Downtown Brooklyn

Sound + Fury Trivia Nights
2026-09-23 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-09-30 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-10-07 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-10-14 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
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!

Back to the Present: 50 Years of Free Expression with Franklin Furnace
2026-09-23 20:00 - 22:30
ISSUE Project Room celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Artists-In-Residence (AIR) program throughout 2026 with performances by current residents and returning alumni. This anniversary season highlights AIRs whose work reflects the ongoing evolution of a much broader community of experimental artists who have helped shape ISSUE for over twenty years.
Wednesday, September 23rd at 8pm, ISSUE presents an evening of performance and conversation in partnership with Franklin Furnace as part of their 50th anniversary commemoration and November release of Back to the Present: 50 Years of Free Expression with Franklin Furnace, edited by founder and pioneering artist, Martha Wilson. Held at ISSUE’s 22 Boerum Pl. theater during the 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival, the program reflects the two organizations’ commitments to experimental practice and freedom of expression, while celebrating their respective anniversary seasons.

Table Tennis Thursdays
2026-09-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-08 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!
Sponsored by Brookfield Properties and Raising Cane’s

Fall Into Step
2026-09-24 12:00 - 14:00
From classical to contemporary and international styles, our lunchtime dance series showcases a diverse range of performances from talented dancers and choreographers. Sponsored by Brookfield Properties.
The lineup:

Sep 10: Ajna Dance Company is a South Asian woman-founded organization with the mission of sharing artistic and authentic Indian dance and culture.
Sep 17: Batingua Dance & Productions LLC is committed to sharing and exposing African and Afro-Caribbean Arts to both children and adults.
Sep 24: Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is one of America’s premier flamenco companies whose mission is to promote flamenco as a living art form and a vital part of Hispanic heritage;

City Pickle @ Atlantic Terminal
2026-09-24 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-25 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-28 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-29 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-01 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-02 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-05 12:00 - 20:00 and 7 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

Lunchtime Concerts with BQE Strings
2026-09-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-12 12:00 - 14:00
Mondays – September 14, 21, + 28
Have lunch with BQE Strings, who seamlessly blend the past and the present, offering classical reinterpretations of contemporary pop hits. Composed of alumni from prestigious European conservatories and skilled chamber musicians, this quartet is dedicated to crafting a unique listening experience that showcases the richness and depth of both musical worlds.

Lunchtime Jazz @ Columbus Park
2026-09-30 12:00 - 13:30
Enjoy your lunch outdoors with some of Brooklyn’s most celebrated jazz musicians. Curated by the Jazz Foundation of America, in partnership with the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President.
More details to come.

Planted Market (with Summer Salsa)
2026-10-01 18:00 - 21:00
This monthly market, held alongside the Sunset Salsa series, is a vegan-focused market featuring 20+ local vendors offering plant-based dishes, desserts, and specialty products in a vibrant outdoor marketplace setting.

En Garde Arts: PRELUDE
2026-10-13 19:30 - 20:30
Presented by BAM
For forty years, En Garde Arts has transformed New York City’s streets, barges, and hidden corners into newly discovered sites for theatrical experiences, and urgent, poetic, and political stories to come alive. The company reunites director Anne Bogart and playwright Charles L. Mee for PRELUDE, a large-scale, free outdoor performance on the plaza at 300 Ashland Place, featuring original music by the Lazours—and elaborate costume constructions by Machine Dazzle. Sponsored by Orange Barrel Media. Sponsored by Orange Barrel Media and in partnership with Two Trees Management.
