THE GREAT IRISH FAIR OF NEW YORK IN WINDSOR TERRACE

44th Annual Great Irish Fair of New York

Saturday, September 13th

Mass: 9:00 a.m.

Fair: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Great Irish Fair of New York, billed as "New York City’s largest, longest running, and most popular Irish Music Festival," will again be held again this year in Windsor Terrace in the school yard of the adjoining Saint Joseph the Worker Academy.

Mass will be held in Holy Name at 9:00 a.m., followed by the family-friendly fair from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This year's honorees are announced on the website of the fair's host, the Irish American Building Society.

From the Great Irish Fair:

Enjoy live performances, grab a pint at The Thatch Pub, learn a jig from the talented dancers of O’Malley Irish Dance Academy and Buckley School of Irish Dance, browse our local vendors, and let the kids have a blast with games, bounce houses, and special appearances from their favorite characters! 

Location

Saint Joseph the Worker Academy

241 Prospect Park West

between Windsor Place and Prospect Avenue 

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

(map) 

PESTICIDE SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITOES IN PARTS OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS NEXT WEEK

Pesticide Spraying for Mosquitoes

in Parts of Brooklyn

Thursday, September 4th, 8:30 p.m.

through 

Friday, September 5th, 6:00 a.m.

 

In case of bad weather, spraying will be rescheduled for Monday, September 8th, 8:30 p.m., through Tuesday, September 9th, 6:00 a.m.

 

Affected ZIP Codes: 11203, 11204, 11215, 11217, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11225, 11226, 11232 and 11238 

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND MENTAL HYGIENE

Michelle Morse, MD, MPH

Acting Commissioner             

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, August 28, 2025

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO SPRAY FOR ADULT MOSQUITOES IN PARTS OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS TO REDUCE RISK OF WEST NILE VIRUS

 

Trucks Will Spray Pesticide In Parts Of Brooklyn and Queens On The Nights Of September 2 and 4, 2025, Weather Permitting

 

NEW YORK — To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the Health Department will conduct adulticide treatments in Brooklyn and Queens.

 

Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of Queens beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, application in Queens will be delayed until Wednesday, September 3, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. the following morning, weather permitting.

 

Trucks will spray pesticides in sections of Brooklyn beginning Thursday, September 4, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. the following morning, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, application Brooklyn will be delayed until Monday, September 8, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. the following morning, weather permitting.

 

The Health Department will use very low concentrations of Anvil®, Duet®, or MERUS® 3. The risks of pesticides applied by the Health Department for mosquito control are low to people and pets. Some people who are sensitive to spray ingredients may experience short-term eye or throat irritation, or a rash. People with respiratory conditions may also be affected.

 

To stay safe during spraying

 

• Stay indoors, whenever possible.
• Air conditioners can remain on. While unnecessary, you may wish to close air conditioner vents or choose the recirculate function.

 

After spraying

 

• Wash skin and clothing exposed to pesticides with soap and water.
• Always wash fruits and vegetables with water. The most effective way to control mosquitoes is to eliminate any standing water. New Yorkers are also encouraged to mosquito-proof their homes and take precautions when spending time outdoors.

 

Reducing exposure to mosquitoes

 

• Use an approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (not for children under 3), or products that contain the active ingredient IR3535.
• Make sure windows have screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes.
• Eliminate any standing water from your property and dispose of containers that can collect water. Standing water is a violation of the New York City Health Code.
• Make sure roof gutters are clean and draining properly.
• Clean and chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs. Keep them empty or covered if not in use. Drain water that collects in pool covers.

 

Report standing water by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/health/wnv. For more information about West Nile virus, call 311 or visit nyc.gov.

