Arts & Entertainment

The annual TAMA Summerfest transforms Tompkins Ave into a pedestrian-friendly space for arts, games, live music, food, local shopping and more. Photo credit: Lawrence M. Miner Jr.

The mural was conceived and painted by 28 Brooklyn-based youth apprentices and will be installed at the Navy Yard's Dock 72, the manufacturing hub's newest building.

The One Crown Heights Festival boasts a full program of family-friendly activities and performances in appreciation of the neighborhood's diversity. One Crown Heights Festival returns on Sunday, August 12. Photo credit: Brooklyn Children's Museum.

"Remy Takes Flight," by Salisha Shears, helps little travelers learn what's in store at the airport. Salisha Shears poses with her new book outside a cafe in Ditmas Park.

Kristina Newman—Scott, who currently serves as the first immigrant and first woman of color as the director of culture for the State of Connecticut, will join BRIC in September Kristina Newman-Scott will be BRIC's new president.

Vivian Green, Barrington Levy, JJ Hairston, Slick Rick, Kool Moe Dee, among others, are also joining this year's eclectic roster of performers. Johnny Gill, Estelle and Wyclef Jean are among the headliners for this year's Wingate Concert series.

'That's Entertainment!' is a part of the 'Downtown Brooklyn Presents Series at The Plaza at 300 Ashland' which also features concerts, theater shows, poetry readings and dance classes.

Author Joan Morgan will be joined by scholar Dr. Yaba Blay, activist Michaela Angela Davis and feminist writer Kierna May to celebrate her new book on Lauryn Hill's iconic album Photo credit:simonandschuster.

The popular community event attracts thousands of visitors each month with a packed program of free art and entertainment. Photo credit: NYCgo.

Crown Heights musician and educator Sarah Elizabeth Charles is stretching the idea of jazz, while bringing light to questions of gender bias, incarceration and police brutality