Van Alen Block Party

Sat Oct 22, 2022
12:00pm to 8:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Douglass Street & Bond Street
212 924 7000
Corner of Douglass Street & Bond Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11231
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Postponed from an earlier date, the Van Alen Block Party is a day of food, music, and dancing in the streets, showcasing the creative energy of Gowanus and celebrating the power of bringing people together.

PERFORMANCES

12:15 pm | Batalá New York
Procession and drumline by the all-women, Black-led, Afrocentric drumming ensemble\

1:00 pm | Son de Brooklyn
Contagiously fun, rum-drenched music of Latin America with a modern Brooklyn sensibility

2 pm | KONANTÜ
From artists Courtney Smith and Iván Navarro, a participatory performance that circulate good luck objects

2:30 and 3:45 pm | Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York
Promoting Mexican traditions and cultural heritage by showcasing Mexico’s regional dances

2:45 pm and 4:30pm | DJ Scribe
Bringing the energy of his legendary I Love Vinyl dance parties to Gowanus

4:00 pm | The Gowanus Wildcats Drill Team
The multigenerational, all-star drill team that started in NYCHA’s Gowanus Houses in 1970

6:30–9 pm | DJ Niara Sterling
Having played famed NYC spots like House of Yes and Le Bain, DJ Niara Sterling closes out the day with a sunset dance party

FAMILY ACTIVITIES:

  • Lawn games
  • Free face painting by Fantasy Arts by Sharon
  • Book giveaway hosted by House of SpeakEasy Bookmobile
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.