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SUMMARY:Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:“★★★★★ Brilliant …This infectiously exuberant production serves as a reminder that Shakespeare is accessible to all\, and Hamlet is for everyone” The Telegraph \n“A performance like none I’ve ever witnessed during my 30-plus years of writing about entertainment and arts and culture … the complete definition of theatre for the mind\, spirit\, soul and imagination … The troupe delivers an all-encompassing crossover narrative that penetrates the heart.” The Chicago Tribune \n“★★★★★ “The ferocious\, left‑field freshness of its approach… shaken up\, translated\, fragmented\, relived and reconstructed in spectacular style … offering a non‑stop feast of new insights … the show still ends with an exhilarated audience leaping up to dance onstage with the company; thrilled by the joy\, the irreverence\, the profound insight\, and the deep sense of human solidarity”  The Scotsman \nIn this brilliant\, funny\, and moving adaptation\, Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari intertwines the text of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with the lived experiences of a young ensemble of eight actors with Down syndrome. With wry humor\, playful energy\, pop music\, and pointed critique\, the performers confront the play’s timeless themes—grief\, revenge\, and existence—with striking honesty and insight. Drawing resonant parallels between Shakespeare’s Denmark and our contemporary world\, they offer a vision of a more just and joyful imagined future.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/teatro-la-plazas-hamlet-2/2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Art,Theater
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SUMMARY:Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:“★★★★★ Brilliant …This infectiously exuberant production serves as a reminder that Shakespeare is accessible to all\, and Hamlet is for everyone” The Telegraph \n“A performance like none I’ve ever witnessed during my 30-plus years of writing about entertainment and arts and culture … the complete definition of theatre for the mind\, spirit\, soul and imagination … The troupe delivers an all-encompassing crossover narrative that penetrates the heart.” The Chicago Tribune \n“★★★★★ “The ferocious\, left‑field freshness of its approach… shaken up\, translated\, fragmented\, relived and reconstructed in spectacular style … offering a non‑stop feast of new insights … the show still ends with an exhilarated audience leaping up to dance onstage with the company; thrilled by the joy\, the irreverence\, the profound insight\, and the deep sense of human solidarity”  The Scotsman \nIn this brilliant\, funny\, and moving adaptation\, Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari intertwines the text of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with the lived experiences of a young ensemble of eight actors with Down syndrome. With wry humor\, playful energy\, pop music\, and pointed critique\, the performers confront the play’s timeless themes—grief\, revenge\, and existence—with striking honesty and insight. Drawing resonant parallels between Shakespeare’s Denmark and our contemporary world\, they offer a vision of a more just and joyful imagined future.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/teatro-la-plazas-hamlet-2/2026-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Art,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
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SUMMARY:Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:“★★★★★ Brilliant …This infectiously exuberant production serves as a reminder that Shakespeare is accessible to all\, and Hamlet is for everyone” The Telegraph \n“A performance like none I’ve ever witnessed during my 30-plus years of writing about entertainment and arts and culture … the complete definition of theatre for the mind\, spirit\, soul and imagination … The troupe delivers an all-encompassing crossover narrative that penetrates the heart.” The Chicago Tribune \n“★★★★★ “The ferocious\, left‑field freshness of its approach… shaken up\, translated\, fragmented\, relived and reconstructed in spectacular style … offering a non‑stop feast of new insights … the show still ends with an exhilarated audience leaping up to dance onstage with the company; thrilled by the joy\, the irreverence\, the profound insight\, and the deep sense of human solidarity”  The Scotsman \nIn this brilliant\, funny\, and moving adaptation\, Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari intertwines the text of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with the lived experiences of a young ensemble of eight actors with Down syndrome. With wry humor\, playful energy\, pop music\, and pointed critique\, the performers confront the play’s timeless themes—grief\, revenge\, and existence—with striking honesty and insight. Drawing resonant parallels between Shakespeare’s Denmark and our contemporary world\, they offer a vision of a more just and joyful imagined future.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/teatro-la-plazas-hamlet-2/2026-04-04/1/
CATEGORIES:Art,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T213000
