Downtown Brooklyn

Sound + Fury Trivia Nights
2026-05-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
HOW IT WORKS:
• 4 rounds of 5 questions each.
• Wager 1, 2, 3, or 4 on the first 4 questions.
• 5th question is worth a fixed amount.
• Each question has a song clue to help you or maybe throw you off.
RULES:
• NO CHEATING. Cheating is for suckers.
• SUBMISSION IS ALL DIGITAL. Be sure to bring a charged phone.
• TEAMS are limited to groups of 7 or less.

Wednesday Wonders
2026-05-06 15:00 - 16:00
Enjoy the wonders of Abolitionist Place—where every Wednesday in May and June offers a new adventure! Presented with support from Council Member Lincoln Restler and the New York City Council.
May 6, 13, 20 and 27
Brianna Kalisch
Brianna Kalisch isn’t just a stilt walker — she’s a multi-talented circus artist, performer, and creative producer whose work blends physical artistry with storytelling. Catch her as she struts through the park and learn the art of stilt walking! All skill levels are welcome and equipment will be provided. Registration required: Sign up here!
June 3, 10 and 24
Flow Juggle
Toss some fun into your day with Brooklyn’s favorite juggler, Martin Kalwill. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to up your juggling game, Martin has tips and tricks for all. All skill levels are welcome and equipment will be provided.

Hamlet
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 and 3 more dates
Kicking off an ongoing partnership between BAM and London’s National Theatre, director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) brings his witty, fearlessly contemporary take on Hamlet across the Atlantic for a four-week run. Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) stars in this sharp, darkly funny reimagining of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

An Evening with Guitarist Tomas Rodriguez: Album Release Concert in Brooklyn
2026-05-03 16:30 - 17:30
Join guitarist and composer Tomas Rodriguez for an intimate album release concert – presented by The Brooklyn Classical Guitar Society – celebrating his fourth recording, Whispered Awakening. Centered on original solo guitar works, the program gently weaves together Spanish, Afro-Peruvian, Cuban, and West African influences into a sound that feels both rooted and quietly expansive.
Rodriguez’s music is guided by warmth, groove, and a thoughtful exploration of the guitar’s lineage across Africa and the Americas. As The New York Times noted, he is “a guitarist whose influences span the Latin world,” praising his work as “unique” and “highly recommended.”
Don’t miss this rare live performance by Tomas Rodriguez at South Oxford Space in Brooklyn on May 3rd! Doors open at 4pm.

Moby Dick
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:40, 2026-05-02 20:00 - 21:40, 2026-05-01 20:00 - 21:40, 2026-04-30 20:00 - 21:40, 2026-04-29 20:00 - 21:40
Regarded as one of the greatest of all American novels, Herman Melville’s Moby Dick comes to BAM in a new production created by the iconic avant-garde director Robert Wilson for Germany’s Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus. This classic tale of obsession and vengeance becomes enigmatic and new in Wilson’s mix of tart dialogue with indie-rock riffs and soaring ballads by British singer-songwriter Anna Calvi.

DAVE - The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:00
British rapper Dave is coming to Brooklyn Paramount as part of The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour!

Exhibition Tour, The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered
2026-05-01 15:00 - 16:00
Join the Center of Brooklyn History for a free tour of The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered.
In August of 1776, the first and largest battle of the American Revolution took place in what is now Brooklyn, NY. The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered uses primary source material from the Center for Brooklyn History’s collection to relay the story of this turning point in American history, sharing the events of this battle with new relevance.
On this in-depth tour of the exhibition, visitors will get a tour of the exhibition, featuring artifacts, archival documents, artwork, and exclusive access to rare maps that bring the summer of 1776 alive, 250 years later. This tour will also offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the process of putting together this exhibition at the Center for Brooklyn History.

Practicing Brooklyn NOW: Working Locally in a Global City
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00
What does it mean to build a practice rooted in Brooklyn? This panel highlights architects and designers whose work is deeply embedded in Brooklyn’s neighborhoods. Speakers will discuss building a local practice, working with community clients, and balancing local impact with broader professional pressures.
Brooklyn NOW! 2026, presented at BPL’s Library for Arts & Culture, celebrates the design forces actively shaping our borough today. Opening in April 2026, the exhibition highlights how architects, builders, and visionaries are reimagining Brooklyn’s streets, homes, and civic spaces. The exhibition will be accompanied by five in-person public programs, including a gallery opening that invites visitors to engage directly with the ideas and people behind the work.

Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
2026-04-30 18:00 - 21:00
Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay.
Twoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms, jazz sensibilities, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage, memory, and innovation meet.
Twoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond, Markus Schwartz, Gary Josama, Gama Josama, Joe Montour, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future.
Twoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.

Woody Wednesdays
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
Woody Wednesdays (and one Woody Thursday) bring together NYU students, alumni, and guest artists for acoustic sets inside the exhibition Woody Guthrie: What This Guitar Might Do. Each night features artists reinterpreting Guthrie’s work alongside original songs.
Feel free to drop by, no registration is needed.
Wednesday April 15, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Performing artists:

Hannah Hoberman (Gallatin 2027)
Nora Conlon
Drake Hunt

Wednesday April 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Performing artists:

Sofia D’Angelo
Goldfish Funeral (Jack Bobley) (Tish 2026)
Stevie Bill

Thursday April 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Performing artists:

Caleb Moore (Steinhardt, 2022)
Calling Margaret (Genevieve Kleyhans) (Tisch, 2026)
Remi Baker (Clive Davis Institute, 2026)

Jay St MashUp @ City Tech
2026-04-30 17:00 - 20:00
The Humanities Department at City Tech presents Jay St MashUp, a follow-up to last year’s exhilarating international music event, held in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. A myriad of music genres from Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Cuba, and the U.S. will be heard as yet another amazing array of groups takes the stage.
This year’s dynamic, free program will feature Martín Vejarano & Magia Gaitera, Gamelan Yowana Sari, Guitarist Michael Cedric Smith, Max Pollak Group, and Gato Loco! RSVP for tickets!

Word. Sound. Power. 2026
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:00
Word. Sound. Power. returns with a celebration of women in hip-hop culture, amplifying femme voices across generations and communities. Join BAM for a showcase featuring amazing emcees, spoken-word artists, and a special guest co-host along with MC Baba Israel and the unparalleled DJ Reborn. Let the music move you, and share in the powerful tradition of channeling hip-hop and poetry into an immediate, exhilarating message for the moment.

BKO Volunteer Day: Surveillance Technology Oversight Project
2026-04-25 10:30 - 12:30
Brooklyn Org’s Annual Day of Service brings together community members to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the incredible nonprofits that support our borough. You’ll get to learn about the day-to-day work of these amazing organizations and lend a helping hand.
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project – Phone Banking Advocacy event is just one of over a dozen volunteer opportunities available throughout the borough taking place from 8:15am to 3:30pm. Click the “Info + Registration” link to find out more.

Spring Open Houses: BASIS Independent Brooklyn
2026-04-25 09:40 - 12:00
BASIS Independent Brooklyn is presenting its Spring Open Houses! These events are one of the best ways for families to experience the BASIS Independent community, hear from teachers, and see firsthand how they are redefining education across the school’s two Brooklyn campuses.
Spring Open House:

Saturday, April 18 (PreK-Grade 2)
Saturday, April 25 (Grades 3-12)

For both Open Houses, doors will open at 9:40 AM ET, and the event will last approximately until 12:00 PM ET. Students are encouraged to join us as well.
