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Brooklyn Band Shinobi Ninja Revolutionizes Hip-Hop and Heavy Metal with Authenticity

Meet Shinobi Ninja, a Brooklyn-based band known for their high-energy performances and electronic sound. Photo Credit: Commons.wikimedia.org Hip-hop, punk and rock have a love child and its name is Shinobi Ninja.

Unreality Bomb Art Exhibit: Removing Layers to Create New Spaces and Realities

Unreality Bomb, a term which characterizes a painting that had pieces deliberately removed, is a new exhibit of works that have unseen layers removed to playfully reveal the artists' emotions and vulnerable sincerity.

New BRIC Art Exhibit Examines the Complex History of Haiti and the Dominican Republic

BRIC's Bordering the Imaginary examines the idea of nationhood as it relates to Haiti and the Dominican Republic whose shared border bears a racialized history, yet has also created a space of cultural collaboration Scherezade Garcia, Acariando el ch
Dinner and a Play? Weeksville Launches New Series ‘Architects of Pride’

Dinner and a Play? Weeksville Launches New Series ‘Architects of Pride’

Weeksville Heritage Center's new theater series offers cultural performances with themed dinner experiences. First up: Keith Adkin's play about NYC's first free black community, Seneca Village.

Kids Become Science Superheroes During Spring Break at 'Camp Wakanda!'

Wish you could send your child to Wakanda for spring break? Crown Heights-based Camp Wakanda, with its STEAM-focused fun, may be the next best option. Children showing of science experiments.

Bklyn Vocalist Alicia Olatuja on the Strength of Women and the Importance of Female Representation

In an exclusive interview, Alicia Olatuja talked about her musical journey, the importance of female representation in the music world and inspiring women like her grandmother. Photo credit: aliciaolatuja.

Aww, Baby - Ashanti and Ja Rule Want to 'Rock Wit U' at Kings Theatre!

This all-star night of R'n'B and hip-hop will also feature special guest performances by R'n'B crooner Lloyd and 'Superwoman' Lil'Mo! Photo credit: flo1071.
Through Wet Paint, the Forgotten Stories of U.S. Political Prisoners Are Revived

Through Wet Paint, the Forgotten Stories of U.S. Political Prisoners Are Revived

In her exhibit, "Correspondence," Brooklyn artist Sophia Dawson turns a 7-year letter-writing campaign with U.S. political prisoners into a moving and emotional art exhibit

Comedian Hannibal Buress Brings All-New Material to BAM

Known from Broad City and The Eric Andre Show , Hannibal Buress performs with perfect comedic delivery, timing and overall coolness which makes him one of the most well-rounded stand-ups today. Photo Credit: vulture.

Les Nubians 'Up Close and Personal' at BRIC

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first acclaimed Les Nubians album, Princesses Nubiennes , the ladies will put together a show featuring some of their most beloved works along with new songs, accompanied by live visuals and storytelling.