Let the Summer Fun begin, 2015 things to do in Brooklyn.

June in Brooklyn can't be beat. Kids are out of school, festivals, street fairs, block parties are beginning and the weather is warm.

1. Make Music New York: Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration on Sunday June 21, the longest day of the year, with over 1,300 concerts on the streets, sidewalks, and parks across the five borough. http://makemusicny.org/

2. BAM Theater: (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas-engaging in both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in the theater, dance, music, opera, film and much more, BAM show cases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.  http://www.bam.org/about

3. BargeMusic: Bargemusic Classic Music Concerts, Bargemusic presents great music up to five days a week, every week of the year. Walk across the gang plank of a renovated coffee barge into a wonderfully intimate wood-paneled room with thrilling views of lower Manhattan and excellent acoustics. New York City's Floating Concert Hall http://www.bargemusic.org/

4. Brooklyn Renegade Crafts Fair: Renegade Craft Fair is the world largest premier DIY craft market place, showcasing a curated selection of the best and brightest in the Indie craft and design community. http://www.renegadecraft.com/newyork

5. Brooklyn Bridge Park: A fabulous park straddling Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights, there's always something interesting going on at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Check their schedule for events 

http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/

6. Brooklyn Cyclones Season Opens: For schedule and tickets
 http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/tickets/season/

7. Brooklyn Film Festival: The 2015 Brooklyn Film Festival will take place May 29-June 7, 2015. The 2015 edition is themed "Illuminate" http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/

8. Brooklyn Kids Film Fest: Kids Film Fest, an exciting initiative of the Brooklyn Film Festival, presents programs of films tailored for children of all ages. http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/

9. Brooklyn Museum: Target First Saturday. Join them for Target First Saturday and enjoy engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment programs every month, from 5-11 

pm. http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php

10. Brooklyn Pride Parade and Festival: June 8-13, 2015
http://brooklynpride.org/

11. Celebrate Brooklyn: Celebrate Brooklyn, the popular concert series, known for its eclectic programming, great music, local audiences and $3 admission fee. http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn

12. Leffert House and Audobon Center (Prospect Park): Lefferts House, a wonderful historic house that's both a landmark and a Children's Museum, offers educational programs for children. Both are located in Prospect Park. http://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefferts-historic-house/

13. Coney Island Mermaid Parade: June 20, 2015 at 1 pm. Coney Island Mermaid Parade is the largest art parade in the nation. A celebration of ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of the seaside.
http://www.coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade

14. Coney Island Weekend Fireworks: Beach fireworks shoots off at 9;30 pm-10;45 pm every Fridaynight durning season, starting last weekend in June and concludes the Friday before Labor Day. http://www.coneyisland.com/tourist-information

15. Free Outdoor Summer Movies: Over 70 outdoor films are schedule to screen in Brooklyn between June and Sept 2015. Some film festivals run only six weeks, other from May-Sept. http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies

16. Northside Festival: June 8-14, 2015. Northside celebrates the artists and thinkers moving us forward. They're talking 400 bands, 150 speakers and 50 films spread over seven days, each custom curated for the music, innovation and film enthusiast. http://www.northsidefestival.com/

17. Open Studio Tour: Arts in Bushwick. Founded in 2007, Arts in Bushwick is an all volunteer organization that serves and engages artists and other neighborhood resides through creative accessibility and community organization. http://artsinbushwick.org/

                                                                                                     


18. R&B Festival at Metro Tech" Free outdoor summer concert series outdoors in Downtown Brooklyn. http://www.bam.org

19. Red Hook Jazz Festival: 8th annual Red Hook Jazz Festival June 14-21, 2015

                                                                                                       

20. Afro Punk Festival: August 22-23, 2015 Commodore Park http://afropunkfest.com/

21. Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival: 50 Kent st in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. June 6-11, 2015

http://www.bkhiphopfestival.com/2015-brooklyn-hip-hop-festival-dates-are-here/

22. The Martin Luther King Jr. concert series:  July 21- August 19, 2015. Concert series offers free R&B and Gospel music. The concert takes place during the month of July and August at Wingate Field, opposite Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/mlk.html

