Arts & Entertainment

Artist Lourdes Bernard Opening Sunday, September 7 - through October 5, at FiveMyles Gallery is New Visions: Crown Heights Artists.

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Ron Brown, founder of Evidence Dance Co. Join Restoration on Sunday for a FREE performance of the world renowned Ronald K Brown EVIDENCE Dance Company of Bed-Stuy.

Much to your dismay, it has finally happened... No, I'm not talking about you getting nominated for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but something that leaves you with an even bigger chill: The summer is coming to a close.

Brooklyn just experienced yet another fantastic weekend of soul-infused punk.

This Sunday's, August 24, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm, head on down to Restoration's outdoor Plaza where Soul Summit will host "Brooklyn Loves MJ," a Happy Birthday celebration for Michael Jackson, featuring music by DJ Spinna.

At sunset today, August 22, join Restoration Plaza for this week's feature film: La Haine. La Haine is a 1995 French black-and-white drama/suspense film written, and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

What is AfroPunk? Originating with the 2003 documentary that highlighted a Black presence in the American punk scene, AfroPunk is a platform for the alternative and experimental.

Saturday, August 23, at 2:00pm, young writers from the NYWC summer youth workshops in Fort Greene Park will share some powerful poetry and prose alongside some of the city's most beloved writers: Five Quarterly co-founder Vanessa Gabb; Lit Fest vets

It's Pwezi ak Mizik Ayiti!!! Join Haiti Cultural Exchange this Saturday, August 23, for its fourth annual Pwezi ak Mizik Anba Tonèl , an evening of Haitian poetry and music under one roof! Poetry Readings by: Marc Anthony Arena, Jean Dany Joachim and