May 2026 Event Calendar

2026-04-28

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 29

Community meeting with Council Member Alexa Avilés 6–8 p.m., Sunset Park High School, 153 35th St. Meet neighbors, join a dialogue with Council Member Alexa Avilés and hear from labor leaders. Info: RSVP

Friday, May 1–Thursday, May 7

Made in NYC Week 2026 Store hours, Brooklyn Made, Industry City, Building 5, ground floor, 51 35th St. Brooklyn Made celebrates NYC makers with locally made goods, including hot sauces, craft cocktail mixers, chocolates, body care products and more. Free Info: Brooklyn Made

Saturday, May 2

Riverkeeper Sweep at Bush Terminal Park 9:30 a.m.–noon, Bush Terminal Park, First Avenue between 43rd and 51st streets, entrance at 43rd Street Volunteer with Riverkeeper and local partners for a shoreline cleanup and stewardship event at Bush Terminal Park. Free

Street tree care with Big Reuse and Clean Up Sunset Park 10 a.m.–noon, 4240 Fifth Ave. Volunteer with Big Reuse and Clean Up Sunset Park to care for street trees and help keep neighborhood trees healthy. Free RSVP: STNYC

Regina Opera: Carmen open dress rehearsal 3–6:15 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, 5902 Sixth Ave. Regina Opera presents a free public dress rehearsal of Bizet’s Carmen with piano accompaniment. Free Info: Regina Opera

Sunset Park Solar Happy Hour 5:30–8:30 p.m., UPROSE Climate Justice Center, 462 36th St. UPROSE celebrates Sunset Park Solar with a happy hour and live performances by Los Ciegos Del Barrio. The event will highlight NYC’s first community-owned solar project, energy bill savings and community control. Free RSVP required.

Sunday, May 3

Model Sail Boat Experience 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Bush Terminal Park, North Picnic Area near the tidal lagoons, First Avenue between 43rd and 51st streets BlueHorizon Sailing offers a hands-on introduction to sailing with radio-controlled model boats. Participants can operate boats from shore with guidance from volunteers. Free No registration required.

Brooklyn Book Bodega book drive Noon–2 p.m., Books Are Magic, 225 Smith St., Cobble Hill Brooklyn Book Bodega will collect new and gently used children’s books for donation and share information about how to get involved. Free No registration required.

2026 Pizza Wars Noon, starts and ends at Firefly, 7003 Third Ave., Bay Ridge Walk Third Avenue, Fifth Avenue and 86th Street while sampling Bay Ridge square slices and voting for favorites. $45 Tickets: Pizza Wars

Monday, May 4

Sunset Park Greenway opening celebration Noon–1:30 p.m., meet at 19th Street and Third Avenue Join a community bike ride or walk celebrating the opening of the Sunset Park Greenway between Hamilton Avenue and 29th Street. The group will head to 23rd Street and Third Avenue for a short program and community ribbon-cutting at 12:30 p.m., while calling for a safer Third Avenue. Free RSVP: Greenway

Kids Create: Cinco de Mayo edition 4–5 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Children ages 6 to 12 can celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making a craft at Sunset Park Library. Free

Tuesday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)

Cinco de Mayo at Mama Lupitas Bistro Limited food menu begins at 3 p.m.; celebration runs 4–9 p.m., Mama Lupitas Bistro, 904 Fourth Ave. Mama Lupitas Bistro will mark Cinco de Mayo with a limited food menu, $5 margaritas, a DJ and live tattooing. The event is 21+. Price varies Info: Instagram

Sunset Park Solar at UPROSE 6–7 p.m., UPROSE Climate Justice Center, 462 36th St. Learn about Sunset Park Solar, a community-led solar project planned for the Brooklyn Army Terminal rooftop. Free RSVP: AIA Brooklyn

Thursday, May 7

Mosaic Workshop with Grace Baley 6–8 p.m., Brooklyn Made, Industry City, Building 5, ground floor, 51 35th St. Create a custom mosaic coaster with Brooklyn-based artist Grace Baley during an after-hours workshop. $90 Register: Mosaic

Regina Opera: Carmen open dress rehearsal 7–10:15 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, 5902 Sixth Ave. Regina Opera presents a free public dress rehearsal of Bizet’s Carmen with orchestra. Free Info: Regina Opera

