- arts and crafts (beading, weaving),
- science and engineering (STEM projects),
- mural painting,
- table games (chess, checkers, LEGOS), and
- playground games (soccer, badminton).
KARMABrooklyn Blog
Monday, July 13, 2026
SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES IN ALBEMARLE PLAYGROUND (FREE)
STORYTELLING IN A KENSINGTON BACKYARD GARDEN

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Storytelling with Ronna Levy, Tracey Starin, and Megan Wells, and an open mic for attendees who would like to tell a story.
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Friday, July 10, 2026
CRAFT CIRCLE WILL MEET THIS SUNDAY (FREE)

Crafty or not, come hang out!The Ditmas Park and friends crafts group is meeting this Sunday. Come even if you don’t do a craft. Maybe you’ll be inspired and want to learn. It’s a great group. We’ve been meeting for over two years now.Sunday, July 12Blue Star Parlor1112 Cortelyou Road3 pm - 5ishCall or text me917-847-8330
Monday, July 6, 2026
72ND PRECINCT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME, 2026 (FREE)
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.
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OPEN MIC IN THE GARDEN (FREE)
Sunday, July 5, 2026
ARROW LINEN: JOIN THE ARROW LINEN CONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS
Apply to Join the 441 and 467 Prospect Ave Construction Task Force.Our office is establishing a Construction Task Force for 441 and 467 Prospect Avenue (the former Arrow Linen site) to ensure transparency, accountability, and ongoing communication throughout construction.
The Task Force will bring together nearby residents, local stakeholders, city agencies, the development team, and our office to address construction schedules, noise and dust mitigation, pedestrian safety, truck activity, and other quality-of-life concerns.
If you live in close proximity to the project and are interested in serving on the Task Force, please email our Land Use Director, Sabine Aronowsky, at saronowsky@council.nyc.gov by midnight on July 12, 2026.
Preference will be given to neighbors and businesses located closest to the project site.
See also "Arrow Linen Update from Our City Councilmember" at https://karmabrooklyn.blogspot.com/2026/06/arrow-linen-update-from-city.html.
SOCCER WATCH PARTY PLUS ARTS AND CRAFTS AND LIVE OPERA OUTDOORS IN KENSINGTON (FREE)

Sunday, June 28, 2026
COOKBOOK LAUNCH PARTY (FREE)
Kensington - Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid cookbook launch
Recipes | Refreshments | Community
Sunday, July 12
4-6pm
DRUM Midwood Office
818 E. 16th St
Q to Ave H
All are welcome
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কেনসিংটন - উইন্ডসর টেরেস মিউচুয়াল এইড-এর রান্নার বই প্রকাশনা
উৎসব
রেসিপি | হালকা খাবার | কমিউনিটি
রবিবার, ১২ জুলাই
বিকাল ৪টা - ৬টা
ড্রাম মিডউড অফিস
৮১৮ ইষ্ট ১৬তম স্ট্রিট
এভিনিউ এইচ-এর কিউ ট্রেনের কাছে
সবাই আমন্ত্রিত
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Ayuda Mutua de Kensington - Windsor Terrace lanzamiento del
libro de cocina
recetas | piscolabis | comunidad
domingo, 12 de julio
4-6pm
oficina de DRUM Midwood
818 E. 16th St
Q a Ave H
Todos son bienvenidos
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.
MUSLIM WOMEN AND GENDER-EXPANSIVE FOLK WILL READ FROM THEIR CREATIVE WRITING AND ENGAGE IN A DISCUSSION (FREE)

Join Arts & Democracy and author Roohi Choudhry for The Mouth of the Sun: Performance and Discussion on Tuesday, July 7th, at The Urbane Arts Club.Listen to new creative writing by Muslim women and gender-expansive folk and join a powerful discussion on harnessing personal stories to create change.This free event celebrates the 2026 cohort of participants in The Mouth of the Sun, a creative incubator program.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
WEATHER UPDATE FOR THIS WEEKEND'S FREE EVENTS AT AVENUE C PLAZA
Final week of June programming at Avenue C Plaza!Due to weather, ArtBuilt and partners have made some adjustments to the weekend schedule at Avenue C Plaza!Depending on the rain forecast in the morning, Saturday's Kite Making and Flying with The Singing Winds may be swapped with Mosaics on Sunday. Come for both in any case!Unfortunately, Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts (BIPA) Folk Performance with Bangladeshi Ladies Club Kantha Display has been cancelled, but BIPA will be performing at Celebrate Kensington on Saturday, July 25th. Save the date and stay tuned for more details at kensingtonculture.org!Visit kensingtonculture.org for remaining Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza activities in June. The website includes events throughout the year supported by the Kensington Cultural Council and partners!
Location
Avenue C Plaza
556 McDonald Avenue at Avenue C
Kensington, Brooklyn
(map)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
HINTERLANDS BAR TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (FREE)

