In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins the play as the driving force who ruthlessly plans and implements regicide. But she soon disappears from the action and re-emerges in the last Act, guilt-ridden, hallucinating and tormented by sleep deprivation. What happened? Writer/Director Zinnie Harris imagines what might be the gaps in Shakespeare’s story, undoing the play […]
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins the play as the driving force who ruthlessly plans and implements regicide. But she soon disappears from the action and re-emerges in the last Act, guilt-ridden, hallucinating and tormented by sleep deprivation. What happened? Writer/Director Zinnie Harris imagines what might be the gaps in Shakespeare’s story, undoing the play […]
Natarsha McQueen's beloved Zumba series returns to Brooklyn Commons Park!
Live from DeKalb Market Hall's Green Space is the newest weekly stand up comedy show in Downtown Brooklyn - every Wednesday from 7PM to 9PM!
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins the play as the driving force who ruthlessly plans and implements regicide. But she soon disappears from the action and re-emerges in the last Act, guilt-ridden, hallucinating and tormented by sleep deprivation. What happened? Writer/Director Zinnie Harris imagines what might be the gaps in Shakespeare’s story, undoing the play […]
Channel your favorite MC and spit the verses that have kept us in love with Hip Hop for five decades.
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins the play as the driving force who ruthlessly plans and implements regicide. But she soon disappears from the action and re-emerges in the last Act, guilt-ridden, hallucinating and tormented by sleep deprivation. What happened? Writer/Director Zinnie Harris imagines what might be the gaps in Shakespeare’s story, undoing the play […]
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins the play as the driving force who ruthlessly plans and implements regicide. But she soon disappears from the action and re-emerges in the last Act, guilt-ridden, hallucinating and tormented by sleep deprivation. What happened? Writer/Director Zinnie Harris imagines what might be the gaps in Shakespeare’s story, undoing the play […]
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins the play as the driving force who ruthlessly plans and implements regicide. But she soon disappears from the action and re-emerges in the last Act, guilt-ridden, hallucinating and tormented by sleep deprivation. What happened? Writer/Director Zinnie Harris imagines what might be the gaps in Shakespeare’s story, undoing the play […]
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins the play as the driving force who ruthlessly plans and implements regicide. But she soon disappears from the action and re-emerges in the last Act, guilt-ridden, hallucinating and tormented by sleep deprivation. What happened? Writer/Director Zinnie Harris imagines what might be the gaps in Shakespeare’s story, undoing the play […]
DJ Mike Doelo and The Push are back for another series of popular ping pong match ups.
Got an act that you've been wanting to present to the public? City Tech presents the Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show, a monthly open mic for variety artists, where emerging performers and seasoned pros alike hone new acts in front of a live audience, hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Keith Nelson. Come to the […]
Head to Somethin' Else for an evening filled with laughter at Good People Comedy, located in the basement of Dekalb Market (on the opposite side of the building as Trader Joe's). Get ready to be entertained by some of the best comedians in New York as they take the stage.
Natarsha McQueen's beloved Zumba series returns to Brooklyn Commons Park!
Live from DeKalb Market Hall's Green Space is the newest weekly stand up comedy show in Downtown Brooklyn - every Wednesday from 7PM to 9PM!
Channel your favorite MC and spit the verses that have kept us in love with Hip Hop for five decades.
This May 9, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join the Asian American Book Club and the Asian American Writers’ Workshop for a family-friendly recipe tasting and celebration of Priya Krishna‘s Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids! Priya will be joined by special guest Sheethal Sheth, actress, producer, and author of Bravo, Anjali!
This is a new production of Robert Ashley’s 1993 opera Foreign Experiences for seven voices and pre-recorded electronic orchestra, co-produced by Roulette Intermedium and Performing Artservices. May 9-11, 2024.
Discover handmade gifts, accessories, and home decor by local makers and creators of our community.Â
Celebrate AAPI Month and support local Asian-owned small businesses in Downtown Brooklyn during our 2 day pop-up market at Hana House!
Come join New Heat Studios for a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and good vibes at LyveLyfe Game Night!
Hailing from Dallas, Stonie Blue has made a big impact in the New York dance music community as a multi-talented DJ, producer, animator, and cross-media creator. Known For his southern-influenced production style and smooth transitions, he has gained a reputation as a versatile and dynamic artist, constantly experimenting with blending genres and pushing boundaries in […]
This is a new production of Robert Ashley’s 1993 opera Foreign Experiences for seven voices and pre-recorded electronic orchestra, co-produced by Roulette Intermedium and Performing Artservices. May 9-11, 2024.