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SUMMARY:Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:“★★★★★ Brilliant …This infectiously exuberant production serves as a reminder that Shakespeare is accessible to all\, and Hamlet is for everyone” The Telegraph \n“A performance like none I’ve ever witnessed during my 30-plus years of writing about entertainment and arts and culture … the complete definition of theatre for the mind\, spirit\, soul and imagination … The troupe delivers an all-encompassing crossover narrative that penetrates the heart.” The Chicago Tribune \n“★★★★★ “The ferocious\, left‑field freshness of its approach… shaken up\, translated\, fragmented\, relived and reconstructed in spectacular style … offering a non‑stop feast of new insights … the show still ends with an exhilarated audience leaping up to dance onstage with the company; thrilled by the joy\, the irreverence\, the profound insight\, and the deep sense of human solidarity”  The Scotsman \nIn this brilliant\, funny\, and moving adaptation\, Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari intertwines the text of Shakespeare’s Hamlet with the lived experiences of a young ensemble of eight actors with Down syndrome. With wry humor\, playful energy\, pop music\, and pointed critique\, the performers confront the play’s timeless themes—grief\, revenge\, and existence—with striking honesty and insight. Drawing resonant parallels between Shakespeare’s Denmark and our contemporary world\, they offer a vision of a more just and joyful imagined future.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/teatro-la-plazas-hamlet-2/2026-04-04/2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Visit with Nora Guthrie and Anna Canoni
DESCRIPTION:Visit the exhibition Woody Guthrie: What This Guitar Might Do with two very special hosts: Nora Guthrie\, Woody’s daughter\, and Anna Canoni\, Woody’s granddaughter – and get a glimpse of Woody through the eyes of his own family. \nStop by the gallery any time between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Nora and Anna will be telling stories\, exploring the exhibit\, and talking about their father’s and grandfather’s life and legacy. \nNora Guthrie\, the youngest child of Woody & Marjorie Guthrie\, is the President Emeritus of Woody Guthrie Publications\, Inc. She served as president of the Woody Guthrie Foundation for over 30 years\, founded the Woody Guthrie Archive in 1992\, and co-founded the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa\, OK in 2013. Working with her father’s archive\, Nora has given unprecedented access and visibility to his creative works through new recordings\, publications\, films\, and exhibitions. She is the executive producer of numerous GRAMMY award winning albums\, recording hundreds of her father’s previously unknown lyrics set to music by contemporary musicians. \nAnna Canoni\, President of Woody Guthrie Publications\, Inc.\, has worked side-by-side with her mother Nora for over two decades\, on every major project and tribute to Woody Guthrie since the 1996 Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame Hard Travelin’ concerts.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/exhibition-visit-with-nora-guthrie-and-anna-canoni/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Talks/Lectures,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
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SUMMARY:Woody Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Woody Wednesdays (and one Woody Thursday) bring together NYU students\, alumni\, and guest artists for acoustic sets inside the exhibition Woody Guthrie: What This Guitar Might Do. Each night features artists reinterpreting Guthrie’s work alongside original songs. \nFeel free to drop by\, no registration is needed. \nWednesday April 15\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerforming artists: \n\nHannah Hoberman (Gallatin 2027)\nNora Conlon\nDrake Hunt\n\nWednesday April 22\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nPerforming artists: \n\nSofia D’Angelo\nGoldfish Funeral (Jack Bobley) (Tish 2026)\nStevie Bill\n\nThursday April 30\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nPerforming artists: \n\nCaleb Moore (Steinhardt\, 2022)\nCalling Margaret (Genevieve Kleyhans) (Tisch\, 2026)\nRemi Baker (Clive Davis Institute\, 2026)
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/woody-wednesdays/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032831
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay. \nTwoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms\, jazz sensibilities\, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture\, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage\, memory\, and innovation meet. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond\, Markus Schwartz\, Gary Josama\, Gama Josama\, Joe Montour\, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living\, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-spring-series-twoubadou-lakay/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T010000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032831
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SUMMARY:Rare Form + Building Beats present DONUTS ARE FOREVER 20
DESCRIPTION:An annual tribute to the life and legacy of a Detroit music legend. \nWhat began as a small gathering of friends to honor their musical hero in 2006\, has grown into a cornerstone of New York City’s hip-hop community. Now in its 20th year\, Donuts Are Forever (DAF) continues to celebrate James “J Dilla” Yancey’s unparalleled influence on beat-making culture\, while serving as a vital fundraiser for the next generation of creators. \nBRIC has announced the return of Questlove and DJ Spinna\, two DJs who have supported Donuts Are Forever as it has grown over the years. Rare Form’s own DJ Tara will also make her return to the DAF stage\, with DJ Bles-sed\, with deep vinyl crates that have rocked crowds and the airwaves. \nPlease Note: This event is 18+.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/rare-form-building-beats-present-donuts-are-forever-20/
CATEGORIES:Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032831
CREATED:20260414T123502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T123502Z
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SUMMARY:Woody Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Woody Wednesdays (and one Woody Thursday) bring together NYU students\, alumni\, and guest artists for acoustic sets inside the exhibition Woody Guthrie: What This Guitar Might Do. Each night features artists reinterpreting Guthrie’s work alongside original songs. \nFeel free to drop by\, no registration is needed. \nWednesday April 15\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerforming artists: \n\nHannah Hoberman (Gallatin 2027)\nNora Conlon\nDrake Hunt\n\nWednesday April 22\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nPerforming artists: \n\nSofia D’Angelo\nGoldfish Funeral (Jack Bobley) (Tish 2026)\nStevie Bill\n\nThursday April 30\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nPerforming artists: \n\nCaleb Moore (Steinhardt\, 2022)\nCalling Margaret (Genevieve Kleyhans) (Tisch\, 2026)\nRemi Baker (Clive Davis Institute\, 2026)
