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Through Wet Paint, the Forgotten Stories of U.S. Political Prisoners Are Revived

Through Wet Paint, the Forgotten Stories of U.S. Political Prisoners Are Revived

In her exhibit, "Correspondence," Brooklyn artist Sophia Dawson turns a 7-year letter-writing campaign with U.S. political prisoners into a moving and emotional art exhibit

Comedian Hannibal Buress Brings All-New Material to BAM

Known from Broad City and The Eric Andre Show , Hannibal Buress performs with perfect comedic delivery, timing and overall coolness which makes him one of the most well-rounded stand-ups today. Photo Credit: vulture.

Les Nubians 'Up Close and Personal' at BRIC

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first acclaimed Les Nubians album, Princesses Nubiennes , the ladies will put together a show featuring some of their most beloved works along with new songs, accompanied by live visuals and storytelling.

Teknopolis: Interactive Art-Tech Exhibit for Kids Takes over BAM

Teknopolis, BAM's second art-tech takeover features four floors of immersive stories, digital music-making, liquid visuals and artistic ways to combine code and creativity, art and technology. Binary Garden, installation by digital artist Marpi.

‘On Air Fest’ Presents Biggest and Freshest Voices of Podcast and Audio Industry at Inaugural Festival

The only event of its kind, On Air Fest takes inspiration from creative conferences, performance art and music festivals - providing a magical space to advance the culture of audio.

Common to Kick Off BRIC's 40Th Celebrate Brooklyn! Season

Since it began in 1979 as a catalyst for a burgeoning Brooklyn performing arts scene, the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has become one of the city's foremost summer cultural attractions Photo credit: indiewire.

Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts Presents Jazz Master Kenny Barron

At the age of 74, after a more than six decades-spanning career, master pianist Kenny Barron continues to recreate himself as an eternal student of jazz Photo credit: kennybarron.

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.

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

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