Community Events

February 2025

Explore Free, Public Events Across Brooklyn

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Feb 19

Just Conversations | Voices from New York State’s Reparations Commission

Center For Brooklyn History x Brooklyn Org

Center For Brooklyn History at BPL, 128 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
6:30 PM–8:00 PM EST

Attend

February 1-9

Celebrating the Year of the Snake

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Celebrating the Year of the Snake

Sat. 2/01, 12 - 12:45 PM | Brooklyn Public Dyker Library, 8202 13th Ave. (@ 82nd St.)

Lunar New Year Celebration

Lion dancers in colorful costumes perform in a room with an audience watching. A large decorative balloon dragon is in the background.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Sat. 2/01, 12 - 2 PM | City Point BKLYN, 445 Albee Square W.

Preservation Celebration of Mama Joy's Abolitionist Home

Event flyer with a central image of a person in ceremonial attire, text reading "Honoring the Victory of Saving Abolitionist Place." "Sun. Feb. 2, 12:15 PM, Gather at St. Boniface Church, 190 Duffield.

Preservation Celebration of Mama Joy's Abolitionist Home

Sun. 2/02, 12:15 - 2:30 PM | The Oratory Church of St. Boniface, 190 Duffield St.

Brooklyn Org Leader Salon: Development Officers

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Brooklyn Org Leader Salon: Development Officers

Tues. 2/04, 8:30 - 10 AM | Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Pl. 5th floor

CBH Talk | Joining the Clubs: Inside the Ethnic Power Centers of 1960s Brooklyn Politics

CBH Talk | Joining the Clubs: Inside the Ethnic Power Centers of 1960s Brooklyn Politics

Thurs. 2/06, 6:30 - 8 PM | Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont St.

Rest and Restore Yoga

Sat. 2/08, 10 - 11 PM | Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Ave.

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Feb 11

Application Clinic for Nonprofits (Feb. 2025)

Brooklyn Org

Zoom
11:00 AM–12:00 PM EST

Attend

February 10-16

Brooklyn Org Application Clinic for Nonprofits

Tues. 2/11, 11 AM - 12 PM | Online

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: How to Add DAF Giving to Your Website

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Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: How to Add DAF Giving to Your Website

Tues. 2/11, 12 - 1:30 PM | Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Pl. 5th floor

Mayoral Candidate Forum on Culture and Arts

Tues. 2/11, 6 - 9 PM | BRIC House, 647 Fulton St.

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Care + Prevention with Dr. Noel Manyindo

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Care + Prevention with Dr. Noel Manyindo

Wed. 2/12, 12 - 2 PM | Brooklyn Public Library, Flatbush Branch (22 Linden Blvd., 2nd Floor)

Conversations Wid De Bushwoman

Flyer for "Conversations" podcast on unconditional love, February 13, 2025, 6-8 PM, featuring De Bush Woman. Includes heart graphics and event details.

Conversations Wid De Bushwoman

Thurs. 2/13, 6 - 8 PM | Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Ave.

The BRIC Film Festival

BRIC Film Festival event with two speakers on stage, audience seated, and projection screen in a modern venue.

The BRIC Film Festival

Thurs. 2/13, 6 - 8 PM | BRIC House, 647 Fulton St.

Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice

Flyer for Black History Month event titled "Peace Over Prejudice" on Feb 16, 2025, from 2:00-5:00 PM at Lefferts House, Prospect Park, NYC. Features a clenched fist and a paint palette.

Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice

Sun. 2/16, 2 - 5 PM | Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Ave.

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Feb 20

The Donor Lifecycle

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EST

Attend

February 17-23

Rikers Public Memory Project: Growing Up Rikers, Then and Now

Poster for "Torture Island: Past, Present, Future" exhibition on Rikers Island. Running Feb 1 - Mar 1, 2025, at Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, NY. Website details included.

Rikers Public Memory Project: Growing Up Rikers, Then and Now

Weds. 2/19, 6 - 8 PM | Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Ave.

Just Conversations | Voices from New York State’s Reparations Commission

Weds. 2/19, 6:30 - 8 PM | Center For Brooklyn History at BPL, 128 Pierrepont St.

