Arts & Entertainment

Coming Soon: An Immersive Wonderland with Over One Million Lights at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Lightscape will be on view from November 19 to January 9.

Nov 9, 2021 6:55 PM Read more >

New Brooklyn Mural Celebrates the Power of Saying 'No'

A giant new mural in Williamsburg features poetry and art celebrating the beauty of saying "no"

Nov 3, 2021 7:59 PM Read more >

As CDC Authorizes Vaccine for Kids, Barclays Offers 2 Free Nets Tickets to Those Vaccinated On-Site

Children ages 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine, beginning as soon as Thursday, November 4.

Nov 3, 2021 4:47 PM Read more >

‘James Brown in a Mosh Pit:’ Brooklyn Band Rebelmatic Enthralls in Free Concert

Brooklyn-based band Rebelmatic — with its marked versatility and powerful messaging — was the highlight of a recent free concert in Tompkins Square Park.

Nov 2, 2021 12:17 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Nets Unveils 2021-22 Limited Edition Nike NBA City Uniform

The new look blends elements from throughout the franchise’s 75 year history

Nov 1, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

The Classic Bodega Icebox Is Starting Conversations on Immigration, Human Rights in BK

The NO I.C.E BOX, a public art project using the classic bodega ice vending machine as a platform for immigration rights awareness, is coming soon to the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts.

Oct 29, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

Youth Justice Network Is Using Art for Rehab for Teens Coming From Rikers Island

The organization’s art program has started painting largescale murals of historic figures to inspire young people coming home from prison

Oct 26, 2021 11:47 AM Read more >

After Weathering Noise Complaints, Downpours, Crown Heights Marching Band Finally Gets a Place to Call Home

BU Marching Band finally has a home, after battling noise complaints and rain while practicing outdoors for the Met Gala and other top events

Oct 25, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

BK Woman Dedicated to Making Safe Spaces for Others Gets Community Support After Horrific Accident

Simona Miu, one of the people behind Sucia Brooklyn, was left with a number of broken bones after being run over and dragged by a van in Bushwick.

Oct 22, 2021 3:41 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy’s Laundromat Project Awards $50K to Five POC-Led Nonprofits

The grants are the largest amount the Brooklyn organization has awarded at one time and are part of People-Powered Pay-it-Forward campaign

Oct 21, 2021 4:06 PM Read more >