Arts & Entertainment

The Mermaid Parade Grapples with Cancellation, Organizers Say it May Still Happen in the Fall ...

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade was set to cancel due to COVID-19 restrictions but, already, new plans are in motion.

Apr 22, 2020 3:48 PM Read more >

Report Finds a Future Uncertain for Brooklyn-Based Arts Organizations Amidst COVID-19

A new report by the Center for Urban Future shares personal stories of struggle by a number of beloved Brooklyn arts orgs

Apr 16, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Company Launches Dr. Fauci-Themed Online Game To 'Beat the Virus'

The new video game aims to raise $25,000 for NYC Public Hospitals

Apr 3, 2020 3:48 PM Read more >

Cable Company Offers Free SHOWTIME and EPIX through April 19

For a limited time and while residents shelter-in during coronavirus containment period, Spectrum TV customers can view two channels at no additional charge

Mar 24, 2020 10:51 AM Read more >

Dr. Richard Wesley on 'Life in Black Theater, from Harlem to Hollywood and Back'

Dr. Wesley and his trailblazing contributions to Black Theatre will be honored at the upcoming National Black Writers Conference

Mar 8, 2020 5:07 PM Read more >

50in50 Monologue Series at BHT Returns with 'Letters to Our Sons'

This year's monologue presenters include Lisa Arrindell, Joie Lee, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Pauletta Pearson Washington and more!

Mar 3, 2020 1:35 PM Read more >

Kick off Carnival Season This Weekend with Cumbe

Carnaval, Kanaval or Carnival... Any way you say it, it's all good. And it's going down this Sunday in Bed Stuy!

Feb 28, 2020 3:56 PM Read more >

This Sunday: Take an AbunDANCE of Free Classes at This Crown Heights Arts Academy

Karisma Jay, owner of AbunDance Academy of the Arts, will be celebrating her studio's 6th year in business

Feb 26, 2020 4:16 PM Read more >

'Green Card A Love Story' to Tape Live Performance in Flatbush

The Caribbean-American web series explores love and loss, and also shines an introspective lens on immigration

Feb 24, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

Afro-Futurism Exhibit Opens at Brooklyn Children's Museum for Black History Month

A week of reflection and future-forward fun inspired by the African Diaspora and Black History Month

Feb 17, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >