BNSFest is back!

Celebrate Creativity, Community, and BNS Spirit 
Join us for an afternoon of music, art, comedy and community at the 2nd Annual BNSFest — a celebration to support our beloved school!

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 3:00–7:00 PM
Location: Mama Tried — 737 Third Avenue, Sunset Park, Brooklyn
(Outdoors, in Mama Tried’s covered backyard.)

Live Performances By

Parents, teachers, and friends of BNS — including:

James McNew

Fran López

Sloppy Heads

Tatters & Rags

Jon Glaser

Love, Burns

José from BAX

and more to be announced!

Tickets, Donations & Art Auction

🎟️ Tickets:
Reserve your spot now — space is limited!
[Get Your Tickets →]

💛 Donations:
Can’t make it but still want to support? Every dollar helps BNS continue to fund arts, enrichment, and classroom programs.
[Make a Donation →]

🖼️ Art Auction:
Preview and bid on original artwork donated by local artists, parents, and alumni.
[Explore the Live Art Auction →]

(All proceeds go directly to The Brooklyn New School.)

Food & Drinks

Enjoy great food and drinks from Mama Tried’s kitchen and bar.
Our hosts will donate 15% of all bar sales during the event back to BNS — so every sip supports our school!

Family-Friendly

Children are welcome! Please remember that Mama Tried is a bar and performance space, so we ask caregivers to keep an eye on little ones to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone

Let’s Celebrate Together

Come share an afternoon of art, music, and community — and help make this year’s BNSFest even more special.
We can’t wait to see you there!

— The BNS PTA