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117 events

Thursday · Nov 5, 2026

31 events shown on this page

  1. Masterpieces: An Experience of the Museo del Prado

    Ticketed
    The Loft (3rd Fl) at Powerhouse Arts, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Intro to Printmaking

    Powerhouse Arts, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Clove Lakes Park

    By New York Mycological Society
    Cloves Lakes Park, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  4. Digital Collage with Adobe CC and its Free Alternatives

    Powerhouse Arts, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  5. Is Everything Predictable?: AI, Prediction Markets, and the Philosophy of Foresight

    With Emma Stamm
    Index Greenpoint, 698 Manhattan Ave Floors 2 & 3, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  6. Stained Glass Art for Beginners

    Ticketed
    Craftsman Ave, Brooklyn

  7. Bad Art Club: Clay

    Free
    Brower Park Library, Brooklyn
    Free

  8. Chair Yoga for Adults

    Free
    Brower Park Library, Brooklyn
    Free

  9. Pageant Presents: Memorial for Uncle Bread by Matt Shalzi and Millie Kapp

    PAGEANT, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  10. Ask-A-Tech

    Free
    Gerritsen Beach Public Library, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  11. Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour

    Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  12. NYU Game Center Lecture Series Presents AP Thomson & Kenny Sun

    NYU Game Center, Brooklyn

  13. Sketching & Bookbinding Workshop

    Liz's Book Bar, Brooklyn

  14. Brainy Babies Gerritsen Beach

    Free
    Gerritsen Beach Public Library, Brooklyn
    Free

  15. Once More, With Feeling: Live! 25th Anniversary Show

    littlefield, Brooklyn
  16. · Starts in 20 min

    Culture of Place: A conversation with Farida Abu-Bakare, Curry J. Hackett, and Tura Cousins Wilson

    By Van Alen Institute · with Farida Abu-Bakare, Curry J. Hackett and 1 moreFree
    Van Alen Institute, Brooklyn
    Free
  17. · Starts in 1h 20m

    tender is the room - Macey Keung

    By partiful.comFree
    ISO 855 at Brooklyn Film Camera, Brooklyn
    Free
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  1. I Love R&B Wednesday New York

    Polygon Brooklyn, Brooklyn

  2. Slumber Party

    Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Brooklyn

  3. Bodies in Bloom: A Life Drawing Event

    Studio Sabek, Brooklyn

  4. Hemodialysis Candidate Education Assessment

    300 Jay St fl 2 room g206, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  5. Adult Bingo

    Free
    Gerritsen Beach Public Library, Brooklyn
    Free

  6. Deerhoof, Mercy, My Trio

    Elsewhere - The Hall, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  7. Refuge Thursday: Malugi, Strawbry

    Refuge, Brooklyn

  8. Gowanus Reuse Center Volunteer Day

    Big Reuse, Brooklyn

  9. Brainy Babies @ Brower Park Library

    Free
    Brower Park Library, Brooklyn
    Free

  10. Love Thursdays: The Ultimate R&B Experience

    Abyss Lounge, Brooklyn

  11. Ready to Ride Event

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  12. Studio Social

    Ticketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  13. · Starts in 20 min

    Computer Basics

    Free
    Brower Park Library, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  14. · Starts in 1h 20m

    Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous)

    Ticketed
    McCarren Parkhouse, Brooklyn
Open Thursday, 2026-11-05

Friday · Nov 6, 2026

2 events shown on this page
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  1. CUSP Run Club 4.0

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    Free

  2. Mural & Mingle

    With Andrea HerradaFree
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Friday, 2026-11-06

Saturday · Nov 7, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Fall Foliage Walk: Greenwood Cemetery to Prospect Park

    By Exploring NYC History and NeighborhoodsFree
    Green-Wood Cemetery Education & Welcome Center (opening), Brooklyn
    Free

