Arts & Entertainment

The Soul is Back in Brooklyn

The 14th Annual Soul of Brooklyn Week kicks off this Saturday, August 17

Last year's festival attracted over 20,000 attendees. This year, Soul of Brooklyn Week is back and is expected to be bigger and better than ever!

The 14th annual celebration will feature concerts, film screenings, plays, festivals, workshops, art exhibits and more-- all celebrating African Diasporan arts and culture while promoting partnerships between local arts organizations and businesses in Brooklyn.

Check out a few highlights from the upcoming week of events:

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Soul of BK Launch Event + Concert
The Soul of Brooklyn launch will feature a performance by Seattle-based hip hop collective, Shabazz Palaces. There will also be performances by electro dub-hop group abstract random, and tunes by THEESatisfaction’s DJ Sassy Black and Stas THEEBoss. Join us as we celebrate the Soul of Brooklyn launch with live music, vendors, art activations, and more.
Cuyler Gore Park
Greene Ave and Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
2:00PM – 7:00PM
FREE

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MONDAY, AUGUST 19

Brooklyn Jazz X Bed Vyne Brew
In partnership with the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium, join The Jeff King Band and the Brandon Sanders Trio for a live performance. Meet us in Bed-Stuy, enjoy some live jazz, and sip local craft beers from Brooklyn.
Bed Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
7:00PM – 9:00PM
FREE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

PATTERNS OF SUCCESS: Bridging the gap between art, creative freedom and entrepreneurship
This presentation by Jo-Ná A. Williams, Esq., founder of J.A. Williams Law – The Artist Empowerment Firm, will discuss the current trend towards entrepreneurship and the specific tools artists need to become masters at ruling their market and making money on their terms. Stay after the workshop for a meet-and-greet with the presenters, and enjoy cocktails, food and tunes by a local DJ.

MARCUS VINEYARD
417 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11216
6:30PM – 10:30PM
FREE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

The KIDflix Film Fest of Bed-Stuy
Come celebrate the 14th annual KidFlix Film Fest with a family-friendly films under the stars! This free film festival for kids and families is held every Friday night in August in Stuyvesant Heights’ Fulton Park.
FULTON PARK
Fulton and Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
7:00PM – 9:00PM
FREE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

Soul of BK X AFROPUNK Block Party
As part of this year’s AFROPUNK Festival, join us for the Soul of Brooklyn Week finale. The Block Party will feature DJs Rich Medina, Prince Paul, CX KIDTRONIK, and Mursi Layne. Check us for local Black owned business vendors of all types, art activations, and more!
Commodore Barry Park | AFROPUNK FEST
Flushing Ave and Navy St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
1:00PM – 8:00PM

For a full list of events, visit Soul of Brooklyn online.


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