Arts & Entertainment

The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition presents four exhibitions that immerse visitors in the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, the borough's signature independent film festival, is back with a bold lineup and a 15-year milestone to celebrate.

Brooklyn-based fiber artist Melissa Joseph's work asks us to pause, and recognize the beauty in simply being with one another. That quiet approach now takes center stage in her upcoming public exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.

The Brooklyn Academy of Music has released its Fall 2025 lineup, offering a multifaceted mix of performances, exhibitions and events spanning dance, theater, music, film and visual art.

The Brooklyn Film Festival returns for its 28th year with a bold 2025 lineup, featuring 145 films from 34 countries and a unifying theme of reflection: ‘Pause.

In a world often divided by borders and languages, the DUMBO Dance Festival reminds us that movement is a universal connector, where the stage becomes home, and every step is a shared story of belonging.

As national support wanes, the Brooklyn Arts Council is charting a hyperlocal path forward—fueling access, stabilizing creators, and restoring trust in a system artists say is no longer working.

Now in its 14th year, Photoville, the free outdoor photography festival brings powerful images and young visionaries to every borough.

The beloved summer series returns for its 10th season with live music, interactive art installations, food and drinks under the Manhattan Bridge, spotlighting local and international talent from June 12 through July 31.

The four-night event spotlights works by 18 emerging composers alongside iconic pieces by legends like Sun Ra Arkestra, George Lewis and Wadada Leo Smith, blending themes of ancestry, identity, science fiction and technoculture.