> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Weekend Art Events: August 10-12 (The Breeders, Caribbean Rave, Soul Summit & More) - URL: https://bklyner.com/weekend-art-events-august-10-12/ - Published: 2018-08-09T15:00:06.000Z - Updated: 2018-08-09T14:29:55.000Z - Author: Pamela Wong - Tags: Arts & Culture, Central Brooklyn, Eastern Brooklyn, Events, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, northern brooklyn, Southern Brooklyn, Western Brooklyn, Bedstuy Flea, Black VegFest, BRIC celebrate brooklyn, Brooklyn Borough Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brower Park, Coney Island Creek and the Natural World, coney island history project, Fort Greene Park, History Day Celebrates Coney Island's Immigrant Heritage, #wp Hopefully the rain will stay away this weekend as there are lots of fun events planned for outdoors, including concerts, the Borough President’s Black VegFest, the North Slope Summer Stroll, History Day celebrating Coney Island’s immigrant heritage, and more. Check the [**BKLYNER Calendar**](/calendar/) for more events happening around town or to list one of your own. [**Godspeed You! Black Emperor | Emel Mathlouthi**](https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival/godspeed-you-black-emperor-emel-mathlouthi?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, August 10, 7:30pm (gates open at 6:30pm) **Where:** Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park West & 9th Street, Park Slope **What:** The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! concert series continues with Montréal experimental collective Godspeed You! Black Emperor and an opening set by Emel Mathlouthi “whose electronica-infused songs were the soundtrack of the Tunisian revolution.” **How Much:** Free ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/06_Hunters_point_south_2015.jpg) Hunters Point South, 2015 (Photo: Nathan Kensinger) [**Reclaimed Journeys: The Films Of Nathan Kensinger**](https://www.facebook.com/JavaStCommunityGarden/) **When:** Friday, August 10 at 8pm (screening begins at sunset) **Where:** Java Street Community Garden, 59 Java Street, Greenpoint **What:** The Java Street Community Garden is collaborating with the 61 Franklin Street Community Garden to present a “mini-festival of sustainability films” this summer. Next in the series are shorts by Brooklyn photographer Nathan Kensinger, including *Reclaimed Ground* (a portrait of the changing landscape of Hunter’s Point in the Bronx), *English Kills Voyage* (a trip through Newtown Creek), and *Covered Tracks* (documenting the homeless encampments of Manhattan’s far west side). Newton Creek Alliance’s Willis Elkins will introduce Kensinger who will present his work. The films will also be screened on Thursday, August 9 at the [61 Franklin Street Community Garden](https://61franklinstreetgarden.com/events/?ref=bklyner.com). **How Much:** Free, bring a blanket and snacks. Note the garden does not have a public restroom. ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/unnamed-533x800.jpg) [**Black VegFest**](http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/black-vegfest/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, August 11, 10am to 5pm **Where:** Herkimer Street (between Howard and Ralph Avenues), Bedford-Stuyvesant **What:** Brooklyn Borough President—[and vegan](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/02/well/an-inspiring-story-of-weight-loss-and-its-aftermath.html?ref=bklyner.com)—Eric Adams partners with Grassroots Artists MovEment ([G.A.ME](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/grassroots-artists-movement-game-8824688415?ref=eofblike)) to present this day-long festival where attendees can learn about plant-based diets and connect with others interested in living a healthier lifestyle! **How Much:** Free ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-08-at-3.54.03-PM.png) Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ConeyIslandHistoryProject/photos/gm.537770196641505/2142718412424695/?type=3&theater) [**History Day Celebrates Coney Island’s Immigrant Heritage**](https://www.coneyislandhistory.org/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, August 11, 2pm to 6pm **Where:** Coney Island History Project, 3059 West 12th Street, Coney Island **What:** Musicians and dancers representing the traditional culture of countries from which people have emigrated to Coney Island will perform at the 8th annual History Day. Performers will include the Brighton Ballet Theater School of Russian Ballet, Haitian drummer Gaston “Bonga” Jean-Baptiste, Mariachi Real de Mexico de Ramon Ponce, a Chinese dance troupe, an Italian opera tenor, and more. The opening ceremony at 2pm will be followed by free entertainment on the Dreamland Plaza Stage next to Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park (between Bowery Street and Boardwalk). **How Much:** Free ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-08-at-5.00.02-PM.png) Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/2212442108978515/) [**North Slope Summer Stroll, Part 1**](http://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/event/north-slope-summer-stroll-1/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, August 11, 5pm to 9pm **Where:** 5th Avenue (from Dean to Sterling), Park Slope **What:** Enjoy car-free streets and free activities including an inflatable obstacle course, bouncy house, face painting, bubbles, a giant chess board, a pop-up park, vintage cars, live music, a salsa dance party, and a silent disco. [**The Breeders | Speedy Ortiz**](https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival/breeders-speedy-ortiz?