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2017 Brooklyn Book Festival poster (Illustrated by Adrian Tomine, Designed by Rodrigo Corral)Book lovers will want to book it to the bevy of events lined up for this year’s edition of the Brooklyn Book Festival [http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/], which returns September 11 through September 17. The Festival
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By Paul Stremple and Max Parrott Spectators became participants, flooding the streets to dance at the West Indian Day Parade (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)It was a beautiful day for the parade, and we hope you got to enjoy it. Here’s what we saw – and what you said – when we
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The leader of a costumed troupe speaks with a police officer manning the checkpoint at the beginning of the parade route. (Photo: Ben Foldy/BKLYNER)In response to a number of high-profile incidents of violence over the past few years [/tag/jouvert/], this year’s J’Ouvert celebration in Crown
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It’s Labor Day Weekend! Where has the summer gone? There’s still fun to be had even if you’re not heading out of town, to the beach, or to a barbecue. Check out our list of events below and enjoy the long, holiday weekend! NYC Unicycle Festival via
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J’Ouvert by Philip J Bell.CROWN HEIGHTS — Every year on Labor Day weekend Brooklyn celebrates Carnival. Just before sunrise on Labor Day Monday – it’s time for J’Ouvert on Flatbush Avenue. After J’Ouvert winds down, the West Indian Day Carnival Parade [http://wiadcacarnival.org/] starts on Empire
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Ceramics and pottery lovers mark your calendars! The first ever Brooklyn Clay Tour [https://www.brooklynclaytour.com/] will debut on Friday, September 8, kicking off three days of self-guided events and exhibits focused on the borough’s growing ceramic arts community. Erin Banta (Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Clay Tour)Co-founded
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Summer is winding down. There’s lots to do outdoors this weekend including concerts, walking tours, dance parties, even a soap box derby [/10th-annual-soap-box-derby-saturday/]! Don’t forget to celebrate National Dog Day [http://www.nationaldogday.com] on Saturday and check out the list of Battle of Brooklyn commemorative events [/commemorate-the-241st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-brooklyn/
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FORT GREENE – Since launching in 2005 as a free local concert in Brooklyn, the Afropunk Fest [http://afropunkfest.com/brooklyn/] has grown into an international movement with satellite events in Paris, London, Atlanta, and Johannesburg. > BROOKLYN! Solange will be joining us in August for AFROPUNK 2017! She will be
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Renderings of Public Art Fund project Ai Weiwei: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors at Doris C. Freedman Plaza, Central Park and at Washington Square Park (Courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio/Frahm & Frahm)As reported earlier this year [/artistactivist-ai-weiwei-install-fences-across-city/], the Public Art Fund will commemorate its 40th anniversary by presenting
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Wanderlust 108 [https://wanderlust.com/108-events/brooklyn/?utm_source=bklyner&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=sponsored_post&utm_campaign=108_brooklyn_091017] mindful triathlon returns to Brooklyn this September! #ComeTogether in Prospect Park and start the day with a 5K (run/walk), followed by a DJ-powered yoga
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Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/coneyislandfun/photos/gm.1737803993191073/10155107784154514/?type=3&theater] The weekend’s almost here! There’s lots happening starting on Thursday including dessert, music, magic, and puppies! Don’t forget to check out our listings for Battle of Brooklyn commemorative events [/commemorate-the-241st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-brooklyn/] and local
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The artist, Cecile Chong, with her sculptures. (Photo: Cecile Chong)SUNSET PARK – One hundred beautiful sculptures popped up in Sunset Park in June, with an equally beautiful message. El Dorado – The New Forty Niners by Cecile Chong [http://cecilechong.com/installations--sculptures.html] is a tribute to the New York’s