June 2026 Event Calendar

2026-05-27

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!

Friday, May 29–Tuesday, June 16

Toward a Sentence Noon–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, NARS Foundation, 201 46th St., fourth floor NARS Foundation presents a group exhibition featuring work from its Season I, 2026 International Residency Artists, curated by NARS Curatorial Fellow Vu Thien An (Thea) Nguyen. Free Info: NARS Foundation

Friday, May 29–Friday, June 26

Riis Beach: In Reverberation Noon–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, NARS Foundation, 201 46th St., fourth floor NARS Foundation presents Heather Renée Russ’ solo exhibition exploring queer community, climate vulnerability and the history of Riis Beach through experimental photography, installation and refracted light projection. Free Info: NARS Foundation

Tuesday, June 2

CB7 Public Safety Committee meeting 6:30 p.m., CB7 Office, 4201 Fourth Ave., 43rd Street entrance Brooklyn Community Board 7’s Public Safety Committee will discuss a liquor license application for Arcoiris Sports Bar at 5002 Third Ave. Free Register: CB7

Thursday, June 4

Center for Family Life SYEP Job Fair 1–4:30 p.m., Sunset Park High School, 153 35th St. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park hosts its annual Summer Youth Employment Program job fair for enrolled youth ages 16 to 24 to meet employers, interview and select summer placements. Free for youth enrolled in Center for Family Life’s SYEP program Info: Call Evelyn Mota at 718-840-1640.

WindScape Brooklyn open hours 1–5 p.m., WindScape Brooklyn, 34 35th St., sixth floor Visit New York City’s first offshore wind learning center, with interactive exhibits about wind energy and views of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Free Info: WindScape Brooklyn

Community Market + Local Makers 2–6 p.m., Brooklyn Army Terminal, Ferry Plaza Park, 140 58th St. Brooklyn Army Terminal hosts a waterfront market featuring local artisans, small businesses and emerging brands from Sunset Park and Brooklyn. Free Info: Brooklyn Army Terminal

Shakespeare in the Park ticket voucher distribution Noon–2 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Sunset Park Library will distribute ticket vouchers for free Shakespeare in the Park performances of Romeo and Juliet at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Free Info: Brooklyn Public Library

Climate Scaling Summit: Financing the Full Capital Stack 5–7 p.m., Brooklyn Army Terminal Annex, 80 58th St. LACI, Urban Future Lab and the ClimateTech Expertise Network host a summit on financing climate technology after the pilot stage, with reverse pitches from investors, lenders and other capital providers. Free RSVP: Partiful

Mexican folk dance workshop 7 p.m., Young Dancers in Repertory Center for Dance Studies, 5602 Fifth Ave., second floor Young Dancers in Repertory hosts a free Mexican folk dance workshop as part of its Cultural Immigrant Initiative and Celebrating Diversity Series. The workshop is open to children ages 7 and up, teens and adults. Free Info: Young Dancers in Repertory or call 347-702-7155.

Friday, June 5

Bharatnatyam dance workshop 3 p.m., Young Dancers in Repertory Center for Dance Studies, 5602 Fifth Ave., second floor Young Dancers in Repertory hosts a free workshop on Bharatnatyam, the classical East Indian dance tradition of storytelling, with Aeilushi Mistry. The workshop is open to ages 6 and up, including teens and adults. Enter the studio at 56th Street. Free Info: Young Dancers in Repertory or call 347-702-7155.

Local Artists Community Café 5–8 p.m., Target Margin Theater, 232 52nd St. Sunset Park and nearby artists of all mediums can meet, connect and share ideas during an informal community gathering with snacks and beverages. Free RSVP: Target Margin Theater

Community workshop on mental wellness and resilience 5:30–8:30 p.m., Notre Dame Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 550 59th St. United Volunteers for the Community hosts a Spanish-language community workshop on mental wellness and resilience with NYC Health. Space is limited. Free Register: TimeTap Info: Call Gloria Espinal at 347-232-1690 or Barbara Lopez at 347-801-1406.

NARS Spring Open Studios 6–9 p.m., NARS Foundation, 201 46th St., fourth floor NARS opens its studios for a two-day event showcasing current residency and studio artists. Visitors can meet artists and explore a range of contemporary art practices. Free Info: NARS Foundation

Egyptian belly dancing workshop 7 p.m., Young Dancers in Repertory Center for Dance Studies, 5602 Fifth Ave., second floor Young Dancers in Repertory hosts a free Egyptian belly dancing workshop with Nicole Macotsis as part of its Celebrating Diversity Through Dance series. The workshop is open to teens and adults. Free Info: Young Dancers in Repertory or call 347-702-7155.

