October 2025 Events Calendar

Event listings gathered in collaboration with the Sunset Park Sun, a neighborhood newsletter from the Library Newsroom Project at Sunset Park Library.

If you have events you'd like to add to this list or to our upcoming print edition calendar in September, please contact us.

Thursday, Oct 2

Cabaret Verboten 9 p.m., Target Margin Theater, 232 52nd St. A performance exploring art and resistance.

Friday, Oct 3

Ghost Sounds .MP3 — Halloween Draglesque Showcase 9 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. Pink Pixie presents a Halloween-themed draglesque show.

Saturday, Oct 4

Blas González Way Street Co-Naming Ceremony 1 p.m., Corner of 61st St and 4th Ave. Celebrate the unveiling of “Blas González Way” honoring his legacy in Sunset Park.

Monday, Oct 6

CB7 Public Safety Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m., CB7 Office, 4201 4th Ave (enter on 43rd St). Updates from the 72nd Precinct’s Quality of Life Unit and discussion on a proposed cannabis dispensary at 4602 5th Ave. Attend in person or via Zoom. Watch live on YouTube.

Tuesday, Oct 7

Mixteca: Curso de Salud y Nutrición 5–7 p.m., 245 23rd St. A weekly Spanish-language nutrition and wellness course. Runs through November 25. Free with registration: bit.ly/MixtecaNutricion.

Saturday, Oct 11

The Living Museum of the Golden Age (Opening Reception) 6–8 p.m., Thomas VanDyke Gallery, 434 39th St. Opening night for artist Friese Undine’s exhibition.

Feeney’s Pub 20th Anniversary Celebration 8 p.m., Feeney’s Pub, 6201 5th Ave. Celebrate 20 years with food, DJ Kenny, and neighbors while supplies last.

Tuesday, Oct 14

Constanza Alarcón Tennen: Sudamericana tiene memoria del aire (Opening Reception) 6–9 p.m., NARS Foundation, 201 46th St, 4th Floor. New exhibition exploring South American memory and identity.

Election Day Preparedness Workshop 3–4 p.m., CPC Brooklyn Community Center, 4101 8th Ave, 4th Floor, Classroom B. Learn how to verify your voter registration and understand ballot propositions. Hosted by CPC and NYS Office for New Americans.

Wednesday, Oct 15

Chika Tanaka Jazz Duo 7:30 p.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. An evening of jazz performed by Chika Tanaka and guitarist partner.

Friday, Oct 17

Sunset Park Open Studios All weekend, various locations. Local artists open their studios to the public. Runs Oct 17–19. Learn more at sunsetparkopenstudios.org/SPOS.

Saturday, Oct 18

The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 50th Anniversary Screening 9 p.m., Industry City Event Space 5-2-A, 33 35th St, Brooklyn. Free screening of the cult classic. $15 early-access tickets at 7 p.m. include live music by Michael T and the Vanities, free drink, and extras. More info: bkONE.org/tix.

Monday, Oct 20

Community Mural Design Unveiling with Artist Danielle Mastrion 7 p.m., 54th St and 5th Ave. Presentation of the new mural design replacing the 2021 piece. Pizza served. A community paint day will be announced.

Tuesday, Oct 21

Parent Group: Family Life Strategies (in Chinese, Mandarin) 10–11:30 a.m., PS160, 528 52nd St. A free parenting group hosted by the Center for Family Life, led by Lu Zhao, LMFT. Held every Tuesday through December 9. Registration required: forms.office.com/r/DyDv7sPZVU.

Wednesday, Oct 22

Maimonides Stigma-Free Day 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 10th Ave between 48th and 49th Streets, Brooklyn. Maimonides Health celebrates being recognized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness as New York’s first Stigma-Free Zone. The free community event will feature music, giveaways, activities, and resource booths from Maimonides and local organizations, raising awareness about mental health and reducing stigma around mental illness.

Friday, Oct 24

Mexican Folk Dance Workshop Series 7 p.m., Young Dancers in Repertory – Center for Dance Studies, 5602 5th Ave, 2nd Floor. Free community dance workshop as part of the Cultural Immigrant Initiative “Celebrating Diversity” series. Open to children (ages 7+), teens, and adults. Supported by NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and Councilmember Alexa Avilés. More info: youngdancersinrep.org.

Folky Fridays: Alex and Cesar 8–10 p.m., Mathilde, 5th Ave at 20th St. Folk duo performance.

Saturday, Oct 25

WonderFest at Sunset Park Library 12–4 p.m., Sunset Park Library, 5108 4th Ave. Community story booth, performances, and activities for all ages.

Trick or Streets All day, 5th Ave corridor. Sunset Park BID’s annual open streets Halloween event.

Noche de Espookys ft. XoloHuizo 🐾 9 p.m.–1 a.m., Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave. DJ XoloHuizo blends perreo, dancehall, Jersey club, and more with MC @lupecarinor. Suggested $10 donation at door. 21+ event.

Sunday, Oct 26

Community Wellness Gathering 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunset Park (44th St entrance). Gentle movement, breathing, and reflection open to all. Meet-up at 10:30 a.m. Low-impact options available.

Day of the Dead and Parade of the Catrinas 12 p.m., steps off at 59th St and 5th Ave, proceeds north along 5th Ave. Hosted by the Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Americanas and New York Community Development for Youth Corp. Nearly 300 catrinas will march in the parade celebrating Día de los Muertos traditions.

Free Fall Festival Concert 3–5:15 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 5902 6th Ave. Enjoy opera favorites and songs in multiple languages performed by sopranos Yujin Zeng and Yeawon Jun, tenor Jax Hassler, baritone Seungchan Hong, flutist Richard Paratley, and pianist Catherine Miller. Free admission at this accessible venue. More info: reginaopera.org or (718) 259-2772.

Cemetery Scavenger Hunt 3–4:30 p.m., Green-Wood Cemetery, 25th St entrance. Family-friendly Halloween activity exploring history and monuments.

Friday, Oct 31

Halloween Street Festival with Assemblymember Lester Chang 2:30–6 p.m., Fort Hamilton Pkwy between 69th and 70th Sts. Family-friendly Halloween celebration with treats and activities.

Happy Halloween! 🎃