The City Tech Open House provides you with an opportunity to visit the College, meet the faculty and staff members, and get to know our students. They are committed to your success and will assist you in making a smooth transition to college life. You will meet people from diverse backgrounds who, like yourself, decided […]
THE BRUNCH OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Order from Alamo's tasty brunch menu – Breakfast Club, Blueberry Donut French Toast Bake, or Breakfast Tacos – and pair with a brunch cocktail classic like Desert Spring Water or the Coming Up Rosé Fizz. Each is available to order along with our full menu at this […]
Brooklyn Bridge Parents and Atlantic Terminal Mall have partnered up to host a Spring Fest on Atlantic Terminal Mall Plaza!
Discover handmade gifts, accessories, and home decor by local makers and creators of our community.Â
Welcome to the Explore Schools Family Day! Join us at Albee Square for a fun-filled day of discovering the best educational options for your children. This in-person event is perfect for families looking to explore different schools in a relaxed and interactive setting. Meet with representatives from various schools, participate in informative sessions, and get […]
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. […]
Celebrate AAPI Month and support local Asian-owned small businesses in Downtown Brooklyn during our 2 day pop-up market at Hana House!
Bond with mom crafting matching bracelets and keepsake heart boxes. There couldn’t be a sweeter Mother’s Day activity!
American punk rock band Hot Water Music announced their 30th Anniversary Tour in North America, with a special lineup for their show at the Brooklyn Paramount. Set to join the band are Quicksand, Modern Life is War, and The Ergs!
Experience what is was like to party in NYC in the early 70’s, 80’s & 90’s when DJ’s played strictly Vinyl. Dance to the hits that shaped NYC club culture with Native New Yorkers, artists & music lovers. Disco, Funk & Soul, House, Boogie, Latin & 80’s & 90’s Hip Hop, All on Vinyl. The […]
This is a new production of Robert Ashley’s 1993 opera Foreign Experiences for seven voices and pre-recorded electronic orchestra, co-produced by Roulette Intermedium and Performing Artservices. May 9-11, 2024.
Discover handmade gifts, accessories, and home decor by local makers and creators of our community.Â
Since Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero created Speed Rack in 2011, what started as a scrappy all-women+ and femme focused bartending competition has grown into a global phenomenon, a rite of passage for countless bartenders, and a real, vibrant professional community like no other. Sunken Sundays is thrilled to host Ivy and Lynnette, who will […]
Following her release of Philip Glass Etudes Book 1 in 2022 on Cantaloupe, pianist Vicky Chow will perform the Philip Glass Piano Etudes Book 2 in anticipation of the album release of Book 2.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes (Water by the Spoonful) joins The Center for Fiction to celebrate the play adaption of her memoir My Broken Language with the full cast of the premiere Signature Theatre production. In this memoir-turned-play, Hudes showcases a handful of key life moments that mark subtle changes in her sense of […]
Chart-topping R&B vocalist Cheryl Pepsii Riley returns to Brooklyn with a new series serving up free live music.
DJ Mike Doelo and The Push are back for another series of popular ping pong match ups.
For his 2024 Roulette Commission, saxophonist and composer David Leon premiers A Divine Echo, a hybrid work of chamber music and wordless puppet theatre. Engaging with love and compassionate sacrifice, aging, decay, and familial duty, A Divine Echo tells the story of a boy and his grandmother whom live together.
Head to Somethin' Else for an evening filled with laughter at Good People Comedy, located in the basement of Dekalb Market (on the opposite side of the building as Trader Joe's). Get ready to be entertained by some of the best comedians in New York as they take the stage.
A pop-up reading room that offers a curated collection of books and a place to read together in public. Designed for New Yorkers of all ages and always free!
Slaughter to Prevail, a Russian deathcore band, is making a three-stop tour to the United States with concert dates in Los Angeles, Denver, and Brooklyn.
Natarsha McQueen's beloved Zumba series returns to Brooklyn Commons Park!
In his new book, Blacksound: Making Race and Popular Music in the United States, musicologist Matthew Morrison unpacks the political legacy of blackface minstrelsy, showing not only how blackness was commodified by white people as popular entertainment during the nineteenth century, but how that commodification profoundly shaped American popular music, culture and identity even as […]
Acclaimed author Tessa Fontaine joins The Center for Fiction to celebrate her debut novel The Red Grove. After the success of her memoir The Electric Woman, Fontaine returns with a thrilling and eerie mystery that explores violence and the lengths we go to protect ourselves. The novel follows Luce as she tries to uncover the […]
Live from DeKalb Market Hall's Green Space is the newest weekly stand up comedy show in Downtown Brooklyn - every Wednesday from 7PM to 9PM!
2023-2024 Van Lier Fellow, DoYeon Kim, presents new work Sun Shower. This performance aims to invert tradition, by placing the gayageum, a Korean zither instrument (played by Kim), as the lead instrument supported by two master drummers—one American (Tyshawn Sorey) and one Korean (Yoon Ho-Se). This cross-cultural ensemble should prove very interesting, as Korean folk […]
Channel your favorite MC and spit the verses that have kept us in love with Hip Hop for five decades.
Jonathan Rosen’s acclaimed book, The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, has helped move the needle on our understanding of severe mental illness and the ways that society -- at the governmental, medical, and individual levels -- has failed to address the crisis posed by those who may […]
The six world premieres on this concert are the fruit of a collaboration between the International Contemporary Ensemble and the Center for Practice and Research in Science and Music (PRiSM) at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, UK. PRiSM founder-director and composer Emily Howard curates a program of new works for ensemble by UK-based […]
ISSUE presents pioneering French composer of electroacoustic music, Michèle Bokanowski, for her East Coast debut. ISSUE is thrilled to be welcoming this critically important composer for a rare performance in NYC where she will share a series of selected works for concert and film at Brooklyn Music School in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The evening will […]
Discover handmade gifts, accessories, and home decor by local makers and creators of our community.Â
Come join New Heat Studios for a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and good vibes at LyveLyfe Game Night!
 IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity offers a heartbreaking look at a man’s end-of-life reckoning during the Great Depression.
Discover handmade gifts, accessories, and home decor by local makers and creators of our community.Â
Catch the Liberty's home opener against the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark.
East Flatbush born and raised artist, Fivio Foreign, is a rising star in the rap scene, known for his energetic and catchy songs.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn welcomes internationally-recognized, multidisciplinary artist Minjae Kim as the fourth and final artist to be a part of its Artist in Residence (AIR) program for the season. Seoul-born and New York-based Minjae Kim’s work has existed at the intersections of interiors, furniture, sculpture, and painting. Reflecting both Korean and western typologies, Minjae’ work […]
As part of the 2024 NEA Big Read of Circe, The Center for Fiction is partnering with the Onassis Foundation on two workshops for kids, ages 10–12, based on the award-winning adventure podcast Live From Mount Olympus. Here’s what’s in store: 11:00–12:30pm Acting Workshop: Cast members of Live from Mount Olympus, including Libby King, Sean […]
Join DBP and BOICUT for an interactive walking tour to learn more about Shared Streets, Asphalt Art, and BOICUT’s design and installation process.
We are thrilled to partner with The Metropolitan Opera to celebrate The Hours, which returns to the stage this May after its acclaimed sold-out run last season. A stunning adaptation of Michael Cunningham’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Hours follows three women across different decades who are all impacted by Virginia Woolf’s classic novel Mrs. Dalloway. The opera adaptation further heightens […]
Chart-topping R&B vocalist Cheryl Pepsii Riley returns to Brooklyn with a new series serving up free live music.
DJ Mike Doelo and The Push are back for another series of popular ping pong match ups.
To kick off our 2024 National Endowment of the Arts Big Read initiative, The Center for Fiction welcomes Orange Prize-winning author Madeline Miller to celebrate her brilliant 2018 novel Circe, which masterfully reframes Greek mythology to turn its titular witch into a compelling heroine. Expansive yet intimate, the Red Tentacle Award-winning novel follows Circe across […]
Indulge in an unparalleled dining experience at Han Dynasty as they present their monthly exclusive Chef's Table – a Sichuan gastronomic adventure like no other! Limited to just 10 seats per evening, this intimate setting offers a unique exploration to the culinary mastery of one of their Sichuan Chefs.
when the great fires were lit on the other side of the ocean is a performance project engaging with the legacies of early scientific modernity and their relationships to experimental sound practices and archival preservation. Borrowing its title from the psychogeographical excursions of W.G. Sebald, when the great fires… takes its own journey through real […]
Head to Somethin' Else for an evening filled with laughter at Good People Comedy, located in the basement of Dekalb Market (on the opposite side of the building as Trader Joe's). Get ready to be entertained by some of the best comedians in New York as they take the stage.
