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Jun
13
“A Blast From Brooklyn’s Past”: Adams & Brooklyn Historical Society Launch Photo Challenge

“A Blast From Brooklyn’s Past”: Adams & Brooklyn Historical Society Launch Photo Challenge

Dust off those old photo albums! On Tuesday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and the Brooklyn Historical Society [http://www.
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Feb
21
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Centennial With Exhibition

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Centennial With Exhibition

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce [http://www.ibrooklyn.com/] is partnering with
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Feb
02
Black History Month Events In Brooklyn

Black History Month Events In Brooklyn

February is Black History Month and there are a variety of events happening all around Brooklyn to celebrate—from art
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Feb
01
Weekend Art Events: February 1-4 (DUMBO First Thursday, Myrtle Ave Black Artstory Month, Super Bowl Parties & More)

Weekend Art Events: February 1-4 (DUMBO First Thursday, Myrtle Ave Black Artstory Month, Super Bowl Parties & More)

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up—and we’ve listed a few parties down below where you can go check
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Jan
04
Weekend Art Events: January 5-7 (Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturday, Gallery Exhibits, Mollusks & More)

Weekend Art Events: January 5-7 (Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturday, Gallery Exhibits, Mollusks & More)

It’s freezing and treacherous outside! If you’re brave enough to head out and face the arctic temperatures and
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Sep
14
Weekend Art Events: September 15-17 (En Vogue, Gorillaz Pop-Up, Festivals Galore & More)

Weekend Art Events: September 15-17 (En Vogue, Gorillaz Pop-Up, Festivals Galore & More)

So many festivals, so little time. This weekend hosts fests for books, photography, food, beer, autumn, avenues, and neighborhoods. Check
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Jul
14
Weekend Art Events: July 14 – 16 (Hip-Hop Fest, Bastille Day Celebration & More)

Weekend Art Events: July 14 – 16 (Hip-Hop Fest, Bastille Day Celebration & More)

Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/bkhiphopfest/]It’s Friday! Though it’s dreary out today, the forecast for the
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Jul
11
Brooklyn Historical Society Exhibit Traces Prospect Park’s 150 Years

Brooklyn Historical Society Exhibit Traces Prospect Park’s 150 Years

Carriages at Grand Army Plaza, 1900 (Courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance)In honor of Prospect Park’s 150th Anniversary [/prospect-park-turns-150/
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Apr
18
Celebrating Jackie Robinson’s Legacy At The Brooklyn Historical Society

Celebrating Jackie Robinson’s Legacy At The Brooklyn Historical Society

(Photo by Mark Kosin)This past Saturday marked the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major
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Apr
14
Where To Take Your Date This Weekend: April 14–16

Where To Take Your Date This Weekend: April 14–16

(Photo via prospect_park/instagram)It’s springtime, and romance is sprouting up with the cherry blossoms at the Botanic
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