Friday, February 7th Cane River BAM Cinema, Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave. Various showtimes $16, $11 for seniors. New York exclusive! This long-lost gem of Black independent cinema was shot in Natchitoches Parish, a historically “free community of color” in Louisiana with an entirely African American cast and crew. It follows Peter (Richard […]Read More

Friday, January 31st Free BAM Senior Cinema: The Learning Tree Brooklyn Academy of Music, 10am, FREE. Today is the first day seniors can call to claim seats for this screening. (Reservations can be made three weeks in advance.) Genius Gordon Parks adapted his semiautographical novel into a gorgeous and bittersweet coming-of-age feature film. Written, directed, […]Read More

Dread Scott in conversation about “Slave Rebellion Reenactment” Revolution Books 437 Malcolm X Blvd Friday, January 24th Dread Scott in conversation about “Slave Rebellion Reenactment” Revolution Books 437 Malcolm X Blvd 7-9pm, Manhattan $15, students $10. Just named by @ArtNet as one of “The 100 Works of Art That Defined the Decade,” this massive performance-art […]Read More

Friday, January 17th  Bike Path: Train to Become A Professional Mechanic (Veterans and people who have had contact with the criminal justice system are welcome AT ANY AGE) Otherwise, you are ready to apply for training as a bike mechanic if: you are a Fort Greene or Clinton Hill resident ages 18-22; can report for […]Read More

Saturday, January 11th The Reggie Woods Quartet Sistas’ Place 456 Nostrand Avenue 9pm & 10:30pm sets $20 with reservation or $25 at the door. Open the new year with great music! This acclaimed saxophonist always has a skilled crew of fellow jazz artists on stage alongside him. He’ll be at Sistas’ Place, the cozy Black-owned […]Read More

Saturday, January 4thTAMA Children Holiday Art Crawl Along Tompkins Avenue thru Jan 18th FREE. Art work done by students in P.S 305 is displayed in area store windows and shop interiors. Display hours vary based on business location hours. Call to inquire. Participating stores are the Bush Doctor Juice Bar, Warude, Etta Salon, Radical Women, […]Read More

Saturday, December 21st Sistas’ Place Kwanzaa Holiday Market Sistas’ Place, 456 Nostrand Ave., 1-6pm, FREE.  You know Sistas’ Place, the Jazz Club in Brooklyn with the rich history in Black Activism? Well, Tribal Truths Collection will be joining with other artisans to make a wonderful Kwanzaa market just for you!  Monday, December 23rdSeniors: Come for the […]Read More

Friday, December 13th Annual Karaoke Toy Drive 2 Steps Down 240 Dekalb Ave. 8pm-midnight FREE. Bring an unwrapped toy, buy a drink – and if you come early, grab a light free snack. Hosted by Renee and Rhonda Mayo, with Byron McCray Karoake host and music by DJ Bruce. Sponsored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric […]Read More