From Hinterlands:
We're ready to celebrate 10 amazing years with all of you on Sunday, June 28th at 5 PM!
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Throw on your best Hawaiian shirt and join us for an evening of dancing, eating, drinking, and reminiscing as we look back on a decade of great memories.
And we're excited to have Steve Reynolds providing the tunes.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Monday, June 22, 2026
SOUND BATH IN THE GARDEN (FREE)
Wednesday, June 24th
Relax and unwind in the peaceful garden setting as you immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of a live sound bath experience. Bring a mat or a blanket. You can also enjoy the session sitting on a chair provided by the garden.
"a meditative experience where those in attendance are 'bathed' in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, and even the human voice itself."
ARROW LINEN UPDATE FROM OUR CITY COUNCILMEMBER
Sunday, June 21, 2026
COMMUNITY BOARD 12'S JUNE 2026 PUBLIC MEETING, COVERING MOST OF KENSINGTON AS WELL AS BOROUGH PARK AND PARTS OF MIDWOOD AND SUNSET PARK
The all-volunteer board is the liaison between city agencies and the residents of Borough Park, most of Kensington, and parts of Sunset Park and Midwood.
The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom. To watch it on Zoom, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.
To sign up to ask questions or make comments, whether you're there in person or on Zoom, fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco1v1Puh042lQ69uHJ_lKGC1-DaWqXOiLe_aFLvLQobdCfbw/viewform?pli=1.
Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September through June, but they get rescheduled if they fall on a Jewish holiday.
To be added to CB 12's e-mail list to receive agendas and minutes, send an e-mail to bk12@cb.nyc.gov.
HAPPY HOUR WITH DITMAS PUBLIC AT SYCAMORE BROOKLYN (FREE ADMISSION)
Hello Ditmas and beyond!
Ditmas Public is back with another happy hour for people who spend their time making NYC better.
Come to socialize with neighbors who care about this city as much as you do. Monday, 6/22 from 6 to 8 at Sycamore Brooklyn.
Open to all, regardless of geography and politics.
Friday, June 19, 2026
PLANT PARTY FOR WOMEN WITH CANCER (FREE)

3021 Fort Hamilton Parkway
between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
(347) 599-1260
Thursday, June 18, 2026
CANNABIS DISPENSARY COMING TO CHURCH AVENUE
A licensed, adult-use cannabis dispensary is coming soon to Kensington at 205 Church Avenue, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets, next to the Carvel ice cream store.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
CONCERTS ON PORCHES: JEFFERSON HAMER; KENNY WOLLESEN, JONATHAN GOLDBERGER, JAMES BUCKLEY, AND HAMIR ATWAL; AND MAKE MUSIC NY DAY SINGALONG FOR EVERYONE

Jefferson Hamer (for Aaron's 50th)
Friday, June 19, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM New York City's very own folk rock flame-keeper Jefferson Hamer returns to "The Porch" with lots of friends to help celebrate Operation Gig founder Aaron Lisman's 50th! This is gonna be fun! |
Kelly Wolleson, Jonathon Goldberger, James Buckley and Hamir Atwal play (Albemarle Open Streets)
Saturday, June 20, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM Join us for an afternoon of improvised music with Kenny Wollesen, Jonathan Goldberger, James Buckley, and Hamir Atwal as part of Operation Gig at Albemarle Open Streets! |
Make Music NY Day Singalong for Everyone!
Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM On Make Music NY day, an outdoor singalong for everyone! Folk, pop, musicals, and some surprises! We'll share a PDF songbook. Come ready to sing with your family, friends, and neighbors. We'll be singing all kinds of stuff but our general theme is going to be New York City and all the things that make it special. Led by superstar Lloyd Miller! |
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to 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 a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.
CLAY SCULPTURE WORKSHOP AND KENSINGTON YOUTH MELA (FREE)



This week at Avenue C Plaza!Sat, June 20, 11:00am-3:30pmClay Sculpture Workshop with Casa CulturalWorld cup-themed!Sun, June 21, 1:00-5:00pmKensington Youth Mela with NOCD-NY and Arts & DemocracyYouth-design and led workshops. All are welcome!Throughout the month of June, Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza with ArtBuilt Mobile Studio, Kensington Cultural and partners are offering arts workshops, concerts, plants and composting, youth-led activities, kite flying, dance and language classes, games, Zumba, and more!
Visit Kensington Culture for the calendar of events.