 

Locations of truck spraying in Queens for Tuesday, September 2, 2025

 

Borough	Neighborhoods	Boundaries	Zip Codes
Queens	Parts of Cypress Hills, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Forest Park, Fresh Pond, Glendale, Kew Gardens. Hunters Point, Long Island City, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone Park, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood, South Richmond Hill, Sunnyside, Woodhaven and Woodside.	Bordered by Dutch Kills to the West; 47 Avenue, 51 Street, Queens Boulevard, 69 Street, Long Island Expressway, Queens Boulevard, 63 Drive, Woodhaven, Boulevard, Metropolitan Avenue, 71 Avenue and Queens Boulevard to the North; Van Wyck Expressway, Jamaica Avenue, and 107 Street to the East; Atlantic Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard, Jamaica Avenue, Forest Parkway, Forest Park Drive, Jackie Robinson Parkway, Cypress Hills Street, Fresh Pond Road, 59 Drive, Rust Street, Grand Avenue and Newtown Creek to the South.	Parts of 11101, 11104, 11374, 11375, 11377, 11378, 11379, 11385, 11415, 11418 & 11421.

 

 Locations of truck spraying in Brooklyn for Thursday, September 4, 2025

 

Brooklyn

Parts of Boerum Hill, Borough Park, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Greenwood Heights, Kensington, Little Caribbean, Little Haiti, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, South Slope, Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace.

Bordered by Gowanus Expressway and 3 Avenue to the West; Atlantic Avenue, Franklin Avenue and Empire Boulevard to the North; Albany Avenue to the East; Church Avenue, Dahill Road, 18 Avenue and 50 Street to the South.

Parts of 11203, 11204, 11215, 11217, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11225, 11226, 11232 and 11238.

 

 

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MEDIA CONTACT: 
PressOffice@health.nyc.gov

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: ELIZA EDENS; FATBOY WILSON & THE RIPLEYS

 

From Operation Gig!

Eliza Edens Saturday, August 30th 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1415 Dorchester Road Alt-folk for (and from) neighborhood folk. "With a love for tinkering with alternate tunings à la Nick Drake, a curious harmonic ear from years of childhood classical piano lessons, and an ever-expanding affinity for words and stories, Edens’ songs build a kaleidoscopic world." - Club Passim  Fatboy Wilson & the Ripleys  Sunday, August 31st 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 188 Stratford Road Repping Brooklyn's thriving jug band scene, Fatboy Wilson & The Ripleys bring their string-band music, pre-war blues and early jazz to the porch!

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Sometimes, Operation Gig! concerts get canceled because the weather conditions aren't suited to these outdoor activities. Before you go to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website (https://www.operationgig.org/) to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but the suggested $10 donation, which goes directly to the musicians, is more than welcome. You can donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe. 

Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.

 

FREE TICKETS TO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: TWELFTH NIGHT

Shakespeare in the Park Ticket Distribution - Twelfth Night 

Thursday, August 28th

noon to 2:00 p.m.

From Windsor Terrace Library:

The Windsor Terrace Library will serve as a distribution site for tickets for the Shakespeare in the Park production of “Twelfth Night.” A limited number of free ticket vouchers will be distributed on the day of select performances.

Public Theater Patron ID is required to receive a ticket voucher, and we encourage you to create or confirm your ID before arrival by visiting publictheater.org/login. Ticket vouchers are distributed at 12PM (Noon). Borough distributions will end when all the ticket vouchers have been distributed or at 2PM, whichever occurs first.

The vouchers are guaranteed tickets as long as the voucher holders exchange them for the tickets at The Delacorte between 5:30pm-7:30pm that evening. The vouchers are only valid for Thursday, August 28.

• People waiting for ticket vouchers must line up along the paths designated by the borough distribution partner and The Public Theater staff.
• Ticket vouchers are redeemable only for same-day performances.
• Seat locations are distributed randomly upon redemption, not based on a person's redemption time at The Delacorte Theater Box Office.
• All ticket vouchers must be exchanged for tickets at The Delacorte Theater Box Office in Central Park between 5:30PM and 7:30PM.
• Ticket vouchers are only valid until 7:30PM for the performance on the day they are issued.
• Each person (age 5+) may receive up to two (2) ticket vouchers while supplies last.
• Accessible seating is limited at The Delacorte. For assistance in acquiring accessible seating during our borough distributions, please speak to a member of The Public Theater staff upon arrival at the borough distribution location.
  • These distributions are typically hosted outdoors at various locations, and access to shade, seating, restrooms, and physical access to the distribution facilities varies per location. We encourage you to contact a site before attending a borough distribution to confirm specifics of their site regarding their facility and your specific access needs.

