Arts & Entertainment

Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation presents the 9th annual ART IS ALIVE festival, Sept. 14–20. Enjoy free dance classes, music and a Block Party celebrating African Diaspora culture.

The festivities will kick off with J'Ouvert, at 6:00am on Monday and continue with a parade at 10:00am along Eastern Parkway.

The two-day festival, presented by BSE Global in Downtown Brooklyn, was a weekend filled with music, culture and high Brooklyn energy.

Future joins forces with Grand Marnier to debut "DS2 Remixed: The Ballet" at BAM on Sept. 19, blending hip-hop, ballet and fashion in a one-night cultural event benefiting Brooklyn’s arts community.

The People’s Runway on Sept. 14 will showcase the styles from Ahmrii Johnson, Daveed Baptiste, Kent Anthony, Rojin Jung and Shriya Myeni.

Celebrate Paul Reubens and Pee-wee Herman at Coney Island’s first-ever look-alike contest, with prizes, fun and nostalgia for all ages.

Green-Wood Cemetery hosts its annual Battle of Brooklyn and the Meaning of Freedom, with costumed interpreters, activities, and a march to Battle Hill.

The Creole Food Festival returns for its 7th year with a new home in Dumbo, featuring chefs of color from across the world, a Grand Tasting under the Brooklyn Bridge, live music and community programming.

Brooklyn’s Bus Festival returns Sept. 21. Explore vintage buses, meet transit experts and enjoy free family fun, rain or shine.

The Brooklyn Dribble, returns Sept. 7 to Brooklyn Bridge Park with a one-mile dribble parade, family activities and a championship celebration.