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Weeksville Heritage Center Holds Book Talk: Voices Beyond Bondage

Join Erika DeSimone and Fidel Louis at Weeksville Heritage Center on Friday, February 27, where they will discuss their new book Voices Beyond Bondage: An Anthology of Verse by African Americans of the 19th Century .
Brooklyn Gets Misty-fied Over World-Class Ballerina

Brooklyn Gets Misty-fied Over World-Class Ballerina

Misty Copeland poses with a young fan Photo: The Brooklyn Reader "You're my idol; you're the reason why I run every day," gushed a fan, after arriving at the front of the line to get her booked signed by superstar ballerina Misty Copeland .

Comedian Kevin Hart Brings 'What Now?' Tour to Brooklyn

It's official, so mark your calendar: Superstar entertainer, actor and comedian, Kevin Hart is bringing his What Now? Tour to Barclays Center on Thursday, July 9. Kevin Hart is a skyrocketing force in comedy and television.

You're Invited: Poems for the Breaking of Spells

On Saturday, March 7, the Skylight Gallery at Restoration Plaza will debut "Poems for the Breaking of Spells," an exhibition of recent works by esteemed artist and curator Ché Baraka.

Grammy-Nominated Singer Ed Sheeran to Play Barclays Center

Six-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran will perform at Barclays Center on Sunday, May 31. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10:00am and will be available online at www.barclayscenter.com , www.ticketmaster.
Kehinde Wiley at the Brooklyn Museum: Life Reimagined... in Living Color

Kehinde Wiley at the Brooklyn Museum: Life Reimagined... in Living Color

Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic at The Brooklyn Museum: the foot of the subject in "Portrait of a Venetian Ambassador, Aged 59, II," 2006, oil on canvas Photo: The Brooklyn Reader The exhibit , Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic opened Friday at the Brookly
Tell Me Something Good: Chaka Khan to Headline BRIC's Celebrate Brooklyn! Kickoff Event!

Tell Me Something Good: Chaka Khan to Headline BRIC's Celebrate Brooklyn! Kickoff Event!

BRIC is delighted to announce the Opening Night Gala to kick off the 37 th season of the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival on Wednesday, June 3, honoring David Berliner during a sunset dinner and fundraiser, followed by an opening night co

Freeze! ... Now, Go Get Your Weekend: 2/20 - 2/22

Another freezing weekend in New York City. But Brooklyn doesn't stop for old man winter. It's some fun things a gwan in the County of Kings. So button up, wear a hat and remember that a liquor jacket is just imaginary.
Tamar Kali is Everything and More!

Tamar Kali is Everything and More!

Ms. Kali Since I'm a sports fan and a music fan, I often make comparisons and cross analogies between both fields, to add color and clarity to what I'm writing.

In Conversation: Wendell Pierce and Soledad O'Brian at Brooklyn Historical Society

Wendell Pierce and Soledad O'Brien Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce ( The Wire , Treme ), is rehearsing now in Brooklyn for his debut appearance in the Billie Holiday Theatre 's production of Brothers from the Bottom.