Community Events

September 2024

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Sep 7

100 Years of Shirley Chisholm

Prospect Park Alliance

Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
1:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT

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September 1-8

CBH Talk: The Embattled University

CBH Talk: The Embattled University

Wed. 09/04, 6:30 - 8 PM | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont St.

As the new academic year starts, join three former and current higher education leaders for a conversation about the crises and controversies on campuses across the country.

Movie Nights in Brooklyn: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Mutant Mayhem

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Movie Nights in Brooklyn: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Mutant Mayhem

Thurs. 09/05, 7 PM | Fort Greene Park

Brooklyn Magazine’s free outdoor movie screenings at Prospect Park, featuring popcorn and fun activities.

100 Years of Shirley Chisholm

100 Years of Shirley Chisholm

Sat. 09/07, 1 - 5 PM | Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Ave.

Celebrate Shirley Chisholm’s 100th anniversary with a one-woman show and voter registration assistance, honoring her legacy and advocacy for equality and voting rights.

Hattie Carthan Art Exhibition Opening

Hattie Carthan Art Exhibition Opening

Sat. 09/07, 2 PM | Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, 670 Lafayette Ave.

Join Magnolia Tree Earth Center and Von King Cultural Arts Center as they unveil a spectacular Art Exhibition honoring the legendary Hattie Carthan.

Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival

Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival

Sat. 09/07, 3 - 7 PM | Fort Greene Park

Get ready to listen to soulful sounds at the park with performances from The New City Swing Band and The Willie Martinez Quartet!

New York Transit Museum Bus Festival

New York Transit Museum Bus Festival

Sun. 09/08, 10 AM - 3:30 PM | Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park

A festival of vintage buses returns with historic vehicles, photo ops, driver meet-and-greets, a pop-up shop, and views from Emily Roebling Plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Sep 12

Sanctuary and Solutions for Migrants

Panel Conversation & Breakfast

New York Immigration Coalition Office, 131 W 33rd St, Room 10-E, New York, NY 10001
8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT

September 9-15

Getting Ready for Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday 2024

Getting Ready for Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday 2024

Tues. 09/10, 12 - 1:30 PM | Virtual

Learn everything you need to know about Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday 2024, including how to register your organization for the big event and the features available to make your organization as successful as possible.

Presidential Debate Watch Party with CLSJ

Presidential Debate Watch Party with CLSJ

Tues. 09/10, 6 - 8 PM | Patrick Steakhouse, 227 Rogers Ave

Come watch the live debate between Harris and Trump at CLSJ's lively event in Brooklyn! Engage with the community, discuss key issues, and enjoy dinner and drinks as the debate unfolds.

Sanctuary and Solutions for Migrants Panel Conversation & Breakfast

Sanctuary and Solutions for Migrants Panel Conversation & Breakfast

Thurs. 09/12, 8:30 - 10 AM | New York Immigration Coalition Office, 131 W 33rd St.

Join BKO and local immigration leaders for a breakfast conversation on the migrant crisis, city responses, solutions, and ways to support new Brooklyn arrivals.

September Social Justice Social

September Social Justice Social

Thurs. 09/12, 6 - 8 PM | DSK Brooklyn, 710 Fulton St.

Common Justice invites you to the September Social Justice Social, a Happy Hour to thank supporters, share updates, and connect with the community.

Hot Glass Hangout & Studio Sale

Hot Glass Hangout & Studio Sale

Fri. 09/13, 6 - 8 PM | UrbanGlass Studio, 647 Fulton St.

Hot Glass Hangout is a free monthly demo series featuring Studio Technicians and staff showcasing live glassblowing, a pop-up Studio Sale with handcrafted glassware, and complimentary snacks and drinks.

Film Screening: Suppressed & Sabotaged

Film Screening: Suppressed & Sabotaged

Fri. 09/13, 6:30 - 9 PM | Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 269 4th Ave.

In preparation for National Voter Registration Day, this screening of "Suppressed & Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote" will be followed by postcarding to disenfranchised voters.

Hope and Healing Family Center Community Baby Shower

Flyer for the 10-year anniversary community baby shower on Sep. 14, 2024, 11 AM - 3 PM at 492 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Event includes free resources and is open to Brooklyn residents.

Hope and Healing Family Center Community Baby Shower

Sat. 09/14, 11 AM - 3 PM | Hope Gardens Community Center, 422 Central Ave.

