Arts & Entertainment

This summer, 'Movies With A View' returns with an all-female directors roster and adds a new talk series featuring NYC's leading women.

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BRIC JazzFest includes film, dance, conversation and a three-stage, three-night jazz marathon, featuring performances by Stefon Harris, Mark de Clive-Lowe and Keyon Harrold.

This year's headliners include roots rock reggae band Akae Beka, Grammy-nominated jazz duo The Baylor Project and the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago. Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago.

The revamp of the Paramount Theatre will reestablish a loge level balcony, and include major aesthetic upgrades and improvements to the lighting and sound system.

In 'HerO: A Work in Progress,' Omari Hardwick blends storytelling, poetry, rap, photographs, video and live music Photo credit: eventbrite.

This year's festival will feature a conversation with renowned guest choreographers, a master class and a post-performance reception with the artists.

GOD IS TRANS is an art exhibit that asks the viewer to see God as a spirit that occupies both genders and everything in between

The Lit Art Exhibit is an interactive experience that explores the relationship between words and images, and the connection between readers and words. The Lit Art Exhibit merges literature with art as well as interactive multi-media installations.

For over 20 years, the Noel Pointer Foundation has offered citywide string music instruction year-round, coupled with special programs and activities in the summer. Photo courtesy Noel Pointer Foundation.