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

  • 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!
    Goodies for the Children: Little ones are in for a treat!

  • 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.

  • Music in the Plaza

    Sunday, April 28, 3:30 5:00pm
    Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open Street

    Feelin IRIE with Azouhouni Adou
    Calypso steel pan band

    For more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
    Facebook/KensingtonPlaza

  • 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 Street

    Roshni Samlal & Friends
    Brooklyn Raga Massive

    For more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
    Facebook/KensingtonPlaza

  • 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.

  • Music in the Plaza

    Sunday, May 12, 3:30 – 5:00pm
    Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open Street

    Mariachis Aguila y Plata
    Special Event for Mother’s Day

    For more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
    Facebook/KensingtonPlaza

  • Music in the Plaza

    Sunday, May 19, 3:30 – 5:00pm
    Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open Street

    Grupo Wayno
    Music from the Andes

    For more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
    Facebook/KensingtonPlaza

  • Free Immigration and Government Services

    Every Friday, 10am - 4pm
    with City Council District 39
    Kensington Office: 118 Beverly Road

    Expert immigration assistance from licensed attorneys (call to make an appointment). Contact Ali Boivab with questions: (646)801-4654 or ABoivab@council.nyc.gov

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Music in the Plaza

    Sunday, June 9, 3:30 – 5:00pm
    Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open Street

    Guitars of America
    Latin guitar ensemble

    For more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
    Facebook/KensingtonPlaza

  • Music in the Plaza

    Sunday, June 16, 3:30 – 5:00pm
    Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open Street

    Beating the Heart with Spondon & Joy
    Traditional Bangladeshi Folks Songs

    For more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
    Facebook/KensingtonPlaza

  • 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

  • Music in the Plaza

    Sunday, June 23, 3:30 – 5:00pm
    Kensington Plaza, Beverly Road Open Street

    HONK NYC !!
    Contemporary Brass Band

    For more information, visit www.singingwinds.org
    Facebook/KensingtonPlaza

  • Bike on the Block with DOT and The Singing Winds

    Sunday, June 23 at Beverly Plaza

  • Celebrate Kensington! Culture + Community + Care

    Sunday, June 30
    Avenue C Plaza

    Join 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!

  • The Singing Winds in Albemarle Playground

    Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 23 - August 22
    10:00am - 12:00 noon

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

  • International Folk Festival on McDonald Avenue

    Saturday, August 10

    with BIPA, The Singing Winds and more.

  • 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.