Calendar of Events
NY Cares Volunteer Event
April, 24 2010 12-4:00pm
Please join OSA & NY Cares for the annual volunteer activities Saturday April 24th.
Activities will be hosted in McCarren, McGolrick and Cooper Park. If you would like to...
The McWalk
March, 27 2010 1:00pm
Join us on a walk from McCarren to McGolrick Park and discover their past, present, and future. Location - McCarren Park (Bedford Avenue and North 12 Street) Brooklyn Cost -...
Kosciuszko Bridge Design Goes Public
February, 24 2010 3-8:00pm
St. Cecilia's Church
83 Herbert Street (enter the gym on North Henry)
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Open House
3-8:00pm
Presentations at 3:30 & 6:30pm
Mulchfest: Day 2
January, 10 2010 10:00am-2:00pm
Please join OSA and the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation at Mulchfest 2010!
Mulchfest
January, 9 2010 10:00am-2:00pm
Please join OSA and the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation at Mulchfest 2010!
JASON KRUGMAN'S LIVING OBJECTS - PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION IN McCARREN PARK
December, 13 2009 6:00PM - 8:00PM
North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition (NbPac)presents Living Objects, a site-specific installation in McCarren Park for Fall 2009. McCarren Park is the largest park in North Brooklyn, serving...
Trim the Winter Tree
December, 12 2009 2-4:00pm
Meet and dress the Geraldo tree, located in the Triangle in McCarren Park adjacent to the Green Dome Garden and Dog Run.
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Bring your own ornament and we'll see you there.
Brave Brooklyn - A Silent Auction & Benefit for OSA
December, 11 2009 6-10:00pm
30 Nassau Avenue at Dobbin Street
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Opening Reception
December 4th - 6-9pm
Closing Reception
December 11th - 6-9pm
The show will be open for viewing...
MEETING Regarding the EPA's Proposition to Add Newtow Creek to the Superfund List
December, 8 2009 6-8:00pm
INVITATION The City of New York invites you to attend a public informational meeting on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to add Newtown Creek to its National...
handing to homeless - Homeless Feeding provided by the The Lighthouse
November, 26 2009 11-1pm
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2009 Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: McCarren Park (Behind the Baseball field) Come receive a hot Thanksgiving meal, gloves, hats and scarves!!...
Light Up! ~ Jason Krugman Art INstallation Opening Night at McCarren Park
November, 22 2009 6-9:00pm
We are thrilled to announce, with release of the official press release, our upcoming project, Living Objects ! Opening Sunday, November 22nd, this breathtaking installation by local...
THE GARDEN SCREENING - An OSA Fundraiser at Legion Bar
November, 17 2009 8:00pm
Revolution NYC proudly presents the rousing documentary THE GARDEN, written and directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy, as the sixth film in its successful screening series, Film Revolution. THE...
NYC Marathon 2010
November, 1 2009 9-3:00pm
Please come to the Metropolitan Pool, McCarren Park or Father Popieluzko Triangle to watch the marathon.
The marathon starts at 9 am for the disabled and 10am for the general public....
District Dog's Halloween Parade
October, 31 2009 1:00pm
October 31st, 1pm at McGolrick Park
Please join District Dog's Halloween Parade!
CANCELED - Community Committee Meeting - Open to All
October, 29 2009 6:00-7:30pm
Join OSA to hear about plans to create new parks, and give your feedback on improving our existing parks. PARKS COMMUNITY MEETING: OCTOBER 29, 2009 6:30PM TO 9:00PM
Our Lady of Mount...
films! architecture! art! performance! - october 17th
October, 17 2009 4-10pm
Three weekends of multi-media art at the all-new Transmitter Park (Greenpoint Ave @ the East River) 4-6pm - performances 6-8pm - reception 8-10pm - films Artists Matt Bau...
First Annual Williamsburg Open
October, 10 2009 10 + 11
The McCarren Tennis group is proud to announce the first annual Williamsburg Open, a tennis tournament to raise money for the restoration of the McCarren Park Courts.
The dates are Saturday,...
films! architecture! art! performance! - october 10th
October, 10 2009 4-10pm
Three weekends of multi-media art at the all-new Transmitter Park (Greenpoint Ave @ the East River) 4-6pm - performances 6-8pm - reception 8-10pm - films Artists Matt Bau...
films! architecture! art! performance! - october 3rd
October, 3 2009 4-10pm
Three weekends of multi-media art at the all-new Transmitter Park (Greenpoint Ave @ the East River)
4-6pm - performances
6-8pm - reception
8-10pm - films
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August 16 Pool Parties at East River State Park DEL THA FUNKEE HOMOSAPIEN
October, 2 2009 2-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show is...
