Kensington Plaza is a tree-shaded pedestrian plaza on Church Avenue, and for a full day it hosts crafts plus live sets from Music in the Plaza. The series is run by The Singing Winds, a local nonprofit that offers free cultural programs; past performers include guitarist Tomas Rodriguez, Kevin Nathaniel's kalimba-and-percussion group and Hasan Bakr. If you live near the F/G, this is a low-key neighborhood afternoon worth dropping into.
What to expect
Performers take turns on the plaza while neighbors sit on the benches and families move between craft activities. It's an open, walk-through space right off the Church Avenue subway stop, so people come and go all day. Stay for a set, then explore the South Asian and Latin American shops and restaurants along Church and McDonald.
Good to know
- Nearest trains: F/G to Church Ave, right at the plaza.
- The plaza is open to the street, so there's no entry point or ticket; just walk up.
- There are benches, but they fill up; a blanket or folding chair helps.
- Great for families, and kids tend to head straight for the crafts.
- The Singing Winds and Kensington Cultural Council post performer details on social media.
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Common questions
Is Music in the Plaza at Kensington Plaza free?
The Singing Winds offers Music in the Plaza as a free community program, and the plaza is public and open.
Where is Kensington Plaza?
On Church Avenue between Beverly Road and McDonald Avenue in Kensington, Brooklyn, right by the F/G Church Avenue station.
Who performs at Music in the Plaza?
Lineups change by date. Past performers include Tomas Rodriguez, Hasan Bakr, Urbano Sanchez and Kevin Nathaniel's Kalimba Unity.
