Arts & Entertainment

'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

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

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

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.

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-

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

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.

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.

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

The jazz brunch takes place every third Sunday and features renowned jazz musicians coupled with local culinary artists, benefitting ARTs East NY University Kids program.