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Jun
07
Weekend Art Events: June 8-10 (Salsa, Hot Dog Bus, Purple People Party & More)

Weekend Art Events: June 8-10 (Salsa, Hot Dog Bus, Purple People Party & More)

Now that summer is in full swing, there are a ton of fun events lined up for the weekend including
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May
31
Weekend Art Events: June 1-3 (Red Hook Fest, Party For The Park, David Sedaris & More)

Weekend Art Events: June 1-3 (Red Hook Fest, Party For The Park, David Sedaris & More)

Nothing beats a short work week! It’s the weekend again, and there are lots of outdoor events scheduled including
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May
24
Weekend Art Events: May 24-28 (DanceAfrica, GlassBarge, Mini-Operas & More)

Weekend Art Events: May 24-28 (DanceAfrica, GlassBarge, Mini-Operas & More)

It’s Memorial Day weekend and the kick-off to summer! Check out our list of events happening over the long
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May
24
BPL Launches City’s First Musical Instrument Lending Library

BPL Launches City’s First Musical Instrument Lending Library

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Branch launched NYC’s first Musical Instrument Lending Library Wednesday afternoon with
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Mar
15
Weekend Art Events: March 15-18 (Gallery Openings, Women’s Film Festival & More)

Weekend Art Events: March 15-18 (Gallery Openings, Women’s Film Festival & More)

We’ve made it through another week. Take advantage of the extra sunshine we’ve gained with daylight savings and
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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
30
The Drum Major Instinct: BPL Presents Reading of MLK’s Sermon

The Drum Major Instinct: BPL Presents Reading of MLK’s Sermon

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The Brooklyn Public Library is hosting a reading and reenactment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s The
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Jan
25
Weekend Art Events: January 25-28 (Femme Fatales, Philosophy, Psychotic! & More)

Weekend Art Events: January 25-28 (Femme Fatales, Philosophy, Psychotic! & More)

The weekend is almost here! There’s lots to check out starting on Thursday, from art exhibitions, performances, and film
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Jan
09
Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Brooklyn

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Brooklyn

Photo via Wikimedia Commons [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USMC-09611.jpg]Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January
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