Community Events
In addition to our events, Creative Expressions support a plethora of like minded community events. Contact us to promote your events on our platform!
Even Out with Bomba Block at Sunset Stoop
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as Bomba Block, a folkloric Caribbean group, joins forces with Even Out, an experimental jazz duo, for a collaborative performance celebrating the sounds of the ancestors.
Event Details:
21+ event
Suggested donation: $10 (Venmo: @AmikasMusic)
Come enjoy the fusion of folkloric rhythms and innovative jazz in the vibrant atmosphere of Sunset Stoop.
#bomba #plena #jazz #rumba #nycmusic #livemusic #sunsetpark #bombablock #evenout
Rest and Restore: A Mental Health Workshop for Black + POC Creatives
Date: December 8, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Studio 45 BK, 213 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Join Better Than Yesterday, gURLSlikegIRLS, and Maya Nicole for Reset & Restore, an extension of the Artistic Minds Series. This event provides a safe and inclusive space for Black and POC creatives, including painters, musicians, designers, and photographers, to pause, realign, and connect.
What to Expect:
Creativity and Mental Health Exploration: Insights into finding balance between artistry and well-being.
Breathwork Session: A grounding practice to help reset and center yourself.
Panel Discussions: Deep conversations with inspiring panelists.
Interactive Experiences and Giveaways:
Complimentary drinks and refreshments sponsored by Boxed Water.
A 50% discount for attendees at Lift: Next Level Floats, a sensory deprivation spa.
Curated goodie bags to nourish body and mind.
Wellness and art stations to inspire creativity and self-care.
This workshop offers a nurturing environment for personal and artistic growth.
📌 RSVP Now Open – Don’t miss the chance to reset and restore with a vibrant community of creatives.
#betterthanyesterdaynyc #btysocial #gurlslikegirls #artbymayanicole
🍌 The Bad Banana Bash 🍌
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 PM EST
Location: Speyer Hall, 184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Tickets: $33.85
You’re Invited to Celebrate the Launch of Bad Banana Productions! 🌟
Join Ras Bad and the crew for an unforgettable night packed with creativity, community, and the best banana vibes as we officially launch Bad Banana Productions! 🍌✨
Here’s what’s in store:
Light bites & raffle entry 🍴🎟️
Open mic sign-ups 🎤
A Reiki clinic hosted by the NYC POC Healing Circle 👐
Interactive performances by multidisciplinary artist Yiseul LeMieux and the NYC debut of drag artists Salty Fears and Rose Nylon 👠
Event Highlight: A sneak peek and behind-the-scenes look into Plantains—Bad Banana’s debut production, which tells the story of five souls journeying through their “firsts” as humans after living past lives as plantains. 🌱💫
10% of all ticket sales will support the NYCPOC Healing Circle, a QTBIPOC-led healing collective dedicated to healing justice. 🖤
About Bad Banana Productions:
Founded by Rasheedat "Ras Bad" Badejo, Bad Banana Productions is an NYC-based creative house rooted in sustainable practices that embrace failure and growth as paths to self-determination and freedom. Through care-centered processes and participatory art, Bad Banana invites communities to reimagine what’s possible through creative expression.
This is more than just a party; it’s a chance to connect, create, and celebrate!
#BadBananaBash #BadBananaProductions #NYCEvents #Plantains #SupportHealingJustice #ArtInNYC #QTBIPOCHealingCircle #CreativeLaunch #SpeyerHall
🌟 Celebrate Surya and Usha: A Journey to the Essence of India 🌟
Dates: November 5th - 9th
Location: Bihar, India
Description:
Join the Sattva Gate Project for a transformative four-day retreat honoring the Sun God, Surya, and his wife, Usha. 🌞✨ Dive into the heart of Indian traditions and immerse yourself in a journey of love, culture, and connection.
✨ Key Rituals Include:
Fasting: Embrace traditional practices of fasting to connect deeper with spiritual energies.
Prayers: Engage in prayers to the rising and setting sun, honoring Surya’s divine presence. 🌅🙏
Holy Bathing: Experience the sacred ritual of bathing in holy rivers. 🛁🌊
Meditation: Meditate on serene riverbanks, surrounded by nature’s tranquility. 🧘♂️🌿
Mission:
This retreat is part of the mission to build an ashram in Bodhgaya, offering an authentic experience of local traditions and living with an Indian family.
Join Us for this unique opportunity to deepen your spiritual journey and connect with the essence of India.
#SuryaFestival #SattvaGateProject #IndianRetreat #CulturalJourney #SpiritualAwakening #AshramMission
🎃 Lord Scorpio's Annual Birthday/Halloween Concert: Villains Gala 3🎃
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 8:00pm-11:30pm
Location: @purgatory.bk, Brooklyn, NY
Details:
It's that time again! 🧛🏾♀️ Lord Scorpio is back with the Villains Gala, celebrating both their birthday and Halloween—the best holiday of the year! 👻 Since moving to Brooklyn, Lord Scorpio has made this concert an annual tradition, inviting their favorite artists and friends for an epic night of performances.
Lineup:
⭐️ @synthefire
⭐️ @bymaddz
⭐️ @youneedsage
⭐️ @n0rahsw0rld @kenjii555 @3eebeebee @rosebluds - Group Set
⭐️ @theelordscorpio
⭐️ + Special Guest Performer!