Upcycled Plastic Earring Workshop 7–9 p.m., Brooklyn Creative Reuse, 254 36th St., Space C244 Turn plastic waste into wearable art during a sustainable jewelry-making workshop with Rina Shin. $76 Register: Brooklyn Creative Reuse

Cemetery Shorts 2026 7:45 p.m., Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th St. Rooftop Films presents a night of short films that explore death, the afterlife, grief, ghosts and remembrance, followed by a filmmaker Q&A and afterparty. Tickets required Tickets: Rooftop Films

Saturday, June 6

Celebrating Diversity Through Dance Festival Noon–3 p.m., I.S. 220 Pershing Beacon, Ninth Avenue between 48th and 49th streets Young Dancers in Repertory presents a free multicultural dance festival featuring dance traditions from Russia, Ukraine, India, Lebanon, China, Syria, Egypt, Mexico and more. Free Info: Young Dancers in Repertory or call 347-702-7155.

PS 958 x UPROSE Mural Block Party Noon–3 p.m., 36th Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues PS 958 and UPROSE host a free community block party with food, music, games, performances and family activities, including face painting, a lemonade stand, hydroponic plant making, hopscotch and more. Free RSVP: UPROSE

TMT Young Artist Program Performances 1 and 1:30 p.m., Target Margin Theater, 232 52nd St. Students from P.S. 971 and Center for Family Life perform an original theatrical work created with Target Margin artists. Free

WindScape Brooklyn open hours 1–4 p.m., WindScape Brooklyn, 34 35th St., sixth floor Explore interactive exhibits about wind energy and the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Free Info: WindScape Brooklyn

NARS Spring Open Studios 1–5 p.m., NARS Foundation, 201 46th St., fourth floor NARS opens its studios for visitors to meet more than 40 artists and explore work by current residency and studio artists. Free Info: NARS Foundation

The Breath Within Concert Series: Da 6:30–8 p.m., WindScape Brooklyn, 34 35th St., sixth floor The final installment of The Breath Within Community Concert Series features Dúa da Pel, with music, beverages and views of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Suggested donation: $10–$30; walk-ins welcome RSVP: WindScape Brooklyn

Sunday, June 7

2025/26 Institute Open Studios 2–5 p.m., Target Margin Theater, 232 52nd St. Target Margin Theater’s 2025/26 Institute cohort shares work from a season-long fellowship, with short collective creative offerings, snacks and beverages. Free RSVP: Email adam@targetmargin.org.

Ferry Food Fest 2026 1–7 p.m., Brooklyn Army Terminal, Ferry Plaza Park, 140 58th St. Brooklyn Army Terminal hosts a waterfront food festival with local eats, music and community programming. Free Info: Brooklyn Army Terminal

Thursday, June 11

WindScape Brooklyn open hours 1–5 p.m., WindScape Brooklyn, 34 35th St., sixth floor Visit New York City’s first offshore wind learning center and explore exhibits for kids and adults. Free Info: WindScape Brooklyn

Summer at the Terminal 2–7 p.m., Brooklyn Army Terminal, Ferry Plaza Park, 140 58th St. Brooklyn Army Terminal’s summer waterfront series continues with local food, music and community programming. Free Info: Brooklyn Army Terminal

Mexico vs. South Africa World Cup watch party 3–6 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Watch Mexico vs. South Africa at Sunset Park Library. Free Info: Brooklyn Public Library

Thursday, June 11–Saturday, June 13

Summer Reading at Sunset Park Library Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Sunset Park Library celebrates its summer reading program with activities for the community. Free Info: Brooklyn Public Library

Friday, June 12

Grand Opening Day: Youth Afterschool Mech Labs 4–6 p.m., BrooklynBuildz NYC, 4223 First Ave., Studio 2, fourth floor Kids can build a Gundam model kit while learning Gunpla techniques, sequencing, patience and mechanical engineering skills in a small-group STEAM workshop. No walk-ins. $75 Register: ClassBento

2:1 by 2/3: Computer Chess, sitrep, and the Sony tube camera 7 p.m., Old American Can Factory, 232 Third St. Rooftop Films presents a program pairing Computer Chess with sitrep and a conversation about the Sony tube camera. Tickets required Tickets: Rooftop Films

Horse Girl Craft Night 7–9 p.m., Brooklyn Creative Reuse, 254 36th St., Space C244 A multimedia craft night with collage, guided visualization and creative prompts for connecting with self, others and nature. All genders welcome, all materials provided and no art experience necessary. Sliding scale: $25–$45 Register: Brooklyn Creative Reuse

Saturday, June 13

Community Sailing Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 2 19th St. Blue Horizon Sailing hosts a free community sailing experience on New York Harbor. All skill levels are welcome, with volunteers available to guide participants. Space is limited. Free Register: Blue Horizon Sailing

WindScape Brooklyn open hours and turbine-building workshop 10 a.m.–4 p.m., WindScape Brooklyn, 34 35th St., sixth floor Explore WindScape Brooklyn’s offshore wind exhibits. A turbine-building workshop begins at 2 p.m. Free Info: WindScape Brooklyn

