DOLL MAKING, FAMILY CONCERT, AND MORE AT AVENUE C PLAZA (FREE)

From Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts NY (NOCD-NY):

Kensington Culture at Avenue C Plaza has begun, with free programming every day in June!

Join ArtBuilt Mobile Studio, Kensington Cultural Council, and community partners for ongoing weekday activities, plus this weekend's lineup:

Saturday, June 6, 1:00 - 5:00pm

Tepa- Putul Clay Doll Making Workshop with teaching artist Prokriti Chattopadhyay

Sunday, June 7, 2:00 - 5:15pm

Family Concert presented by Arts & Democracy! with Brooklyn Porch Music, Tomas Rodriguez Guitar Studio, Casa Cultural, Cynthia King Dance Co, and Singing Winds Dance

Throughout the month, Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza will offer 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 at Avenue C Plaza and additional activities at Kensington Plaza, playgrounds, and schools.

 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

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THE FAMILY CONCERT AT AVENUE C PLAZA (FREE)

The Family Concert at Avenue C Plaza

Sunday, June 7th

2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

 

From Arts & Democracy:

The Family Concert at Avenue C Plaza
Presented by Arts & Democracy
Sunday, June 7, 2:00pm

Join us at Avenue C Plaza, 557 McDonald Ave to celebrate creativity in our community!

Featuring music and dance from Brooklyn Porch Music’s The Multigenerational Playing for the Light Big Band; Students from the Tomas Rodriguez Guitar Studio; Youth Tecuanes Dance with Casa Cultural; Singing Winds Dance with Ballet Folklórico Mariposa, Shapla, and Salsa on the Plaza; and Cynthia King Dance Co. Also visit the Lofty Pigeon Books table! 

RSVPs appreciated, though not required: tinyurl.com/TheFamilyConcert2026

The concert is part of Kensington Culture @ Avenue C Plaza, where ArtBuilt Mobile Studio, Kensington Cultural Council and partners are in the plaza in June with free programming! Activities are listed here: kensingtonculture.org 

Location

Avenue C Plaza

556 McDonald Avenue

at Avenue C

Kensington, Brooklyn

RESISTANCE STREET FAIR: DANCE, SING, MAKE ART, ASSEMBLE WHISTLE KITS, FOLD ZINES, TALK WITH NEIGHBORS

Update, April 19th, 10:00 a.m.: Due to the rain, the Resistance Street Fair will start at 4:30 p.m. and run until 6:00 p.m.

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Brooklyn Resisters

Resistance Street Fair

Sunday, April 19th

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

From the host, Brooklyn Resisters, an Indivisible group:

Resistance Street Fair!

 

Drop in for Resistance. Dance with Cynthia King, anti-fascist songs by Rench and friends, and Songs of Resistance, while making art with The Craft Salon, assembling whistle kits, folding zines, talking with neighbors, sharing information, and building community.

 

Also, business canvassing, led by Kensington Community Defense. 

This event meets ADA standards

Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

All ages are welcome to attend.

 

To register to participate, sign up at https://www.mobilize.us/handsoffnyc/event/925305.

 

Location

Kensington Plaza

114 Beverley Road 

between McDonald Avenue and E. 2nd Street

Kensington, Brooklyn 

FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, RIDES, AND ACTIVITIES: THE 2026 CHURCH AVENUE STREET FAIR AND CRAFT FAIR

 

Church Avenue Street Fair and Craft Fair

Sunday, May 3rd

noon to 6:00 p.m.

 

From Church-Flatbush Community Alliance: 

Join us on Sunday, May 3rd, from 12pm-6pm for the 2026 Church Avenue Street Fair and Craft Fair (spaces for vendors and crafters available)!

The fair will stretch from Coney Island Ave. to Argyle Rd., with plenty of food, live music, rides, and activities for the whole family!  

 

Look out for a special crafts fair hosted by The Craft Salon and performances from Alden MOVES Dance Theater, Prospect Gymnastics, Cynthia King Dance Studio, and Da Fuzz Katz. 

This event is sponsored by the 70th Precinct, MetroPlusHealth, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

**Vendor space available: contact 

info@streetfairsny.com (or go to linktr.ee/churchflatbush for the 2026 Church Ave Street Fair Vendor Application).

