Arts & Entertainment

Short Film Explores Unique Character of Canarsie Pier and the Lives Around It

'By Way of Canarsie' is a new short film exploring imagined futures of the neighborhood, with Canarsie Pier at the center

Jun 15, 2021 10:02 AM Read more >

Mobile Drag Show Sashays Through Brooklyn Throughout June

This new series of pop-up curbside drag shows celebrate the art of drag for audiences of all ages in DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn.

Jun 14, 2021 1:22 PM Read more >

21-Year-Old Wins Brooklyn Library Card Art Contest

The winning design will be featured on the new Black American Library Card.

Jun 14, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

New Netflix Doc Charts Bed-Stuy Sisters' Coming-of-Age, From Homeless Shelter to Junior Olympics and Beyond

A powerful new Netflix coming of age documentary charts the stories of Bed-Stuy's Sheppard sisters

Jun 11, 2021 8:56 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Resists Explores the Boroughs History of Racial Protest

The new multifaceted initiative uses exhibitions, new and crowdsourced collections, public programs, and performances to explore racial protest in Brooklyn

Jun 11, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

New Music Venue 'Unlike Any Other' in the Country Coming Soon to Bushwick

New state-of-the-art music venue Brooklyn Made is currently under construction in Bushwick, with tickets going on sale this week

Jun 10, 2021 9:49 AM Read more >

Our Message Is Clear: Defund the Police, Invest in Our Communities

Activists and community members gathered over the weekend to unveil five new community murals advocating the defunding of the NYPD

Jun 8, 2021 12:14 PM Read more >

Bushwick Artist's Urban Miniatures of NYC Get Big Attention

Danny Cortes evokes nostalgic memories with his detailed dioramas of New York City scenes. His hobby has become his full-time job, with clients including rappers and sports stars.

Jun 7, 2021 1:13 PM Read more >

Pop Up Drag Shows and Puppetry Part of Downtown Brooklyns 12 New Public Art Projects

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and DUMBO Improvement District have funded the new art projects along with five accessibility upgrades

Jun 7, 2021 11:43 AM Read more >

Is the NYPD's New 'Graffiti Cleanup' Blotting Out Brooklyn Street Art?

A Brooklyn artist has filed a lawsuit against the City and NYPD saying their anti-graffiti campaign is endangering hundreds of valuable, recognized, and permitted artworks across NYC.

Jun 4, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >