Aug. 4, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A five-borough series of block parties celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop will kick off in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 5.
City to celebrate 50th anniversary of hip-hop with series of blockparties
Tag: arts-and-entertainment
‘Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way’: Beep unveils Biggie Smalls statue in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary
Aug. 3, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso unveiled an interactive statue of legendary Brooklyn rapper Christopher Wallace — better known as Biggie Smalls — in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary on Aug. 2.
Greenpoint Film Festival returns with slate of indie flicks Aug. 2-6
Jul. 31, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
The Greenpoint Film Festival is back for its twelfth year with a new and exciting lineup of independent films that are set to debut at a harrowing time for the film industry.
Artists look beyond the surface in summer exhibition at Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
Jul. 25, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
The picturesque waterfront gallery at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition in Red Hook just opened four fantastic exhibits that are open to the public all summer long.
‘Music is powerful’: Leela James, Morgan Heritage, and more to play at free Wingate Park concert
Jul. 25, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced the official artist lineup for the popular annual summer concert at Wingate Park.
PHOTOS: Car enthusiasts rev their engines at second annual Coney Island classic car show
Jul. 19, 2023 By Jada Camille
Old school car enthusiasts revved their engines at the second annual classic car show hosted by the Alliance for Coney Island on July 15.
Beautifying Brooklyn Bridge Park: Nine artists selected to transform steel barriers into ‘gorgeous’ displays
Jul. 12, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
Parts of Dumbo’s Brooklyn Bridge Park are about to get some much-needed beautification, thanks to a group of artists whose work will be featured on several barricade covers soon to be installed throughout the park.
Bench pressed! Ditmas Park residents protest removal of colorful bench
Jul. 11, 2023 By Jada Camille
Ditmas Park residents are up in arms regarding an artistic bench that was installed after some locals raised concerns that the bench could attract unhoused people or pose a safety risk to children.
PHOTOS: Cast of ‘Gravesend’ celebrates premiere of local crime drama’s second season
Jul. 5, 2023 By Melissa Fishman & Arthur de Gaeta
A star is born — again!
Brooklyn to celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, workshops, and more this weekend
Jun. 14, 2023 By Jada Camille
Local businesses and organizations will celebrate Juneteenth this weekend with workshops, live musical performances, festivals, and more.