23. The Brooklyn Music Festival: August 8, 2015. Location at a later date.

24. Summer Stage: Free shows, which happens at different city parks. It's an expanded Summer Stage season this year as well, running May 18,-Oct 4, 2015 with 140 free shows.
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage/

25. The Kings County fair of Brooklyn: May 14-25, 2015. Brooklyn's most popular family event returns to Aviator Sports & Events Center, located at Floyd Bennett Field. This community event will once again include a variety of rides and games for kids of all ages. http://www.thekingscountyfair.com/

26. Family Performance Festival: June 21- September 6, 2015,Central Park. Every Sunday at 12 pm. Each summer, the Conservancy host a series of eco-education and multicultural performances for the whole family to enjoy. http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/programs/family-performance-festival.html

The Brooklyn Music Festival

https://www.facebook.com/thebrooklynmusicfestival

The Brooklyn Music Festival will take place Sunday September 7, 2014 at 2 PM at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene Brooklyn. 

The producers of the Brooklyn Music Festival is giving you another reason to love Brooklyn. They are spreading the LOVE said Nova Bonilla, CEO and Founder of NEGNYC. 

http://www.negnyc.com/

With a line up as diverse as Brooklyn, the festival will feature performers representing Alternative/Indie Rock, Disco, Funk, Country, Hip Hop and R&B Music. 

Come and dance to the music, The Brooklyn Music Festival will feature local emerging talents of,

1. (i am) isis: https://www.facebook.com/iamisisband

2. The Paisley Fields: https://www.facebook.com/ThePaisleyFields

3. BU Marching Band: http://www.bu.edu/bands/marching-band/

4. Pralaya:  https://www.facebook.com/Pralayaband

5. Ty Blizzy Black: https://www.youtube.com/user/YCS718?feature=mhum

6. Melissa Otero: https://www.facebook.com/melissaoteromusic

7. Vybz Evolution: https://www.facebook.com/tashaevo

8. Cyph Boogie: https://www.facebook.com/ciph.boogie

9. Erick Wright: https://twitter.com/ErickRight

                 Closing out the evening is the legendary DJ Tony Touch!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-TONY-TOUCH/92376343177

                                       Featuring Soni WithanEye

 https://www.facebook.com/soni.withaneye?fref=ts

With the diverse genres of music being represented in this event, NEGNYC believes this formula will give rise to The Brooklyn Music Festival as an annual event by the tri-state area for many years to come.

Admission is FREE! Donations will be accepted through The Brooklyn Music Festival Website, 

http://www.brooklynmusicfestival.nyc/. https://tbkmf.ticketbud.com/2014
To support the BCS Vision of "One Brooklyn Community" and invites Sponsors, Vendors and thousands of enthusiastic fans to interact with one another to build towards the success of this lofty event.

The Brooklyn Music Festival is presented by:

1. NEGNYC: http://www.negnyc.com/

2. .NYC: http://www.ownit.nyc/

3.Daily News: https://www.facebook.com/thenewyorkdailynews

4.Kings Plaza: http://www.kingsplazaonline.com/

5.Nestle Nesquik: https://www.facebook.com/nesquikusa

6. Hiit BK: http://www.hiitbk.com/

7. RPMD Entertainment: https://www.facebook.com/RPineroRPMDEntertainment

8. GD & Associates: https://www.facebook.com/enterprisecarshare

9. Enterprise Car Share: https://www.facebook.com/enterprisecarshare

10.Marine's Restaurant & Bar: https://www.facebook.com/marinesrestaurantbar

11.Hollywood Music: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodmusic

12. Brownstone Music: https://www.facebook.com/brownstonemusic

Here are some Free Kids Events going on in Brooklyn.

Check out all the free fun stuff Brooklyn had going on for the kids!!

1. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens: Free every Tuesday all summer for the whole summer. 

http://www.bbg.org/visit/calendar

2. Brooklyn Public Library's Kidmobile: Tuesday August 12, 2014 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. 

The Mobile library is on the go throughout Brooklyn all summer long. 

http://www.bklynlibrary.org/only-bpl/kidsmobile 

3. Prospect Park Carousel: Thursday August 14, 2014 from 12 and 6 pm.

A no-cost spin on the Prospect Park Carousel, complimentary rides for children under 13 are offered every Thursday in August between noon and 6 pm. Free! 

http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/carousel-free

4. Kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park: Thursday August 21, 2014

Learn to to how to Kayak at Brooklyn Bridge Park. All Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings throughout the summer. Free 

http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events 

5.  Family performance Festival: Sunday August 1, 2014 at  Peter J Sharp Children's Glade in Central Park West of Great Hill Oval, between 103rd and West 106th Streets, New York.

Listen to engaging tales by acclaimed storyteller Diane Edgecomb. 

Repeating every week-Sunday through Sunday, August 31, 2014

http://www.centralparknyc.org/about/programs/family-performance-festival.html

6.Free Programs at Lefferts Historic House: Children's Corner of Prospect Park (near the zoo).
Free week-long programs run in Prospect Park during the school break. Great indoor fun.

http://www.prospectpark.org/

7. Brooklyn Children Museum: Free every Thursday from 3-5 pm.
Free complimentary admission to the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Free every Thursday from 3-5 pm for the summer. Make sure to click on the link for scheduling

.http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/visit/visitorinformation

8.Youth Moves Movement Workshop Series: First three Saturday in July and August at 12 noon. It's Free!

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/19/youth-moves-movement-workshops

Jane Bailey Memorial Garden                                   Garden Hope
327-329 Greene Ave                                             329 Hancock St
Brooklyn, New York                                         Brooklyn, New York

9. Free outdoor movies for children:

A. Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Mondays June 30 - August 18, 2014. Flicks shown on a jumbo 40 foot screen by the ocean. http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Attraction/Coney-Island-Flicks-on-the-Beach.htm

  

B. Redhook Flicks by the pier in Brooklyn: Tuesdays July 8- August 26, 2014. 

http://redhookflicks.com/schedule-2/

C. McCarren Park WIlliamsburg, Brooklyn: Wednesdays July 9- August 13, 2014. 

Doors open at 6 pm with Vendors and live Music. Films at Sundown. http://www.summerscreen.org/

D. Brooklyn Heights: Thursday July 10 - August 26, 2014
Syfy Movies with a view.  Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights.
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140506/brooklyn-heights/brooklyn-bridge-park-announces-lineup-for-outdoor-summer-film-festival

E. Narrows Botanical Gardens Movie Night, Bay Ridge Brooklyn: Fridays June 27 - Sept 12, 2014.
Movie Night at the Garden starts at Sundown, around 8:30 pm.
http://www.narrowsbg.org/news


F. Movie under the sun at Habana Outpost in Fort Greene Brooklyn: Sundays May 4- October 26, 2014. Movie start at 8 PM.http://yoursocialfix.com/brooklyn/events/things-to-do/movies-under-the-stars-at-habana-outpost

Please click on links for scheduling.

2014 Summer Fun with the Kids!

1. San Gennaro: Sunday July 9 - July 20, 2014 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

http://www.olmcfeast.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=63:2012-feast-dates-now-available

A. Opening Night July 9, 2014

      

B. Children's Giglio Thursday July 10, 2014

      

C. Questua Saturday July 12, 2014

      

D. Giglio Sunday Sunday July 13, 2014

     

E. Feast Day of our lady of Mount Carmel/Night Lift Wednesday July 16, 2014 

      

F. Old timer Giglio Sunday Sunday July 20, 2014 

The Multi-day Festivities include Live Music, Carnival Ride and Great Eat. Make sure to check scheduling before heading out. This is a Free Event. 

