Downtown Brooklyn

Sound + Fury Trivia Nights
2026-12-16 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-12-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-12-02 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-25 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-04 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-10-28 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) and 18 more dates
Wednesday night is Trivia Night at Sound + Fury, where you can pit your trivia skills against others and compete for prizes. Craft beer and great food are, of course, all part of the evening’s festivities!

Lunchtime Entertainment - saxofshaolin
2026-06-30 12:00 - 14:00
Visitors to Brooklyn Commons Park will be swept up in dynamic performances as the lunchtime stage comes alive with a rich mix of music and entertainment. Set in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, the Commons provides the perfect backdrop for vibrant arts and culture.
Saxophonist and composer Ben Chin leads saxofshaolin, a captivating fusion of Eastern and Western musical influences. Drawing from American, Southeast Asian, and Afro-Caribbean traditions, he creates a sound that celebrates cultural connections. As a Hakka Chinese immigrant and nomad, his music blends traditional and contemporary elements, making it both danceable and spiritual.

Friday Night Dance with Public Service!
2026-06-26 17:00 - 20:00
Public Service is a dance party for the people, by the people. Conceived and DJ’d by Toribio + Mickey Pérez, the pair pays homage to NYC’s block party/park jam culture by fusing 50+ years of American dance music alongside rhythms from the African, Caribbean, and South American diasporas. Powered sonically by Karlala Soundsystem, Public Service honors the musical past while simultaneously paying tribute to the present & future.

En Garde Arts Presents: playdate Fest!
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00
playdate Fest!, En Garde Arts’ curated summer performance series spotlighting award-winning musicians and musical-theatre artists, returns in its biggest iteration yet. This year’s edition is curated by Modesto “Flako” Jimenez, a Dominican-born, Brooklyn-raised multidisciplinary artist. Presented in collaboration with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership—with support from Council Member Lincoln Restler and the New York City Council.

Table Tennis Thursdays
2026-06-25 12:00 - 14:00
Team DBP will be serving a series of lunchtime ping pong games. Find a partner, grab a paddle and let the games begin!
Register to join the fun. One registration per person.