  2. Mexican Gothic Event / Dia de los Muertos Market

    By partiful.comFree
    56 Bogart St, Brooklyn
    FreeHidden gem

  3. Sofar Sounds

    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Saturday, 2026-11-07

Sunday · Nov 8, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. BSE Open House

    23 Brighton 11th St, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Transit Tots

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Movers and Makers: Family Tour and Workshop

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2026-11-08

Monday · Nov 9, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Oil Pastels for Beginners

    With Akshara Bangalore
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Ahmed N. Tantawy in conversation with Jurij Paraszczak

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    Free

  2. Book Launch: Junior Architects

    By Van Alen InstituteFree
    Van Alen Institute, Brooklyn
    Free
Open Monday, 2026-11-09

Tuesday · Nov 10, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Ink & Drink

    With Robin AguirreFree
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. The Wisdom Bar: How to Not Quit Your Favorite Thing: A Comedian's Guide

    By The Wisdom BarTicketed
    Flop House Comedy Club, Brooklyn

  2. Brooklyn Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-10

Wednesday · Nov 11, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Author Event: "My Boyfriend, the Superhero" by Kylie Cheung

    By Book Club BarFree
    Book Club Bar - Bushwick, Brooklyn
    Free
Open Wednesday, 2026-11-11

Thursday · Nov 12, 2026

5 events shown on this page

  1. Stephanie Dinkins: Anchoring Home Member's Preview

    By Staten Island Museum
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Sapphic Lit Book Club: "Heap Earth Upon It" by Chloe Michelle Howarth

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar - Bushwick, Brooklyn
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  1. Panel: What a Way to Make a Living

    By Van Alen InstituteFree
    Van Alen Institute, Brooklyn
    Free

  2. Author Talk: The City-Women with Mallorie Sievert

    By cafeconlibrosbk.com · with Mallorie SievertTicketed
    Cafe con Libros, Brooklyn

  3. Humanist Happy Hour

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-11-12

Friday · Nov 13, 2026

4 events shown on this page

  1. Mural & Mingle

    With Andrea HerradaFree
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Play board games and meet cool people

    Free
    265 4th Ave, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Subway Swing: A Boogie for the Ages

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn

  2. The 38th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction

    By noblemaritime.org
    Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island
Open Friday, 2026-11-13

Saturday · Nov 14, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Fuzzy Friends: A Needle Felting Workshop

    With Andrea HerradaTicketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Stephanie Dinkins: Anchoring Home

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Free

  3. Cool Little Objects For The Home

    With Joe TroxlerTicketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Saturday, 2026-11-14

Sunday · Nov 15, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Create Yourself Calm: Art As Spiritual Medicine

    With Jessie
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. November Open House | LIU Brooklyn

    By Long Island UniversityFree
    LIU Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn
    Free

  2. Transit Tots

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
Open Sunday, 2026-11-15

Monday · Nov 16, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Research Seminar: Brian A. Smith: From Smart Cities to Supportive Cities

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Visions and Revisions: A Poetry Workshop to Read, Cultivate, and Gather

    With Robin AguirreTicketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Wine Tasting Wisdom: What's Really in Your Glass?

    By The Wisdom BarTicketed
    Fabrik DUMBO, Brooklyn
Open Monday, 2026-11-16

Tuesday · Nov 17, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Ink & Drink

    With Robin AguirreFree
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Brooklyn Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
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  1. Day Habilitation Day

    By New York Transit MuseumFree
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-17

Wednesday · Nov 18, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Bird and Nature Walk: Wolfe's Pond Park

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Wolfe’s Pond Park, Staten Island
    Free
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  1. Research Seminar: Christoph Graf

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. White Lilies Release Show

    By Climate Cafe NYC
    Littlefield, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Wednesday, 2026-11-18

Thursday · Nov 19, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. 'Light It': Learn How to Solder, Wire, and Build a Wooden Lamp

    With Corey BelaiefTicketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Material Variance by Lola Ben-Alon

