New York and Local Brooklyn Events

The New York events calendar is packed with worthwhile happenings big and small. View our calendar below for a list of local Brooklyn events during your next stay at hotel le bleu.

Brooklyn Events at the One-of-a-Kind Barclays Center

Explore all that the recently opened Barclays Center has to offer just a mile from the hotel. The nation’s newest sports arena is home to the NBA’s newest franchise, the Brooklyn Nets, and also hosts a wide variety of renowned entertainers, conventions and sporting events. This shiny-new venue is set to host countless events all year round so please take a moment to peruse the Barclays Center calendar of events.

January, 2013
Jan 25-Feb 3	» Winter Antiques Show at the Seventh Regiment Armory One of the largest and most important antique shows in America is held at the near the beginning of the year in Manhattan at Seventh Regiment Armory.
February, 2013
February 11-12	» Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show The most anticipated American all-breed dog show will host its annual meet at Madison Square Garden. Tickets will go on sale in September.
February 14-21	» New York Fashion Week Arguably the most important event in fashion the world over. New York Fashion Week is hosted at the Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park.
February 17	» Chinese New Year Head to Chinatown, Manhattan for one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations in the country. In 2013, we welcome the Year of the Snake.
March, 2013
March 11-21	» Dine in Brooklyn Sample the best restaurants in Brooklyn during Dine in Brooklyn Restaurant Week. More than 200 of the borough's best offer special limited-time menus for only $20.13 at lunch and $28 at dinner.
April, 2013
April 20-22	» Earth Day at Grand Central Terminal See a collection of environment-themed art pieces by legendary artists at Grand Central Terminal in Vanderbilt Hall. This even is also known as "New York City EarthFair".
April 27-28	» Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Spring is in bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. "Sakura Matsuri" – the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival – is a magical time to visit these beautiful gardens.
Date TBA	» Avenue on Park A stately three-day show featuring exhibitions by 25 international antique dealers. Held at 583 Park Avenue in Manhattan.
May, 2013
May 10	» Queens ...A Taste of the World Over 40 of the best restaurants in Queens will prepared delicious delights for this annual food festival hosted at the Caesar's Club at Citi Field.
May 18	» Brooklyn Half-Marathon Thousands compete in this annual half-marathon from Prospect Park to the Coney Island Boardwalk. Register to compete, or show up to cheer the runners on.
May 18-19	» Ninth Avenue International Food Festival A massive food festival in Manhattan spanning 20 blocks. Stroll pass and sample a tempting array of gourmet, ethnic and regional cuisines. Local music and dance crews will perform.
May 23-30	» Fleet Week New York City Experience this weeklong event honoring the men and women who serve U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, U.S. Coast Guard and other sea services. More than 20 military vessels will sail up the Hudson River for all to see. New and exciting activities every day, including ship tours, aerial flyovers, martial arts displays, performances by the U.S. Navy Band, equipment displays and much more. Learn more. BOOK NOW: Book our discounted FLEET WEEK rate!
May 27	» Veterans Memorial Day Parade The oldest continually running Memorial Day parade in the nation. Celebrates the veterans of Kings County and, naturally, all American veterans.
May 29	» Brooklyn Uncorked The diverse and distinct wines of Long Island are spotlighted at this annual food and wine festival. Top regional chefs prepared small plates specifically to pair with the day's wines.
May 31-June 9	» Brooklyn Film Festival An intimate film festival with just 100 films, 2 venues and best of all, affordable ticket prices for the public.
Date TBA	» Meatpacking Design For one unusual week in mid-May, New York's Meatpacking District becomes a center for the international design community right here in NYC. There's no better time to explore this dynamic neighborhood.
June, 2013
June (All Month)	» Rose Month at Brooklyn Botanic Garden Fresh roses of every hue will dazzle and delight your senses at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in June.
June 5-August	» Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival Through the summer, the Brooklyn Bandshell at Prospect Park is the place to be. Celebrate Brooklyn! is a summer concert series bringing in big names from modern rock, indie rock, pop and country, plus special film, dance and performance art events. Most Celebrate Brooklyn! events are free.
June 23-30	» LGBT Pride Week NYC Pride hosts a full week of important events every year in mid-June. Attend the Rally in Central Park, the Rapture on the River, and on the final day, the annual New York City Pride Parade and Pridefest.
Date TBA	» Boricua Festival/Salsa on the Waterfront A free Brooklyn festival at the 58th Street Pier in Sunset Park. Come listen to festive salsa music, sample authentic Spanish cuisine and dance the day away.
July, 2013