Volunteer Opportunity with the Urban Indigenous Collective

A flyer for volunteers needed for Wellness Room renovation with dates Feb 7, 12-6p, and Feb 8, 10a-8p. Pizza and beverages provided. Email for questions.

Volunteer Opportunity with the Urban Indigenous Collective

Thurs. 2/20, 10 AM - 8 PM | UIC Community Center, 315 W 39th Street

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: The Donor Lifecycle

Thurs. 2/20, 12 - 1:30 PM | Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Pl. 5th floor

Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops

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Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops

Sun. 2/23, 12 - 4 PM | Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Ave

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Feb 27

Best Practices For Hiring An Executive Director

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST

Attend

February 24-28

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings

Weds. 2/26, 11 AM - 2 PM | Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Dr.

CLSJ Community Book Club

Community book club poster featuring the book "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome" by Dr. Joy DeGruy. Event details: February 26th, 6-8:30 PM at 1638 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. QR codes included.

CLSJ Community Book Club

Weds. 2/26, 6 - 8:30 PM | Medgar Evers College, AB Building 1 - Second Floor, 1638 Bedford Ave.

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Best Practices For Hiring An Executive Director

Thurs. 2/27, 6 - 8 PM | Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Pl. 5th floor

Nikki Giovanni Tribute at 651 ARTS

Fri. 2/28, 6:30 - 9 PM | L10 Arts & Cultural Center, 10 Lafayette Ave.

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Upcoming Events

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Mental Health

Mar 12

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Mental Health

United Way of NYC, Prospect Park Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
12:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Creating Brooklyn’s Win-Win Workplace: Empowering Employees and Boosting Business

Event poster for "Creating Brooklyn's Win-Win Workplace" on March 12 featuring a book talk at Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Mar 12

Creating Brooklyn’s Win-Win Workplace: Empowering Employees and Boosting Business

Brooklyn Org & Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 92, 63 Flushing Ave at Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT

Cinema with a Cause: “Harriet”

Poster for "Harriet" film screening on March 12th at Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn. Event from 6-8:30 PM EST. Features repeated image of a person in historical attire. Free popcorn and soda.

Mar 12

Cinema with a Cause: “Harriet”

The Center for Law and Social Justice

Medgar Evers College - EOJ Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11225
6:00 PM–8:30 PM EDT

The Return of Ranked Choice Voting Webinar

Mar 13

The Return of Ranked Choice Voting Webinar

GoVoteNYC and the 5BORO Institute

Zoom
10:00 AM–11:30 AM EDT

The People’s Pulse: Brooklyn Data Deep Dive Webinar

Mar 13

The People’s Pulse: Brooklyn Data Deep Dive Webinar

Brooklyn Org, the 5BORO Institute, and Slingshot Strategies

Zoom
2:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Neighborhood Collective Impact Project Application Clinic

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Mar 14

Brooklyn Org Neighborhood Collective Impact Project Application Clinic

Zoom
11:00 AM– EDT

Brown Babies N’ Books Meetup

A group of people, including adults and children, sit outside reading books in an urban setting. The banner reads "Brown Babies N' Books 1st Official Meetup!" Skyscrapers are in the background.

Mar 16

Brown Babies N’ Books Meetup

La Petite Chambre BK, 1035 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218
1:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org General Funding Application Clinic (March 2025)

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Mar 17

Brooklyn Org General Funding Application Clinic (March 2025)

For Next Rolling Funding Deadline: April 15

Zoom
11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Community Pride Center Career Innovation Lab

Mar 17

Brooklyn Community Pride Center Career Innovation Lab

Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
11:00 AM–1:30 PM EDT

Kensington Community Iftar 2025

Mar 18

Kensington Community Iftar 2025

P.S. 179 Kensington 202 Avenue C Brooklyn, NY 11218
6:30 PM– EDT

Next Gen Philanthropy: Inspiring the New Generosity Generation

Event graphic titled "Inspiring the New Generosity Generation," featuring speakers' photos and names: Tina Duong, Andine Sutardjadi, Jocelynne Rainey, and Rose Lavandero. March 19, 4:00 pm ET.

