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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay. \nTwoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms\, jazz sensibilities\, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture\, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage\, memory\, and innovation meet. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond\, Markus Schwartz\, Gary Josama\, Gama Josama\, Joe Montour\, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living\, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-spring-series-twoubadou-lakay/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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SUMMARY:Abolitionist Place 2nd Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Abolitionist Place turns two this year\, and in that time\, it’s become a true neighborhood anchor. Across 1.15 acres\, the park offers space to gather\, play\, and unwind\, with open lawns\, a dog run\, a children’s play area\, water features\, and flexible seating that brings people together day to day. \nNow it’s time to celebrate. Join us for an afternoon marking two years of this beloved space\, with music\, balloon art\, face painting\, treats\, and a few surprises along the way. Mixue Ice Cream & Tea and Chick-fil-A will be on site with treats and refreshing summer drinks to keep things cool.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/abolitionist-place-2nd-anniversary-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Music,Dance,Games,Family-friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T010000
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights with Quiana Parks
DESCRIPTION:Quiana Parks takes over the Lobby of Ace Hotel Brooklyn for a Friday night residency bringing her soulful blends\, high-energy cuts\, and timeless classics to the decks. \nQuiana Parks is a multidisciplinary artist and DJ whose presence behind the booth mirrors the pulpit she grew up around—commanding\, connective\, and spiritually charged\, yet infused with a youthful\, joyful energy that is unmistakably her own. \nBlending open format\, house\, hip hop\, Jersey club\, and timeless classics\, her sets create an atmosphere that feels both sacred and electric—where rhythm becomes release and every room turns into a shared experience.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/friday-nights-with-quiana-parks/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T180000
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SUMMARY:Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) / Interactive Media Arts (IMA) Spring Show
DESCRIPTION:A two-day exhibition of creative interactive projects from NYU’s ITP\, IMA & Low Res.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/interactive-telecommunications-program-itp-interactive-media-arts-ima-spring-show/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Tours + Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
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SUMMARY:Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) / Interactive Media Arts (IMA) Spring Show
DESCRIPTION:A two-day exhibition of creative interactive projects from NYU’s ITP\, IMA & Low Res.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/interactive-telecommunications-program-itp-interactive-media-arts-ima-spring-show/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Tours + Open Houses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T113326
CREATED:20260414T142044Z
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay. \nTwoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms\, jazz sensibilities\, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture\, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage\, memory\, and innovation meet. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond\, Markus Schwartz\, Gary Josama\, Gama Josama\, Joe Montour\, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living\, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-spring-series-twoubadou-lakay/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T010000
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights with Quiana Parks
DESCRIPTION:Quiana Parks takes over the Lobby of Ace Hotel Brooklyn for a Friday night residency bringing her soulful blends\, high-energy cuts\, and timeless classics to the decks. \nQuiana Parks is a multidisciplinary artist and DJ whose presence behind the booth mirrors the pulpit she grew up around—commanding\, connective\, and spiritually charged\, yet infused with a youthful\, joyful energy that is unmistakably her own. \nBlending open format\, house\, hip hop\, Jersey club\, and timeless classics\, her sets create an atmosphere that feels both sacred and electric—where rhythm becomes release and every room turns into a shared experience.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/friday-nights-with-quiana-parks/2026-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T220000
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SUMMARY:Bazaar Kreyòl | Memorial Day Weekend Market
DESCRIPTION:Join HCX for a special Memorial Day edition of Bazaar Kreyòl! Shop from a curated array of local Haitian vendors or take home unique artisanal goods from the HCX Boutik. Savor Brooklyn’s historic first step into the sunshine season with a cool drink\, a tasty bite\, and afternoon DJ sessions with Okai Musik right here on Lafayette Ave.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bazaar-kreyol-memorial-day-weekend-market/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Free,Markets,Eat + Drink,Shop,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T113326
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SUMMARY:Bazaar Kreyòl | Memorial Day Weekend Market
DESCRIPTION:Join HCX for a special Memorial Day edition of Bazaar Kreyòl! Shop from a curated array of local Haitian vendors or take home unique artisanal goods from the HCX Boutik. Savor Brooklyn’s historic first step into the sunshine season with a cool drink\, a tasty bite\, and afternoon DJ sessions with Okai Musik right here on Lafayette Ave.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bazaar-kreyol-memorial-day-weekend-market/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Free,Markets,Eat + Drink,Shop,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T200000
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SUMMARY:Bazaar Kreyòl | Memorial Day Weekend Market
DESCRIPTION:Join HCX for a special Memorial Day edition of Bazaar Kreyòl! Shop from a curated array of local Haitian vendors or take home unique artisanal goods from the HCX Boutik. Savor Brooklyn’s historic first step into the sunshine season with a cool drink\, a tasty bite\, and afternoon DJ sessions with Okai Musik right here on Lafayette Ave.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bazaar-kreyol-memorial-day-weekend-market/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Free,Markets,Eat + Drink,Shop,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154940Z
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Late Spring Series | Rasin Okan
DESCRIPTION:Join HCX on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Rasin Okan! \nThis residency honors the legacy of mizik rasin in Haiti and abroad and its role in collective storytelling. Rasin Okan will share popular folk songs from legends such as Lenord Fortune (a.k.a. Azor) and Jacques Fortere (a.k.a. Wawa)\, as well as original songs that echo the courage of Haiti’s freedom fighters while calling us to remember\, reconnect\, and rise. This residency is a sacred pilgrimage home—a journey for healing\, reflection\, and protection. We invite you to take this symbolic trip with us through rhythm\, drum\, dance\, and song. Let the music move your spirit. Let the memory ignite your soul. \n45-minute performances will take place at 6:30 & 7:45 PM on each Thursday. \n\nAbout Rasin Okan: Born of Haiti’s mizik rasin movement\, Rasin Okan is a Brooklyn-based Haitian roots ensemble. In the spirit of rasin sèch (directly translated to dry roots)\, Rasin Okan emphasizes the sounds and songs of traditional Haitian Vodou ceremonial music without much electric accompaniment. Led and co-founded by Jean E. Montina\, Sanba Mayombe\, the group writes original songs and evocative folk music to insight the revolutionary spirit of Haiti’s freedom fighters\, set to a pulsating rhythm. \nMembers: Jean E Montina (Sanba Mayombe)\, Trudy Pierre (Sanba Verite)\, Wilgainson Toussaint (Sanba Nènèl)\, Gregory Fanor (Atis Alèz)\, Véronëque Ignace (Awoyo) \n\nTickets include a complimentary beverage.\nSpecial pop-up offerings from Bon Pâtés.\nLimited capacity\, RSVP strongly recommended.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-late-spring-series-rasin-okan/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T010000
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights with Quiana Parks
DESCRIPTION:Quiana Parks takes over the Lobby of Ace Hotel Brooklyn for a Friday night residency bringing her soulful blends\, high-energy cuts\, and timeless classics to the decks. \nQuiana Parks is a multidisciplinary artist and DJ whose presence behind the booth mirrors the pulpit she grew up around—commanding\, connective\, and spiritually charged\, yet infused with a youthful\, joyful energy that is unmistakably her own. \nBlending open format\, house\, hip hop\, Jersey club\, and timeless classics\, her sets create an atmosphere that feels both sacred and electric—where rhythm becomes release and every room turns into a shared experience.
URL:https://www.downtownbrooklyn.com/event/friday-nights-with-quiana-parks/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
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