A pop-up reading room that offers a curated collection of books and a place to read together in public. Designed for New Yorkers of all ages and always free!
Natarsha McQueen's beloved Zumba series returns to Brooklyn Commons Park!
The Center for Brooklyn History and The Brooklyn Heights Association are proud to co-present an evening with Staples and historian Prithi Kanakamedala, whose scholarship focuses on Brooklyn Abolitionists and Brooklyn’s nineteenth century free Black communities. Kanakamedala’s upcoming book, Brooklynites: the Free Black Community that Shaped a Borough, relays Gloucester’s often overlooked narrative, detailing her abolitionist, feminist, and social justice […]
The Center for Fiction welcomes Claire Messud, acclaimed author of The Emperor’s Children and The Burning Girl, to discuss her latest work This Strange Eventful History. Named one of the Most Anticipated Books of 2024 by LitHub, Time, and Oprah Daily, the novel tells the story of the Cassars, a family of pied-noirs or Algerian-born […]
Live from DeKalb Market Hall's Green Space is the newest weekly stand up comedy show in Downtown Brooklyn - every Wednesday from 7PM to 9PM!
Yarn/Wire Currents is a commissioning series started in 2013. Focused on the creation of new works specifically for Yarn/Wire, the series serves as an incubator for experimentation in which a wide range of musicians, artists and composers explore intersections of composition, technology, installation, improvisation, live performance, music theater and more, in an effort to expand […]
Channel your favorite MC and spit the verses that have kept us in love with Hip Hop for five decades.
In-person attendees will be admitted on a first-come, first-seated basis. Registration does not guarantee entry. All registrants will receive a link to livestream the event. The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil 2023-2024 Emerging Writer Fellows come together to share their published writing and works in progress. This year’s fellows are Henry Chapman, Israel Daramola, Caprice Gray, Vida James, Monique Laban, Virginia Marshall, Niv […]
190 years ago on April 24, 1834, New York State officially chartered the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to run from the Brooklyn waterfront 95 miles east to Greenport, Long Island. Despite early challenges and financial troubles, the LIRR spurred explosive population growth in Brooklyn and Queens and significantly shaped the suburbs of Long Island—long […]
The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil 2023-2024 Emerging Writer Fellows come together to share their published writing and works in progress. This year’s fellows are Henry Chapman, Israel Daramola, Caprice Gray, Vida James, Monique Laban, Virginia Marshall, Niv Sekar, Gnesis Villar, and Nicole Zhu.
Hip-Hop has arguably centered the male gaze since its birth 50 years ago, leading to hypersexualized and stereotypical depictions of Black women, marked by disdain and dehumanization. In critically examining this pattern, Moya Bailey coined the term ‘misogynoir’ in 2008 – a term that encapsulates the unique discrimination Black women face that intertwines misogyny and […]
Come join New Heat Studios for a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and good vibes at LyveLyfe Game Night!
BAM’s corner of Fort Greene transforms into a pulsing celebration of community, discovery, and collective joy at this beloved annual festival. We join with longtime neighbors, first-time visitors, the DanceAfrica Council of Elders, and our partners at Weeksville Heritage Center and The Billie Holiday Theater (formerly Restoration Arts) to create the nation’s largest festival of […]
Zorn’s ensemble, the New Masada Quartet, returns to Roulette for the third time for back-to-back shows at 8pm and 10pm. Performing classic compositions from the Masada songbooks, NMQ is a tight unit of like-minded virtuosi and one of the best groups Zorn has ever had. Bristling hot guitar master Julian Lage, bass wizard Jorge Roeder […]
Zorn’s ensemble, the New Masada Quartet, returns to Roulette for the third time for back-to-back shows at 8pm and 10pm. Performing classic compositions from the Masada songbooks, NMQ is a tight unit of like-minded virtuosi and one of the best groups Zorn has ever had. Bristling hot guitar master Julian Lage, bass wizard Jorge Roeder […]
The nation’s largest festival of African and African American dance, music, and culture is back with this beloved annual event.
