April 2026 Event Calendar

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April 2026 Event Calendar
Car-free Earth Day on April 26 brings performances, activities, and community programming to Fifth Avenue. Photo courtesy of Sunset Park 5th Avenue BID.

Each month, our events calendar features community activities in and around Sunset Park. If you have an upcoming event you would like to share, contact us!

Wednesday, April 1

THIS IS REAL (Target Margin Theater) Wed.–Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m., The Doxsee at Target Margin Theater, 232 52nd St. Play directed by David Herskovits. Final performances run through April 4. Tickets start at $30. Discount code WETHEPEOPLE takes $10 off. Info: targetmargin.org/thisisreal

Lit Up Trivia at Minnie’s Bar 8 p.m., Minnie’s Bar, 6602 3rd Ave. Trivia night with Lit Up Trivia. Happens every Wednesday.

Sal and Al TriviaRama 9 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave. Trivia night at Irish Haven. $5 entry fee

Thursday, April 2

BATWorks Open House 6–8 p.m., BAT, 140 58th St. Open house for BATWorks’ temporary space, with information about programming and plans for the future climate innovation hub.

Karaoke night 8 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Weekly karaoke night featuring Spanish songs, también. Free

Friday, April 3

Soccer Tavern karaoke 9 p.m., Soccer Tavern, 6004 8th Ave. Karaoke night. Happens the first Friday of every month. Free

GIST 9 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Dance night with selectors Shanny Rodz and 1KindWord, featuring soul, hip hop, deep house, acid house, punk, and ska. Half of proceeds support the Sunset Mural Fund. Suggested donation: $10

Saturday, April 4

Free Health Fair 9 a.m.–1 p.m., MADE Bush Terminal, 13 42nd St. (enter at 41st St. and 1st Ave.) Health fair with free hernia screenings, in-language information about hernias, groceries, a hot meal, and help enrolling in low-cost health care programs. Free Register: bit.ly/april4fair

Wednesday, April 8

Kids Salsa Classes 5:30–6:15 p.m., La Conexión Dance Studio, 503 46th St. Weekly salsa class for ages 8–16. $10 per child

Thursday, April 9

Energize U! Watts Up? 6 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Hands-on, no-cost energy education session with the New York Power Authority and State Sen. Andrew Gounardes on saving energy at home, understanding utility bills, and using heating and cooling more efficiently. The first households to arrive will receive a free energy conservation kit. Free Info: bklynlibrary.org

Friday, April 10

HUMANSCAPE Opening reception 6–8 p.m., NARS Foundation Main Gallery and Project Space, 201 46th St., 4th Floor Solo exhibition by Richard Masters, curated by Yun Jung Rhee, featuring large-scale black-and-white portraits. The show runs through May 8. Free

Saturday, April 11

Upstander Intervention Training 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Zoom Virtual training on responding to racial bias and hate. Available in English only. Free Register: bit.ly/safety5306

Muros que Hablan: Storytelling workshop and collective mural-making 3–5 p.m., Mixteca First session in a four-part community workshop series for youth and Latino community members ages 13 and up, centered on migrant experiences and the creation of a collective mural. Additional sessions will be held April 25, May 9, and May 16. Free Register: Google Form

Brooklyn Whiskey & Spirits Fest 1–4 p.m. and 6–9 p.m., 5-2-A at Industry City Tasting event featuring whiskey and other spirits. General admission: $60 Tickets: newyorkcitywhiskeyfest.com/brooklyn-whiskey-fest

Sunday, April 12

Regina Opera’s 56th Anniversary Concert 3 p.m., Regina Opera (OLPH Catholic Academy), 5902 6th Ave. Two-hour concert of opera and popular selections performed by Regina Opera singers. Tickets: $15 adults; $5 teens; free for children 12 and under Info: reginaopera.org/sundayconcert4.htm

Monday, April 13

VJ Terry The Undead Gay Cowboy 4–8 p.m., Mama Tried, 787 3rd Ave. Video DJ set of classic disco and soul selections. Happens the second Monday of each month. Free

Tuesday, April 14

BATWorks Open House 6–8 p.m., 140 58th St. Visit the grand opening of BATWorks’ temporary space and learn about its programming and plans for the full climate innovation hub expected to open in 2028. Free Register

Thursday, April 16

State of the Borough Address Doors open 6 p.m., event starts 7 p.m., Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosts his annual State of the Borough Address.

Saturday, April 18

Gardening and clean-up at Bush Terminal 1–3 p.m., Bush Terminal, near the bathrooms Community gardening and cleanup event. Free

Sunday, April 19

Bird walk at Bush Terminal Park 3–5 p.m., meet at MADE Bush Terminal, 13 42nd St. Bird walk organized by Sunset Park Sun, featuring Sunset Post birder and columnist Nick Dawson! Bring binoculars if you have them. Free Reserve a spot

Wednesday, April 22

Earth's Greatest Enemy (documentary screening) 7 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Earth Day screening of the documentary. An additional screening will be held Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 Tickets: earthsgreatestenemy.com

Friday, April 24

CRÉPUSCULE opening reception 5–7 p.m., MADE Bush Terminal, Building A, Suite 207, 13 42nd St. Opening reception for a ChaShaMa exhibition. The show remains on view through May 31 by appt. Free Appointments: Jacobhickspainter@gmail.com

Climate Justice Benefit Show Doors 6 p.m., music 6:30–10 p.m., Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse Benefit show featuring Lumberob, Blanket Approval, Outer Shapes, and Arlo Indigo. Proceeds will support Gowanus Dredgers and UPROSE. Tickets start at $15 Tickets: events.ticketleap.com

Pride Salsa pop-up social 8–9 p.m. beginner salsa class; 9–11 p.m. salsa and bachata social, Jiggle Studio, 889 4th Ave. Beginner-friendly dance night in Sunset Park. Entry: $15

Saturday, April 25

Brooklyn Spring Market – Markets for Makers 11 a.m.–5 p.m., 5-2-A at Industry City Spring market featuring independent makers in home decor, fashion, art, and design. Runs through April 26. Tickets start at $6 Tickets: tickets.marketsformakers.com

Songwriter Showcase (open mic) 6–9 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave. Songwriter showcase and open mic. Free

Sunday, April 26

Beyond the Burnout: How to Stay Connected (and Calm) While Caring for Others 1–2 p.m., Tulip Behavioral Health, 5306 Third Ave., Second Floor Workshop for parents and caregiving professionals focused on communication, breathing, and grounding tools. Call 718-750-4357 for more information

Car-free Earth Day Morning–5 p.m., Fifth Avenue between 40th and 45th Streets Car-free street event with community resources, entertainment, soccer-themed activities, and family programming. B63 service will be rerouted to Fourth Avenue. Free

Monday, April 27

Free Hands-Only CPR and Control the Bleed training session 6:30 p.m., CB7 Meeting Room, 4201 4th Ave. (entrance on 43rd St.) Free training hosted by the Community Board 7 Public Safety Committee in partnership with the FDNY Mobile CPR Unit. Participants will learn hands-only CPR and bleeding control techniques for emergencies. This session does not provide CPR certification. Free Reserve a spot by emailing bk07@cb.nyc.gov

Thursday, April 30

Author talk with Sara Gothelf 6 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Author event listed by Friends of Sunset Park Library. Free Info: bklynlibrary.org