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# Weekend Art Events: May 12-14 (Fractured Union, Silent Voices & More)
- URL: https://bklyner.com/weekend-art-events-may-12-14-fractured-union-silent-voices/
- Published: 2017-05-12T14:54:21.000Z
- Updated: 2017-05-12T14:55:44.000Z
- Author: Pamela Wong
- Tags: Arts & Culture, Central Brooklyn, Events, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, 5 Boroughs Music Festival, American Black Film Festival, bam, Bay Ridge Storefront Art Walk, Bushwick, Crown Heights, DUMBO Open Studios, Fort Greene Park, Fractured Union, Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, #wp

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-12-at-10.09.25-AM.png)

A detail of artist Linda Serrone Rolon’s work which will be on view at Kruchkow’s Shoe Store, 7808 5th Ave, as a part of the Bay Ridge Storefront Art Walk. (Photo by Bay Ridge SAW via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bayridgesaw/photos/a.169802423182849.1073741825.129252413904517/785430904953328/?type=3&theater))

Celebrate Mother’s Day with some culture—take mom out to enjoy some of these great art events this weekend.

There’s a movie under the stars, a Brooklyn Youth Chorus performance, a chamber concert, an art walk, open studios, and more.

[**Movies Under the Stars: American Black Film Festival**](https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/fort-greene-park/events/2017/05/12/movies-under-the-stars-american-black-film-festival-destined?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Friday, May 12, 7:45pm to 9:45pm  
**Where:** Fort Greene Park (lawn adjacent to Myrtle Avenue near the S. Portland entrance), Fort Greene  
**What:** Join NYC Parks for Festival Fridays with the American Black Film Festival. This week’s pick is *Destined* by Qasim Bashir, focusing on Sheed and Rasheed (both played by Cory Hardwick) as they discover that even a seemingly small incident can transform into a life-changing event.  
**How much:** Free

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-12-at-10.46.24-AM.png)

Photo by Meryl Meisler, We Will Defeat The Dark Side, Women’s March on Washington, 2017 (via In-Case Art Project, Fractured Union – [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/1788999261416067/photos/gm.1790228551293650/1791010227881637/?type=3&theater))

[**Fractured Union**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1790228514626987/)  
**When:** On view from Friday, May 12 – Saturday, June 24 (opening reception May 12, 6pm to 9pm)  
**Where:** In-Case Art Projects, 119 Ingraham Street, Bushwick  
**What:** The group show includes paintings, drawings, collages, and photographs by seventeen artists who were invited to inhabit the fifteen cases on site with artwork that reflects their thoughts on the changing political and cultural landscape.  
**How Much:** $10 suggested donation

**[Silent Voices](http://www.bam.org/music/2017/silent-voices?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, 7:30pm  
**Where:** BAM, Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Fort Greene  
**What:** The Brooklyn Youth Chorus performs a multimedia concert confronting issues of race, gender, and social injustice. They will perform ten newly commissioned works by Toshi Reagon, Caroline Shaw, Shara Nova, Nico Muhly, DJ Spooky, and more, incorporating words written by Hilton Als and Claudia Rankine.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](http://commerce.bam.org/tickets/reserve.aspx?performanceNumber=12153&ref=bklyner.com) start at $20

[**Bay Ridge Storefront Art Walk**](http://www.bayridgesaw.org/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, May 13, 11am to 4pm  
**Where:** 5th Avenue from 68th to 84th Street, Bay Ridge  
**What:** The 8th Annual SAW features the work of 15 artists selected to create site-specific installations for storefronts along 5th Avenue, giving neighbors a chance to experience the artwork, meet the artists and merchants, and shop. The event kicks off at 11am at the CB10 District Office at 8119 5th Avenue. Owl’s Head wine bar (479 74th Street) will host the after-party. Check out the [SAW website](http://www.bayridgesaw.org/?ref=bklyner.com) for more info and a map of the participating artists and merchants.  
**How Much:** Free

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Morgans_Journey.jpeg)

[**Morgan’s Journey**](http://www.onstageatkingsborough.org/event/52e3daa7c0c892b00140b8f82df9de47?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, May 13, 2pm  
**Where**: On Stage At Kingsborough, Kingsborough Community College, 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Manhattan Beach  
**What:** Follow Morgan the Clown and his wise sock puppet friend on a journey of discovery.  
Through audience participation, Morgan explores the joys and challenges of childhood and learns a valuable lesson about love and the true meaning of friendship.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=52e3daa7c0c892b00140b8f82df9de47&vqitq=61ad381f-073e-466c-8278-3ae096948b6f&vqitp=e0c98489-9895-4f75-9933-3594f5980b58&vqitts=1494539904&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=79a3f50ab45958b37abd4c5aa5ddd200&ref=bklyner.com) $12

![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Quicksilver_TeresaTamStudio-2.jpg)

Quicksilver (Photo by Teresa Tam Studio courtesy of 5 Boroughs Music Festival)

[**5 Boroughs Music Festival—** **Quicksilver**](http://5bmf.org/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Saturday, May 13, 7:30pm  
**Where:** Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Oxford Street, Fort Greene  
**What:** 5 Boroughs Music Festival closes its [10th anniversary season](/5-boroughs-music-festival-closes-10th-season-chamber-concert-fort-greene/) with a chamber concert by the renowned baroque ensemble, Quicksilver.  
**How Much:** [Tickets](http://5bmf.org/2017/05/13/quicksilver/?ref=bklyner.com) $25, $15 student/senior

[**DUMBO Open Studios**](https://dumboopenstudios.com/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When**: Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, 1pm to 6pm  
**Where:** Various locations, DUMBO & Vinegar Hill  
**What:** For this annual event, more than 100 artists will open up their studios to visitors showcasing artwork across all media. DUMBO galleries will extend their hours throughout the weekend.  
**How Much:** Free

[**The Great Lag B’omer Parade**](https://crownheights.info/chabad-news/569465/lag-baomer-parade-last-2024/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Sunday, May 14, 10am  
**Where:** Eastern Parkway (parade between Albany & New York Avenues, main stage between Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues), Crown Heights  
**What:** More than 20,000 people from across the tri-state area are expected to participate in this festive event—the largest Jewish gathering in the nation! In celebration of the Jewish holiday Lag B’omer, there will be floats, marching bands, army trucks, and school processions.  
**How Much:** Free