Friday, June 27
Ice Cream Cocktail Mixology: Kick off your Pride weekend with a sweet and spirited night of mixology at Tipsy Scoop’s Barlour in Williamsburg. Learn how to make two festive frozen cocktails—Party Like It’s Pride and Pride Punch—featuring limited-edition Rainbow Sangria sorbet and Real Sangria Peach. The $65 experience includes cocktail demos, a tasting of boozy flavors, photo ops, and a scoop of Tipsy Scoop history.
$65. 8-9:30 p.m. Tipsy Scoop Brooklyn, 270 Metropolitan Ave. in Williamsburg.
A Tribute to Quincy Jones: Celebrate the life and legacy of the late Quincy Jones with a special evening at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Start the night with a high-energy ‘80s DJ set by Rontronik, then dive deep into the story behind the creation of the 1985 anthem “We Are the World” with a panel discussion featuring director Bao Nguyen and The New Yorker writer Doreen St. Félix, moderated by Julianne Escobedo Shepherd. Finally, enjoy an outdoor screening of The Greatest Night in Pop, an acclaimed documentary capturing the magic of that historic recording session. Come dressed in your best ‘80s attire for a chance to win two VIP tent passes courtesy of Bud Light.
Free. Doors 6 p.m.; DJ set 6 p.m.; panel 7 p.m.; film 8:15 p.m. Lena Horne Bandshell, 141 Prospect Park West. RSVP encouraged.
Saturday, June 28
Community Science Fishing: Learn how to fish while helping monitor the health of the East River! Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Education team hosts free, hands-on clinics where kids and adults can learn to tie knots, bait hooks, and try catch-and-release fishing. No experience needed and all equipment is provided (rods available first come, first served).
Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5 in Brooklyn Heights.
Movement Gowanus Celebration: Climb, connect, and celebrate conservation at Movement Gowanus’ second annual party in support of Access Fund’s Climbers for Public Lands campaign. Enjoy live DJ sets by Alexis Krauss (of Sleigh Bells) and Marian May Perez, discounted day passes with a donation, raffles, giveaways, and community tabling.
Free. Noon-4 p.m. Movement Gowanus, 242 Butler St. in Gowanus.
Storytime with Daniel Salmieri & Sophia Haas: Join acclaimed author Daniel Salmieri and illustrator Sophia Haas for a calming read-aloud of “Next to Me,” a beautifully illustrated children’s book that celebrates the small wonders and special moments we share with loved ones. The story’s vibrant cut-paper collage artwork and gentle narrative make it an ideal bedtime story for young children and families.
Free with RSVP. 11-11:30 a.m. Books Are Magic, 122 Montague St. in Brooklyn Heights.
Sunday, June 29
Brooklyn’s 118th Annual Independence Day Parade: Celebrate the nation’s birthday and the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps at New York City’s oldest continuous Independence Day parade. The route runs along 5th Avenue from 60th to 44th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Grand Marshals include Revolutionary War reenactors Michael Grillo as General George Washington and Norman Goben as a Continental Army soldier.
Free. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 59th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue in Sunset Park.
Things to do around New York City:
- In Manhattan
- In Queens
- In The Bronx
- In the Hamptons