Shakespeare in the Park performances take place at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. 

The theater is accessible by entering the park at either 81st Street and Central Park West or at 79th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Tickets are going to be distributed in additional locations.

• Distribution sites in Brooklyn: info-faqpt.helpscoutdocs.com/article/591-brooklyn-borough-distributions
• Distribution sites in all of the boroughs: info-faqpt.helpscoutdocs.com/article/475-free-shakespeare-in-the-park-tickets-2025#boroughs

 

Location

Windsor Terrace Library

160 E. 5th Street

between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 686-9707

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/windsor-terrace

https://www.facebook.com/WindsorTerraceLibrary 

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: DRD MODERN ORGAN TRIO, IMAL GNAWA, JULIA PATINELLA

From Operation Gig!:

 

Friday, August 22, 6-8pm
DRD Modern Organ Trio
187 Marlborough Rd

DRD Modern Organ Trio, a collaboration of Rafael Rosa (guitar), Dylan DeFeo (organ) and Danny Borg (drums), brings interpretations and new arrangements of jazz, blues, classic soul, R&B, funk, Latino & Brazilian standards and classics.

Saturday, August 23, 4-6pm
Imal Gnawa
488 e 18th St

'Rooted in the deep spiritual legacy of Moroccan Gnawa music, Imal Gnawa fuses tribal acoustic elements with futuristic aesthetics. Their soundscape invites listeners into a ceremonial space where ancient grooves meet modern production, transforming hearts and bridging cultures.' - Beyond Barzakh

Sunday, August 24, 4-6pm
Julia Patinella
536 e 18th St

After years of immersion as a Flamenco singer in southern Spain, Julia Patinella has developed several original musical projects in Spanish, Sicilian and English, that draw from her roots, her experience as a first-generation American woman, and urgent socio-political themes.

 

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Operation Gig! concerts sometimes get canceled because of weather conditions that aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before you go to the concert, check the Operation Gig! website (https://www.operationgig.org/) to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This provides them with a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.
 
Although the performances are free, the suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 

Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.

MIDDLE EASTERN FOLK SONGS WILL BE PERFORMED (FREE)

Music in the Plaza: The Brooklyn Nomads

Thursday, August 21st

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

The Brooklyn Nomads will perform in the Music in the Plaza series at Kensington Plaza on Thursday, August 21st, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

The Brooklyn Nomads play Middle Eastern folk songs. They are Hadi Eldebek on oud and vocals and Mohamad Eldebek on derbakeh and riq. 

Location

Kensington Plaza

114 Beverley Road

between E. 2nd Street and Church Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn 

(map) 

KOBE DAY: COMMUNITY GIVE-BACK BLOCK PARTY IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF TYLER KOBE NICHOLS (FREE)

 

Kobe Day:

Community Give-back Block Party

Saturday, August 23rd, 10:00 a.m.

 

The KOBE Day: Community Give-back Block Party, held in honor and memory of Tyler Kobe Nichols, will take place this Saturday, August 23rd, at 10:00 a.m.

Features of the day will include a bounce house, basketball, games, face painting, hot dogs and snacks, a back-to-school giveaway, and a DJ and music.

Donations of school supplies are welcome.

The block party will be hosted by Long Live King Kobe Foundation--a Brooklyn-based non-profit dedicated to preventing street violence through peaceful and compassionate initiatives--in collaboration with community partners.

Cynthia King Dance Co. will perform at 3:00 p.m.

Location

246 E. 8th Street

at Tyler Kobe Nichols Way

between Beverley Road and Church Avenue 

Kensington, Brooklyn 

(map)

 

THIS COOPERATIVE BULK ORDERING PROJECT PROVIDES YOU WITH FARM-FRESH FOOD WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

From the Neighborhood Cooperative Food Project:

In 2020, a group of Kensington /Windsor Terrace/Ditmas Park neighbors launched a small bulk buying experiment to prioritize solidarity and safety in the way we buy food and support the local community and economy. 

Our experiment is proving fruitful! And we welcome involvement from more members as our neighborhood needs continue to shift and grow.

Our volunteers currently fulfill 50-60 orders every other week, with around $1,000 of food going towards solidarity needs every round. 