July-August	» Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series A free summer concert series held Monday nights at Wingate Field in Brooklyn. Public is encourage to bring chairs and blankets. Limited seating.
July 4-7	» International African Arts Festival Commodore Barry Park is the site of the annual International African Arts Festival in Brooklyn. Experience a diverse display of African art, music, cuisine and culture.
July 8	» Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival A celebration of hip-hop culture past, present and future. Through live concerts, film screenings and special events, the festival highlights the profound legacy of hip-hop in Brooklyn and through the world.
July 14	» Aquaphor New York City Triathlon This annual competition of Olympic proportions includes 1,500m swim in the Hudson River, a 40k bike ride along Manhattan's West Side, and finally a 10k run through Central Park.
July 19-20	» Harlem Book Fair A beautiful outdoor venue in Harlem sets the stage for a world-class literary event. Publishers, authors and enthusiasts come to meet, greet and discuss.
Date TBA	» Seaside Concert Series A free Thursday-night concert series held at Asser Levy/Seaside Park in Brooklyn. A wide range of artists will take the stage over the various nights.
August, 2013
August 17-21	» New York International Gift Fair The largest showcase of home, lifestyle and gift trade vendors in the country, hosted twice annually at the Javits Center in New York City. The International Gift Fair is open to the trade only.
August 25	» Brighton Jubilee Festival A multi-block festival in the Brighton neighborhood in south Brooklyn. Largely a music festival, the Brighton Jubilee features multiple entertainment stages, arts and crafts, and delicious fair food.
Date TBA	» Battle Week at the Old Stone House Unique daily events at the Old Stone House in Prospect Park commemorate the largest battle of the American Revolutionary War.
September, 2013
September 5-12	» Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week Arguably the most important event in fashion the world over. New York Fashion Week is hosted at the Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park.
September 12-22	» 87th Annual Feast of San Gennaro New York City's famous Little Italy will host the largest and longest-running outdoor religious festival in the United States. The 10-day festival includes religious and secular entertainment: parades, processions, free music, and plenty of food!
September 21	» German-American Steuben Parade of New York Celebrate New York's rich German-American heritage at this annual parade - one of the nation's largest! The lively parade features hundreds of music and dance groups, masked "Karneval" groups and costumed entertainers.
September 22	» Brooklyn Book Festival Love books? Attend this free public event devoted to promoting the literary scene in Brooklyn. The festival includes readings, discussions, parties, author appearances and more.
September 27-29	» DUMBO Arts Festival A three-day celebration of visual and performance art in Brooklyn encompassing everything from music, film and dance to puppetry, poetry and painting. Don't miss performances, demonstrations, activities for kids and more.
Date TBA	» Brooklyn Academy of Music: Next Wave Festival Adventurous music, dance, theatre and opera festival featuring performances by up-and-coming artists along with renowned professionals.
October, 2013
October 3-6	» BK Fashion Week{END} BKStyle.org presents this exciting spring/summer collection showcase from the fashion world's up and coming stars. Come see the show that some critics say blows New York Fashion Week right off runway.
October 14	» Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade Begun in 1929, over 35,000 people participate each year. The parade begins on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and proceeds north on Fifth Avenue to 79th Street.
October 31	» Park Slope Halloween Parade Don your Halloween wear and join country's largest children's' parade that begins at Seventh Avenue and 14th Street, turns left at Third Street and continues to Fifth Avenue.
Date TBA	» Prospect Park Halloween Haunted Walk and Carnival Take a walk on the wild side in Prospect Park. Be on the lookout for witches, werewolves, zombies and more. There is also a carnival in Nethermead meadow.
Date TBA	» Brooklyn Botanic Garden Chile Pepper Festival Spice things up at the chile pepper festival, highlighting cultures the world over who love this fiery vegetable. Events include cooking demonstrations, musical performances and family activities.
Date TBA	» Ragamuffin Parade Thousands of kids from toddlers to pre-teens dressed in homemade costumes parade down Third Avenue from 72nd to 82nd street.
November, 2013
November 22-23	» Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at Barclays Center The annual Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will be hosted at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Ticket presale starts on April 13, 2013, so don't delay in getting your tickets!
Date TBA	» Winter Festival at Prospect Park Celebrate winter with food, fun and family in Prospect Park!
Date TBA	» Spectacular Holiday Lighting Displays Ring in the season by checking out gorgeous displays in Dyker Heights, Prospect Park and Borough Hall.