The best of Brooklyn this weekend — markets, shows, parks, and one-off plans across the borough, refreshed every week.
87 picks · checked Aug 25
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Coney Island, BrooklynRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe closing display of the summer fireworks series, launched off the Coney Island beach and free to watch from the boardwalk or the sand.
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Coney Island, BrooklynRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe closing display of the summer fireworks series, launched off the Coney Island beach and free to watch from the boardwalk or the sand.
Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynCommon and special guests play the Lena Horne Bandshell for a free tribute to Harry Belafonte's social justice legacy.
Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynCommon and special guests play the Lena Horne Bandshell for a free tribute to Harry Belafonte's social justice legacy.
Fort Greene Park, Fort Greene, BrooklynSpike Lee's annual Michael Jackson birthday block party fills Fort Greene Park from noon to 7pm with DJ Spinna on the decks. Free and backed this year by Jordan Brand.
Fort Greene Park, Fort Greene, BrooklynSpike Lee's annual Michael Jackson birthday block party fills Fort Greene Park from noon to 7pm with DJ Spinna on the decks. Free and backed this year by Jordan Brand.
18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), Bensonhurst, BrooklynClosing weekend of Bensonhurst's 52-year-old Sicilian street feast on 18th Avenue — food stalls, rides and nightly live music, capped by Sunday's 2pm grand procession.
18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), Bensonhurst, BrooklynClosing weekend of Bensonhurst's 52-year-old Sicilian street feast on 18th Avenue — food stalls, rides and nightly live music, capped by Sunday's 2pm grand procession.
Barclays Center, Prospect Heights, BrooklynThe Liberty host the Chicago Sky at Barclays Center in a nationally televised afternoon game with Ellie the Elephant courtside.
Barclays Center, Prospect Heights, BrooklynThe Liberty host the Chicago Sky at Barclays Center in a nationally televised afternoon game with Ellie the Elephant courtside.
Kings Theatre, Flatbush, BrooklynFilipino girl group BINI brings their Signals World Tour to Kings Theatre. Catch their electrifying performance with opener Ashley Mehta.
Kings Theatre, Flatbush, BrooklynFilipino girl group BINI brings their Signals World Tour to Kings Theatre. Catch their electrifying performance with opener Ashley Mehta.
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Smorgasburg Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynSmorgasburg's all-ages ice cream blowout gets a second scoop, folding 10+ dessert vendors into the Saturday market on the Williamsburg waterfront. Free entry, pay per treat.
Smorgasburg Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynSmorgasburg's all-ages ice cream blowout gets a second scoop, folding 10+ dessert vendors into the Saturday market on the Williamsburg waterfront. Free entry, pay per treat.
The Sultan Room, Bushwick, BrooklynSWinxy · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free late-night afrobeats, soca and dancehall party at The Sultan Room in the run-up to Brooklyn's carnival season.
The Sultan Room, Bushwick, BrooklynSWinxy · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free late-night afrobeats, soca and dancehall party at The Sultan Room in the run-up to Brooklyn's carnival season.
Dumbo Archway, Dumbo, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and antique sellers fill the cobblestone Archway under the Manhattan Bridge for Brooklyn Flea's outdoor Dumbo market.
Dumbo Archway, Dumbo, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and antique sellers fill the cobblestone Archway under the Manhattan Bridge for Brooklyn Flea's outdoor Dumbo market.
Coney Island USA, Coney Island, BrooklynDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAmerica's last permanently housed ten-in-one sideshow runs continuous performances at 1208 Surf Avenue all weekend.
Coney Island USA, Coney Island, BrooklynDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAmerica's last permanently housed ten-in-one sideshow runs continuous performances at 1208 Surf Avenue all weekend.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynBrazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynBrazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynFranky Rizardo's FLOW night packs Pacha with Mason Collective and Ms. Mada — deep, driving house until 4am. Officially sold out, so it's resale or nothing.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynFranky Rizardo's FLOW night packs Pacha with Mason Collective and Ms. Mada — deep, driving house until 4am. Officially sold out, so it's resale or nothing.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynArgy brings his full NEWORLD audiovisual production to the reborn Brooklyn Mirage site, with Chris Avantgarde and YOUNA on support. Melodic techno until 4am.
