Amplify the voices of Brooklyn at a series of pay-what-you-can slams, presented by poets and cofounders Mahogany L. Browne and DJ Jive Poetic. Come to listen to poets, or arrive early to sign up if you’d like to join the slam (limited availability). Brooklyn Poetry Slam rules Brooklyn Poetry Slam is a two-round performance poetry […]
Wednesday, February 12 5:00 – 6:30 PM All Ages Welcome FREE! Drop-In, No RSVP Needed You’re invited to The Bronx Museum for an evening of free and fun art-making activities for all ages led by members of our Teen Council! This event also marks the conclusion of the fall semester of the Museum’s Teen Council […]
Black History Month: "A Labor Of Love" Art Exhibit QPL is proud to present our Black History Month art exhibit, "A Labor of Love." Original works of art will celebrate our 2025 Black History Month theme, "African Americans and Labor," and focus on the profound ways that work of all kinds — free and unfree, […]
Wander through beautifully curated gardens, conservatories, and season exhibits. Discover a variety of plants, flowers, and peaceful landscapes in this urban oasis. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. Brooklyn Botanic […]
Discover marine life from around the world at the New York Aquarium. Visit exhibits featuring sea lions, sharks, and other fascinating creatures. Your conservation journey starts here! Experience curated events at the New York Aquarium led by our WCS Educators. See animals up close, explore exhibits, and get hands-on in our classrooms. Become an ocean […]
The Town Hall celebrates James Baldwin and the 60th anniversary of the Baldwin/Buckley Cambridge debate with the New York premiere of the chamber opera, THE TONGUE & THE LASH by Damien Sneed, composer/conductor and Karen Chilton, librettist. Making her Town Hall and New York directorial debut, the opera will be directed by world-renowned mezzo-soprano, Denyce […]
Hal Jackson was a radio pioneer who broke racial barriers on the airwaves. This exhibition features photographs of Hal with a variety of his peers through the years taken by different artists, many of whom were unknown, along with photos taken by Debi B Jackson. The exhibition was installed by Kenia Akridge. Who is Hal Jackson? […]
Join us for an evening of stories, shared live as five storytellers take the stage and share a true, personal story from their life: joy and heart, in equal measures. Stories of glory and defeat, taunting fate, laughing in the face of danger, and the moments that forever changed the course. Doors open at 6:30 […]
An exhibition honoring the unparalleled strength, wisdom, beauty, and contributions of Black women throughout history. We Love You, Black Woman, an inspiring exhibition honoring the unmatched strength, wisdom, beauty, and contributions of Black women throughout history. The exhibit runs through May 25, 2025. Curated with care, this exhibition reflects on the journey of Black women—from […]
Exploring The Billie’s musical roots and in homage to its namesake – the legendary Billie Holiday. In honor of what would be Lady Day's 110th birthday, the final performance of the music series in recognition of National Jazz Appreciation Month will feature a jazz vocalist. Co-curated with veteran journalist, TV/Film writer, and producer Bonsu Thompson, […]
Join us in celebrating WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Shared Imaginings, New Futures at the exhibition Opening Party! Curated by Vera Petukhova, Working Knowledge is a Visions2030 project in collaboration with The Bronx Museum. The exhibition features interactive and socially-informed art installations by: Zainab Aliyu + American Artist and the School For Poetic Computation, Black Quantum Futurism, Stephanie […]
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Harlem School of the Arts Annual Benefit Gala on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The night will kick off at 6:00 PM with a reception, followed by dinner and the Gala program. The evening will conclude with an exciting after party, complete […]