We order directly from nearby Lancaster Farm Co-Op and they deliver bi-weekly in bulk. 

Neighbors pick up their farm-fresh items every other Wednesday morning in three neighborhoods:  

• Kensington, on E. 8th Street, near Caton Avenue, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Windsor Terrace, at Bartel-Pritchard Square, from 10:30 a.m. to noon 
• Flatbush/Ditmas Park, near Newkirk Plaza, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Sample items:

• Organic Produce Box, mix of seasonal items: $35.10
• Organic Spicy Greens/Arugula/Baby Spinach: $4.84/5 oz box
• Kombucha: $3.32/12 oz bottle
• Whole or 2% Milk, half gallon: $3.71-$3.97
• Organic Yogurt: $4.21/32 oz
• Organic Tofu: $2.90/15 oz
• Organic Ground Beef: $10.46/lb
• Organic Flour: $13.85/5 lb bag

The food is fresh and delicious! Every paying order helps to cover the cost of an order for those who need support. Each time you order, you can request a solidarity discount as needed, or contribute money towards groceries for others. 

Participating in this project is a fantastic way to feel connected to your neighbors, plus the flexibility and adaptability make it really easy, as you do not need to worry about committing to a whole season of CSA deliveries when you may be traveling or unable to get through all of your items in just a couple of weeks.

However, the flexibility also makes the project tricky, as we never know exactly what the need will be with each order, nor do we know exactly how much coverage we will have to fulfill those needs. 

Please get in touch if you are interested in helping out with your time and labor, a space for an additional distribution spot, a car to help move orders around the neighborhood, or new ideas for fundraising and support.

We are connected to the Kensington-Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid group. 

Reach us at foodcoopproject@gmail.com to sign up and receive details and access to order forms [or leave a voicemail or text at (347-389-1848].

We can always use extra funds to help cover the gaps, so if you would like to make a donation to support solidarity orders, please send through the Open Collective site at https://opencollective.com/gotham-food-pantry/projects/kwtma.

A CONCERT AT AVENUE C PLAZA WITH SONNY SINGH AND MAFER POWER TRIO (FREE)

 

A Concert at Avenue C Plaza

with Sonny Singh and Mafer Power Trío

Thursday, September 4th

7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

 

From Arts & Democracy:

We welcome you to Avenue C Plaza for a special concert!

Sonny Singh is a Brooklyn-based trumpet player and singer whose music is celebrated for bold and joyous musical innovation.

Mafer Power Trío: Presenting Venes Future Sound Collective unites Mafer Bandola, Baden Goyo, and Yilmer Vivas, crafting a genre-fluid sound that blends Venezuelan roots with jazz, contemporary Latin, and global influences—pushing tradition into the future.

In the event of inclement weather, we will relocate the concert to an indoor space in the neighborhood.

The concert is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council, New York City Department of Transportation, and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund. Thank you to City Councilmember Shahana Hanif for your support.

Get your free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-concert-at-avenue-c-plaza-with-sonny-singh-and-mafer-power-trio-tickets-1596584931509. 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue

at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map)

CRAFT CIRCLE MEETUP THIS SUNDAY (FREE)

 

The Craft Circle

Sunday, August 17th, 2:00 p.m.

 

From The Craft Circle:

Hi
We’re meeting finally.  Summer goes so fast.  

Crafts group is back!
It’s been a while!  
Summer scatters us. 
But we’re meeting this Sunday!
Bad Therapy
1008 Cortelyou Road 
2pm
Sunday, August 17
Free! 

The Craft Circle is an informal monthly meetup for neighbors to get together to knit, crochet, and work on other crafts. You can bring what you're working on or learn a new craft.

 

The meetup is for all levels; learners are welcome.

 

For more information, call or text Barbara at (917) 847-8330.

 

Location

Bad Therapy Bar

1008 Cortelyou Road

between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn

badtherapybar@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089438022642

BIKE LANE PROPOSAL FOR MCDONALD AVENUE IS ON THE AGENDA OF THE COMMUNITY BOARD 7 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE'S VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

 

Community Board 7 Transportation Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 3rd, 6:30 p.m.