August 15--- Fun in the Sun at McCarren Park
October, 2 2009 11AM-1PM
A weekly outdoor program filled with fun & interesting art activities focusing on nature, reducing, recycling and reusing materials.
Come and develop your creativity, let yourself be...
Project Envision - An Alliance Against Sexual Abuse
September, 26 2009 11-3pm
Come to McCarren Park and enjoy speakers, games, crafts, food and fun!
Kickoff event for Greenpoint Open Studios Weekend
September, 25 2009 7-9pm
WNYC Transmitter Park, Greenpoint Avenue and West Street
(western terminus of Greenpoint Avenue, along the East River)
As part of the first-ever Greenpoint Open Studios weekend,...
Learn to Ride with Bike New York
September, 20 2009 9AM-4:30PM
Come join Bike New York for a bike riding class at Martinez playground. Adults will learn how to ride for the first time with the help of certified instructors an trained volunteers. ...
September-19 Urban Park Rangers Walks at McCarren
September, 19 2009 10:00am
The Urban Park Rangers are leading the McWalk at McCarren Park 10 a.m. / Bedford Ave. & 12 St. Join us on a walk from McCarren to McGolrick Park and discover their past, present and...
Cinema 16 Presents Lazaro Valiente in McGolrick Park
September, 17 2009 8:30-11PM
Cinema 16 is presenting a silent film screening in McGolrick Park on September 17th. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the talented Lazaro Valiente score three surrealist shorts. ...
New York Tree Trust & Million Trees Volunteer Meeting
September, 14 2009 7- 9PM
In partnership with the New York Tree Trust In this basic workshop, you'll learn to care for young street trees, receive free tools, and get a Parks Volunteer Permit, which will allow you to...
OSA INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING OF DANCE, JAZZ & WINE
September, 10 2009 5-7:30pm
Thursday, September 10, 5-8pm at McCarren Park Pool Lorimer between Driggs and Bayard
- The New York City Ballet will perform an adaptation of "NY Export: Opus Jazz" by the legendary...
September 9- Moviehouse Pictures : CinemaParque on the Handball Courts in Sternberg
September, 9 2009 7-10:00pm
Moviehouse presents CinemaParque, a series of six screenings projected on the handball courts of Sternberg Park in East Williamsburg. On every other Wednesday, starting July 1, both sides of the...
PUBLIC ART COMES ALIVE AT THE INDIA STREET MURAL
September, 8 2009 7:30-10:15pm
Join the North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition and Moviehouse for an interactive screening of How The Mural Got Made at the India Street Mural on September 8. VJ starts at 7.30 pm After party...
August 30 Pool Parties at East River State Park GRIZZLY BEAR
August, 30 2009 2PM-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show...
August 29- Market in McCarren
August, 29 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
August 29--- Fun in the Sun at McCarren Park
August, 29 2009 11AM-1PM
A weekly outdoor program filled with fun & interesting art activities focusing on nature, reducing, recycling and reusing materials.
Come and develop your creativity, let yourself be...
August 29-- Pay-What-You-Wish Yoga
August, 29 2009 Starts ay 3PM
Every Saturday during the summer come practice Power Vinyasa with with Hosh Yoga. a non-profit yoga organization. Some mats will be available, but bring oyur own if you have one. Lorimer Street...
RAIN DATE August 26--- Summer Screen : Fame
August, 26 2009 6-10:00pm
Please join L Magazine and OSA for Fame. Summer Screen is located on the ballfields at the corner of Bedford and North 12th Street. Gates open at 6pm.
August 26- Moviehouse Pictures : CinemaParque on the Handball Courts in Sternberg
August, 26 2009 7-10:00pm
Moviehouse presents CinemaParque, a series of six screenings projected on the handball courts of Sternberg Park in East Williamsburg. On every other Wednesday, starting July 1, both sides of the...
August 26- Capacity Fund Consultation: Fund projects in your park!
August, 26 2009 3PM-5PM
Sign up for a consultation to learn about what kinds of projects qualify for Capacity Fund grants. We will discuss Capacity Fund guidelines and review case studies of projects that have...
