Community
Women’s March on NYC,
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
833 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10017
On January 21st, residents of New York City will march proudly in solidarity with the international community to support equality and promote civil rights for all. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to participate. Find out more here.
Trivia Tuesdays at Fawkner
Tuesdays, 8:00-11:00pm
Fawkner
191 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
Join the NYC Trivia League for a night of fun trivia and great prizes! See here for more information.
Kings of Karaoke
Thursdays at 10:30pm-1:00am
249 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
This 21+ event will get you up on your feet and singing in no time. The Kings of Karaoke are known for their epic shows and seamless movement between genres. Click here for more information.
Beer and Cocktails: Arm Knitting Craft Party with Make ToGather
January 13, 7:30-9:30pm
279 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Learn the basics of arm knitting, a favorite winter craft. Enjoy food and drink, and lovely people! For more information, click here.
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Saturdays, 8:00am-4:00pm
Brooklyn, NY 11328
Come visit Brooklyn’s beloved Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket. Support local farmers, vendors, and artists and enjoy lots of delicious food at this farmer’s market that was founded in 1869.
Performing Arts
Lunar New Year Celebration, Year of the Rooster
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts, Walt Whitman Theater
The prestigious Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will perform a brand new celebration of Chinese arts commemorating the Year of the Rooster. Red lions, golden dragons, and whit peacocks will accompany dancers and acrobats to the sounds of traditional instrumental music. Tickets are available from $25. Find out more here.
32nd Annual Golden Festival
Friday, January 13 and Saturday January 14, 2017
Grand Prospect Hall, 236 Prospect Avenue, Park Slope
Two-day festival of Balkan music and dance. The festival is hosted by Zlante Uste Band and will feature dozens of artists and live bands on four live stages. For more information about the festival and how to purchase tickets, click here.
Concerts on the Slope
Saturday, January 14, 2017, 7:30pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 139 St. John’s Place, between sixth and seventh avenues
A classical concert for oboes, bassoons, and pianos. Find out more here.
Families and Kids
Touch Tank
Saturdays at 12:30pm
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Crown Heights
Meet and touch real live sea creatures like starfish and sea urchins! This program is included in regular museum admission, and is open to children of all ages. Find out more here.
Tours
Where Brooklyn At Hip Hop SIghtseeing Tour
Thursdays, 11:30am
138 Lafayette Street, New York, New York, 10013
See and learn about the important music sites in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Learn about the rise of Hip-hop, and visit some of the industry’s most beloved places. For tickets and more information, click here.
Coney Island Tours
Everyday, 12-1:30pm
1229 Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn 11224
Michael Quinn will is leading his famous walking tours of Coney Island everyday during the month of January. Tours last one and a half hours and are perfect for the whole family. Quinn shares stories from his childhood, and teaches interesting facts about the birthplace of the amusement industry. More more information, read here.
Brewed in Brooklyn Tour
Saturdays, 12:00-3:30pm
79 N. 11th St, brooklyn, NY 11211
Learn about Brooklyn’s rich brewing history. Taste some incredible local brews, and connect with fellow beer-loving New Yorkers. For more information, click here.