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/woody-wednesdays/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T142044Z
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay. \nTwoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms\, jazz sensibilities\, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture\, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage\, memory\, and innovation meet. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond\, Markus Schwartz\, Gary Josama\, Gama Josama\, Joe Montour\, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living\, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-spring-series-twoubadou-lakay/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T190025Z
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SUMMARY:Voicing Our Vision: A Celebration of Art and Haitian Women's Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the power and creativity of Haitian women leading the way in art and agency! \n\n\n\n\nJoin The Haitian Women’s Collective (HWC) and Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) for a special event celebrating the powerful voices\, visions\, and leadership of Haitian women. The gathering\, themed “Voicing Our Vision\,” will draw a direct link between cultural expression and social change. \nThe evening will feature two key highlights: \n\nA celebration of the Haitian Women’s Collective’s inaugural grants awarded through the Fund for Haitian Women\, the first and only grantmaking fund focused exclusively on supporting women-led organizations in Haiti.\nHaiti Cultural Exchange Vizyon Atistik exhibition will showcase works on paper by the incredible talent of Haitian women artists who uplift Haitian culture through the arts.\n\nHWC accelerates women-led local solutions in Haiti across sexual and reproductive health\, education\, climate justice\, and economic empowerment\, while HCX is dedicated to developing and promoting the cultural expressions of Haitian people. Together\, this event will platform the creativity\, perspectives\, and visionary leadership of Haitian women.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/voicing-our-vision-a-celebration-of-art-and-haitian-womens-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Art,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T123502Z
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SUMMARY:Woody Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Woody Wednesdays (and one Woody Thursday) bring together NYU students\, alumni\, and guest artists for acoustic sets inside the exhibition Woody Guthrie: What This Guitar Might Do. Each night features artists reinterpreting Guthrie’s work alongside original songs. \nFeel free to drop by\, no registration is needed. \nWednesday April 15\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerforming artists: \n\nHannah Hoberman (Gallatin 2027)\nNora Conlon\nDrake Hunt\n\nWednesday April 22\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nPerforming artists: \n\nSofia D’Angelo\nGoldfish Funeral (Jack Bobley) (Tish 2026)\nStevie Bill\n\nThursday April 30\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nPerforming artists: \n\nCaleb Moore (Steinhardt\, 2022)\nCalling Margaret (Genevieve Kleyhans) (Tisch\, 2026)\nRemi Baker (Clive Davis Institute\, 2026)
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/woody-wednesdays/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T142044Z
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay. \nTwoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms\, jazz sensibilities\, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture\, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage\, memory\, and innovation meet. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond\, Markus Schwartz\, Gary Josama\, Gama Josama\, Joe Montour\, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living\, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-spring-series-twoubadou-lakay/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T142044Z
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay. \nTwoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms\, jazz sensibilities\, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture\, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage\, memory\, and innovation meet. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond\, Markus Schwartz\, Gary Josama\, Gama Josama\, Joe Montour\, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living\, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-spring-series-twoubadou-lakay/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T142044Z
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SUMMARY:Mizik Ayiti! Residency Spring Series | Twoubadou Lakay
DESCRIPTION:Join Haiti Cultural Exchange on Thursdays for the Mizik Ayiti! Residency Series. The Spring residency will be held by Twoubadou Lakay. \nTwoubadou Lakay is a collective of master musicians rooted in the rich traditions of Haitian music. The ensemble blends the storytelling spirit and dancing guitars of Haitian Twoubadou with deep Haitian rhythms\, jazz sensibilities\, and improvisational dialogue. Twoubadou Lakay is tradition reimagined through a contemporary lens. Their sound is both intimate and expansive—grounded in lakou culture\, yet reaching across the diaspora—creating a musical space where heritage\, memory\, and innovation meet. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s Haiti Cultural Exchange residency will feature core members Bobby Raymond\, Markus Schwartz\, Gary Josama\, Gama Josama\, Joe Montour\, Camille Hostin and Roland Cameau in revolving formations. Twoubadou Lakay invites audiences into a living\, breathing experience of Haitian musical expression—honoring the past while shaping its future. \nTwoubadou Lakay’s five-week residency at HCX will feature unique performances weekly.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/mizik-ayiti-residency-spring-series-twoubadou-lakay/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T220000
