Bay Ridge Events in May 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1) Participate in the Mindful Walk – it starts at 9:00 am.
2) Brooklyn’s Best Card Show at St. Phillips Church at 1072 – 80th Street from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. $2 entry fee, kids 12 and under -> free.
3) Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 9318 at the Lutheran Church at 6817 – 4th Avenue at 11:00 am.
4) Pottery class in Coney Island from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
5) Christian singles are meeting for lunch at Mancini’s Pizzeria at 8504 – 5th Avenue at 1:00 pm.
6) Free Film Screening by the Bay Ridge Peace Action Group. The movie is being shown at The Bay Ridge Methodist Church at 7420 – 4th Avenue at 1:00 pm.
7) The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue at 3:00 pm is having an author visit and she will be reading her book: Who Will Keep Me Safe at School?
8) Genesis Dramatics presents The Sponge Bob Musical at 7100 Shore Road.
9) BINGO at Bay Ridge Catholic School for the Scouts from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
10) The Brooklyn Half Marathon https://events.nyrr.org/rbc-brooklyn-half
10) Live Music by Fast Forward at the Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
11) Doo Wop at 6:00 pm at The Knights of Columbus at 1305 – 86th Street – $60 includes hot buffet, beer, wine and soda.
12) George Anthony Papas will be at The Greenhouse Cafe from 6:30 – 9:30 pm,
13) Lilo and Stitch will be shown at Seth Low Park at 7:30 pm. Councilwoman Susan Zhuang has ice cream and chips for the children.
14) DJFK is at Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1) Norwegian Parade starts at 1:00 pm on 85th Street and 3rd Avenue. The parade turns up 75th Street to 5th Avenue and continues to the park on 67th Street.
2) Mussels and More is having a Norwegian Parade After Party at 8001 – 5th Avenue with The Head and South Band at 3:00 pm.
3) Flea Market in Seagate, Brooklyn
3) Genesis Dramatics presents The Sponge Bob Musical at 7100 Shore Road.
4) Tommy Andersen featuring MaryEllen at Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 5:00 pm. Call for a reservation.
5) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 5:30 pm. Followed by karaoke with Wilson at 9:00 pm.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Community Board 10 Meeting at The Bay Ridge Center at 15 Bay Ridge Avenue from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Website: bit.ly/3HLO5lw
2) Triviarama: Streaming Trivia with Sal and Al at The Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue at 8:00 pm. Free to play. Prizes. Play as an individual or on a team.
3) Irish Haven at 5721 – 4th Avenue in Sunset Park has a Haven Jam Session from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. All levels welcome!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1) St Finbar’s Golden Age Club at 138 Bay 20th Street has BINGO on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. 718-236-33122)
3) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)
3) There is a benefit for the NYPD Detective Brian Moore Scholarship Fund (for an incoming freshman at Xaverian High School). The benefit is being held at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway from 60:0 – 9:00 pm. 50/50, baskets and raffles.
2) Fundraiser at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7:00 pm for Tom Stanten, who is running for NYS Senate.
3) Sal and Al’s Triviarama at The Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue at 8:00 pm. Play as an an individual or on a team. Prizes. Free to play.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1) St Ephrem’s Friendship Club 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy has BINGO on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. It is in the Msgr. Peter V Kain Hall.
2) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton at 3:30 pm.
3) All movies at the Alpine Movie Theater at 6817 – 5th Avenue are $6.00 – all day. What’s playing today? https://www.alpinecinemas.com/showtimes
4) Bay Ridge Chessmates plays at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. All levels welcome – even people just starting out. No charge, but everyone makes purchase of one food or drink item from the restaurant.
5) Book signing at The Bookmark Shoppe with author and actress, Gina Gershon at 6:30 pm. Each attendee must purchase one copy of AlphaPussy from The Bookmark Shoppe. The book is your ticket.
https://bookmarkshoppe.com/event/2026-05-20/book-signing-actress-and-alphapussy-author-gina-gershon
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.
Friday, May 22, 2026
1) Dunkin Donuts is selling their 48 ounce bucket with ice coffee or a refresher for $12.99. It holds 48 ounces (2 medium coffees). It does not have free refills. Dunkin-lovers are excited. Each store has 25 buckets.
2) Free bike light giveaway at Prospect Park from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
Saturday, May 23, 2025
1) Bay Ridge Justice Collective Organizing Meeting at Bay Ridge Methodist Church at 7420 – 4th Avenue from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
2) Henry Harde Liquor Store at 9314 – 3rd Avenue. Magic of Wine Class – it is free. Call 718-748-3686 to register.
Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Memorial Day
10:00 am at Shore Road and 81st Street
The Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade takes place in Bay Ridge! The parade starts at 11:00 am on 3rd Avenue and 78th Street. They march to Marine Avenue
Monday, May 25, 2026
The Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1) St Finbar’s Golden Age Club at 138 Bay 20th Street has BINGO on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. 718-236-33122)
3) PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue. Kim has BINGO at 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Usually with a complimentary buffet or snacks)
3) The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue is celebrating the release of Frei1da McFadden’s The Divorce at 7:00 pm. There’ll be games and giveaways. This is a ticketed event. A ticket is the cost of one paperback copy of The Divorce, which you will receive at the event. If you’re unable to attend the event,they will hold or ship the book to you.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
** If you get food from Vesuvio’s today, mention Relay for Life. They are donating 20% of sales today.
1) Go to Atlantic City with St. Ephrem’s Friendship Club
2) St Ephrem’s Friendship Club 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy has BINGO on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. It is in the Msgr. Peter V Kain Hall.
3) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton at 3:30 pm.
4) All movies at the Alpine Movie Theater at 6817 – 5th Avenue are $6.00 – all day. What’s playing today? https://www.alpinecinemas.com/showtimes
5) Bay Ridge Chessmates plays at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. All levels welcome – even people just starting out. No charge, but everyone makes purchase of one food or drink item from the restaurant.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.
2) YCP – Young Catholic Professionals
Friday, May 29, 2026
1) Saint Anselm’s Pastor’s Golf Tournament at Dyker Beach Golf Course.
2) Fort Hamilton High School’s Spring Gala – begins at 6:00 pm.
3) Phil Bianco and John K “Living the Life” at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 7:30 – 10:30 pm.
Saturday, May 30, 2025
1) Free helmet giveaway at Prospect Park – at 192 Prospect Park West from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
2) Live Music by Chain Reaction at the Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
3) Freddie and Evette perform at Greenhouse Cafe – dinner show 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Call for a reservation.
4) Rhapsody Players at St. Patrick’s at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1) The Fifth Avenue Festival will take place from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm from 69th Street to 85th Street on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge. If you want to be a vendor/merchant at this event, fill out the form here:
https://shorturl.at/Gklcq
Fast Foward will be on the corner of 76th Street and 5th Avenue ftrom 2:00 – 6:00 pm.
2) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 5:30 pm. Followed by karaoke with Wilson at 9:00 pm.
3) On May 31st in Staten Island is a car/jeep and food truck festival.
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Hugs,
marlene
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