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A child holding a bouquet of flowers stands next to an adult, both smiling, in front of a mural showing hands forming a heart shape.

May 10

Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest 2025

City Point BKLYN, 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
11:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Events

The Future of Brooklyn: Youth Development

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Brooklyn Org Pick

May 14

The Future of Brooklyn: Youth Development

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
6:00 PM–8:00 PM EDT

Deciding Brooklyn’s Future: Community Forum With Elected Officials

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Brooklyn Org Pick

May 21

Deciding Brooklyn’s Future: Community Forum With Elected Officials

Brooklyn Org x BRIC | Doors At 6 PM, Program At 6:30 PM

BRIC House, 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
6:00 PM–8:00 PM EDT

Ideas for Creating a Stronger and More Equitable Brooklyn

Cover of a report titled 50 ideas for a stronger and more equitable Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Org Pick

Jun 3

Ideas for Creating a Stronger and More Equitable Brooklyn

Brooklyn Org, Center for an Urban Future, Valley Bank, and LinkNYC

Pfizer Auditorium, Dibner Hall NYU Tandon, 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11245
8:00 AM–12:30 PM EDT

Level Up Tech: Data Visualization Course with TechFIN

Promotional flyer for "Level Up Tech: Data Visualization for a Green Future" starting 4/23. Features dates, times, virtual location, and QR code for enrollment. Offered by Tech Kids Unlimited.

Apr 23–May 28

Level Up Tech: Data Visualization Course with TechFIN

Virtual
5:00 PM–6:30 PM EDT

Communi-TEA in the Garden

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May 9

Communi-TEA in the Garden

Spring Creek Learning Garden, 1430 Freeport Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11239
4:00 PM–6:00 PM EDT

Even the Phrase Each Other Art Exhibition

A graphic exhibition poster with red and cream tones lists names, event dates, and venue details for the Cornell MFA 2025 Group Show titled "Even the Phrase Each Other.

May 10

Even the Phrase Each Other Art Exhibition

Ortega y Gasset Projects, 363 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
6:00 PM–8:00 PM EDT

The Opportunity Hub’s 2nd Annual Career Fair

Flyer for The Opportunity Hub’s 2nd Annual Career Fair on May 10, 2025, in Brooklyn, listing job partners and RSVP contact details.

May 10

The Opportunity Hub’s 2nd Annual Career Fair

Brooklyn Sports Club, 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11239
12:00 PM–3:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Open Stages

Map-themed poster for "Open Stages" music festival by Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, scheduled for May 10, 2025, in Park Slope.

May 10

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Open Stages

Several Locations Throughout Park Slope
3:00 PM–6:00 PM EDT

Monuments to Motherhood: Mother’s Day Celebration

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May 11

Monuments to Motherhood: Mother’s Day Celebration

Grand Army Plaza, Entrance to Prospect Park
12:00 PM–4:00 PM EDT

Fort Greene Park Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: In The Mood For Love

A poster for a Chinese language film series, featuring "In the Mood for Love" by Wong Kar Wai and "Comrades: Almost a Love Story" by Peter Chan, with screening details.

May 14

Fort Greene Park Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: In The Mood For Love

Fort Greene Park, Myrtle Ave & N Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
7:00 PM–10:00 PM EDT

Cinema with a Cause: “Sankofa”

Poster for "Sankofa" film screening at Medgar Evers College on May 15th, 6-8:30 PM EST. Includes film stills, partner logos, and a QR code for tickets. Free popcorn and soda available.

May 15

Cinema with a Cause: “Sankofa”

The Center for Law and Social Justice

Medgar Evers College - EOJ Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11225
6:00 PM–8:30 PM EDT

Design Day at the Brooklyn Navy Yard 2025

Blue geometric background with bold white text reads “Design Day at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, May 17, 2025.” Smaller text at the bottom says “Brooklyn Navy Yard.”.

May 17

Design Day at the Brooklyn Navy Yard 2025

Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 77, 141 Flushing Ave (at Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY 11205
12:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT

Racial Justice Working Group Session 2: Retention Strategies for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Employees

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May 19

Racial Justice Working Group Session 2: Retention Strategies for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Employees

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Zoom
3:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT

Optimizing Nonprofit Landing Pages for Better Results on Google: Ads, AI, and Organic

May 21

Optimizing Nonprofit Landing Pages for Better Results on Google: Ads, AI, and Organic

Nonprofit Training

Online
2:00 PM– EDT

Brooklyn Org x MADE Bush Terminal Open House

May 22

Brooklyn Org x MADE Bush Terminal Open House

MADE Bush Terminal, 13 42nd Street, Brooklyn NY 11232
9:00 AM–10:30 AM EDT

CBH Talk | Five Years After George Floyd: The Fight Today

People hold up large black-and-white portraits of George Floyd at a public gathering or protest.

May 22

CBH Talk | Five Years After George Floyd: The Fight Today

Center for Brooklyn History, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
6:30 PM–8:00 PM EDT

Fort Greene Park Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: Comrades

A poster for a Chinese language film series, featuring "In the Mood for Love" by Wong Kar Wai and "Comrades: Almost a Love Story" by Peter Chan, with screening details.

May 22

Fort Greene Park Chinese and Spanish Language Film Series: Comrades

Fort Greene Park, Myrtle Ave & N Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
7:00 PM–10:00 PM EDT

BAM DanceAfrica Community Class

A group of children and adults stand on grass, clapping and following along to instructions at an outdoor event on a sunny day.

May 24

BAM DanceAfrica Community Class

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Liberty Lawn, Brooklyn, NY 11201
11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT

Green-Wood Cemetery Memorial Day Concert

A conductor leads an outdoor orchestra performance, with musicians playing brass and woodwind instruments and sheet music visible on stands.

May 26

Green-Wood Cemetery Memorial Day Concert

Green-Wood Cemetery’s main entrance, 25th Street and Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11218
2:00 PM–4:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Leader Salon

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May 29

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Leader Salon

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
5:30 PM–7:00 PM EDT

KoKo NYC’s 2025 Spring Party

Illustration with the words "Spring Party," stylized in pink, yellow, and blue, next to a geometric structure with string lights hanging above.

May 30

KoKo NYC’s 2025 Spring Party

KoKo Lot, 440 19th St, Brooklyn, New York 11215
6:00 PM–9:00 PM EDT

Fast Feet Adaptive Running Clinic: East New York at Linden Park Track

May 31

Fast Feet Adaptive Running Clinic: East New York at Linden Park Track

Linden Park Track, Linden Blvd. & Vermont St, Brooklyn, NY 11207
10:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT

AHRC NYC Brooklyn Resource Fair

Flyer for "Brooklyn Services Resource Fair" on June 4, 2025, with event details, services listed, and contact info; features photos of diverse people and logos of organizations.

Jun 4

AHRC NYC Brooklyn Resource Fair

81 Willoughby Street, 6th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
5:00 PM–7:00 PM EDT

Cinema with a Cause: “Rustin”

Poster for "Rustin" screening at Medgar Evers College on June 4th, 6-8:30PM EST. Features a man in sunglasses, details on location, partners, and a QR code. Free popcorn and soda offered.

Jun 4

Cinema with a Cause: “Rustin”

The Center for Law and Social Justice

Medgar Evers College - EOJ Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11225
6:00 PM–8:30 PM EDT

Racial Justice Working Group Session 3: Onboarding and Employee Wellbeing Strategies

A person speaks into a microphone in front of an audience seated in a modern conference room with large windows.

Jun 9

Racial Justice Working Group Session 3: Onboarding and Employee Wellbeing Strategies

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Zoom
3:00 PM–5:00 PM EDT

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