 

From Community Board 7:

The CB7 Transportation Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 3 @ 6:30 p.m. at the CB7 Office-4201 4^th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4^th Avenue).

Agenda:

1. NYC Ferry Route Optimization - 2025 NYC Ferry Network Optimization | NYCEDC; Discuss implications and requests for CB7
    
2. Committee Discussion on McDonald Avenue from 20 St to Ft Hamilton Pkwy - See Presentation from DOT
    
3. Committee Discussion on fall/winter Transportation Committee agenda Items

You can attend in person or register to attend virtually on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3ULuCqO

You can view the committee meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7's YouTube Channel: 
https://bit.ly/2ROsJwJ 

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A two-way parking-protected bike lane has been proposed for the west side of McDonald Avenue (the Green-Wood Cemetery side) from the 20th Street/10th Avenue intersection to Fort Hamilton Parkway.

The Department of Transportation presented the proposal to the Community Board 7 Transportation Committee when it met on June 10th.

Vehicles would travel in one northbound lane and one southbound lane; the center lane would become a turn lane.

Bus boarding islands would be constructed to prevent buses from interfering with the flow of traffic when they stop to let passengers on and off.

The bus stop at Terrace Place and McDonald Avenue would be eliminated. 

The length of the traffic signals would be coordinated; they currently last for different lengths of time.

A physical barrier between the bike lane and vehicle traffic would eventually be installed, but initially, paint would serve as an indication to drivers to stay out of the bike lane.

Committee members and neighborhood residents raised a number of questions and issues about the proposal in person and in the Zoom chat. Committee members needed time to consider the proposal as well as study residents' comments, so they didn't vote on the proposal at the June 10th meeting. 

The discussion will continue at a meeting of the Transportation Committee on September 3rd. 

The entire June 10th committee meeting can be viewed on CB 7's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6UAzgCXhdc. The presentation about the bike lane starts at 1:12:45.

DOT's nineteen-page PowerPoint presentation is posted at https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/mcdonald-ave-10-ave-20-st-ft-hamilton-pkwy-jun2025.pdf.

Location

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07@cb.nyc.gov

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7

F LOCAL AND EXPRESS TRAIN SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 11, 2025

 

The schedule for local and express F trains has been updated, effective August 11, 2025. Express trains operate in Brooklyn on weekday mornings traveling toward Manhattan and Queens and on weekday afternoons traveling toward Coney Island.

The timetables for local and express service at https://www.mta.info/document/10366 only show key stops/timepoints along the F train route where the trains are scheduled to start, end, or leave at a specific time. The Church Avenue station is one of those key stops/timepoints.

F trains operate local in Manhattan and

express in Queens at all times except late nights when they operate local.

 

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: ALBERT MARQUES TRIO, BIG LAZY, AND THE BENNETT PASTER TRIO

 

From Operation Gig!:

Friday Aug 15 6-8pm
Albert Marques Trio
324 Westminster Rd
Brooklyn-based pianist Albert Marques is known for his powerful and unique percussive style, blending rhythmic intensity with bold improvisation.

His performance promises to bring a fresh and energetic approach to contemporary jazz. Marquès has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Time Out, Le Figaro and press from all over the world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see him live in his/our neighborhood!

Saturday Aug 16 4-6pm
Big Lazy
121 Marlborough Rd
"Big Lazy, the elegantly gritty instrumental trio led by the extraordinary guitarist Stephen Ulrich, plays stunningly beautiful music that evokes everything from truckers' romps to the haunting film scores of Bernard Herrmann." - The New Yorker

Sunday Aug 17 4-6pm
The Bennett Paster Trio
121 Buckingham Rd
The Bennett Paster Trio plays Hammond organ-fueled blues & jazz, music at the crossroads of beauty and groove. Featuring original songs, classic blues and shuffles and standards. 

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Operation Gig! concerts sometimes get canceled because of weather conditions that aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before you go to the concert, check the Operation Gig! website (https://www.operationgig.org/) to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This provides them with a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.
 
Although the performances are free, the suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 

Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.

