Arts & Entertainment

Construction Site on St. John's Place Gets an Artistic Makover

FiveMyles Gallery From an aerial view, if every construction site underway in Central Brooklyn today were indicated by a red dot, you'd swear the borough had caught Chickenpox. However, there has been one salve for this real estate fever: art.

Aug 25, 2015 2:17 PM Read more >

Brook-Lens: Photos from Afropunk 2015

Photo: J. Boogie Afros, punk, funk, Grace and LOVE! Photo: J. Boogie Check out a few photos from this year's Afropunk Fest!

Aug 25, 2015 10:44 AM Read more >

Citi Bike to Hold 'Bike-In,' Free Outdoor Screening of E.T. (With Reeses Pieces) in Brooklyn!

Tuesday, August 25, Citi Bike is hosting this summer's only outdoor, bike-in movie in Williamsburg featuring screening of ET, the Extra Terrestrial.

Aug 24, 2015 2:54 PM Read more >

Afropunk Madness (and Mayhem)! Recommendations for Festival-Goers!

Photo: Lena Holtzclaw Afropunk madness!!! If you are familiar with the festival, a little "madness" at Afropunk is somewhat expected-- accepted even, given the trade-off: great artists, great performances and an endless flow of beautiful brown faces!

Aug 23, 2015 9:47 AM Read more >

BEEP Adams Announces More Than $8 Million in Budget Allocations to Key Bklyn Cultural Institutions

Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Aug 21, 2015 11:49 AM Read more >

Haiti Cultural Exchange Presents MIZIK AYITI! Summer Concert Finale

On Wednesday, September 2, the Mizik Ayiti ! (Haitian Music) Summer Concert Series will conclude its season with a finale concert at DROM NYC, featuring electrifying performances by Earthman Experience and Paul Beaubrun & Zing Experience ! The Mi

Aug 21, 2015 11:12 AM Read more >

Here's the Official Lineup Schedule (Including Times) for Afro Punk 2015!

You've been asking for it... And now you've got it: the official lineup of performances for the Afro Punk Fest 2015!!!

Aug 20, 2015 3:36 PM Read more >

This Thursday: MUSE, an Experience in Art and Music

On Thursday August 20, Walk of Art , in conjunction with In Good Company DJ collective, will present MUSE: a party to celebrate art, music, life, the beauty of summer, and to raise money for Walk Of Art Kids.

Aug 18, 2015 1:05 PM Read more >

Calling All Vendors, Visual and Performance Artists for the 2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Bazaar!

Mark your calendars: The 2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Bazaar on Tompkins Ave is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, and the events' organizers are looking for more vendors and artists! The goal of the Bed-Stuy Bazaar is to bring more awareness & cultural div

Aug 17, 2015 3:57 PM Read more >

Brook-Lens: Brooklyn's 'Spirit' Represented at the 3rd Annual Beer and Wine Festival

Tap + Cork held its 3rd Annual Brooklyn Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday at Restoration Plaza in Bed-Stuy, and boy was it an event! Close to 2,000 people turned out for an afternoon of tastings of 45+ craft beer and artisanal wines curated by Tap+C

Aug 17, 2015 3:38 PM Read more >