Grand Opening Weekend: Adult Open Build Labs 11 a.m.–2 p.m., BrooklynBuildz NYC, 4223 First Ave., Studio 2, fourth floor Hobbyists can use a dedicated workstation, professional tools and on-site guidance for model building. Bring your own model kit. No walk-ins. $30 Register: ClassBento

From Peakers to People Power Noon–2 p.m., UPROSE, 462 36th St. UPROSE hosts a community education event on battery storage as a clean energy alternative to peaker plants and what it could mean for Sunset Park’s future. Food and drinks will be provided. Free RSVP: UPROSE

Baltic Street Father’s Day Appreciation Fishing Trip 1–6 p.m., Marilyn Jean IV, Pier 6, 2200 Emmons Ave., Sheepshead Bay Baltic Street Wellness Solutions hosts a Father’s Day fishing trip fundraiser supporting mental health, recovery and peer support services. Fishing rods, bait and tackle will be provided. Tickets: $150 adults; $75 ages 15 and under Tickets: Humanitix

Industry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour 4:30–7:30 p.m., Industry City, 33 35th St. A guided food and drinks tour highlights Industry City’s food hall, makers and culinary businesses. Tickets required Info: Industry City

Better Together Showcase 6–8 p.m., Industry City, 33 35th St. Industry City hosts a live showcase featuring Black Tie Affair and Ofnie the UFO. The event is 21+. Tickets required Info: Industry City

Rooftop Films screening at Brooklyn Army Terminal 7–10 p.m., Brooklyn Army Terminal, Ferry Plaza Park, 140 58th St. Brooklyn Army Terminal hosts a free outdoor Rooftop Films screening along the waterfront. Free Info: Brooklyn Army Terminal

Movies Under the Stars: 8th Annual Public School Film Festival Screenings 8:30–9:45 p.m., Sunset Park, Central Lawn NYC Parks presents an outdoor screening of short films from the 8th Annual Public School Film Festival. Free Info: NYC Parks

Saturday, June 13–Sunday, June 14

VinylCon NYC Industry City, 33 35th St., second floor VinylCon returns to Industry City with records, music vendors and collector-focused programming. Tickets required Info: Industry City

Sunday, June 14

Puerto Rican Day Parade 5 p.m., 59th Street and Fifth Avenue United Volunteers for the Community shares information about a Puerto Rican Day Parade gathering on 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. Free Info: Call United Volunteers for the Community at 347-232-1690.

Friday, June 19–Sunday, June 21

Teksupport concerts at Brooklyn Army Terminal Times vary, Brooklyn Army Terminal, Pier 4 Brooklyn Army Terminal hosts a weekend of ticketed live music events with Teksupport. Tickets required Info: Brooklyn Army Terminal

Saturday, June 20

T-Shirt Yarn Workshop 6–8 p.m., Brooklyn Creative Reuse, 254 36th St., Space C244 Turn old T-shirts into yarn that can be crocheted, woven or braided. Participants can bring two to five old T-shirts or use extras provided by the workshop. Sliding scale: $5–$25 Register: Brooklyn Creative Reuse

Thursday, June 25

Make Your Own Labubu Workshop 6:30–9:30 p.m., Brooklyn Creative Reuse, 254 36th St., Space C244 Textile artists Maddie Pelz and Emma Singer lead a workshop where participants make bag charms using reused scrap fabric, ribbon, ric rac, beads and fringe. Sliding scale: $15–$25 Register: Brooklyn Creative Reuse

Friday, June 26

Trapped: Mind-Altering Shorts 2026 7 p.m., Industry City, Courtyard 5/6, 33 35th St. Rooftop Films presents a program of surprising, surreal and sinister short films. Doors open at 7 p.m. and films begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets required Tickets: Rooftop Films

UPROSE Comedy Night 7:30 p.m., UPROSE, 462 36th St. UPROSE hosts a comedy night fundraiser for its 60th anniversary gala. Attendees can meet the gala host committee and support environmental justice organizing in Sunset Park. Free RSVP: UPROSE

Saturday, June 27

Teksupport concert at Brooklyn Army Terminal 4–10 p.m., Brooklyn Army Terminal, Pier 4 Brooklyn Army Terminal hosts a ticketed live music event with Teksupport. Tickets required Info: Brooklyn Army Terminal

Sunday, June 28

NYC Health Orientation Noon, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Gerard Hall, 5902 Sixth Ave. United Volunteers for the Community hosts a bilingual health services information session with NYC Health + Hospitals on NYC Care, health access and free medical interpretation in preferred languages. Free Info: Call Gloria Espinal at 347-232-1690.

Tuesday, June 30

Farm-to-Screen Shorts 2026 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Grange Sunset Park, 850 Third Ave. Rooftop Films presents short documentaries, narratives and experimental films about land, animals, food systems and stewardship. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and films begin at 9 p.m. Tickets required Tickets: Rooftop Films