 

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: MAGGIE CARSON AND MARCUS JADE; LA MADRUGADA Y SANCTUARIO

From Operation Gig!:

Sat Aug 9 4-6pm
Maggie Carson and Marcus Jade
335 Rugby Rd
Two fantastic local singer-songwriters, Maggie Carson and Marcus Jade, serenade us this Saturday. Maggie Carson carries the torch of folk music and Marcus Jade stamps his own transcendent Delta blues.

Sun Aug 10 4-6pm
La Madrugada y Sanctuario
484 Rugby Rd
La Madrugada Y Sanctuario collaboration is a multicultural NYC based sextet exploring Afro-Caribbean rhythms through salsa staples, originals and folklore.

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Operation Gig! concerts sometimes get canceled because of weather conditions that aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before you go to the concert, check the Operation Gig! website (https://www.operationgig.org/) to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This provides them with a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.
 
Although the performances are free, the suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 

Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.

KENSINGTON DOG RUN FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (FREE)

 

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Kensington Dog Run on Saturday, August 9th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

 

Food and drinks will be served. Or bring your favorite refreshments, if you like.

Located on Coney Island Avenue in the Parade Ground near Prospect Park, the Kensington Dog Run opened in 2020. It came to fruition after years of grassroots planning and organizing by neighborhood dog owners who wanted to create a dog run where dogs could enjoy the benefits of exercising, socializing, and breathing fresh air off-leash.

The project was made possible with allocated funds via Participatory Budgeting from New York City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene of District 40 and via Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' capital allocations. The balance of the funds needed were covered by Councilmember Brad Lander of District 39. 

The Kensington Dog Run Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Location

Kensington Dog Run

397A Coney Island Avenue

between Kermit Place and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn

(map) 

https://www.facebook.com/KensingtonDogRun

https://www.instagram.com/kensingtondogrun/ 

66TH PRECINCT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME, 2025 (FREE)

 

National Night Out Against Crime

 Tuesday, August 5th

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Join the 66th Precinct, 66th Precinct Community Council, and Community Board 12 for National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 5th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Highlights of the evening will include free food, drinks, ice cream, rides, bounces, games, giveaways, and more.

 

For more information, contact the 66th Precinct Community Affairs Office at (718) 851-5601. 

 

National Night Out Against Crime is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. The National Association of Town Watch created the event in 1984. 

Prior to that, in the 1970s, as one aspect of the Women's Liberation Movement, women created their own non-governmental, grass-roots event--called "Take Back the Night"--with the goal of protesting and deterring violence against women through their visible presence outdoors.

From the website of National Association of Town Watch:

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

Location

66th Precinct

5822 16th Avenue

between 58th and 59th streets

Borough Park, Brooklyn 

phone: (718) 851-5611

website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/precincts/66th-precinct.page

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYPD66pct

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: THE YOON SUN CHOI QUARTET; NUMBER CRUNCHERS

 

From Operation Gig!:

Sat Aug 2 4-6pm
The Yoon Sun Choi Quartet
225 Argyle Rd

Vocalist and composer Yoon Sun Choi brings her adventurous quartet to the stage for an afternoon of dynamic, genre-defying music.

Known for her fearless improvisation and deeply expressive voice, Choi draws from jazz, songwriting, and experimental traditions to create music that is both intricate and emotionally direct.

She’s joined by longtime collaborators Jacob Sacks (keyboards), Lim Yang (bass), and Vinnie Sperrazza (drums)—three of NYC’s most versatile improvisers. Together, they shape spontaneous compositions that are spacious, rhythmic, and deeply alive.

This is music that embraces risk, beauty, and the unexpected.

Sun Aug 3 4-6pm
Number Crunchers
336 Westminster Rd

Number Crunchers is a synth-jazz fusion group that draws inspiration from a variety of genres, including funk, bossa nova, and electronica. Dan Kessler (chapman stick), Dave Fugel (sax), Eric Reeves (drums), Julia Chen (keys). 

 

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Operation Gig! concerts sometimes get canceled because of weather conditions that aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before you go to the concert, check the Operation Gig! website to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could perform during the pandemic. This provides them with a source of income and provides a safe space for people to gather to enjoy live music.
 
Although the performances are free, the suggested $10 donation to the musicians is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe.
 

Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.