Community Corner
Get Out: Bed-Stuy Live Music Festival, Bikini Beach BBQ Blowout and Vintage Shopping Specials
Record high temperatures this weekend means you need a good mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Well, here you go: Don't say I never gave you anything!
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 23, 11:00am – 7:00pm, Von King Park Amphitheatre, 670 Lafayette Avenue, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: Bed-Stuy Live is a celebration of music, culture and art! This Saturday, the team of Sanctum and Karnage bring together some of the most creative and innovative local & talented artist in the New York Area across any and every genre: (Jazz, Funk, R&B, Salsa, Hip Hop, Rock, Reggae, Dance (Tap and Modern) Classical and everything in between). See attached video for full lineup of artists!
• Catered food and drinks
• Free entry to the after party (place TBD) and one free drink ticket
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HOW MUCH: Free
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WHAT: Bed-Stuy Farm Fresh Meet-and-Greet and Fundraiser with Will Allen
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, July 22, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Peaches Restaurant, 393 Lewis Avenue, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: This is a fundraising event to bring food justice and networking of foodies to the Bed-Stuy area! Please come out and also spread the word! Will Allen and staff from Growing Power will be the special guest speakers. There will be a delicious tasting prepared by the Chef's at Peaches Restaurant showcasing food from local and regional farms. Expect great conversations with our local foodie and food justice colleagues
HOW MUCH: $100 Buy tickets here
WHAT: Free Outdoor Yoga Class
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Jane Bailey Memorial Garden, 329 Greene Avenue, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: These free, outdoor yoga classes are a great way to get outside and join NYRP in our beautiful community gardens. Starting in May and running through September, these hour-long sessions led by licensed instructors from Harlem Yoga Studio and Brooklyn Holistics will help burn calories while educating about proper form, tempo, and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHAT: Planet Maude Vintage & Co. Presents “Qaintrelle Life: The Art of Frills”
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, July 24, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art), 80 Hanson Place, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: Shop out-of-this-world vintage, pre-loved and indie-designed clothing and accessories. This is THE summer sale and fall preview. “The Quaintrelle Life: The Art of Frills” will feature clothes and curios that punctuate everything wonderful about being a lady’s lady, but with a fierce vintage twist!
HOW MUCH: Free; just shop!
WHAT: Bed-Stuy Bikini Beach Bar-B-Q Blowout!
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 23, 4:00pm – 12:00am, One Last Shag, 348 Franklin Avenue
WHY GO: The Bed-Stuy Bikini Beach Bar-B-Q Blowout! is BACK for its second year! Last year, a group sold their collective souls to the Tiki Gods (Click here for photos of last year’s party)... And now every summer it seems they require a party of epic rump shakin', sunbathin', and house quaken' to appease them. There will be delicious edibles as well as numerous drink specials, to satisfy the more debaucherous of urges... 5 ridiculously kick ass performers, a DJ, hot bodies, cold drinks, amazing food for both carnivores and veggies, and sand between your toes… it’s about to get wild!
HOW MUCH: $8 at the door; $5 if you come with a swimsuit
WHAT: Free Outdoor Yoga Class
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 23, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Jane Bailey Memorial Garden, 329 Greene Avenue, Bklyn, NY
WHY GO: These free, outdoor yoga classes are a great way to get outside and join NYRP in our beautiful community gardens. Starting in May and running through September, these hour-long sessions led by licensed instructors from Harlem Yoga Studio and Brooklyn Holistics will help burn calories while educating about proper form, tempo, and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout.
HOW MUCH: Free
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