Mar 19

Next Gen Philanthropy: Inspiring the New Generosity Generation

Online
4:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: South Brooklyn

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Mar 20

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: South Brooklyn

New York Aquarium - Education Hall, 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
10:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT

Saging NYC: Cleanse The Path to Civic Power

Illustration of a person meditating with text promoting a free event focused on self-discovery and voter education. Event details: March 22nd, 10 AM - 2 PM, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn.

Mar 22

Saging NYC: Cleanse The Path to Civic Power

The Center for Law and Social Justice

Medgar Evers College Amphitheater, 1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
10:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT

Screening and Discussion of “The Cost of Inheritance”

Poster for "The Cost of Inheritance" screening featuring a person with a TV displaying an image. Event on March 24, 2025, at Center for Brooklyn History.

Mar 24

Screening and Discussion of “The Cost of Inheritance”

The Center for Brooklyn History

Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
6:30 PM–8:00 PM EDT

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group

Mar 24

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group

Zoom
11:00 AM–1:30 PM EDT

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo.

Mar 26

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo.

United Way of NYC, Prospect Park Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
12:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Nonprofits and The City: Navigating Funding + Reducing Barriers

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Mar 27

Nonprofits and The City: Navigating Funding + Reducing Barriers

BKO Nonprofit Training Feat. The Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services

Zoom
3:00 PM– EDT

Women’s History Month with the Marine Park Alliance

Women's History Month event announcement with details: Sat. March 29, 1 pm, Carro Center. Celebrates women in education, mentorship, and leadership. Park background and shadow visible.

Mar 29

Women’s History Month with the Marine Park Alliance

Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
1:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Rest and Restore Yoga

Apr 5

Rest and Restore Yoga

Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
10:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize 2026 Application Clinic

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Apr 7

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize 2026 Application Clinic

Virtual
11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

Join Brooklyn Org and our community partners at multiple family-friendly volunteer sites throughout the day!

Multiple Locations Across Brooklyn
9:00 AM– EDT

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Runners celebrate as they cross a marathon finish line, surrounded by trees. A clock displays a time of 3:00:00.

Apr 27

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Join Brooklyn Org's Team!

Brooklyn
7:00 AM– EDT

Community Events

February 2025

Just Conversations | Voices from New York State’s Reparations Commission

February 1-9

Celebrating the Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year Celebration

Preservation Celebration of Mama Joy's Abolitionist Home

Brooklyn Org Leader Salon: Development Officers

CBH Talk | Joining the Clubs: Inside the Ethnic Power Centers of 1960s Brooklyn Politics

Rest and Restore Yoga

Application Clinic for Nonprofits (Feb. 2025)

February 10-16

Brooklyn Org Application Clinic for Nonprofits

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: How to Add DAF Giving to Your Website

Mayoral Candidate Forum on Culture and Arts

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Care + Prevention with Dr. Noel Manyindo

Conversations Wid De Bushwoman

The BRIC Film Festival

Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice

The Donor Lifecycle

February 17-23

Rikers Public Memory Project: Growing Up Rikers, Then and Now

Just Conversations | Voices from New York State’s Reparations Commission

Volunteer Opportunity with the Urban Indigenous Collective

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: The Donor Lifecycle

Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops

Best Practices For Hiring An Executive Director

February 24-28

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings

CLSJ Community Book Club

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Best Practices For Hiring An Executive Director

Nikki Giovanni Tribute at 651 ARTS

Submit Your Community Events

Upcoming Events

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Mental Health

Creating Brooklyn’s Win-Win Workplace: Empowering Employees and Boosting Business

Cinema with a Cause: “Harriet”

The Return of Ranked Choice Voting Webinar

The People’s Pulse: Brooklyn Data Deep Dive Webinar

Brooklyn Org Neighborhood Collective Impact Project Application Clinic

Brown Babies N’ Books Meetup

Brooklyn Org General Funding Application Clinic (March 2025)

Brooklyn Community Pride Center Career Innovation Lab

Kensington Community Iftar 2025

Next Gen Philanthropy: Inspiring the New Generosity Generation

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: South Brooklyn

Saging NYC: Cleanse The Path to Civic Power

Screening and Discussion of “The Cost of Inheritance”

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo.

Nonprofits and The City: Navigating Funding + Reducing Barriers

Women’s History Month with the Marine Park Alliance

Rest and Restore Yoga

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize 2026 Application Clinic

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

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