Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Arts & Entertainment

After Afropolitan at Weeksville Pays Tribute to Africa’s Vanguard Legacy

In honor of Black History Month, on February 4, Weeksville Heritage Center, The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCADI) and afriPOP! celebrated at Weeksville the opening of the exhibit, After Afropolitan -- a tribute to Africa's

Weekend Events-- SAY IT LOUD ... !

It's the first weekend of Black History Month 2015, and you can say it loud ... ! There's a ton of things to do in Brooklyn, from museums to music to a J. Dilla celebration that comes with a free donut upon entry. Look below and get your life.

BAMkids Film Festival 2015 is Here!

BAMkids Film Festival 2015 Beginning this Saturday, February 7, Brooklyn's favorite kids film festival returns for the 17th year with the best shorts and features from around the globe.

Kehinde Wiley Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum Challenges Ideals of Race, Gender and the Politics of Representation

Kehinde Wiley (American, b. 1977). Shantavia Beale II, 2012. Oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm). Collection of Ana and Lenny Gravier. © Kehinde Wiley.

Wunmi Olaiya: Wow... Oh, Wow!

Wunmi in one of her designs "Wow Wow by Wunmi" Let's talk Wunmi ! Okay, but now, the only problem with a Wunmi conversation is deciding where to start . Her resume is voluminous.

Vision Quest: MoCADA Displays Visual Tales of Powerful Women on Whimsical Adventures

On February 7 at the Museum of Contemporary and African Diosparan Art, get ready to celebrate the official opening of Vision Quest , a collection of whimsical, visual tales of powerful female protagonists on earthly and otherworldly adventures.

Black Artstory Month 2015 Kicks Off on Myrtle Ave !

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership (MARP) is proud to present the 3 rd Annual Black Artstory Month , a month-long series of FREE art exhibits, performances, film screenings, and more throughout all of February in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Wa

Misty Copeland Book Signing Event Rescheduled: February 23

Misty Copeland, Photo: LushAngel The Misty Copeland discussion and book signing , Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina, has been rescheduled from January 26 to February 23, 7:00pm.

This Sunday: A Love Bazaar First Sundays Vintage and Handmade Market

So what it's snowing and cold outside? Take matters into your own hands! Buck the weather, grab a friend (or two or three), and treat yourselves to a little weekend vintage jaunt! WHAT: A Love Bazaar First Sundays Vintage and Handmade Market WHEN: Su

He's Just Here to do the Subway Shuffle (And he Wants You to Join Him)!

Jamie Benson performing at the Transit Museum. Photo: nytransitmuseum.tumblr.com He's not here to cause no trouble...