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, August 11, 7:30pm (gates open at 6:30pm) **Where:** Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park West & 9th Street, Park Slope **What:** The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! concert series continues with sisters Kim and Kelley Deal’s iconic alt-rock band, The Breeders, performing their latest, *All Nerve*, with the lineup from their 1993 classic, *Last Splash*. Northampton’s Speedy Ortiz opens up the evening. **How Much:** Free ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-08-at-3.42.29-PM.png) Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/404408973377467/) [**WI RAVE NYC: The Caribbean Rave Experience**](https://www.facebook.com/events/404408973377467/) **When:** Saturday, August 11, 10pm to 4am **Where:** Pacific BK, 1065 Pacific Street, Crown Heights **What:** This sensory event combines the vibe of Carnival with the energy of a rave, supplying attendees with glow sticks and glow paint as they enjoy glowing cocktails and dance to reggae, Soca, kompa, and hip-hop alongside glow dancers! **How Much:** [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wirave-nyc-the-caribbean-rave-experience-tickets-47594416180?ref=bklyner.com) $40 to $100 ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-08-at-5.19.42-PM.png) Via [NYC Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo](https://cmlauriecumbo.wordpress.com/2018/08/06/one-crown-heights-2018/?ref=bklyner.com) [**One Crown Heights 2018**](https://cmlauriecumbo.wordpress.com/2018/08/06/one-crown-heights-2018/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, August 12, 11:30am to 5pm **Where:** Brower Park (Park Place between Brooklyn & Kingston Avenues), Crown Heights (In case of rain, festivities will be held after the mural unveiling at 12pm inside the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave.) **What:** NYC Council Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo hosts the third annual One Crown Heights, a cross-cultural event to strengthen community, promote positive interaction, and help Black, Caribbean, Jewish and newer neighbors to “work towards One Crown Heights.” The event kicks off at 11:30am at the Jewish Children’s Museum (792 Eastern Pkwy at Kingston) for poster-making for the Children’s Parade that will march to Brower Park (Prospect Pl. & Brooklyn Ave.) where at 12:30pm, there will be a ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the #OneCrownHeights mural. **How Much:** Free ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-08-at-5.09.47-PM.png) Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/194178878118210/) [**Soul Summit Music Festival**](http://soulsummitmusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, August 12, 3pm to 8pm **Where:** Fort Greene Park (between Myrtle & De Kalb Avenues and Washington Park & St. Edward’s Street), Fort Greene **What:** This free outdoor fest showcases various artists including DJs, musicians, dancers, fashion designers, filmmakers, and photographers, filling Fort Greene Park with good vibes, community, food, and dancing. ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_0668-598x800.jpeg) Artist Genesis Tramaine, GOD IS TRANS on view at [Richard Beavers Gallery](https://www.facebook.com/richardbeaversgallery/photos/p.10160416571665319/10160416571665319/?type=1&theater) [**GOD IS TRANS**](http://richardbeaversgallery.com/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Exhibition on view through Saturday, August 11 **Where:** Richard Beavers Gallery, 408 Marcus Garvey Boulevard (at Halsey Street), Bed-Stuy **What:** Painter Genesis Tramaine presents a series of works that challenges the traditional belief that God is male and encourages viewers to consider God “outside of traditional gender binaries but as ‘trans’ – a spirit that occupies the spectrum between both genders.” ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-20-at-5.39.21-PM.png) Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bedstuyflea/photos/a.214887425977277.1073741829.202766393856047/214887405977279/?type=3&theater) [**Bedstuy Flea**](https://bedstuyflea.tumblr.com/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, June 23 through Saturday, August 11, 11am to 7pm (Saturdays & Sundays) **Where:** The Meat Market, 380 Tompkins Avenue (between Putnam & Jefferson Ave.), Bed-Stuy **What:** This new summer shopping experience celebrates diversity and will feature more than 30 vendors offering sustainable goods, vintage clothing, handmade items, jewelry, wellness products, arts and crafts, and wares created in the five boroughs and beyond. ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/unnamed.jpg) Erwin Wurm: Hot Dog Bus (Photo: courtesy of Public Art Fund) [**Erwin Wurm: Hot Dog Bus**](https://www.publicartfund.org/view/exhibitions/6641%5Ferwin%5Fwurm%5Fhot%5Fdog%5Fbus?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** On view from Saturday, June 9 through Sunday, August 26, 12pm to 6pm (weekends) **Where:** Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 and Pier 5 **What:** The Austrian artist will be passing out free hot dogs to park visitors all summer from a bright yellow, overstuffed Volkswagen Microbus. The bloated-looking bus will force audiences to consider the relationship between capitalism and consumption in society. The Hot Dog Bus will be on view and serving free hot dogs at BBP’s Pier 1 on Saturdays and Pier 5 on Sundays. ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/unnamed2.jpg) [**Coney Island Creek and the Natural World**](https://www.coneyislandhistory.org/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Exhibition on view Saturday, May 26 through Monday, September 3 (open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) **Where:** The Coney Island History Project, 3059 West 12th Street (at the entrance to Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park), Coney Island **What:** Organized around a timeline of Coney Island Creek from 1645 to 2018, the exhibition illustrates Coney Island’s original attraction with maps, photographs, posters, art, artifacts, oral history, and video. The exhibition describes the Creek’s environment through history, art, and ecology. **How Much:** Free ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/unnamed5.jpg) Wes Modes Presents A Secret History Of American River People (via [The Waterfront Museum](http://www.waterfrontmuseum.org/events/exhibit/wes-modes-secret-history-american-river-people?utm%5Fsource=Eblast+7.24.2018&utm%5Fcampaign=E+blast+7%5F24%5F2018&utm%5Fmedium=email)) [**Wes Modes Presents A Secret History Of American River People**](http://www.waterfrontmuseum.org/events/exhibit/wes-modes-secret-history-american-river-people?utm%5Fsource=Eblast+7.24.2018&utm%5Fcampaign=E+blast+7%5F24%5F2018&utm%5Fmedium=email) **When:** Exhibition on view Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, September 16 **Where:** The Waterfront Museum, 290 Conover Street, Red Hook **What:** California artist Wes Modes traveled down the Hudson River in a recreation of a 1940s-era shantyboat, collecting stories from the people who live and work along the waterway. The artwork on view in this exhibition is part of a larger project spanning several years and covering multiple river communities.