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Get Out: Azucar, Wine & Cheese and Honoring the Soul Train Legacy
We've had a relatively mild winter so far. Take advantage of the great weather and get out this weekend and share a few laughs!
It's Friday, and you have no clue what's going on this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for the liveliest, most diverse and culturally enlightening options for weekend fun. Check out our picks of activities to hit in and around the neighborhood.
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WHEN/WHERE: Friday, February 17, 6:30 p.m., MoCADA, 80 Hanson Place, Bklyn
WHY GO: The 2nd annual New Voices in Black Cinema Festival begins today! Join them tonight as they kick things off with a special wine & cheese reception and informative panel discussion, Jumping the Entertainment Law Hurdles, and a Q&A to answer all of your questions regarding rights, contracts, agreements and how to work with agents and attorneys. Ralph Scott of Social Cinema will serve as moderator and discuss the ins and outs of the law within the industry.
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HOW MUCH: Free, RSVP until 4pm today at rsvp@actnowproduction.org.
WHAT: National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. Celebrate Black History Month
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, February 18, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., McEntegart Hall Library, 222 Clinton Avenue, Cafeteria (corner of Willoughby Avenue), Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: Come enjoy a cultural experience as The Brooklyn Club of the NANBPW Presents: Power of Our Dollars, featuring African-American Artists, Entrepreneurs and music entertainment
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Slam’s First Tween Action Club (for kids 10-12 years)
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, February 18, 6:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m., 51 N. 1st Street
WHY GO: Bring your tweens out for an unforgettable evening of popaction, trampoline, flying trapeze, aerial and circus arts, music, special performances and more. For more information, call 718-384-6491 or email education@streb.org
HOW MUCH: $10
WHAT: Azucar Presents Movimiento—A Celebration of Afro-Latino Music
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, February 18, 10:30 p.m., One Last Shag, 348 Franklin Avenue
WHY GO: Azucar honors Black History Month with a night of Afro-Latino music! Resident DJ Shomi Noise will be spinning all the hottest reggaeton, cumbia, salsa, and hip hop alongside the fabulous DJ Nolita Selector. Stay hydrated with $4 drink specials all night! Come early and get free admission!
HOW MUCH: $5
WHAT: Keistar Productions Honors Don Cornelius—An Homage to the Soul Train Legacy
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, February 18, Doors open at 10:00 p.m., Free Candy, 905 Atlantic Avenue (Bet St. James Place and Grand)
WHY GO: In Celebration Of Black History Month, KeiStar Productions Honors
Don Cornelius, an Homage To The SOUL TRAIN Legacy (35+ Years of SOUL Music), along with A Tribute Segment In Loving Memory of Whitney Houseton. Music by DJ Spinna
HOW MUCH: $10
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