FEATURED EVENTS

Gov­er­nors Island Arts presents the fifth annu­al Gov­er­nors Island Ice Sculp­ture Show on Feb­ru­ary 7, 2026. Ten artists will be paired with a pro­fes­sion­al ice carv­er from Okamo­to Stu­dio dur­ing the free pub­lic event, where vis­i­tors are invit­ed to wit­ness this real-time ice carv­ing. The Ice Sculp­ture Show will also fea­ture ice carv­ing work­shops from Okamo­to Stu­dio, a DJ set from Miss Ali­cia with sound by Kar­lala Soundsys­tem, and more activ­i­ties for vis­i­tors. Mak­i­na Café will be open in Colonels Row along­side addi­tion­al food trucks with win­ter-themed treats.

The Year of the Horse is here! Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with MPA, Brooklyn Public Library, and the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for an interactive dance experience featuring dazzling costumes and eye-catching props, plus crafts and fun for the whole family! The 2026 Year of the Horse program from Nai-Ni Chen is a lively, interactive dance experience that invites young audiences to discover the richness and diversity of Chinese culture through movement, music, and storytelling as the artists guide students on a journey across regions and traditions—explaining how geography, history, and community celebrations shape classical and folk dance forms. The performance is narrated by the dancers, who demonstrate foundational techniques and cultural context in an age-appropriate, engaging way.