Friday, May 8

K Bloody Mary Mix x Spread-mm’s tasting 5–6:30 p.m., Brooklyn Made, Industry City, Building 5, ground floor, 51 35th St. Brooklyn Made hosts an in-store tasting featuring K Bloody Mary Mix and Spread-mm’s. Free Info: Brooklyn Made

HUMANSCAPE closing reception and artist talk 6–8 p.m., NARS Foundation, 201 46th St., fourth floor Artist Richard Masters joins curator Yun Jung Rhee for a conversation about HUMANSCAPE, a solo exhibition of large-scale black-and-white portraits. The talk runs from 6:15 to 7 p.m., followed by a reception. Free RSVP: NARS

From Fracture to Form 8 p.m., Tom Kane Theatre, BrooklynONE Productions, Industry City, Building 5, 51 35th St. Artist Alexander Haber presents a solo exhibition exploring destruction, creation, identity and transformation through collage, realism and illustrative work.

Saturday, May 9

Brooklyn’s Best in Show: Fur Mom Edition 2–4 p.m., Brooklyn Made, Industry City, Building 5, ground floor, 51 35th St. A dog-themed event focused on responsible dog ownership and safety, with an American Kennel Club dog ambassador pup, kid-friendly activities and a certificate of completion. Free Info: Brooklyn Made

VikingFest Noon–5 p.m., Owl’s Head Park, Colonial Road and 68th Street, Bay Ridge The Scandinavian Museum hosts VikingFest, a free annual celebration of Scandinavian culture. At 4 p.m., Young Dancers in Repertory will perform multicultural dances, including a Maypole dance, Tarantella and a Mexican dance. Free Info: Scandinavian Museum

Regina Opera: Carmen 3 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, 5902 Sixth Ave. Regina Opera presents Bizet’s Carmen, sung in French with English captions. Tickets: Adults $25; seniors $20; teens $5; children free Info: Regina Opera

Bouquet Making in Brooklyn 4–6 p.m., L’Wren, 4004 Fifth Ave. Create a bouquet during a relaxed Mother’s Day weekend event with flowers, drinks, music and a take-home arrangement. $65 discounted price Info: Eventbrite

Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day)

Swamp in the City: Mother’s Day Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Strong Rope Brewery, 185 Van Dyke St., Red Hook Swamp in the City runs May 7–10 and brings Cajun and Zydeco music, dancing and food to Red Hook. Price: $40 suggested donation For more info: Swamp in the City

Cinco de Mayo & Mother’s Day Celebration 2–8 p.m., Brooklyn Army Terminal, West Lot and Ferry Plaza Park, 140 58th St. Brooklyn Army Terminal hosts a family-friendly celebration with live music, dance and activities marking Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day.

Thursday, May 14

Quiet Reading Party on the Patio 6–7:30 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Bring a book for 45 minutes of quiet reading on the patio, followed by optional conversation about books, movies, TV, art and more. Free Info: BPL

Friday, May 15

This Is What We Mean by Short Films: Opening Night 2026 7:45 p.m., Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th St. Rooftop Films opens its 30th season with a night of new short films under the stars, followed by a filmmaker Q&A and DJ’d afterparty with complimentary beverages. Rooftop is also raising funds for its 30th anniversary through a Kickstarter campaign. $25; Rooftop members get discounted tickets Tickets: Eventbrite

Pride Salsa at Jiggle Studio 8–11 p.m., Jiggle Studio, 889 Fourth Ave. Pride Salsa returns to Jiggle Studio for a beginner salsa class and social. $20 Info: Jiggle Studio

Saturday, May 16

Street tree care with Big Reuse and Clean Up Sunset Park 10 a.m.–noon, 333 24th St. Volunteer with Big Reuse and Clean Up Sunset Park to care for street trees and help keep neighborhood trees healthy. Free RSVP

RaisingHealth Mental Health Fair Noon–4 p.m., MADE Bush Terminal, 13 42nd St. RaisingHealth hosts a free fair celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, with a mental health workshop, stress-reduction activities, screenings, community resources, cultural performances and fresh grocery distribution. Free For more info or to sign up, call RaisingHealth at (212) 256-9036, Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

