Are you coming out to the AfroPunk Fest on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th (12pm to 9pm each day) at Commodore Barry Park? You won’t want to miss it! Described by the New York Times as “the most multicultural festival in the US,” Brooklyn’s AfroPunk Fest, is celebrating its 9th year!

And guess what? The Park may close…but Afro Punk continues…

New for AfroPunk 2013: AfroPunk After Dark.

AfroPunk After Dark turns select venues in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill into captivating playgrounds of music, art, comedy, entertainment and culture — with drink specials courtesy Absolut and Grolsch.

Eight (count ’em!) 8 opportunities to enjoy after dark fun on Myrtle Avenue:

– SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 –

August 24 — Cielo Bar, 474 Myrtle Avenue, 9pm – until

a celebration of natural beauty. book signing, party and exhibition. Book: Afros by Michael July; music by DJ Hard “Hittin” Harry

August 24 — The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Avenue, 10pm – until

Afrobeats, Funk & Soul music by Mickey Perez

August 24 — Putnam’s Pub, 419 Myrtle Avenue, 10pm – until

Sesac presents acoustic performances by Adam Falcon, Shelley Nicole, Shea Rose, created by Trevor Gale

August 24 — Brooklyn Tap House, 590 Myrtle Avenue, 10pm – until

Connecting Africa & Latin America thru musical exploration. Africa Latina presented by Chief Boima and Geko Jones

– SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 –

August 25 — Putnam’s Pub, 419 Myrtle Avenue, 10pm – until

live the hype life. Vortex w/music by ManChildBlack. AfroFuturistic, ElectroFunk & Soul

August 25 — Dee & Ricky’s, 503 Myrtle Avenue, 10pm – until

Pull Up! Pepper Pot Sunday. Reggae & Dancehall music by DJ Gravy of Rice and Peas

August 25 — Lola’s, 387 Myrtle Avenue, 11pm – until

Purple Ferdinand Live, music by Siobhan Bell, acoustic performance by Purple Ferdinand

The Park may close…but AfroPunk continues…