Celebrate Tu BiShvat at Brooklyn Children’s Museum on February 9th

Learn about the Jewish holiday that commemorates “the new year of the trees” with engaging, hands-on activities

Rapper Busta Rhymes Charged With Assaulting Assistant In Brooklyn

Rhymes turned himself in to the police on Tuesday and currently faces three assault charges

Indigenous Culture Fair Coming To Prospect Park This Weekend

Vendors, performances, award-winning food, and more in Brooklyn's backyard.

This Artist Is Illustrating Brooklyn, One Storefront At A Time

Joel Holland's new book, "Brooklyn Storefronts," has more than 200 illustrations of the most beloved streetscapes in the borough.

The Brooklyn Academy Of Music's Winter-Spring 2025 Lineup Is Here

An R&B Lady MacBeth, an Oscar nominee in "A Streetcar Named Desire," an Alvin Ailey world premiere, and so much more.

Honor MF DOOM At Brooklyn Museum This Week On His Death Anniversary

The Brooklyn Museum is hosting a book talk with the author of the reclusive rapper's brand-new biography.

Scenes From The Liberty Championship Ticker-Tape Parade

New York City celebrated its WNBA champions on Thursday with a major parade on Broadway.

Migrant Artists Find Light In The Darkness At Brooklyn Shelter

Two visual artists from South America are displaying their work at the Clinton Hill shelter they’re living in.

Dazzling 'Lightscape' At Brooklyn Botanic Garden Returns

This magical winter wonderland is made with more than one million LED lights.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Hosts Ti Atis With Haiti Cultural Exchange

Monthly Events Starting on Saturday, November 9; Events Take Place the Second Saturday of Every Month through May 2025.

Brooklyn Museum To Host Lots Of Free Events For 200th Birthday Bash

The weekend-long birthday bash celebrates Brooklyn art in all its many forms.

Who Wants To Name A Brooklyn Tarantula?

The Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting a tarantula-naming competition this spooky season.

Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter Jokes She Got Mayor Adams Indicted

The star jokingly asked her fans if she should discuss the indictment, referencing her controversial music video in a Brooklyn church.

Study The Zodiac, AI And More At Brooklyn's Free Open Air University

The free, wide-ranging workshop series at the Prospect Park boathouse is back for its 10th year.

This Magical Pop-Up Circus Is Coming To A Crown Heights Rooftop

Be prepared to be on the edge of the seat the whole time.

Playboi Carti's Crown Heights Birthday Bash Shut Down By Police

The pop-up concert celebrating the rapper's birthday was shut down because the crowd was too large.

Compete For $1K In Prizes At Montague Street Pickleball Tournament

This is a big 'dill.'

Brooklyn Museum Gets Cool New Look For 200th Anniversary

The museum's new logo is full of Brooklyn pride.

Green-Wood Marks Climate Week With Diverse Programs This September

Green-Wood’s Death Education programming includes free workshops, panel discussions and interactive gatherings

Free Family Festival Atlantic Antic Back This Month In Brooklyn

The Atlantic Antic is returning to Brooklyn this month with a host of musical performers, local vendors and other entertainment.

Spike Lee's Annual Stoop Sale Is Back In Brooklyn This Weekend

The "Do The Right Thing" filmmaker will host his annual stoop sale block party extravaganza on Saturday.

Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival Full Event Lineup Released

The annual arts festival is jam-packed with free outdoor events from cultural institutions across the borough.

See All The Dazzling Costumes And Pure Joy At West Indian Day Parade

The parade was going smoothly until mid-afternoon when a gunman opened fire on the crowd.

African Diaspora Arts Festival Back For 8th Year

Asase Yaa will host its free annual dance and music festival, ART IS ALIVE, this September.

Green-Wood Cemetery Announces New Programs And Tours For Fall 2024

Post-Labor Day season features: luminous “Nightfall” event; Curios in the Catacombs performance by Margaret Leng Tan; and much more!

Legendary Rock Venue Saint Vitus Bar in Greenpoint Shuts Down

The owners announced the bar's closure on Instagram.

New Mural Shows Brooklyn Love At Atlantic Terminal Mall

"This mural is a tribute to the vibrant, interconnected fabric of Brooklyn."

Green-Wood Cemetery Hosts 'Moment In Time' Photo Contest

The historic burial ground will choose 10 winners.

Prospect Park To Host Free James Baldwin Concert Tribute

Meshell Ndegeocello's critically acclaimed James Baldwin tribute concert will come to the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park this week.

Natural Hair Festival And Reggae Concert In Brooklyn This Weekend

The two annual celebrations, CURLFEST and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, come to the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park in August.

Bushwick Film Festival Coming Soon To Brooklyn

This year’s Bushwick Film Festival, titled “Producing The Dream,” will take place in October.

Brooklyn College Grad Selected for Television Academy Internship

Nanda Saboia to Intern at Bristol Circle Entertainment in Scripted Series Development Department

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Welcomes New Trustee, Names Board Co-Chair

Marvalee Bascus Leslie is joining its Board of Trustees and Michael Frazier has been appointed Co-Chair of the Board.

Tickets Now On Sale For NY Waterway's 4th Of July Fireworks Cruise

NY Waterway's annual 4th of July experience is back, featuring breathtaking views of Macy's fireworks display

Phantom Waves: A New Series at Green-Wood Cemetery

Acclaimed Composer and Singer Gelsey Bell Selected to Curated Innovative Live Performances in the Historic Chapel and Catacombs

Brooklyn's Historic Paramount Theater Set To Reopen In March

The 100-year-old Brooklyn Paramount Theater will reopen as a music venue next month, following an extensive renovation.

Usher Releases Tour Dates Ahead Of Superbowl, Including Brooklyn Stop

Usher is going on a 24-city tour beginning this summer after his Super Bowl Halftime headlining show this weekend.

BK Public Library Is Looking For The Song Of The Summer

Two NYC institutions say it's time for a new anthem in the national canon — they're looking for the next "America the Beautiful."

Madonna Sued After Late Barclay's Center Performance

Two concertgoers contend Madonna's late performance in Brooklyn significantly cost attendees, who may have had work or family duties.

BK Museum's January Events Include Artisans Market, Symphony Orchestra

Brooklyn Museum will kick off 2024 with public events including a winter market, gallery tours and a musical performance.