2. Free Outdoor Movies for kids this summer: 

A. Coney Island Flicks on the Beach: Mondays June 30 - August 18, 2014. Flicks shown on a jumbo 40 foot screen by the ocean. http://coneyislandfunguide.com/Attraction/Coney-Island-Flicks-on-the-Beach.htm

  

B. Redhook Flicks by the pier in Brooklyn: Tuesdays July 8- August 26, 2014. 

http://redhookflicks.com/schedule-2/

C. McCarren Park WIlliamsburg, Brooklyn: Wednesdays July 9- August 13, 2014. 

Doors open at 6 pm with Vendors and live Music. Films at Sundown. http://www.summerscreen.org/

D. Brooklyn Heights: Thursday July 10 - August 26, 2014
Syfy Movies with a view.  Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights.
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140506/brooklyn-heights/brooklyn-bridge-park-announces-lineup-for-outdoor-summer-film-festival

E. Narrows Botanical Gardens Movie Night, Bay Ridge Brooklyn: Fridays June 27 - Sept 12, 2014.
Movie Night at the Garden starts at Sundown, around 8:30 pm.
http://www.narrowsbg.org/news


F. Movie under the sun at Habana Outpost in Fort Greene Brooklyn: Sundays May 4- October 26, 2014. Movie start at 8 PM.http://yoursocialfix.com/brooklyn/events/things-to-do/movies-under-the-stars-at-habana-outpost

Please click on links for scheduling.


3. Prospect Park Audubon Center:  Now through July 25, 2014

http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/animal-encounter

Naturalist introduces kids to their animals. Free Every Thursday and Friday from 3-4 PM.  Make sure to click on the link for scheduling.


4. Brooklyn Children's Museum: July 8, 2014

http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/visit/visitorinformation

Free complimentary admission to the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Free every Thursday from 3-5 pm for the summer. Make sure to click on the link for scheduling.


5. Youth Moves Movement Workshop Series: First three Saturday in July and August at 12 noon. It's Free.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/19/youth-moves-movement-workshops

A series of  family-friendly movement workshops rooted in basic concepts, presented by two Brooklyn Dance companies- Urban Bush Women and Cora Dance. Takes place in two NYRP Gardens in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Make sure to click on the link for scheduling.

Jane Bailey Memorial Garden                 Garden of Hope              
327-329 Greene Ave                            329 Hancock St                      
Brooklyn, New York                       Brooklyn, New York 11216


6. Pier Kids: Sunday July 6, 2014. 11 am- 1 pm.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/06/pier-kids-wildlife-theater

The Central Park Zoo life theater brings amazing adaptations, The Dinosaur Adventure, packed with singing, Science and Fun! it's free.
Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Arts & Crafts activities starts at noon. Make sure to click on the links for scheduling.




7. SummerStage Kids: Summer Stage Kids offers unique, interactive events for the entire family throughout the Summer in Park locations Citywide.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/f2014-07-01/c18/bB/free/p1

A. SummerStage Kids, Hybrid Movement. Tuesday July 8, 2014, 10:30 am-11:30 am
At the Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn. Hybrid Movement company is at the forefront of Artistic Evolution in the performance.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/08/summerstage-kids-hybrid-movement-company


B.SummerStage Kids, Kids Junk Orchestra. Friday July 11, 2014. 10:30 am- 11:30 am. Brower Park at Prospect Pl and Kingston Ave in Brooklyn.
Kids Junk Orchestra was created by professional musician Dennis J Dove, former principal performer for Broadway and off Broadway shows.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/11/summerstage-kids-kids-junk-orchestra


C. SummerStage Kids, Puppetmobile Tuesday July 15, 2014. 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn.
The return of it's popular Puppetmobile production "Little Red's Hood".
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/15/summerstage-kids-puppetmobile



D. SummerStage Kids, Janice Marie Robinson's melodic Magic Friday July 18, 2014  Brower Park at Prospect Pl and Kingston Ave in Brooklyn.
 http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/18/summerstage-kids-janice-marie-robinsons-melodic



E. SummerStag Kids, Mind Flip Duo Tuesday July 22, 2014. at Maria Hernandeaz Park in Brooklyn.
Mix Kids Ace's extraordinary Magic with Paris the Hip Hop Juggler's amazing stunts.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/22/summerstage-kids-presents-renaissance-league-juggling-music



F. SummerStage Kids, Wednesday July 30, 2014. 10:30 am- 11:30 am. at Flagpole in Sunset Brooklyn.
New York Chinese Cultural Center. The spectacular dance program features traditional folks dance performed by NYCCC students. http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2014/07/30/summerstage-kids-presents-ny-chinese-cultural-center


Make sure to click on the links for scheduling.