Enjoy an evening of live jazz in honor of legendary trombonist and Fort Greene resident Slide Hampton, whose home on 245 Carlton Avenue hosted world famous jazz musicians and groundbreaking...
Ray is a 2004 biographical film focusing on 30 years of the life of iconic, acclaimed musician, Ray Charles. The independently-produced film starred actor, singer, comedian, Jamie Foxx in the title role. Foxx received...
Stokely Carmichael, the charismatic and sometimes controversial activist, stepped onto the pages of history when he called for “Black Power” during a speech one Mississippi night in 1966. Remembered quite...
Take an insightful look at women artists of the black Brooklyn renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s, as profiled in Brooklyn Boheme, the recent HBO documentary by Nelson George. Writer...
BLDG 92 and Inside Out Tours offer an exhibition tour exploring African American Heritage and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The “Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present and Future” exhibition tells for...
Calling all Haitian Entrepreneurs: interested in monies to start your own business? Kreyol speakers who want to start a business can now get the information, the assistance and even the...
The experimental music group Hot Hands will present a live performance inspired by the histories of former African American workers at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Incorporating live instruments, samples, and...
African-American Leaders Past and Present includes five History Channel specials: Civil War Journal-Frederick Douglass; Who Killed Martin Luther King Jr.; Malcolm X: A Search For Identity, Thurgood Marhsall: Justice For All;...
Thursday nights wouldn't be right without coming by Corkscrew to sample our new wines. This week we share Malbec from France and Argentina. Explore the wine world only at Corkscrew...
Senior Cinema offers seniors 65 and older free admission to repertory classics, with complimentary popcorn and soda. All Senior Cinema screenings start at 10am. Reservations are required and can be...
Come experience this little island's big wines! Corkscrew is proud to offer several different styles and regions of Sicilian wines. Stop by Saturday night and explore them all.
The New Negress Film Society presents an evening of digital media and live sound installation that re-imagines the concept of Afrofuturism in the wake of recent police violence in New...
Free Shape Up NYC Classes are for all! No registration or prior experience necessary. "Come be part of the community that's bigger than the gym."
General Public Meeting for Parents of Young Children in Fort Greene Social Time 7:00pm, Meeting 7:15pm Free And children welcome in a separate, supervised playroom Come hear representatives from the...
Free Shape Up NYC Classes are for all! No registration or prior experience necessary. "Come be part of the community that's bigger than the gym." Instructor Lina Lavitsky has been hooked...
Senior Cinema offers seniors 65 and older free admission to repertory classics, with complimentary popcorn and soda. All Senior Cinema screenings start at 10am. Reservations are required and can be...
Do local businesses meet your needs? Do you feel safe in your neighborhood? Is public transit working well for you? Do you feel connected to your community? We spoke to...
The Society for Clinton Hill will be hosting their Spring general meeting on Wednesday, April 22. The meeting's agenda includes several speakers and updates from local community organizations, including: (1)...
Bravely serving NYC for 150 years, the FDNY's Engine Company 210 at 160 Carlton Avenue (located just south of Myrtle Avenue) is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 2nd...
Join us for our first event of 2015! Explore the garden and find out how to get involved Plants for sale from $1.00: Coleus, Marigolds, Petunias, Echinacea, Basil, Cilantro, Lavender, Rosemary,...
Installation NYC Market presents the Pop-Up Tour! First stop: Leisure Life From Friday May 1st to May 16th, Installation NYC Market is partnering with Leisure Life for a lifestyle showcase featuring a...
Join the Brooklyn Public Library on Saturday, May 9 for Bike the Branches—a fun and adventurous one-day bike ride to benefit the Library. Get ready to explore Brooklyn’s cultural hubs, diverse...
Jamaica might be the original home of dancehall, but New York City can certainly lay claim to some of the genre’s shining moments. Now The Red Bull Music Academy is...
This quarterly breakfast meeting is offered for local property owners, retail brokers, and prospective businesses owners who are looking to lease commercial space on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and...
Are you looking for a job? Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair on Wednesday, May 13th from 3:00 PM...
