Arts & Entertainment

Youth Justice Network Is Using Art for Rehab for Teens Coming From Rikers Island

The organization’s art program has started painting largescale murals of historic figures to inspire young people coming home from prison

Oct 26, 2021 11:47 AM Read more >

After Weathering Noise Complaints, Downpours, Crown Heights Marching Band Finally Gets a Place to Call Home

BU Marching Band finally has a home, after battling noise complaints and rain while practicing outdoors for the Met Gala and other top events

Oct 25, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

BK Woman Dedicated to Making Safe Spaces for Others Gets Community Support After Horrific Accident

Simona Miu, one of the people behind Sucia Brooklyn, was left with a number of broken bones after being run over and dragged by a van in Bushwick.

Oct 22, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy’s Laundromat Project Awards $50K to Five POC-Led Nonprofits

The grants are the largest amount the Brooklyn organization has awarded at one time and are part of People-Powered Pay-it-Forward campaign

Oct 21, 2021 4:06 PM Read more >

VIDEO: KOTA The Friend Brings Fans To Bed-Stuy For ‘Everything’ Celebration

Dozens of fans turned out to Bed-Stuy cafe Skal for the chance to meet independent musician KOTA the Friend on Sunday.

Oct 19, 2021 1:09 PM Read more >

BK Queer Flea Market Moves in to Bushwick for All of October

BK Queer Flea is setting up its market in a new Bushwick studio space for all of October, starting this weekend. Featuring vendors, live performances and more.

Oct 14, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Artist, Local Youth Team Up for Albee Square Sculpture Celebrating Inventor Lewis Latimer

Lewis H. Latimer patented drawings in 1880 for the electric lamp and the method for manufacturing carbon filament in incandescent bulbs

Oct 8, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

Ultimate Block Party RestorationROCKS! Returns This Weekend

The 15th annual celebration is part of the week-long Bed-Stuy Alive! Celebration

Oct 5, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

BK Legend Michael K. Williams— Uncle Mike to Many— Remembered as 'What a Celebrity Is Supposed to Be'

The Hollywood movie star who grew up in an East Flatbush housing complex never stopped giving back to Brooklyn, and his family is keeping his humanitarian spirit alive

Oct 4, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >

Skateboarders and Actors Tell a Story of Freedom at Golconda Skate Park

From October 4-10, Golconda Skatepark in Downtown Brooklyn will be transformed into a public theater to tell the tale of Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

Oct 1, 2021 11:35 PM Read more >