Join Hope and Healing Family Center for their 10-Year Anniversary Extravaganza and Community Baby Shower, featuring giveaways, resources, and celebration for Brooklyn's mothers and mothers-to-be.

Bay Ridge End of Summer Multi-Block Party

Promotional poster for the 5th Ave BID End of Summer Multi-Block Party on September 14, 2-9 PM, at 68-81 Streets on 5th Avenue. Activities include food, music, shopping, and art. For inquiries, call provided number.

Bay Ridge End of Summer Multi-Block Party

Sat. 09/14, 2 - 9 PM | 5th Ave. between 68th St. & 81st St.

Celebrate the end of summer with live music, delicious food, art showcases, and fun activities for all ages along several blocks on 5th Avenue!

Street Tree Care with Ditmas Park West Neighborhood Association

Street Tree Care with Ditmas Park West Neighborhood Association

Sun. 09/15, 10 AM - 2 PM | 504 Marlborough Rd.

Join Big Reuse to clean, care for, and add finished compost with Ditmas Park West Neighborhood Association thanks to District 40 CM Rita Joseph.

Sep 17

Dancing for Democracy

Brooklyn Org In Partnership With Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, NYC Votes, YVote, Center for Law and Social Justice, The Brooklyn Mavens & Vinyl Nights

Abolitionist Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201
5:00 PM–8:00 PM EDT

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September 16-22

Dancing For Democracy

Dancing For Democracy

Tues. 09/17, 5 - 8 PM | Abolitionist Place (between Willoughby St. and Duffield St.)

September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! Join Brooklyn Org and others as we celebrate the tremendous significance of voter participation and awareness around the voter registration and election processes.

The Billie Community Conversation: Power of the Black Vote

The Billie Community Conversation: Power of the Black Vote

Tues. 09/17, 6 - 8 PM | The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton St.

This in-person event will bring together community members, activists, and leaders to explore the impact and importance of the Black vote in shaping our future on National Voter Registration Day.

Cinema with a Cause: "Shirley" Chisholm

Cinema with a Cause: "Shirley" Chisholm

Wed. 09/18, 6 - 8:30 PM | EOJ Auditorium, Medgar Evers College, 1638 Bedford Ave.

Join CLSJ for a screening of "Shirley," honoring the first Black woman in Congress and presidential nominee.

Goal Setting for Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday 2024

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Goal Setting for Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday 2024

Thurs. 09/19, 12 - 1:30 PM | Virtual

In this training, Brooklyn Org and GiveGab staff will teach your organizations how they can set effective, unique goals to drive their strategy for GivingTuesday on December 3rd.

Disability and the Care Economy Webinar

Thurs. 09/19, 1 - 2 PM | Virtual

This panel discussion will explore the importance of care infrastructure for disability justice, the intersection of care work with disability and gender justice, and the role of philanthropy in supporting care for people with disabilities.

Canarsie Beach Cleanup

Canarsie Beach Cleanup

Sat. 09/21, 10 AM - 12 PM | Canarsie Pier, Canarsie Veterans Circle

Join NYC H20 for a volunteer cleanup at Canarsie Beach to help preserve this popular fishing and wildlife spot; gloves, garbage bags, and pickers will be provided.

Open Streets Reads: Book Giveaway For All Ages

Open Streets Reads: Book Giveaway For All Ages

Sat. 09/21, 12 - 3 PM | Hoyt St. and Atlantic Ave.

Bring the whole family out to celebrate the back to school season with a celebration of literacy! There will be games, free books, and live author readings. Stock up on children's books courtesy of Brooklyn Book Bodega.

BLIVE Music + Arts Festival

BLIVE Music + Arts Festival

Sat. 09/21, 1 - 6 PM | Dr. Green Playground, Sutter Ave. & Mother Gaston Blvd.

Check out this vibrant celebration of community, culture, and creativity led by Brownsville’s talented youth, featuring live performances from emerging artists, local food vendors, interactive activities, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and local leaders.

Flatbush Frolic

Flatbush Frolic

Sun. 09/22, 10 AM - 6 PM | Cortelyou Rd. (between Ocean Ave. and Coney Island Ave.)

Join Flatbush Development Corp. for a day full of food, arts, rides, music & more at this annual family-friendly affair!