 

**To apply to be part of the Craft Fair, email crafts@churchflatbush.org**

Location

Church Avenue

from Coney Island Avenue to Argyle Road

Brooklyn 

FREE TRIAL CLASS IN CONTEMPORARY AND BALLET STYLES AT CYNTHIA KING DANCE STUDIO

 

FREE TRIAL CLASS!

Come take a FREE Contemporary and Ballet styles class Wednesday, October 22 7:30 - 8:30pm, ages 9+ 254 East 8th St. Brooklyn, NY 11218 *RSVP Required  RSVP HERE  Dancers can wear leggings and a t-shirt with socks or bare feet Review our Full Year Schedule and Rates Call / Text: 718.521.4043 email: info@cynthiakingdance.com

Cynthia King Dance Studio in residence at, 254 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11218, United States

OPEN HOUSE AT CYNTHIA KING DANCE STUDIO (FREE)

 

Open House Cynthia King Dance Studio Saturday, September 6th 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.    For the whole family!

Enjoy free refreshments and demo classes in different styles of dance at our NEW Studio (254 East 8th St., corner of East 8th St. and Beverley Rd., Brooklyn) RSVP HERE You can also catch us performing at the block parties on East 7th St. beforehand! 1:30pm on E 7th between Beverley Rd. and Ave. C 2:00pm on E 7th between Church and Beverley Rd.

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

SMALL BUSINESSES! 

 

Cynthia King Dance Studio

254 E. 8th Street and 

327 E. 5th Street 

info@cynthiakingdance.com

(718) 521-4043 

https://cynthiakingdance.com/

 

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)

 

JUNETEENTH DANCE EVENT (FREE)

Juneteenth Dance Event

Thursday, June 19th

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Juneteenth Dance Event

for ALL ages and abilities

Thursday, June 19, 6-7:30pm at our NEW Studio! 254 East 8th St. (corner of Beverley Rd.) Brooklyn, NY 11218

RSVP

Mingle and move with friends and neighbors at this free special Juneteenth event. Includes mini performance and light refreshments. Wear something comfortable to move in for this dancealong. ALL ages and abilities are welcome!  This will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Otherwise, entrance is down a flight of stairs. *RSVP Required

 

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

 

Location

Cynthia King Dance Studio

254 E. 8th Street

corner of Beverley Road 

Kensington, Brooklyn

718-521-4043

info@cynthiakingdance.com

https://cynthiakingdance.com/   

NEW SATURDAY CLASSES AT CYNTHIA KING DANCE STUDIO AND NEW ADDITIONAL LOCATION

 

NEW Spring Seasonal Classes on Saturdays! Starting March 8

SATURDAYS March 8 - April 12 10am Pre K Dance & 11am ages 9+ Contemporary / Ballet MORE DETAILS Our registration process begins with an in-person meeting

SCHEDULE NOW

ANNOUNCING NEW ADDITIONAL LOCATION! 254 East 8th St. Brooklyn, NY 11218 (only 4 blocks away from our East 5th home)

Text to 718-521-4043
Or e-mail to info@cynthiakingdance.com with any questions.

 

SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT

 SMALL BUSINESSES.

 

NEW ADULT DROP-IN DANCE AND WORKOUT CLASSES

NEW Adult Drop-in Dance and Workout Classes! RSVP info@cynthiakingdance.com $20 per class in January Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:30pm Sundays @ 1pm 327 East 5th St. Brooklyn, NY 11218 Arrive 10 minutes early to sign-in *NO LATE ENTRY* Space is limited RSVP by replying to this email with your name (or click the RSVP button) RSVP window closes 4 hours before the start of class Bring a mat or towel Conditioning workout includes thirty minutes of : HIIT, Tabata, isometrics, cardio and more Thirty minutes of rotating dance styles include: Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Bollywood and more Some workout experience is recommended (proper plank position, squat and lunge)  Please note this is for adults ages 18+ RSVP You can text us at: 718-521-4043 Or e-mail us at: info@cynthiakingdance.com with any questions SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT  SMALL BUSINESSES. view this email in your browser       Copyright © 2023 Cynthia King Dance Studio, All rights reserved. Our address is: 327 E 5th St Brooklyn NY 11218 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.