Lifestyle & Culture

Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Today, Brooklyn Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.

May 12, 2021 1:05 PM Read more >

Caton and Flatbush Avenues Renamed in Honor of Brooklyn Leader Dr. Roy Hastick Sr.

Hastick was a entrepreneur and leader in Brooklyn, founding the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry

May 10, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

6 Things to Do in Brooklyn This Mothers Day

This Sunday, it's all about celebrating mom (or whoever plays mom in your life)

May 7, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Restaurants Named in Michelins Cheap Eats List

Check out the restaurants in BK Reader neighborhoods that made the 2021 Bib Gourmand list

May 6, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Join in the Selebrayson This Haitian Heritage Month With Live Music, Food and More

Haiti Cultural Exchange has organized a host of events to celebrate Haitian culture and history this May

May 4, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Cinco de Mayo: A Quick History and Where to Celebrate in Brooklyn

Cinco de Mayo is a day of Mexican pride with a surprising history. Heres how you can celebrate it in Brooklyn.

May 4, 2021 11:29 AM Read more >

Get Set to Beautify Your Block This Spring With 'Flower Bed-Stuy' 2021

Flower Bed-Stuy 2021 is bringing together more than 30 block associations to give the neighborhood a freshen-up this May 1

Apr 30, 2021 12:44 PM Read more >

Lag BOmer, a Celebration of the 33rd Day of Omer

A break from the semi-mourning of the Omer, the period between Passover and Shavuot, Jewish communities normally celebrate Lag B'Omer with bonfires, parades and weddings

Apr 30, 2021 10:54 AM Read more >

Corner of Church and Flatbush Aves Renamed in Honor of Haitian Leader Pierre Toussaint

Sundays renaming was led by Councilmember Mathieu Eugene

Apr 27, 2021 2:10 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Families Flock to Crown Heights to Celebrate Holi

More than 100 people turned out to Brooklyn Children's Museum last weekend to celebrate the Indian holiday of love: Holi.

Apr 26, 2021 11:10 PM Read more >