Announcements
Murrow High School / GoogleEdward R. Murrow High School [http://www.ermurrowhs.org/]will host their first officially licensed TEDx event this week, and the topic will be: Education, Inspiration, Revolution, Breaking through alienation, and Making Art Wherever thou Are. The TEDx Program [https://www.ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program] is
Arts & Culture
Mermaid Parade 2016. (Photo by Will Caruso)Southern Brooklyn’s sea kingdom has spoken! Registration is now open [http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid-parade-registration-page] for the 35th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade, for marchers, floats, antique cars, photographers, and revelers who want to take off their clothes. Get ready for colorful
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Courtesy of Brooklyn EatsBrooklyn Eats [http://brooklyneats.com/] is Brooklyn’s largest food and beverage trade show, taking place this year on June 23, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New York [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-rooms/nycbk-new-york-marriott-at-the-brooklyn-bridge/] Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge [http:
Central Brooklyn
Pop Up, Brooklyn—Benefit for the Prospect Park Alliance, June 28, 2014 (Photo Credit: J Grassi)More than 10 million people visit Prospect Park every year. Not only do they enjoy the lush setting but also the educational services, activities, and programs the park has to offer. Few, however, may
Arts & Culture
It would not be summer in Brooklyn without the free Celebrate Brooklyn concerts in Prospect Park. The schedule was released today [https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival] , so start making plans: June: * Lake Street Dive [https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival/lake-street-dive] , June 7, 2017 · 8:15PM@Prospect Park Bandshell
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Ginko Necklace. (Jewelry and photo by CJ Segal-Isaacson)This Sunday, the annual Art and Craft show [https://www.facebook.com/Art-and-Craft-780238918808296/] by the Flatbush Artists returns at P.S. 139 at Argyle Road near Cortelyou Road. This year, the show features more than 20 artisans and artists — many living and
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BKLYN DESIGNS [http://bklyndesigns.com/]– a juried exhibition of the best furniture, lighting and home accessories made or designed in Brooklyn. Here is a sneak peek at who’s participating: Bolé Road Textiles [http://boleroadtextiles.com] Bolé Road Textiles [http://boleroadtextiles.com] – Brooklyn-based designer Hana Getachew started Bolé Road Textiles
Announcements
Asphalt Orchestra (Photo courtesy of Bang On A Can)In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Bang on a Can [http://bangonacan.org/events] is bringing its annual Marathon Concert to the Beaux-Arts Court of the Brooklyn Museum [https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/calendar/event/bang_on_a_can_marathon_may_2017]
Arts & Culture
Saturday was a perfect summery day for strolling along the streets of southern Park Slope and visiting with the artists participating in the weekend’s South Slope Studio Tour [http://open-source-gallery.org/south-slope-open-studios/]. More than 40 artist studios were open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, welcoming visitors eager
Arts & Culture
Cherry Blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)It’s the last weekend of April! Where has the month gone? There’s lots going on this weekend—Cinco de Mayo skeletons, cherry blossoms, acrobats, fundraisers, and more! BRIC OPEN Festival [https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-open-festival] When:
Central Brooklyn
Photo via coneyislandfunGet out and explore your favorite boro this weekend with our event guide from Ditmas Park to Marine Park. If you have an event to share, email us at For a list of arts events in the Park Slope area, see our northern BK weekend guide here [/weekend-art-events-april-28-30-cherry-blossoms-save-sunnys/
Central Brooklyn
Around 3:30pm on an overcast Wednesday afternoon, NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Martin Maher, Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna and City Council Member Laurie Cumbo, cut the ribbon on the fully renovated Jackie Robinson Playground in Crown Heights. NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Martin Maher speaking at Jackie Robinson