Arts & Entertainment

Wyton Marsalis will play two shows in Fort Greene this Friday, January 10 WHAT: Wynton Marsalis-- In celebration of 40 years of Community Service, The Fort Greene Council, Inc. and Jazz 966 present Wynton Marsalis.

Charanga Soleil will play BAMCafe this weekend Photo: bam.org WHAT: BAMCafe Live: Charanga Soleil -- For the fifth year in a row this lively pan-Caribbean ensemble takes the stage at BAMcafé for its annual holiday dance party.

BAM MLK Day 2013 Photo: Elena Olivo, courtesy bam.org Continuing a tradition that has evolved into the largest such gathering in New York City, Brooklyn Academy of Music hosts the annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr .

Classical opera's are are well known for their high notes, high drama, and hyperbolic displays of emotion-- all of it, ultimately, wrapped in some type of tragedy.

Yasiin Bey Cancels performance at Highline Ballroom After loudly announcing his performance on his official Facebook page, Bed-Stuy native Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) has canceled his Tuesday night show at Highline Ballroom.

This Week: John Mayer and Beyonce to Play Barclays Center Tuesday, December 17, 7:00pm Seven-time Grammy award-winner John Mayer, with support act Phillip Phillips, will headline Barclays Center on Tuesday, December 17.