NYCxDESIGN Activation: Design, Lounge, and Shop Brooklyn 1–4 p.m., Brooklyn Made, Industry City, Building 5, ground floor, 51 35th St. Brooklyn Made hosts an NYCxDESIGN activation with an outdoor lounge and the debut of collaborations with Taisho University, including Maptote and Natchie. Free Info: Brooklyn Made

NARS Free Family Workshop: Mixed Media Inside/Outside Weaving 2–4 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Teaching artist Cynthia Reynolds leads the final workshop in the series One City’s Trash Is That Same City’s Treasure. Families will create woven artworks using cardboard looms, paper, fabric, ribbon, leaves, petals and sticks. Free Registration preferred: BPL

Sunday, May 17

Beyond the Burnout: Stay Connected (and Calm) While Caring for Others 1–2 p.m., Tulip Behavioral Health, 649 39th St. A workshop for parents and caregiving professionals focused on communication, breathing and emotional-regulation tools. Free RSVP: Tulip BH

Tuesday, May 19

Zine Clubhouse for Tweens 4–5:30 p.m., Sunset Park Library, Multipurpose Room B, 5108 Fourth Ave. Tweens ages 10 to 17 can explore zinemaking at their own pace during this free arts education program from Booklyn, Inc. Supplies and creative prompts will be provided. Free

Wednesday, May 20

The Future of Building Decarbonization 4:30 p.m., BATWorks, 102 58th St. Researchers, industry leaders and community members will discuss building decarbonization, NYC climate priorities and the role of the city’s growing climate tech ecosystem. Free Register: BATWorks

Tuesday, May 26

SYEP Job Fair 1–7 p.m., MADE Bush Terminal, Building A, 13 42nd St. The Chinese-American Planning Council is organizing a Summer Youth Employment Program job fair at MADE Bush Terminal. Free

Thursday, May 28–Sunday, May 31

Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour Various Brooklyn locations The Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour returns for a free, four-day self-guided celebration of Brooklyn’s ceramics community, with open studios, exhibitions, demonstrations, artist talks, sales and tours. Free Info: BCAT

Saturday, May 30

Street tree care with Big Reuse and Clean Up Sunset Park 10 a.m.–noon, 5561 Sixth Ave. Volunteer with Big Reuse and Clean Up Sunset Park to care for street trees and help keep neighborhood trees healthy. Free RSVP

Climate Justice Storytime: Sun Power! 11 a.m.–noon, Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Young children and caregivers can learn about renewable energy through stories, songs and hands-on activities about the power of the sun and how communities can care for the Earth. Free

M.S. 136 Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration Noon–2 p.m., M.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey, 4004 Fourth Ave., 41st Street entrance M.S. 136 hosts its first Mental Health Awareness Celebration, with mindfulness, arts and crafts, sensory activities, guided exercise, a therapy dog, fruit juice station, mental health resources, photo booth, free food and beverages, and raffle prizes. Free For more info, call 718-840-1950.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives Resource Fair 1–4 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave. Hospitals, agencies, elected officials’ offices and community groups will share health resources, screenings, giveaways and information. A free “Spring into Fitness” movement session led by Shape Up NYC runs from 2 to 3 p.m. Free No registration required.

Brooklyn Book Bodega at the Red Hook Regatta 1–3 p.m., Valentino Pier, Coffey Street and Ferris Street, Red Hook Brooklyn Book Bodega will give away books for all ages during the Red Hook Regatta, where remote-controlled, 3D-printed and DIY boats race along the waterfront. The regatta runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Free No registration required.

Circularity in Clay 6–8 p.m., BAT Clay Studio, 80 58th St., fourth floor BAT Clay hosts a mixer for mosaic makers and ceramicists about reducing ceramic waste. The event includes an interactive mosaic-making lesson. Bring a ceramic piece to break or use one provided by the studio. Free Part of the 2026 Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour.

Sunday, May 31

Minglewood plays the Grateful Dead 2–6 p.m., Industry City Bandshell Stage, Courtyard 1/2, 238 36th St. Minglewood performs music by Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead at Industry City. $15 plus fees Tickets: Industry City