February 2026 Event Calendar

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Sunday, Feb 1

Love is in the air: figure drawing at Sunset Stoop (21+) 5 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. BYO sketchbook/supplies. Limited supplies available. First Sunday of the month. $10 suggested donation.

Winter gala concert (Regina Opera Company) 3 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 5902 6th Ave. $15 tickets at the door. More info here.

Monday, Feb 2

Free tax prep at Council Member Alexa Avilés’ office (appointment required) NYC Council Member Alexa Avilés’ Office, 4417 4th Ave. Free tax prep with IRS-certified volunteers (Grow Brooklyn). Tuesdays 2–7 p.m., Fridays 2–7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Schedule online here or call (347) 682-5606.

The Haven Jam Session (bluegrass / acoustic jam) 7 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave. Weekly Monday bluegrass session.

Tuesday, Feb 3

CB7 joint committee meeting: Economic Development & Small Businesses + Transportation 6:30 p.m., CB7 Office, 4201 4th Ave. (enter on 43rd St. & 4th Ave.) Presentation from NYC Planning on the NYC Industrial Plan. Register via Zoom.

Irish language lessons (in the back room) 7 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave. Open to all.

Wednesday, Feb 4

Trivia (hosted by Sal & Al) 8–10 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave.

Thursday, Feb 5

BCS Education Fair: job & resource fair 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 132 32nd St Suite #123 Meet employers with job openings plus organizations offering services, classes, and other resources. Free tax services info and a bag of food available. Bring a resume and dress professionally if you want to speak with employers. Register here.

Friday, Feb 6

El Grito presents Colectivo La Eñe (live bomba puertorriqueña) 8 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Hosted by Olas de Ritmo. Suggested donation: $10. 21+. Register here.

Saturday, Feb 7

Revolutionary Love: performances & open mic (UPROSE) Doors 6:30 p.m., open mic 7 p.m., love grooves 9 p.m. onward, UPROSE, 462 36th St., 3rd Floor An evening of poetry, performances, and community connection. More info here.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade kickoff party (live music: The Canny Brothers Band) 7–10 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave. $10 donation. Raffles and 50/50. Parade fundraising cover.

Mardi Gras party (Mama Tried) 9 p.m.–11:55 p.m., Mama Tried, 787 3rd Ave. More info here.

Sunday, Feb 8 (Super Bowl Sunday)

Bad Bunny concert watch party + the big game (Sunset Stoop) 6:30 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Watch party featuring the big game with Bad Bunny concert vibes.

Super Bowl party 6 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave. Open bar and hot & cold food buffet for the entire game, $45.

Bad Bunny concert watch party (Minnie’s Bar) Time TBD, Minnie’s Bar Surprise food pop-up, prizes, reggaeton, and the big game.

Monday, Feb 9

VJ Terry The Undead Gay Cowboy (disco and soul videos) 4–8 p.m., Mama Tried, 787 3rd Ave. Second Monday of each month. More info here.

Thursday, Feb 12

Just Transition Center applications due (UPROSE) Deadline: Feb 12 UPROSE’s Just Transition Center is accepting applications for full-time green jobs with benefits and competitive pay. Free access to training and certifications, job assistance, technology, transportation, and food support. Register by email: jtc@uprose.org. Location: 462 36th St.

Friday, Feb 13

Casting call: “Calling all heartbreakers” (drag kings & things) Call time 8 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Casting drag kings and performers for a queer dance party with pop-up performances.

Saturday, Feb 14 (Valentine’s Day)

Volunteer to care for street trees at the 2nd Ave Greenway (Sunset Park) 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 152 58th St. RSVP here. Public parking available at Pier 4 (140 58th St.), compliments of Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Beginner salsa class and live salsa with Conjunto Rumbero 7:30 p.m. beginner salsa class, 9 p.m. live salsa band, Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave.

Zach Ludlow & Matt Kingsley (live music) 8–11 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave.

Sunday, Feb 15

Brooklyn Museum Lunar New Year Sunday Art Hang (free, drop-in) 12–4 p.m., Brooklyn Museum, Beaux-Arts Court Art-making inspired by the collection plus a lion dance performance by the Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club.

Queer Comedy for Gaza 7:30 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Next show is 2/15.

Freaky Wilderness, Vampyres from Africa (live music) 7–10 p.m., Mama Tried, 787 3rd Ave. More info here.

Monday, Feb 16

Midnight Lion Dance Parade 11:30 p.m., 8th Ave between 50th and 60th Street Join the Brooklyn Lion Club on Chinese New Year’s Eve to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Friday, Feb 20

Homecrest Community Services Lunar New Year 2026 celebration (Year of the Horse) 3 p.m., Park Asia, 6521 8th Ave. RSVP by email: haodian.li@homecrest.org.

Tommy Cas: A Solo Art Show 7 p.m., Tom Kane Theater, 51 35th St Building 5. A former combat Marine and highly decorated FDNY firefighter, Tommy has spent his life serving others. Now, for the first time, he’s stepping forward to share the visual work he’s been creating quietly for decades. Free, donations support future artist showcases.

Saturday, Feb 21

Volunteer to care for street trees at the 2nd Ave Greenway (Sunset Park) 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 201 60th St. RSVP here. Public parking available at Pier 4 (140 58th St.), compliments of Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Free open dress rehearsal + concert (Regina Opera Company) 3 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 5902 6th Ave. Free open dress rehearsal of the 1-act opera Suor Angelica (Puccini), plus a concert of operatic masterpieces (piano accompaniment). No tickets or reservations required. More info here.

Community briefing: Just Transition Site Reuse Plan (evening session) 6–8 p.m., Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, 462 36th St., 3rd Floor Presentation and discussion on green jobs, community-owned energy, and a Just Transition on Sunset Park’s industrial waterfront. More info here.

Celtic folk with Dan Santos 8–10 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave.

Sunday, Feb 22

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Parade (Year of the Horse) 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 8th Ave. and 52nd St. (grandstand) and along 8th Ave. commercial strip Performances and cultural activities begin at 11 a.m. at the grandstand. Opening ceremony at 12 noon includes welcoming remarks and a firecrackers display, plus lion dance, Kung Fu, and more. Parade steps off at 1 p.m. and is dismissed at 61st St. at 2:30 p.m.

Free concert (Regina Opera Company, part of “Embrace Winter” Festival) 12 noon, Vesuvio Restaurant, 7305 3rd Ave. Reservations required: (718) 745-0222. More info here.

Traditional Irish music session (with Chris Byrne & Ursula Garry) 7:30–10 p.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave.

Wednesday, Feb 25

CB7 February board 6:30 p.m., 4201 4th Avenue Brooklyn Community Board 7 represents Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace. Due to two religious holidays falling on the same day as the regular monthly CB7 board meeting this month, the CB7 February board meeting will be held on the final Wednesday of February.

Thursday, Feb 26

Free public orchestra dress rehearsal + concert (Regina Opera Company) 7–10 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 5902 6th Ave. Free public orchestra dress rehearsal of the 1-act opera Suor Angelica (Puccini), plus a concert of orchestral masterpieces. No tickets or reservations required. More info here.

Saturday, Feb 28

Volunteer to care for street trees at the 2nd Ave Greenway (Sunset Park) 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 6223 2nd Ave. RSVP here. Public parking available at Pier 4 (140 58th St.), compliments of Brooklyn Army Terminal.

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

Karaoke (host Andre) 10 p.m.–2 a.m., Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave.