brooklyn historical society

Feb
15
On The (Queer) Waterfront Coming to Brooklyn Historical Society

On The (Queer) Waterfront Coming to Brooklyn Historical Society

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – An exhibition examining the LGBTQ communities that thrived along Brooklyn’s waterfront from the 1800s through World War
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Feb
12
Brooklyn Historical Society Sparks Conversation On Status Of Black-Owned Businesses

Brooklyn Historical Society Sparks Conversation On Status Of Black-Owned Businesses

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – “Becky – girl, go.” This is a part of what Jyll Hubbard-Salk, founder of the Crown Heights yoga studio
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Jan
03
Weekend Art Events: January 4-6 (First Saturday, First 50 Jokes, FERUS Festival & More)

Weekend Art Events: January 4-6 (First Saturday, First 50 Jokes, FERUS Festival & More)

The first weekend of 2019 offers photography, painting, living sculptures, comedy, and lots of music including performances at National Sawdust,
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Dec
07
Hear “Muslims In Brooklyn”, In Their Own Voices

Hear “Muslims In Brooklyn”, In Their Own Voices

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBROOKLYN HEIGHTS – “There is no one way to be Muslim,” Zaheer Ali, the project director of “Muslims
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Dec
03
Name the Eagle: 5 Finalists Selected In Brooklyn Public Library Contest

Name the Eagle: 5 Finalists Selected In Brooklyn Public Library Contest

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Back in October, the Brooklyn Public Library launched a contest [/name-the-brooklyn-public-library-eagle/] to name the grandiose cast-copper eagle sculpture
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Nov
29
Brooklyn Historical Society Presents “Muslims In Brooklyn” Next Week

Brooklyn Historical Society Presents “Muslims In Brooklyn” Next Week

Muslims praying. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Next week, Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) will present its “Muslims in Brooklyn”
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Nov
21
Shop Local For The Holidays: Small Business Saturday And Upcoming Holiday Markets

Shop Local For The Holidays: Small Business Saturday And Upcoming Holiday Markets

Looking to work off some Thanksgiving turkey and get some holiday shopping done? Instead of heading to the mall or
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Nov
01
Weekend Art Events: November 2-4 (BRIC House Party, Brooklyn Museum First Saturday & More)

Weekend Art Events: November 2-4 (BRIC House Party, Brooklyn Museum First Saturday & More)

Following the trick or treating and Halloween shenanigans, the weekend is looking to be on the quieter side, but there
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Oct
11
Weekend Art Events: October 12-14 (Bushwick Film Fest, Chashama Open Studios, Gay Green-Wood & More)

Weekend Art Events: October 12-14 (Bushwick Film Fest, Chashama Open Studios, Gay Green-Wood & More)

There are tons of events lined up this weekend, including the Bushwick Film Festival, the DUMBO Dance Festival, and the
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Oct
04
Weekend Art Events: October 5-7 (Opera On Tap, BAM Next Wave Festival & More)

Weekend Art Events: October 5-7 (Opera On Tap, BAM Next Wave Festival & More)

It’s October! The month kicks off with music, including a Charles Ives concert and the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival.
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