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Sep 24

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Conference: AI For Fundraising

In Partnership with Hudson Ferris & United Way of NYC

St. Francis College, 179 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
8:30 AM–12:30 PM EDT

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September 23-31

CBH Talk: NYC’s Jewel Streets and the Hazards of Climate Change

Mon. 09/23, 6:30 - 8 PM | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont St.

Join CBH for a Climate Week event highlighting how residents, activists, and city agencies are tackling climate change's flooding impact on the Jewel Streets neighborhood through innovative stormwater solutions, featuring a film screening and panel discussion.

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Conference: AI For Fundraising

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Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Conference: AI For Fundraising

Tues. 09/24, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | St. Francis College, 179 Livingston St.

Brooklyn Org invites you to our first nonprofit conference focusing on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for fundraising and is intended for Executive Directors and development staff with little to no experience using AI tools.

Healing Pathways to Parenting

Healing Pathways to Parenting

Weds. 09/25, 10 AM | Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, 259 Bristol St.

This course will offer insights on embarking on the parenting journey, including managing behavior, navigating discipline, and creating a healthy family dynamic.

Footsteps In Conversation With Dr. Sara Glass

Footsteps In Conversation With Dr. Sara Glass

Thurs. 09/26, 12 PM | Zoom

Join Footsteps for a special event with Dr. Sara Glass, author of new memoir titled 'Kissing Girls on Shabbat,' followed by a Q&A.

Cultivating Grace Support Group - Healthy Start Brooklyn

Text reading "Cultivating Grace: A support group for birthing people through pregnancy & postpartum" on an orange background with a yellow and orange flower in the top left corner.

Cultivating Grace Support Group - Healthy Start Brooklyn

Fri. 09/27, 1 - 2:30 PM | Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, 259 Bristol St.

Join this mental health support group for birthing people, offering refreshments and incentives in a child-friendly space, with sessions on self-care, support systems, and holistic wellness.

14th Annual Brooklyn Indie Party!

14th Annual Brooklyn Indie Party!

Fri. 09/27, 7:30 - 10 PM | Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton St.

Greenlight Bookstore welcomes everyone to a night celebrating Brooklyn's independent presses with drinks, mingling, music, and a chance to win a gift bag, all part of the Brooklyn Book Festival Bookends Series.

Brooklyn Book Bodega @ Brooklyn Book Festival Children's Day

Sat. 09/28,10 AM - 4 PM | Brooklyn Commons, 15 MetroTech Center

Stop by to meet Brooklyn Book Bodega and participate in readings, workshops, performances, book signings, and art projects with favorite authors and illustrators.

Better Together Brooklyn x UrbanGlass Studio Event

Better Together Brooklyn x UrbanGlass Studio Event

Sat. 09/28, 12 - 9 PM | UrbanGlass Studio, 647 Fulton St.

Experience the magic of glass with a full day of glass workshops, live performances, and artisan markets featuring emerging and established BIPOC artists!

Climate Justice Lives Here! Festival

Climate Justice Lives Here! Festival

Sat. 09/28, 2 - 7 PM | Pier 4 – Brooklyn Army Terminal, 80 58th St.

Join UPROSE for this community festival to conclude NYC Climate Week and mark the 10th anniversary of the People’s Climate March, celebrating the pivotal role of frontline communities in advancing climate justice.

Prospect Park Moon & Magic Hour Ride

Prospect Park Moon & Magic Hour Ride

Sat. 09/28, 7:15 PM | Grand Army Plaza

Join the Museum for Reclaimed Urban Space for a magical evening bike ride through Prospect Park under the moonlight.

Atlantic Antic

Atlantic Antic

Sun. 09/29, 12 - 6 PM | Atlantic Ave. from Hicks St. to 4th Ave.

Check out Brooklyn's oldest and largest street festival, a lively celebration of food, arts, music, and entertainment for all ages!

Artmageddon Art & Music Festival

Artmageddon Art & Music Festival

Sun. 09/29, 12 - 6 PM | Flatbush, Kensington, and Ditmas Park

Join NYC’s largest free art and music festival, showcasing Brooklyn's incredible artists, bands, and creators throughout Flatbush, Kensington, and Ditmas Park

Edison Youth Center Academic Support & Enrichment Program

Edison Youth Center Academic Support & Enrichment Program

Monday through Friday every week through December, 3 - 6 PM | 1894 Flatbush Ave.

Edison Youth Center's enrichment programs offer academic support, activities, arts and culture for children. In addition to mentorship, students will be taught mindfulness to support the whole child's mental wellness.