet Folklórico Mariposas, Shapla and Azerbaijani Dance.

  • Tecuanes Youth Dance Practice

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Mondays in June - June 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
    Tecuanes Youth Dance, a Mexican folkloric dance with Casa Cultural

  • Ballet Folklórico Dance and Mexican Style Embroidery Classes

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Wednesdays in June - June 18
    6:00-7:00pm - Ballet Folklórico Mariposas dance classes with The Singing Winds
    6:00-7:30pm - Mexican Style embroidery classes with Casa Cultural

  • Bangla Language, Music and Art Classes

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Fridays in June - June 20, 4:00-7:00pm

    Bangla Language/Music Classes with Annie Ferdous/Nilofar Ahmad of BIPA (Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts), plus art activities and tabla percussion classes.

  • Print Making with Cynthia Fortozo from Casa Cultural

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Saturday, June 21, 11:00AM - 4:00 PM

    Inspired by Mexican tiles known as Talaveras. Floral, patterned, vibrant-colored tiles, created from clay, will be made into prints, or you can create your own design. Participants will receive supplies and instructions on tile-like printmaking. They will go home with their tile and print in a canvas tote bag.

  • Storytime and Activities with Lofty Pigeon Books

    Kensington Culture @ Kensington Plaza
    Sunday, June 22, 2:00 - 3:30 PM

    Join us at Kensington Plaza where local bookstore Lofty Pigeon Books, with Arts & Democracy, will present a storytime series - with music, dancing, crafts, and activities led by local authors. For baby to pre-teen readers.

  • Music on the Plaza

    Kensington Plaza
    Sunday, June 22,  3:30 - 5:00 pm
    Presented by The Singing Winds, 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.orgtion goes here

  • Tecuanes Youth Dance Practice

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Mondays in June - June 23, 6:00-7:30 pm
    Tecuanes Youth Dance, a Mexican folkloric dance with Casa Cultural

  • Ballet Folklórico Dance and Mexican Style Embroidery Classes

    Summer @ Avenue C Plaza
    Wednesdays in June - June 25
    6:00-7:00pm - Ballet Folklórico Mariposas dance classes with The Singing Winds
    6:00-7:30pm - Mexican Style embroidery classes with Casa Cultural

  • Melody & Rhythm: Celebrating Bangla Language, Music and Art Classes

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Fridays in June - June 27, 4:00-7:00pm

    Every Friday in June, BIPA (Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts) has been hosting Bangla Language/Music Classes with Annie Ferdous/Nilofar Ahmad, plus art activities and tabla percussion classes. Today, Melody & Rhythm will celebrate this process with a culminating event featuring performances by talented students & special guest artists from the community!

  • Clay Sculpture and Last Day of School Celebration

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Saturday, June 28, 1:00 - 5:00 PM


    Learn how to craft and adorn small clay figures inspired by traditional Mexican folk art dolls. Based on Traditional Lele or Maria textile dolls from the Querétaro region of Central Mexico, we’ll recreate these figures using easy-to-use air-dry clay, or let your imagination run wild to create your own design.

    PLUS celebrate the end of the school year with art-making, games, and give away game prizes.

  • Collage Workshop with Prokriti Chattopadhyay

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Sunday, June 29, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

    Join our fun and creative paper collage workshop where kids can explore the world of art by cutting, gluing, and layering various materials- papers, fabrics. Each of you will leave with a masterpiece to be proud of.

  • Tecuanes Youth Dance Practice

    Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza
    Mondays in June - June 30, 6:00-7:30 pm
    Tecuanes Youth Dance, a Mexican folkloric dance with Casa Cultural

  • Embroidery Workshop for Sharing Childhood Tales

    Beverly Road Open Street at Kensington Plaza
    July 11, 5:00-8:00pm

    With Bangladeshi Ladies Club, thread your memories, share your stories, and sip on desi tea!

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  • The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground

    Tuesdays, July 15
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • The Singing Winds in Albemerle Playground

    Thursday, July 17
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • Embroidery Workshop for Sharing Childhood Tales

    Beverly Road Open Street at Kensington Plaza
    July 18, 5:00-8:00pm

    With Bangladeshi Ladies Club, thread your memories, share your stories, and sip on desi tea!

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Tuesday, July 22
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Thursday, July 24
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • Embroidery Workshop for Sharing Childhood Tales

    Beverly Road Open Street at Kensington Plaza
    July 25, 5:00-8:00pm

    With Bangladeshi Ladies Club, thread your memories, share your stories, and sip on desi tea!

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Tuesday, July 29
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Thursday, July 31
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • Celebration of Grandparents Day/Día de Los Abuelitos with Casa Cultural

    August date TBD
    with BIPA, The Singing Winds and more. Stay tuned.

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Tuesday, August 5
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • Let’s Celebrate Our Dogs with Casa Cultural

    August date TBD
    Stay tuned

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Thursdsay, August 7
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Tuesday, August 12
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Thursday, August 14
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Tuesday, August 19
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • The Singing Winds at Albemarle Playground

    Thursday, August 21
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

    Free Arts & Crafts, Science & Engineering, Table Games and Storytelling Circles.

  • A Concert at Avenue C Plaza with Alsarah & The Nubatones and Sonny Singh!

    Thursday, September 4
    Presented by Arts & Democracy. More information coming soon!

  • Día de los Muertos at Avenue C Plaza with Casa Cultural

    Saturday, October 25
    Community ofrendas, performances and arts and craft s for kids. More info coming!

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