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Restoration Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Opening of 'Brooklyn is Africa' Exhibit, a Showcase of Rare African Art

Spirit Mask of the Igbo People | Late 18 Century | Nigeria-- one of the pieces that will be on display will be on display as a part of the "Brooklyn is Africa: A Borough of Inclusion; A Continent of Invention" Exhibit at Skylight Gallery In celebrati
Author Ibram Kendi to Read at Weeksville on Deconstructing and Discrediting Racism in America

Author Ibram Kendi to Read at Weeksville on Deconstructing and Discrediting Racism in America

On Wednesday, March 1, Weeksville Heritage Center is inviting the public to a free reading by New York Times best-selling author and award-winning historian Ibram X.

Global Warming Weekend Events Guide

The weekend is here! But have no fear, as I've got a few event recommendations to make it all worthwhile.

Live Opera Broadcast at BAM Features Kristine Opolais in 'Rusalka'

On Saturday, February 25, Brooklyn Academy of Music will debut a live broadcast from The Met of Kristine Opolais starring in an imaginative new production of ' Rusalka ,' the mythical role that helped launch her international career.
New Art Installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park Creates Illusion of Endless Void

New Art Installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park Creates Illusion of Endless Void

In March 2015, renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor debuted "Descension," a seemingly endless whirlpool installation, at the 2015 Kochi-Muziris Biennale , India's 108-day long contemporary art biennale, the country's first.

J. Cole's '4 Your Eyez Only' Tour Headed to Brooklyn

J. Cole Multi-platinum-selling artist J. Cole will performing at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on August 1, as part of his 4 Your Eyez Only Tour to Barclays Center on Tuesday, August 1. The 4 Your Eyez Only Tour follows J.
#NotMyPresident's Day Weekend Update

#NotMyPresident's Day Weekend Update

President's Day is coming up and hence it's a long weekend, since this Monday is a legal holiday.

City Council, Led by Cumbo and Van Bramer, Passes Historic Package of Arts Legislation

Council Member Cumbo joins Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council colleagues at City Hall for the enactment of historic package of arts legislation. On Wednesday, the New York City Council, led by Councilmembers Laurie A.

Rapper Future Brings 'Nobody Safe Tour' to Brooklyn

Future The instant Future revealed the stunning cover artwork and release date for the new record on his social media, it immediately became a trending topic and sent fans into a frenzy.

Literary Couples: A Valentine's Day Reading and Discussion at BHS

For writers and novelist, the process of creating content and stories can be one of the most rewarding yet solitary professional endeavors-- so much so, finding time for love can be a bit of a challenge for even the most passionate of scribes.