The Evidence of Things Unseen: Baldwin, Faith, and Fiction

Join The Center for Fiction in welcoming Yahdon Israel, founder of The Literaryswag Book Club and Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster, and Robert Jones, Jr. (formerly known as “Son of Baldwin”), the New York Times bestselling author of The Prophets, for a dynamic conversation about James Baldwin’s fiction. The pair will discuss the powerful link between Baldwin’s faith and artistic […]

Lines of Light Vocal Ensemble

The premiere of a collaborative and co-creative vocal ensemble of five vocalists, composers, and improvisers Amirtha Kidambi, Cleo Reed, Miriam Elhajli, Shara Lunon, and isabel crespo pardo. Lines of Light was formed in direct response to attacks on women, non-binary, and trans people’s bodily autonomy and the interconnection to the struggle for racial justice. Conceptually, the vocal ensemble is driven by […]

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop at The Craft Studio

Little artists will make a centerpiece worthy of the grownup table!  Using a terra cotta pot as the base, they will paint, add fall-colored embellishments, and fill it with mini pumpkins and gourds. They will take home one festive and fun Thanksgiving centerpiece!

Subway Swing: A Boogie for the Ages

Join us at the Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn for an after-hours boogie for the ages! Triple-step your way through our 1936 decommissioned subway station with live jazz bands, the hottest swing dancing, and the slickest vintage outfits! Ticket price includes admission to the party at the Museum and one drink. Additional drink tickets will […]

American Railroad

The musical program includes commissioned pieces by jazz artist Cécile McLorin Salvant and renowned Silkroad pipa player Wu Man.