Downtown Brooklyn

City Pickle @ Atlantic Terminal
2026-08-12 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-13 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-14 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-18 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-19 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-20 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates
Pickleball Has Arrived at Atlantic Terminal this summer! Join CityPickle for open play, clinics, lessons, and community events on professional courts located on the Atlantic Terminal Plaza. Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying the sport for the first time, grab a paddle, rally with friends, and discover Brooklyn’s newest outdoor activity destination.
Advance reservations are highly encouraged, as court availability is limited and sessions may fill quickly.
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 12 PM–8 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 9 AM–7 PM

Training Series with CKO Kickboxing
2026-08-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-28 09:00 - 10:00
This high-energy, boxing-inspired workout blends cardio kickboxing drills, shadow boxing, and full-body conditioning. Open to all levels, with no experience required.

Planets In Orbit with GUARIONEXJR
2026-08-15 21:00 - 2026-08-16 02:00
Photographer, DJ and inaugural 2026 Artist-In-Residence Guarionex Rodriguez Jr. returns to the Lobby at Ace Hotel for a special set bringing the same curiosity for diasporic sound, community and connection to an all-night mix.

Sculpt Series with Nike Trainer Taina Manigat
2026-08-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-25 17:00 - 18:00
Led by Nike trainer Taina Manigat, this sculpt-focused class uses resistance bands, bodyweight training, and strength-based conditioning to build tone, stability, and endurance. Open to all fitness levels.

Salsa Hustle @ Willoughby Plaza
2026-08-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-26 17:00 - 20:00
Salsa Hustle comes to Downtown Brooklyn! We start each evening off with a demonstration and lesson with dancers Jeff Selby and Ximena Salgado to learn the basics, then the dance floor is open! DJ Henry Maldonado keeps the music flowing for everyone to show off their moves.
Sponsored by Raising Cane’s.

The Love Show
2026-08-19 19:00 - 22:00
Summer Sounds, Brooklyn Academy of Music’s new series of free live performances organized by BAM artist-in-residence and curator Helga Davis, wraps up on Wednesday, August 19 with The Love Show, a powerful company of sensational performers spanning the gamut from opera to pop and soul. More than a concert, The Love Show mixes music and community, extending an invitation to love thy neighbor as thyself.

CAPICU! NYC x NUEVAYORKINOS Dominoes Night + Talk
2026-08-19 19:00 - 23:00
Join Capicu! NYC, NuevaYorkinos, MoCADAfor an evening celebrating the stories, sounds, and traditions that shape New York’s Latine, Caribbean, and African diasporic communities.
The night begins with a conversation on cultural memory, community archives, and the role of institutions in preserving the histories of New York. Moderated by Jeary Payne, Associate Educator at The Met, the panel features Djali Brown-Cepeda, Founder and Curator of NuevaYorkinos, and Amy Andrieux, Executive Director and Chief Curator of MoCADA.
Following the conversation, the evening continues with domino games, a community installation, and music by Lobby resident DJ WOOF and MAMICANA.

Vinyl Nights with DJ Woof + Quinette
2026-08-20 17:00 - 20:00
Vinyl Nights is a beloved NYC institution – celebrating dance, music, club & DJ culture. Experience what it was like to party in NYC in the early 70’s to the 90’s, when DJs played strictly Vinyl. Dance to the hits that have shaped NYC – Disco, Funk, Soul, House, Boogie, Latin, Freestyle and 80’s & 90’s Hip Hop. Curated and presented by Rebecca Lynn. In partnership with City Point.
The Lineup:

Aug 13: DJ Misbehaviour + Kenny Parker
Aug 20: DJ Woof + Quinette
Aug 27: Money Mike + Raw Q

(In case of rain, the event will be moved to Somethin’ Else inside DeKalb Market Hall)

Poets Corner with Kai Giovanni (The Personal as Political)
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00
¡Oye! Group’s Poets Corner is a free writing program for teens and adults, curated by poet-in-residence Roya Marsh, every third Thursday. This month’s Poets Corner will be led at Library for Arts and Culture by Kai Giovanni, author of In Season and the 2025 New York City Youth Poet Laureate.

Summer Sunset Salsa Series
2026-08-20 18:00 - 21:00
Join Nieves Latin Dance Studio for salsa night on the plaza. The first hour will feature an all-levels instructional lesson, followed by two hours of open social dancing where participants can practice, freestyle, and enjoy the music.

Secure the Bag Career Summit
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00
Crowned by Kings presents a FREE 2-hour Career Summit for ages 16+ on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Live resume coaching, interview and meeting skills training, free professional LinkedIn headshot ($200+ value), light refreshments, raffle prizes & swag:

Move 1: Resume Remix | Same story. Fresh delivery.
Move 2: Own the Room | Newves into job offers. Meetings into mentors.
Move 3: The Plug | Networks open doors, degrees don’t.

Sign up to confirm your spot AND reserve your free professional LinkedIn headshot ($200+value). Headshots are reserved for RSVPs ONLY filled in order of submission.

In Service Of with MUENFUA
2026-08-22 21:00 - 2026-08-23 02:00
MUENFUA brings a genre-blurring set rooted in R&B, deep house, and global club sounds.

Vinyl Nights with Money Mike + Raw Q
2026-08-27 17:00 - 20:00

SUMMER SATURDAYS WITH BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARENTS
2026-08-29 11:00 - 13:00
Bring the whole family out for Summer Saturdays for Families, a free seasonal celebration filled with play, creativity, and community—hosted by Brooklyn Bridge Parents at Atlantic Terminal Plaza.
Designed for kids ages 0–12 and their grownups, each event features an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities including water play, arts & crafts, games, giveaways, music, and interactive experiences that keep little ones engaged all morning long. Whether you’re looking to connect with other local families, cool off with summer fun, or simply enjoy a lively day outdoors in Downtown Brooklyn, Summer Saturdays offers the perfect weekend outing for all ages.
Come ready to play, explore, and make summer memories at Atlantic Terminal!
