Arts & Entertainment

Poet Sonia Sanchez to Be Honored for Her Activism at Bklyn Museum

'Poetic Justice: Women, Power, Politics and the Black Arts Movement,' is an evening of social justice—infused poetry and spoken word performances, followed by a conversation with the award-winning author Photo credit: Kalamu.

Feb 14, 2018 11:08 AM Read more >

Asase Yaa Dance Theater Celebrates 17th Anniversary with 'An Ananse Tale'

'An Ananse Tale,' inspired by a Ghanaian folktale, was both a celebration of Asase Yaa's anniversary and the strength of the African diaspora worldwide - a core mission of the Brooklyn-based arts organization Photo credit: Asase Yaa On Friday, Februa

Feb 13, 2018 2:45 PM Read more >

Bklyn Library Seeks Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights Creatives for Artist-in-Residence Program

The four- to ten-week program offers residencies to six to eight local artists from Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights and includes stipends, supplies and studio space Photo credit: Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Public Library , in partnership w

Feb 12, 2018 5:40 PM Read more >

A Night of Love and Laughter with Tommy Davidson, Mark Curry and Alex Thomas

The Valentine's Day All-Star Comedy Show starring Tommy Davidson, Aries Spears, Mark Curry and Alex Thomas will bring you a hilarious night out for you and your significant plus one! Photo credit: Kings Theater Grab your sweetheart and get ready to l

Feb 9, 2018 1:20 PM Read more >

BAM Picks Tony Award-Winning Broadway Producer as New Artistic Director

David Binder, Tony Award-winning producer whose credits include Broadway and festivals such as David Bowie's High Line Festival, will be succeeding BAM Executive Producer Joseph V.

Feb 8, 2018 9:59 AM Read more >

Explore Eastern European Culture at the Annual Vodka and Pickles Festival

Celebrate Eastern European culture, learn how to 'drink like a Russian' and make new friends at the annual Vodka and Pickles Festival Photo credit: Water Whisper News The folks of the Vokda and Pickles Festival are inviting the Brooklyn community-at-

Feb 6, 2018 3:27 PM Read more >

'To Protect, Serve and Understand' Theater Program Brings Together NYPD and Brooklyn Community

Brooklyn's Irondale Ensemble brings together seven members of the community and seven NYPD officers to facilitate dialogue through the art of improv theater.

Feb 5, 2018 4:28 PM Read more >

'A Small Oak Tree Runs Red': New Play at BHT Commemorates 100-Year Anniversary of Holocaust Lynchings

New, gripping play at Billie Holiday Theatre commemorates the lynchings of eleven African Americans-- including Mary Turner and her unborn baby-- in 1918 Brooks County, Georgia.

Feb 1, 2018 12:52 PM Read more >

Actor Daniel Beaty on 'Emergency,' the Quest for Freedom and the Transformative Power of Art

How can one person perform 43 roles in one play? Actor Daniel Beaty, who is bringing his award-winning play 'Emergency' to the Kumble Theater, can. He shared that and much more in a personal interview.

Jan 31, 2018 5:31 PM Read more >

Get Ready for the Black Comix Expo at BAM!

The day-long Black Comix Expo is a celebration of diversity across sci-fi and fantasy genres and features comic exhibitors, a panel discussion, a children's art workshop and a superhero cosplay Image credit: BAM Ready your capes, comic and superhero

Jan 30, 2018 1:22 PM Read more >