Pacha New York, East Williamsburg, BrooklynArgy brings his full NEWORLD audiovisual production to the reborn Brooklyn Mirage site, with Chris Avantgarde and YOUNA on support. Melodic techno until 4am.
Madison Street between Lewis & Stuyvesant Aves, Bed-Stuy, BrooklynBed-Stuy's summer-chic, all-white brunch block party takes over Madison Street — brunch tables, DJ Pleasure, a comedy show and a Press Play dance party to close out August.
Madison Street between Lewis & Stuyvesant Aves, Bed-Stuy, BrooklynBed-Stuy's summer-chic, all-white brunch block party takes over Madison Street — brunch tables, DJ Pleasure, a comedy show and a Press Play dance party to close out August.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynIT'S MURPH and future-house architect Tchami headline the open-air lot under the Kosciuszko Bridge — concrete, sound system, Manhattan skyline.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynIT'S MURPH and future-house architect Tchami headline the open-air lot under the Kosciuszko Bridge — concrete, sound system, Manhattan skyline.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynBrooklyn Kura pours four of its own craft sakes plus one from Japan, with a walk through the working brewery floor at Industry City.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynBrooklyn Kura pours four of its own craft sakes plus one from Japan, with a walk through the working brewery floor at Industry City.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynPreserve real dried flowers in resin at Industry City — a little bloomtale × Kajiha craft workshop to make a keepsake of your own.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynPreserve real dried flowers in resin at Industry City — a little bloomtale × Kajiha craft workshop to make a keepsake of your own.
Breeze Hill, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynDozens of independent food vendors set up outdoors at Breeze Hill, Prospect Park for the Sunday Smorgasburg market.
Breeze Hill, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynDozens of independent food vendors set up outdoors at Breeze Hill, Prospect Park for the Sunday Smorgasburg market.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, BrooklynBBG rebuilds the winning stoops of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, plus portraits of the neighbours who planted them.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, BrooklynBBG rebuilds the winning stoops of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, plus portraits of the neighbours who planted them.
House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynHouse of Yes's signature cabaret packs aerialists, burlesque, drag and sideshow stunts into one glittering early-evening Bushwick spectacle.
House of Yes, Bushwick, BrooklynHouse of Yes's signature cabaret packs aerialists, burlesque, drag and sideshow stunts into one glittering early-evening Bushwick spectacle.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynLast chance: the Brooklyn Museum's bicentennial survey of 200 years of collecting — with KAWS, Duke Riley and Tourmaline — closes Sunday after an extended run.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynLast chance: the Brooklyn Museum's bicentennial survey of 200 years of collecting — with KAWS, Duke Riley and Tourmaline — closes Sunday after an extended run.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynMore than 140 Iris van Herpen haute couture pieces fill the Brooklyn Museum, shown beside scientific artifacts and natural-history specimens.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynMore than 140 Iris van Herpen haute couture pieces fill the Brooklyn Museum, shown beside scientific artifacts and natural-history specimens.
The William Vale, Vale Pool, Williamsburg, BrooklynSephora turned The William Vale's rooftop pool into a beauty-club cabana scene — SPF stations, a beauty library and skyline views.
The William Vale, Vale Pool, Williamsburg, BrooklynSephora turned The William Vale's rooftop pool into a beauty-club cabana scene — SPF stations, a beauty library and skyline views.
Columbus Park: Columbus Park, BrooklynDetroit Publishing Co. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA Greenmarket on Columbus Park beside Brooklyn's Borough Hall, farm stands on the courthouse plaza.
Columbus Park: Columbus Park, BrooklynDetroit Publishing Co. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA Greenmarket on Columbus Park beside Brooklyn's Borough Hall, farm stands on the courthouse plaza.
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