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4th Annual BRIC JazzFest Headlined by Christian Scott and Meshell Ndegeocello

4th Annual BRIC JazzFest Headlined by Christian Scott and Meshell Ndegeocello

BRIC JazzFest includes film, dance, conversation and a three-stage, three-night jazz marathon, featuring performances by Stefon Harris, Mark de Clive-Lowe and Keyon Harrold.
International African Arts Festival Returns this Weekend to Commodore Barry Park

International African Arts Festival Returns this Weekend to Commodore Barry Park

This year's headliners include roots rock reggae band Akae Beka, Grammy-nominated jazz duo The Baylor Project and the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago. Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago.
Renovations Begin to Restore Paramount Theatre to Its Former Glory

Renovations Begin to Restore Paramount Theatre to Its Former Glory

The revamp of the Paramount Theatre will reestablish a loge level balcony, and include major aesthetic upgrades and improvements to the lighting and sound system.
Omari Hardwick Explores Relationships, Black Fatherhood and Gun Violence in One-Man-Show at the Billie

Omari Hardwick Explores Relationships, Black Fatherhood and Gun Violence in One-Man-Show at the Billie

In 'HerO: A Work in Progress,' Omari Hardwick blends storytelling, poetry, rap, photographs, video and live music Photo credit: eventbrite.

Afro Pas de Deux Festival Explores the Complexities of Race and Gender Through Dance

This year's festival will feature a conversation with renowned guest choreographers, a master class and a post-performance reception with the artists.
New Exhibit at Richard Beavers Gallery Opens, Proclaims 'God is Trans'

New Exhibit at Richard Beavers Gallery Opens, Proclaims 'God is Trans'

GOD IS TRANS is an art exhibit that asks the viewer to see God as a spirit that occupies both genders and everything in between
This Interactive Lit(erary) Art Exhibit Wants to Change Your Relationship with Words

This Interactive Lit(erary) Art Exhibit Wants to Change Your Relationship with Words

The Lit Art Exhibit is an interactive experience that explores the relationship between words and images, and the connection between readers and words. The Lit Art Exhibit merges literature with art as well as interactive multi-media installations.
Bed-Stuy's Noel Pointer Foundation Readies for Summer Strings Program, Hosts Open House

Bed-Stuy's Noel Pointer Foundation Readies for Summer Strings Program, Hosts Open House

For over 20 years, the Noel Pointer Foundation has offered citywide string music instruction year-round, coupled with special programs and activities in the summer. Photo courtesy Noel Pointer Foundation.
Selebrasyon! 2018: Kriyol Dance! Collective to Celebrate Haiti Through Music, Storytelling and Dance

Selebrasyon! 2018: Kriyol Dance! Collective to Celebrate Haiti Through Music, Storytelling and Dance

Kriyol Dance! Collective, which centers its work on terms such as resilience, resistance, power and empowerment, will present two performance at the Hudson Guild Photo credit: Kriyol Dance! Collective During Selebrasyon! 2018 , NYC's only festival de
It's a Purple Turn-Up! Spike Lee's Annual 'Prince Born Day Purple People Party' Returns to Bed-Stuy

It's a Purple Turn-Up! Spike Lee's Annual 'Prince Born Day Purple People Party' Returns to Bed-Stuy

Lee and Sway Calloway will serve as the masters of ceremony, while DJ Spinna will be playing classics from Prince's extensive music catalog.