August 24- Capacity Fund Consultation: Fund projects in your park!
August, 24 2009 6PM-8PM
Sign up for a consultation to learn about what kinds of projects qualify for Capacity Fund grants. We will discuss Capacity Fund guidelines and review case studies of projects that have...
August 23 Pool Parties at East River State Park GIRL TALK
August, 23 2009 2PM-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show...
August 22- Market in McCarren
August, 22 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
HIP HOP & ELECTRO & SKATE at New Town Barge Park
August, 22 2009 9AM-10PM
Bring your skateboard to New Town Barge Park for electro and hip-hop music presented DJ’s artists & performers from all over the Northeast. The event organizers are building a skate...
August 22--- Fun in the Sun in McCarren Park
August, 22 2009 11PM-1AM
A weekly outdoor program filled with fun & interesting art activities focusing on nature, reducing, recycling and reusing materials.
Come and develop your creativity, let yourself be...
August 22-- Pay-What-You-Wish Yoga
August, 22 2009 Starts at 3PM
Every Saturday during the summer come practice Power Vinyasa with with Hosh Yoga. a non-profit yoga organization. Some mats will be available, but bring oyur own if you have one. Lorimer Street...
RAIN DATE August 19--- Summer Screen : Wild at Heart
August, 19 2009 6-10:00pm
Please join L Magazine and OSA for Wild at Heart starring Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern and Willem Dafoe. Summer Screen is located on the ballfields at the corner of Bedford and North 12th Street....
Bacteria Records Presents : Third Ear Training 1.2
August, 15 2009 4-8:00pm
Join Bacteria Records for a series of outdoor events in NYC. The mission of Bacteria Records is to bring Brooklyn some fun under the sun through good and smart electronic music. DJ’s and...
August 15- Market in McCarren
August, 15 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
August 15-- Pay-What-You-Wish Yoga
August, 15 2009 Starts at 3PM
Every Saturday during the summer come practice Power Vinyasa with with Hosh Yoga. a non-profit yoga organization. Some mats will be available, but bring oyur own if you have one. Lorimer Street...
August 12--- Summer Screen : Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
August, 12 2009 6-10:00pm
Please join L Magazine and OSA for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind starring Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey. Summer Screen is located on the ballfields at the corner of Bedford and North 12th...
August 12- Moviehouse Pictures : CinemaParque on the Handball Courts in Sternberg
August, 12 2009 7-10:00pm
Moviehouse presents CinemaParque, a series of six screenings projected on the handball courts of Sternberg Park in East Williamsburg. On every other Wednesday, starting July 1, both sides of the...
August 9 Pool Parties at East River State Park SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO
August, 9 2009 2-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show is...
August-8 Urban Park Rangers Walks at McCarren
August, 8 2009 10:00am
The Urban Park Rangers are leading the McWalk at McCarren Park 10 a.m. / Bedford Ave. & 12 St. Join us on a walk from McCarren to McGolrick Park and discover their past, present and...
August 8--- Market in McCarren
August, 8 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
August 8-- Fun in the Sun at McCarren Park
August, 8 2009 11AM- 1PM
A weekly outdoor program filled with fun & interesting art activities
focusing on nature, reducing, recycling and reusing materials.
Come and develop your creativity, let...
Pay-What-You-Wish Yoga
August, 8 2009 3- 5PM
Every Saturday during the summer come practice Power Vinyasa with with Hosh Yoga. a non-profit yoga organization. Some mats will be available, but bring oyur own if you have one. Lorimer Street...
August 2 Pool Parties at East River State Park DAN DEACON
August, 2 2009 2:00PM-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show is...
August 1--- Market in McCarren
August, 1 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
July 29- Moviehouse Pictures : CinemaParque on the Handball Courts in Sternberg
July, 29 2009 7-10:00pm
Moviehouse presents CinemaParque, a series of six screenings projected on the handball courts of Sternberg Park in East Williamsburg. On every other Wednesday, starting July 1, both sides of the...
July 26 Pool Parties at East River State Park TRAIL OF DEAD YEAAAAA!!!!!
July, 26 2009 2-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show is...
Kid's Craft Fair
July, 26 2009 11AM-2PM
Come to a craft fair in McCarren Park on July 26th and participate in face painting and coaster making. Neighborhood kids and their families are invited to come make masks and tissue paper...
July 25--- Market in McCarren
July, 25 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
Get Open Sessions Presents: AFRICA INFLUENCE
July, 25 2009 2-7PM
Dj Aquabeat will be your engineer on the state of the art beats AFRICA INFLUENCED rhythms & interpretations along side LIVE Tribal Drumming & Dancing & a special Capoeira exhibition....
July 22--- Summer Screen : 24-Hour Party People
July, 22 2009 6-10:00pm
Please join L Magazine and OSA for 24-Hour party people starring Steve Coogan, John Thomson and Nigel Pivaro. Summer Screen is located on the ballfields at the corner of Bedford and North 12th...
July 19 Pool Parties at East River State Park DIRTY PROJECTORS
July, 19 2009 2-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show is...
Bacteria Records Presents : Third Ear Training 1.1
July, 18 2009 4-8:00pm
Join Bacteria Records for a series of outdoor events in NYC. The mission of Bacteria Records is to bring Brooklyn some fun under the sun through good and smart electronic music. DJ’s and...
July-18 Urban Park Rangers Walks at McCarren
July, 18 2009 10:00am
The Urban Park Rangers are leading the McWalk at McCarren Park 10 a.m. / Bedford Ave. & 12 St. Join us on a walk from McCarren to McGolrick Park and discover their past, present and...
July 18--- Market in McCarren
July, 18 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
Lighthouse Theatre Company Benefit
July, 17 2009 8:00-10:00PM
Join the Lighthouse Theatre Company for a performance of the "Cigarette Plays",a collection of short secnes by playwrights from Manhattan, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The plays will be...
July 15--- Summer Screen : Evil Dead 2
July, 15 2009 6-10:00pm
Please join L Magazine and OSA for Evil Dead 2 starring Bruce Campbell. Summer Screen is located on the ballfields at the corner of Bedford and North 12th Street. Gates open at 6pm.
July 15- Moviehouse Pictures : CinemaParque on the Handball Courts in Sternberg
July, 15 2009 7-10:00pm
Moviehouse presents CinemaParque, a series of six screenings projected on the handball courts of Sternberg Park in East Williamsburg. On every other Wednesday, starting July 1, both sides of the...
July 12 Pool Parties at East River State Park Mission to Burma
July, 12 2009 2-8:30PM
No longer at McCarren Pool, the Pool Parties have been moved to the East River State Park. Gates open at 2PM. Play basketball, dodge ball or go for a swim in the kiddie pools. The show is...
July 11--- Market in McCarren
July, 11 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
July 9- Capacity Fund Consultation: Fund projects in your park!
July, 9 2009 10AM-12PM
Sign up for a consultation to learn about what kinds of projects qualify for Capacity Fund grants. We will discuss Capacity Fund guidelines and review case studies of projects that have...
July 8--- Summer Screen : Reality Bites
July, 8 2009 6-10:00pm
Please join L Magazine and OSA for Reality Bites starring Ethan Hawk and Wynona Ryder. The Summer Screen is located on the ballfields at the corner of Bedford and North 12th Street. Gates open at...
MillionTreesNYC: Plant trees with the stewardship program
July, 8 2009 6:30-8:30PM
MillionTreesNYC (MTNYC) is a citywide, public-private initiative with an ambitious goal: to plant and care for one million new trees across the city's five boroughs by 2017. Entire...
July 1- Moviehouse Pictures : CinemaParque on the Handball Courts in Sternberg
July, 1 2009 7-10:00pm
Moviehouse presents CinemaParque, a series of six screenings projected on the handball courts of Sternberg Park in East Williamsburg. Both sides of the handball wall feature remarkable...
City Parks Foundation : Free Tennis Clinic for Children
June, 29 2009 1PM-4PM
OSA is pleased to host a free tennis clinic for children presented by the City Parks Foundation. The program will provide tennis instruction at all skill levels. Instructors will help...
June 27--- Market in McCarren
June, 27 2009 10AM-6PM
Market in McCarren - a weekly outdoor independent artist and designer market in Brooklyn's McCarren Park in partnership with the Open Space Alliance of North Brooklyn (OSA) beginning Saturday, May...
Williamburg Walks
June, 6 2009 Saturdays starting June 6th
The L Magazine and Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (NAG) have partnered this year to organize the 2009 Williamsburg Walks. We invite North Brooklyn residents, visitors and merchants to...
