Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Erykah Badu, Science for Tots and a Vintage Pop-Up Shop
Events and activities this weekend in and around Bed-Stuy
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, June 7, 8:00 p.m., Sankofa Aban Bed and Breakfast
107 Macon Street (between Marcy and Nostrand avenues)
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WHY GO: Chemash Lamed discovered a love for singing jazz standards after discoving a love for cooking vega-vegetarian Instead of choosing one over the other, he joined together both of his passionate art forms and presents them both at his performances. He fulfills hearts and appetites at the same time. He travels NYC as often as possible introducing his talents to as many as he can. Accompanied by Eric Lemon Trio.
HOW MUCH: $10. To buy tickets or RSVP for seating, go here or call 917-704-9237
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WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Academy of Music, Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Avenue
WHY GO: Four-time Grammy Award winner and "First Lady of Neo-Soul" Erykah Badu comes home to Brooklyn for a groundbreaking concert that redefines the scope and depth of hip-hop-orchestral fusion.Pairing Badu with Brooklyn composer Ted Hearne, the Brooklyn Philharmonic will perform an evening of seamlessly integrated new music featuring collaborative arrangements of songs from Badu's 2008 album New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, along with new music by Hearne featuring perspectives from prominent contemporary African-American thinkers on New Amerykah's ideas about identity, hip-hop, and community
HOW MUCH: $35 - $125
WHAT: Ezra Jack Keat’s Family Concert Featuring Wynton Marsalis
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, June 8, 4:00 p.m., Prospect Park Bandshell
WHY GO: Wynton Marsalis performs with his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for a kid-friendly performance that’s sure to get everyone in the family rocking, swaying and making a joyful noise. This jazz icon showcases the Ezra Jack Keats Family Concert, a celebration of the groundbreaking children’s author (and notable Brooklynite). As always, Keats' stories will be read during the break—this time, by Mr. Marsalis himself. Stroller parking, ice cream, and stylistic authenticity will be available on site.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: “Science Saturdays” for Big and Little Scientists
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m., 559 Rogers Avenue, Bklyn
WHY GO: Enjoy some hands-on and messy science projects with your child that you can recreate at home. This class for scientists as young as two and their caregiver. Science Saturdays is a theme-based program that incorporates the use of hands-on projects and child-led exploration in order to engage children in looking at their world through scientific eyes. The Science Saturdays program is the recent recipient of a private grant aimed at making quality science education accessible to an increased number of New York City children.
HOW MUCH: Registration is available ONLINE
WHAT: I Heart Vintage Pop-up Shop
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, June 8, 12:00 noon, Williasmburg Music Center, 367 Bedford Avenue
WHY GO: A popup shop specializing in men’s/women’s vintage fashions. Featuring a live performance by the lovely and talented Tendayi Kuumba! Free drinks, free admission!
HOW MUCH: Free
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