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SUMMARY:BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bam-danceafrica-outdoor-bazaar/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Markets,Music,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T200000
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SUMMARY:BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bam-danceafrica-outdoor-bazaar/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Markets,Music,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T143422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T145050Z
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SUMMARY:BAM DanceAfrica Outdoor Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for its 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. BAM DanceAfrica’s global marketplace of Black arts and crafts will be on the Plaza again this year.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/bam-danceafrica-outdoor-bazaar/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Markets,Music,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T143220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T143220Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Entertainment at The Commons - Te Encontro no Samba
DESCRIPTION:Visitors to Brooklyn Commons Park will be swept up in dynamic performances as the lunchtime stage comes alive with a rich mix of music and entertainment. \nTe Encontro no Samba (TENS) is an Afro-Brazilian music project founded in 2017 to promote Brazilian culture in the United States. What began as a small “roda de samba” performance group has since evolved into a range of artistic and cultural initiatives\, marked by an infectious sound and a vibrant celebration of Afro-Brazilian traditions.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/lunchtime-entertainment-at-the-commons-te-encontro-no-samba/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Music,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T211640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T211640Z
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SUMMARY:Family Dance Jam + Craft + Carry Pop-Up Pour
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for an outdoor dance party with music\, and a lively neighborhood vibe\, plus libations provided by Craft + Carry for those 21 years of age and older.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/family-dance-jam-craft-carry-pop-up-pour/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Music,Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T190230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T190230Z
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SUMMARY:The Brooklyn Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 finale of BRIC’s Brooklyn Poetry Slam\, hosted by the series’ esteemed co-founders\, poets Mahogany L. Browne and Jive Poetic\, and featuring the Poetry Slam winners from earlier in the season. 
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/the-brooklyn-poetry-slam/
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word,Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185809Z
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SUMMARY:We Outside! A BK Juneteenth Vol. IV
DESCRIPTION:651 ARTS presents its We Outside! A BK Juneteenth\, Vol. IV\, a commemoration of African-American emancipation featuring a day of performances and activities. More information TBA.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/we-outside-a-bk-juneteenth-vol-iv/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Music,Brooklyn Cultural District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T184158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184158Z
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SUMMARY:En Garde Arts Presents: playdate Fest!
DESCRIPTION:playdate Fest!\, En Garde Arts’ curated summer performance series spotlighting award-winning musicians and musical-theatre artists\, returns in its biggest iteration yet. This year’s edition is curated by Modesto “Flako” Jimenez\, a Dominican-born\, Brooklyn-raised multidisciplinary artist. Presented in collaboration with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership—with support from Council Member Lincoln Restler and the New York City Council. \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/en-garde-arts-presents-playdate-fest/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Music,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032832
CREATED:20260414T205245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T205245Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Entertainment - saxofshaolin
DESCRIPTION:Visitors to Brooklyn Commons Park will be swept up in dynamic performances as the lunchtime stage comes alive with a rich mix of music and entertainment. Set in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn\, the Commons provides the perfect backdrop for vibrant arts and culture. \nSaxophonist and composer Ben Chin leads saxofshaolin\, a captivating fusion of Eastern and Western musical influences. Drawing from American\, Southeast Asian\, and Afro-Caribbean traditions\, he creates a sound that celebrates cultural connections. As a Hakka Chinese immigrant and nomad\, his music blends traditional and contemporary elements\, making it both danceable and spiritual.
URL:https://downtownbrooklyn.com/event/lunchtime-entertainment-saxofshaolin/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Brooklyn Presents,Free,Art,Music
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