Downtown Brooklyn

Kid’s Soccer Village and Watch Party
2026-06-17 15:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Brooklyn Commons Park will transform into Downtown Brooklyn’s Soccer Village for the day. Join us for an afternoon of soccer-themed crafts, goal-shooting activities, Duplo LEGO play, foosball tables, live screen printing and more—and catch the England vs. Croatia match! This event is in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Parents, Brooklyn FC, Fresh Grocer, and Dave & Buster’s.

Fútbol Watch Party and Sound + Fury Pop-up Pour
2026-06-16 14:30 - 20:00
Catch France vs. Senegal, then stay for the Norway vs. Iraq match at the best outdoor soccer watch party in Downtown Brooklyn. Enjoy an afternoon of live music and dance with Babacar Mbaye, followed by a set from DJ YB. Between goals, grab a cold drink at the Sound + Fury pop-up bar—and soak up the high energy and festival atmosphere all afternoon.

Summer Stories: The BKLYN Reading Scene
2026-06-13 13:00 - 17:00
Kick off summer reading with Reading Rhythms, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and City Point hosting an inspiring community event blending books, music, and storytelling for readers of all ages. Registration is required.
RSVP link coming soon.

Table Tennis Thursdays
2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-21 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.

Sound + Fury Trivia Nights
2026-06-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:30
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!

Wednesday Wonders
2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:00
Enjoy the wonders of Abolitionist Place—where every Wednesday in May and June offers a new adventure! Presented with support from Council Member Lincoln Restler and the New York City Council.
May 6, 13, 20 and 27
Brianna Kalisch
Brianna Kalisch isn’t just a stilt walker — she’s a multi-talented circus artist, performer, and creative producer whose work blends physical artistry with storytelling. Catch her as she struts through the park and learn the art of stilt walking! All skill levels are welcome and equipment will be provided. Registration required: Sign up here!
June 3, 10 and 24
Flow Juggle
Toss some fun into your day with Brooklyn’s favorite juggler, Martin Kalwill. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to up your juggling game, Martin has tips and tricks for all. All skill levels are welcome and equipment will be provided.

The Brooklyn Poetry Slam
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the 2026 finale of BRIC’s Brooklyn Poetry Slam, hosted by the series’ esteemed co-founders, poets Mahogany L. Browne and Jive Poetic, and featuring the Poetry Slam winners from earlier in the season.

Family Dance Jam + Craft + Carry Pop-Up Pour
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00
Bring the whole family for an outdoor dance party with music, and a lively neighborhood vibe, plus libations provided by Craft + Carry for those 21 years of age and older.

Lunchtime Entertainment at The Commons - Te Encontro no Samba
2026-06-02 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.
Te Encontro no Samba (TENS) is an Afro-Brazilian music project founded in 2017 to promote Brazilian culture in the United States. What began as a small “roda de samba” performance group has since evolved into a range of artistic and cultural initiatives, marked by an infectious sound and a vibrant celebration of Afro-Brazilian traditions.

The Met in HD: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:50
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz. A reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell.

BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar
2026-05-25 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-24 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-23 12:00 - 22:00
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.

The Post Office
2026-05-21 19:30 - 20:40, 2026-05-20 19:30 - 20:40, 2026-05-19 19:30 - 20:40, 2026-05-17 19:30 - 20:40, 2026-05-16 19:30 - 20:40
The ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (As One) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (Site Specific).
Produced by American Opera Projects, The Post Office makes its New York premiere featuring a cast of five singers and piano, and a set designed by Charles Renfro, a partner in the distinguished architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro with a long history of involvement in the performing arts.

Tangerine Yoga x New York Liberty
2026-05-21 12:00 - 14:00
Tangerine Yoga announces the return of their partnership with The New York Liberty to bring the most excited group of yogis to a basketball game and their most unique, largest yoga class: a flow on the court at the Barclays Center with Liz.
What’s Included

80 limited spaces for the midday (12:00-2:00pm) yoga class on the court
A ticket for the game at 8:00pm in Tangerine Yoga’s own group section
A complimentary single class to take back at Tangerine Yoga

If you don’t have the opportunity to come take class on the court, come hang with them in the stands for a fun evening together! They will have a dedicated portion of Section 225 to enjoy the game as a group and meet more friends with whom to take classes.
Join Tangerine Yoga to cheer on The New York Liberty against the Golden State Valkyries!

Hamlet
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 19:30 - 21:30
Kicking off an ongoing partnership between BAM and London’s National Theatre, director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) brings his witty, fearlessly contemporary take on Hamlet across the Atlantic for a four-week run. Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) stars in this sharp, darkly funny reimagining of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
