Bay Ridge Events in May 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
1) Fort Hamilton Military Retiree Appreciation Day
2) Spring Spectacular Wine Tasting at Henry Harde Liquor Store at 9314 3rd Avenue from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
3) Bingo at Cafe By The Pier at 35 Bay Ridge Avenue at 6:00 pm
4) Tony Travis will be performing at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue starting at 6:00 pm.
5) Frozen: The Musical at Fontbonne Hall Academy at 9901 Shore Road at 7:00 pm.
6) Ella Cristina’s Respect: A Tribute to Women in Music at Sofia’s Restaurant at 8406 – 3rd Avenue from 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Call for a reservation: 718-680-4242. $65 three course meal.
7) Karaoke with Wilson at PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue at 9:00 pm. Cinco de Mayo drink specials and giveaways.
8) DANCE: DJ Ian will be at Malone’s Chophouse at 9517 – 3rd Avenue.
9) Coney Island Film Festival https://www.coneyisland.com/coneyislandfilmfestival
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1) Paws for Suicide Prevention event at Steeplechase Park in Coney Island. They will have a dog costume contest and a dog trick contest. Also there will be pets there for you to adopt.
2) Boozy BINGO at The Bean Post starting at 1:00 pm.
3) The Bay Ridge Justice Collective invites the community to see a screening and discussion of “Haymarket The Bomb, The Anarchists, The Labor Struggle” from 1:00 – 3:30 pm at Bay Ridge Methodist Church at 7420 – 4th Avenue. Free.
4) Frozen: The Musical at Fontbonne Hall Academy at 9901 Shore Road at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
5) Bluegrass By The Bridge at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue at 3:00 pm
6) St. Athanasius School Reunion – tour the school at 4:45 pm. Dinner and dancing at 6:30 pm.
7) The Corner Restaurant at 8602 – 3rd Avenue is having a Kentucky Derby Party from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
8) Graffiti Art Pop-up Experience at Uncutt Bar at 7107 – 3rd Avenue from from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
9) Michael Brincat at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue at 8:00 pm.
10) Dart Tournament at The Swedish Football Club at 725 – 65th Street at 9:00 pm. $15 entry Registration begins at 8:30 pm.
11) DJ Richy at PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue at 10:00 pm – 1:00 am. Cinco de mayo drink specials and giveaways.
12) Coney Island Film Festival https://www.coneyisland.com/coneyislandfilmfestival
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1) Bay Ridge Pizza Wars. Get ready for Bay Ridge’s most delicious showdown. It takes place from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Get tickets:
2) Spring Fling Brunch at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.
3) Musical BINGO in Coney Island from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at Red Doors.
4) Author and Illustrator, Dan Santat will be at The Bookmark Shoppe at 2:00 pm.
5) Frozen: The Musical at Fontbonne Hall Academy at 9901 Shore Road at 2:00 pm.
6) Cantera Negra Party for Cinco de mayo at PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue at 3:00 pm. (Cantera Negra is a type of tequila)
7) The Other 3 + 1 at Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
8) Winston McBoogie will be at The Salty Dog at 7509 – 3rd Avenue starting at 5:30 pm.
9) BINGO at Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway at 5:30 pm. Followed by karaoke with Wilson at 9:00 pm.
10) One to Many is playing in Coney Island
11) Coney Island Film Festival
https://www.coneyisland.com/coneyislandfilmfestival
12) In Staten Island, there is a car show:
Monday, May 4, 2026
1) Schnitzel Haus is opening at their new location at 114 Bay Ridge Avenue.
2) 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 5, 2026 – Cinco de mayo
1) Cinco de Mayo BINGO at PC’s Bar at 7215 – 5th Avenue at 3:00 pm.
2) Cinco de mayo margaritas with volcantequila tasting at Henry Harde Liquor Store at 9314-3rd Avenue from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
3) Sal and Al’s Star Wars 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 6, 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) BINGO at Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Go win! Ridgites like the food here.
