Arts & Entertainment

WNBA Star Jonquel Jones is Feeling the BK Love After Trade to NY Liberty

WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones recently chose New York Liberty as the next destination for her All-Star talent, and Brooklynites are welcoming her with open arms.

Feb 2, 2023 11:23 AM Read more >

BAMkids Film Festival Brings Short Films, Family-Friendly Activities to BK This Weekend

The annual festival, presented by the Brooklyn Academy of Music, will be playing over 50 live-action and animated shorts throughout the weekend.

Jan 31, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Visionary and Multi-Disciplinary Artist Solange Knowles Curates Spring Lineup at BAM

Knowles will curate concerts, films, dance, performance art and theater pieces in partnership with her creative arts collective, Saint Heron.

Jan 27, 2023 11:56 AM Read more >

Four Brooklyn Creatives Awarded $50K as 2023 US Artists Fellows

Artists Eisa Davis, devynn emory, Arooj Aftab and Guadalupe Maravilla are some of this year's 45 fellows recognized for their evocative work.

Jan 24, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

BAM to Host Discussion Featuring Bernie Sanders and Cornel West

An Evening of Conversation with Bernie Sanders and Dr. Cornel West will be held on Feb. 20 at the BAM Opera House

Jan 24, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Top Electeds Honored Martin Luther King Jr in Poignant Annual Tribute at BAM

The Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted its annual tribute to MLK on Jan. 16, at the Howard Gilman Opera house.

Jan 18, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

The Roots Bandmate and Composer, Ray Angry, Brings Eclectic Sounds to BK for Winter Jazzfest

Composer Ray Angry of The Roots will be playing a dazzling set featuring special guests tomorrow at Brooklyn Bowl as part of the city’s annual Winter Jazzfest.

Jan 13, 2023 12:37 PM Read more >

MLK Weekend Event Picks: 1/13–1/16

BagelFest, an artsy Lunar New Year celebration, a jazz marathon, a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute and more Brooklyn events.

Jan 13, 2023 11:28 AM Read more >

BRIC Invites You to the Opening of Its Spring 2023 Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Come take a first peek at BRIC's spring exhibitions, meet the artists, and enjoy some refreshments.

Jan 12, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 1/6–1/8

A House of Yes birthday bash, Mulchfest in Prospect Park, an experimental play at BAM, and more Brooklyn weekend events.

Jan 6, 2023 1:01 PM Read more >