    By Van Alen InstituteFree
    Van Alen Institute, Brooklyn
    Free
Open Thursday, 2026-11-19

Friday · Nov 20, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Site Visit | Newtown Creek

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. A Body Made Home: They Black Trans Love with Dr. Kai Marshall Green

    By cafeconlibrosbk.com · with Dr. Kai Marshall Green
    Cafe con Libros, Brooklyn
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  1. The Welcome Table: Film Screening, Dinner, & Party

    By Climate Cafe NYCFree
    37 Grand Ave, Brooklyn
    Free
Open Friday, 2026-11-20

Saturday · Nov 21, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Family History Month Workshop 2: Transcribe-a-thon

    By Staten Island Museum
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Climate Cafe + Ribbon Upcycling Workshop

    By Climate Cafe NYCTicketed
    ​PLANTED CAFE, Brooklyn
Open Saturday, 2026-11-21

Sunday · Nov 22, 2026

3 events shown on this page

  1. Create Yourself Calm: Art As Spiritual Medicine

    With Jessie
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Songs of Resistance with Brooklyn Ethical Voices

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
Show 1 more on Sunday · rated lower

  1. Transit Tots

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2026-11-22

Monday · Nov 23, 2026

1 event shown on this page
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  1. Research Seminar: Alessandro Rizzo

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    Free
Open Monday, 2026-11-23

Tuesday · Nov 24, 2026

5 events shown on this page

  1. Making Waves With Math

    P.S. 329 The Surfside School, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Ink & Drink

    With Robin AguirreFree
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Transfer Tuesday | Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment / School of Business

    By Long Island UniversityFree
    LIU Brooklyn Campus, Brooklyn
    Free

  2. Brooklyn Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn

  3. Drink 'N Draft: Creative Writing Workshop

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar - Bushwick, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Tuesday, 2026-11-24

Friday · Nov 27, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Play board games and meet cool people

    Free
    265 4th Ave, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmedHidden gem
    Unconfirmed
Open Friday, 2026-11-27

Sunday · Nov 29, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. NYMS collab walk with NYC Parks

    By New York Mycological Society
    Long Pond Park (Eugene Street Entrance), Staten Island
Open Sunday, 2026-11-29

Monday · Nov 30, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Marios M. Polycarpou: Designing Feedback Systems for Rare but Devastating Events

    By NYU Center for Urban Science + ProgressFree
    Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Monday, 2026-11-30

Tuesday · Dec 1, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Brooklyn Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
Open Tuesday, 2026-12-01

Wednesday · Dec 2, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Bird and Nature Walk: Silver Lake Park

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Silver Lake Park, Staten Island
    Free
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  1. Stage Dive: Creative Writing Workshop

    By Book Club BarTicketed
    Book Club Bar - Bushwick, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Wednesday, 2026-12-02

Friday · Dec 4, 2026

2 events shown on this page

  1. Book Launch: Register the Missing with Ansley Moon

    By cafeconlibrosbk.com · with Ansley Moon and Lily PhilpottTicketed
    Cafe con Libros, Brooklyn
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  1. Tree Lighting at Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.orgFree
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Free
Open Friday, 2026-12-04

Saturday · Dec 5, 2026

2 events shown on this page
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  1. Edible Island – part of the Holiday Hop

    By Staten Island MuseumFree
    Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island
    Free

  2. Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.orgFree
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Free
Open Saturday, 2026-12-05

Sunday · Dec 6, 2026

2 events shown on this page
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  1. Transit Tots

    By New York Transit MuseumTicketed
    New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

    By historicrichmondtown.org
    Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Sunday, 2026-12-06

Tuesday · Dec 8, 2026

1 event shown on this page

  1. Brooklyn Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
Open Tuesday, 2026-12-08

Thursday · Dec 10, 2026

1 event shown on this page
Show 1 more on Thursday · rated lower

  1. Humanist Happy Hour

    By Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
    Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Open Thursday, 2026-12-10
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