BAM’s corner of Fort Greene transforms into a pulsing celebration of community, discovery, and collective joy at this beloved annual festival. We join with longtime neighbors, first-time visitors, the DanceAfrica Council of Elders, and our partners at Weeksville Heritage Center and The Billie Holiday Theater (formerly Restoration Arts) to create the nation’s largest festival of […]
BAM’s corner of Fort Greene transforms into a pulsing celebration of community, discovery, and collective joy at this beloved annual festival. We join with longtime neighbors, first-time visitors, the DanceAfrica Council of Elders, and our partners at Weeksville Heritage Center and The Billie Holiday Theater (formerly Restoration Arts) to create the nation’s largest festival of […]
Experience what is was like to party in NYC in the early 70’s, 80’s & 90’s when DJ’s played strictly Vinyl. Dance to the hits that shaped NYC club culture with Native New Yorkers, artists & music lovers. Disco, Funk & Soul, House, Boogie, Latin & 80’s & 90’s Hip Hop, All on Vinyl. The […]
The nation’s largest festival of African and African American dance, music, and culture is back with this beloved annual event.
BAM’s corner of Fort Greene transforms into a pulsing celebration of community, discovery, and collective joy at this beloved annual festival. We join with longtime neighbors, first-time visitors, the DanceAfrica Council of Elders, and our partners at Weeksville Heritage Center and The Billie Holiday Theater (formerly Restoration Arts) to create the nation’s largest festival of […]
The nation’s largest festival of African and African American dance, music, and culture is back with this beloved annual event.
BAM’s corner of Fort Greene transforms into a pulsing celebration of community, discovery, and collective joy at this beloved annual festival. We join with longtime neighbors, first-time visitors, the DanceAfrica Council of Elders, and our partners at Weeksville Heritage Center and The Billie Holiday Theater (formerly Restoration Arts) to create the nation’s largest festival of […]
DJ Mike Doelo and The Push are back for another series of popular ping pong match ups.
Head to Somethin' Else for an evening filled with laughter at Good People Comedy, located in the basement of Dekalb Market (on the opposite side of the building as Trader Joe's). Get ready to be entertained by some of the best comedians in New York as they take the stage.
A pop-up reading room that offers a curated collection of books and a place to read together in public. Designed for New Yorkers of all ages and always free!
Natarsha McQueen's beloved Zumba series returns to Brooklyn Commons Park!
Brooklyn Bites Food Tech Pitch Contest offers a unique opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs and startups in the food tech industry to present their innovative ideas and solutions.
Live from DeKalb Market Hall's Green Space is the newest weekly stand up comedy show in Downtown Brooklyn - every Wednesday from 7PM to 9PM!
The Center for Fiction is thrilled to welcome Emmy award-winning author, lawyer, and television host Sunny Hostin. With her New York Times bestselling Summer Beach series, Hostin aims to make beach reads more inclusive and spotlight historically Black communities. The third and final installment in the series, Summer on Highland Beach, transports readers to the […]
This evening-length work grew out of research that began in 2021 while in residence at New Dance Alliance. Early in our process Molly revealed stories of her religious upbringing, and specifically a brief dalliance she had with the Pentecostal Church. Together we mined this personal history for imagery, and through our exploration uncanny parallels between […]
Channel your favorite MC and spit the verses that have kept us in love with Hip Hop for five decades.
On May 30, Youth takeover BRIC House as the hosts, curators and artists of the exhibitions Emerging Creators, This I Believe and the film festival Concrete Stories. Our main galleries will be activated with the works of more than 150 NYC students participating in BRIC’s Youth Education Residency Program. Simultaneously, The Gallery, The Project Room […]
This evening-length work grew out of research that began in 2021 while in residence at New Dance Alliance. Early in our process Molly revealed stories of her religious upbringing, and specifically a brief dalliance she had with the Pentecostal Church. Together we mined this personal history for imagery, and through our exploration uncanny parallels between […]
Join DeKalb Market Hall for another Night Market on Friday, February 23!
Come join New Heat Studios for a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and good vibes at LyveLyfe Game Night!
This evening-length work grew out of research that began in 2021 while in residence at New Dance Alliance. Early in our process Molly revealed stories of her religious upbringing, and specifically a brief dalliance she had with the Pentecostal Church. Together we mined this personal history for imagery, and through our exploration uncanny parallels between […]
Alvin Ailey’s Revelations is the world’s most popular work of modern dance. Learn excerpts from this masterpiece conducted by former Ailey company members Amos Machanic and Cheryl Rowley-Gaskins, with live music by Ailey percussionist, Roderick Jackson. Join with your friends and family – all ages are welcome! Dance for a moment, remember it for a […]