6) Community Board 10 Traffic and Transportation Meeting at 7:00 pm
7) Triviarama with Sal and Al at Irish Haven in Sunset Park at 8:00 pm.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1) Go on retreat in New Jersey with St. A’s.
2) St. Patrick’s Golf Outing at Dyker Golf Course starting with lunch and registration at 12:00 pm.
3) Craig Thomas will have a book signing at The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue at 6:30 pm.
4) If you love Bay Ridge, speak up against the rezoning of the Staples Lot – Community Board 10 Meeting at 8119 – 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm.
5) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.
Friday, May 8, 2026
1) Lamar Peters will be at The Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue for a pre-Mother’s Day special.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1) Electronics recycling and paper shredding at Saint Anselm’s Parking Lot on 82nd Street and 4th Avenue from 10;00 am – 4:00 pm.
2) 74th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues is having a block sale from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
2) Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 9318 at the Lutheran Church at 6817 – 4th Avenue at 11:00 am.
4) Rummage Sale at PS 185 at 8601 Ridge Blvd from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
5) Live Music by Madjack at the Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
6) Arab American Association’s Mother’s Day Celebration at The Bay Ridge Manor at 476 – 76th Street at 6:00 pm. $65
7) Zootopia 2 – free movie at Bensonhurst Park at 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Happy Mother’s Day Bay Ridge. See places with specials:
1) There is a Mother’s Day Paint and Sip at The Red Doors Bar and Grill at 1205 Surf Avenue in Coney Island from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
2) Free community performance from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Bensonhurst Park. Bring a blanket or chair.
3) 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 11, 2026
1) Bay Ridge Justice Collective Book Club will meet as Asal Yemen at 7616 – 5th Avenue at 7:00 pm. They are reading Perfect Victims by Mohammed El-Kurd.
2) 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 12, 2026
1)Poetry Workshop at The Bay Ridge Library at 7223 Ridge Blvd from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Free.
1) Cigar Night at The Knights of Columbus at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, May 13, 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) BINGO at Schnizel Haus starts today – 114 Bay Ridge Avenue.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1) Acoustic evening at Pipin’s Pub at 8814 – 3rd Avenue. Diana and The Roosters AND John Codotte will be behind the bar. Starts at 6 pm.
2) The 68th Precinct Community Council Penny Auction at The Knights of Columbus at 1305 – 86th Street.
3) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.
Friday May 15, 2026
1) Genesis Dramatics presents The Sponge Bob Musical at 7100 Shore Road.
2) Health Resource Fair for people 60+ at Marks JCH at 802 Bay Pkwy from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
3) Young adults 18-35 years old are having a Movie and Board Game Night – starts at 6::00 pm
3) A party for Chip at The Greenhouse Cafe
4) DJFK will be at Irish Haven at 572`1 – 4th Avenue in Sunset Park. Metal, Punk and Goth Music
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1) Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 9318 at the Lutheran Church at 6817 – 4th Avenue at 11:00 am.
2) Christian singles are meeting for lunch at Mancini’s Pizzeria
3) Genesis Dramatics presents The Sponge Bob Musical at 7100 Shore Road.
3) BINGO at Bay Ridge Catholic School for the Scouts from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
4) The Brooklyn Half Marathon https://events.nyrr.org/rbc-brooklyn-half
5) Live Music by Fast Forward at the Kettle Black at 8622 – 3rd Avenue from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
5) Doo Wop at 6:00 pm at The Knights of Columbus at 1305 – 86th Street – $60 includes hot buffet, beer, wine and soda.
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) 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 6;00 – 9:00 pm. 50/50, baskets and raffles.
1) 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.
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
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.
Monday, May 25, 2026
The Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1) Open Mic at Kitty Kiernan’s starting at 8:00 pm. No purchase necessary to sing or perform.
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.
See June events in Bay Ridge:
Hugs,
marlene
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