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Brooklyn Book Festival Offers A Variety Of Intimate ‘Bookend Events’

CROWN HEIGHTS/DUMBO – In bookstores, libraries and even subway stops throughout the five boroughs authors, readers and many more have been gathering for Bookend Events as part of the week-long Brooklyn Book Festival. The events include launches of new books or panel discussions on relevant topics in the literary field.

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Weekend Art Events: September 6-8 (Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Fest, “Cabaret”, BAT Block Party & More)

Take advantage of the cooler weather with various events happening throughout Brooklyn! Check out the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival at various locations throughout Brooklyn or grab a ticket to the Brooklyn Antiquarian Book Fair. Plus, there are various exhibits opening up across the borough. Bklyner Calendar has more events happening

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Weekend Art Events: August 30-September 1 (Memeseum, Panorama, Walt Comedy Show & More)

Staying in town this Labor Day weekend? If so, grab some friends and family and head out to the various events happening throughout Brooklyn. Check out the Memeseum at Court Tree Gallery for unique works of art, spend the day at the New York Transit Museum and participate in the

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Weekend Art Events: August 23-25 (Small Press Flea, Waterfront Heroes, Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration & More)

As August winds down take advantage of the various events throughout Brooklyn this weekend! Spend time with family and friends at the last Summer Strolls block party or try something new with Mark Morris Dance Center’s Shared Space dance class. This is also the last weekend to check out

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Weekend Art Events: August 16-18 (Sand Sculpting, Sundance Shorts, Pop-Up Reading Room & More)

Savor the last few weeks of summer with a variety of events throughout Brooklyn this weekend! There are plenty of block parties to get the whole family outside, such as Summer Strolls 2 and the Red Hook Initiative Block Party. Looking to spend some time indoors? Check out the Sundance

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Weekend Art Events: August 9-11 (Artisan Market, Graveyard Shift, Summer Stroll & More)

Keep the good times going with a variety of summer activities throughout Brooklyn this weekend! Shop the Dekalb Artisan Market or the Colored Girls Hustle Marketplace. The Park Slope 5th Avenue BID’s Summer Strolls are back—perfect outdoor fun for everyone in the family! Plus, this is the last

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Weekend Art Events: August 2-4 (First Saturday At Brooklyn Museum, 70s Soul Jam, Salsa Sunday & More)

This is a great weekend for music! Check out a variety of performances happening throughout Brooklyn. From DJ Nosaj Thing performing at Prospect Park’s Bandshell to the 70s Soul Jam featuring classic groups from the decade—there’s something for everyone. This is also the last weekend to check

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Weekend Art Events: July 26-28 (FELA! The Concert, Waack To The Future, Brooklyn Roots Festival & More)

Take a break from the summer heat with some indoor and late-night events happening around Brooklyn this weekend! Check out a Waack/Vogue dance battle at House of Yes or browse the FAD Market at The Invisible Dog. Don’t forget to check out ongoing events including On the (Queer)

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Weekend Art Events: July 19-21 (Tiny Sketchbook Exhibit, Pearl Market, Coney Island Music Fest & More)

Spend the summer evenings outdoors at one of the many events happening around Brooklyn this weekend. Catch a movie at Greene Garden or see a live performance at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Plus, don’t forget to check out ongoing events including On the (Queer) Waterfront at the

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Weekend Art Events: July 12-14 (City of Water Day, The Tempest, Stickball & More)

Take advantage of the long summer days with a variety of events throughout Brooklyn this weekend! Take a musical history walk at the Old Stone House or kayak at the Brooklyn Bridge Boathouse as part of City of Water Day. Looking to get your day started off on the right

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July 4th Events In Brooklyn

The 4th of July is just around the corner! Catch the fireworks, spend the day with the family in Prospect Park, or enjoy some music. Plus, this year the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks will be visible from the Brooklyn Bridge Park—be sure to plan ahead and get

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Weekend Art Events: June 28-30 (Book and Music Fair, Everybooty 2019, Pan Is Sweet & More)

Happy Pride weekend! Celebrate with a variety of Pride events throughout Brooklyn such as BAM’s Everybooty 2019 party or a live performance by Spencer Ludwig at Freehold. Plus, this is the last weekend to check out Romeo & Juliet in Carroll Gardens and Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory: Visions of

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Weekend Art Events: June 21-23 (Make Music Day, FamilyFest, Mermaid Parade & More)

Summer is officially here which means loads and loads of outdoor events throughout Brooklyn! Celebrate Make Music Day with a variety of events throughout town such as Water Night at the Gowans Canal or a Summer Solstice Dance Party in Bushwick. If you’re looking to stay out of the

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Weekend Art Events: June 14-16 (Romeo & Juliet, PLG Arts Music Festival, Gay Green-Wood Trolley Tour & More)

Soak up those summer nights with a variety of outdoor events happening throughout Brooklyn this weekend! Go back in time with a performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in Carroll Park or check out performances throughout Prospect-Lefferts Gardens as part of the PLG Arts Music Festival. Plus, this is

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Weekend Art Events: June 7-9 (New Voices, Studio Tours, NY Transit Museum Bus Fest & More)

No matter what you’re in the mood for, there are events for everyone this weekend throughout Brooklyn! Learn a new skill at Blick Art Materials with their Golden Silhouette workshop or go back in time with New York Transit Museum’s annual Bus Festival. Plus, this is the last

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Summer Events In Brooklyn

Photo provided by Dumbo.isJuneINDUSTRY CITY SUMMER SERIES at Courtyard 1-2, June 5 through Sept. 28 [Various prices]: This year’s summer series features an expanded schedule with more than 35 concerts and dance parties. Audiences will discover a diverse line-up featuring genres spanning rock, soul, electronic, jazz, world and

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Weekend Art Events: May 31-June 2 (Red Hook Fest, Canal Yards Project, Tastes of Franklin & More)

Spend some time outdoors this weekend with a variety of events throughout Brooklyn! Explore Red Hook while enjoying some free barbecue and watching performances during Red Hook Fest. If you know a young reader, kick off the summer with BPL’s summer reading program—the theme this year is Universe

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Weekend Art Events: May 24-26 (DanceAfrica 2019, Coney Island History Project, Memorial Day Concert & More)

There are a handful of indoor and outdoor events throughout Brooklyn this Memorial Day weekend. Dance the night away at a silent disco at The Well or celebrate Memorial Day with a concert featuring The New York City Symphonic Band at Green-Wood Cemetery. This is also the last weekend to

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Weekend Art Events: May 17-19 (Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair, Craft in Focus, Old First Celebration of Arts & More)

This is the perfect weekend to spend exploring Brooklyn! With great weather and even greater events, there’s something going on this weekend that the entire family can enjoy. Catch a special screening of Paris to Pittsburgh presented by National Geographic as part of Endangered Species Day or stop by

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Weekend Art Events: May 10-12 (New Dawn Fades, Sediment, Daedalus Quartet & More)

May flowers have officially sprung from April showers in Brooklyn! Spend some time outside this weekend strolling around Ditmas Park as part of the Twilight Stroll on Cortelyou. There are also a variety of art exhibitions and productions opening this weekend including DreamStreet Theatre Company’s performance of Find Your

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Weekend Art Events: May 3-5 (Look + Listen Festival, Pop Culture Walking Tour, PAFPicnic & More)

Start the summer early with a variety of outdoor Brooklyn events such as a Fort Greene pop culture walking tour or the Church Avenue Street Fair. If you’re looking to stay indoors spend some time at The Other Art Fair featuring a variety of art perfect for collectors or

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Weekend Art Events: April 26-28 (Sakura Matsuri Festival, DUMBO Open Studios, Shakespeare on Stratford & More)

Spring is in full swing so it’s the perfect opportunity to check out all of the events happening around Brooklyn. Celebrate Earth Day as traffic is shut down at Albee Square or catch a free production of The Tempest at the North Brooklyn YMCA. Plus, this is the last

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Weekend Art Events: April 12-14 (Barricade Boys, Record Store Day, Game of Thrones Watch Party & More)

The temperature’s starting to heat up and so are the events around Brooklyn! Celebrate Record Store Day with live musical performances at Rough Trade NYC or spend the day outside ringing in the Bengali New Year at Avenue C Plaza. Plus, this is the last weekend to check out

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Word. Sound. Power. Celebrating 15 Years of Spoken Word and Hip Hop

FORT GREENE – This weekend the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) will present the 15th annual celebration of spoken word and hip hop with Word. Sound. Power. BAM’s springtime performance will take place on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:30pm at BAM Fisher (321 Ashland Pl)

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Weekend Art Events: April 5-7 (Oddities Flea Market, Kids Rock for Kids, Crawl the Hall & More)

Spend time with friends and family this weekend at a variety of local concerts, exhibits and more! Listen to folk music during the weekend-long Brooklyn Folk Festival or dance away at Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Rink’s Discoteque. Plus, two exhibitions, Scoring the Stacks and BRIC’s Biennial exploring