What to Expect:
An unforgettable night of live music, performances, and Halloween vibes! 🎶🕸️ Come dressed in your best villain-themed costume for a chance to win a special surprise!
Call to Action: Grab your tickets now—don’t miss out on this legendary celebration! 🎟️Let’s make this birthday and Halloween one to remember! 🎂🎃
#VillainsGala #LordScorpio #HalloweenConcert #LiveMusic #BrooklynEvents #CostumeContest #BDayBash #VillainVibes
✨ Diwali Festival of Lights in Bodhgaya ✨
Dates: October 28th - November 1st
Location: Bodhgaya, India
Description:
Immerse yourself in the magic of new beginnings at the Diwali Festival of Lights! 🕯️✨ This enchanting retreat offers a unique opportunity to celebrate Diwali in the heart of Bodhgaya, India.
Event Highlights:
Traditional Diwali Celebrations: Light candles, participate in evening meditations, and create beautiful Rangoli sand art. 🎨🕯️
Cultural Immersion: Engage with local families, learn to cook Indian meals, and experience the vibrant festival atmosphere. 🍛🎉
Explore Bodhgaya: Visit sacred sites such as Mahabodhi Temple and Dungeshwari Cave Temples. 🕌🌟
Optional Activities: Enjoy Indian astrology readings, yoga sessions, and more. 🧘♀️🔮
Special Retreat Led By: Anup Kumar & Yuko Momose
Call to Action:
Join us for this extraordinary journey of light, goodness, and purity. 🌟 Limited spots available, so don't miss out on this transformative experience!
#DiwaliFestival #Bodhgaya #CulturalImmersion #FestivalOfLights #TravelExperience #Retreat #AnupKumar #YukoMomose
🎨 Water Edge Pop-Up Art Exhibition 🎨
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Adverne East, Welcome Centre, Rockaway, NY
Details:
Join us for a special Water Edge Pop-Up Art Exhibition as we bid farewell to our Rockaway series of events! 🌊
Description:
Spend the afternoon immersed in art and community with a pop-up exhibition and artist talk featuring the talented Destinie Adelakun (@destinieadelakun). Her sustainable art collection, inspired by Rockaway beach clean-ups, is supported by @nyfacurrent & @flushing_town_hall. 🌿✨
What to Expect:
Sound healing ceremony by Phonetic Wisdom (@phoneticwisdom) 🎶
Adornment workshop with Sasa Juste (@birthrightcreations @__bigsas) 🌺
Good vibes, refreshments, and community connections as we bid farewell to fall and embrace the winter season. 🍂❄️
Call to Action: Ready to join us for an unforgettable experience? RSVP now! 🌟
#WaterEdgeExhibition #RockawayFarewell #PopUpArt #DestinieAdelakun #SustainableArt #SoundHealing #AdornmentWorkshop #CommunityConnections #ArtCelebration
🎃 Harlem Art Collective Presents: Halloween Party 🎃
Hosted by: Dominique Robinson
Date: October 25, 2024
Time: 8 PM - Midnight
Location: 501 east 118th Street New York, NY
Details:
Get ready for a spooky night of fun at the Harlem Art Collective's newly launched space! 🖤🎨 Join for DJ sets, a film screening, and black light painting—all in the perfect Halloween vibe. 👻
🎭 Costume Contest: Come dressed to impress! Winners will snag a prize and 4 hours of free rental space at Harlem Art Collective!
What You Get:
$10 entry includes drinks & food 🍹🍴
Music by DJ Stealth 🎶
21+ event
Learn More: Instagram.com/harlemartco_
#HalloweenInHarlem #HarlemArtCollective #CostumeContest #DJStealth #BlackLightPainting #HalloweenParty
🌟 EMPOWER Fellowship 2024-2025 🌟
Date: October 2024 - April 2025
Time: Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST
Location: 135 W 36th St PH, New York, NY 10018
Details: A stipended, in-person fellowship for NYC-based youth ages 15-19, focused on social justice and leadership development.
Description:
The Empower Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for young individuals ready to embark on their social justice journey. This program is designed for those eager to expand their knowledge, learn solidarity work, and challenge internalized messages about themselves and their communities. 🌍💡
What: Participants will dive into advocacy and solidarity work through hands-on learning and community engagement. If you're ready to break down barriers, unlearn, and become a leader in social justice, this fellowship is for you!
Price: Stipended (Participants will receive a stipend) 💵
Where: In-person at 135 W 36th St PH, New York, NY 10018
When: Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (October 23rd,2024 - April 25 2025) ⏰
Eligibility: Must be located in NYC and between the ages of 15-19 to apply.
Call to Action: Ready to make a difference and lead with impact? Apply for the Empower Fellowship today and join us in creating positive change. 🚀
#EmpowerFellowship #SocialJusticeLeadership #YouthAdvocacy #CommunityEngagement #SolidarityWork #NYCYouth #LeadershipDevelopment #JoinTheMovement
🐾 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Block Pawty 🐾
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Location: E. 134th St, between Third & Lincoln
Details: Tap in for a spooktacular day filled with fun, including a DJ, vendors, a costume contest, and more!
Description:
You don’t wanna miss the 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Block Pawty! 🎃👻🐾 Get ready for a day full of furry fun with music, treats, and some seriously cute costumes. Before the Pawty kicks off, come see a Pup Parade starting at Pulaski Park, and the collective will make their way down to the block party. 🎉
What: A festive Howl-O-Ween block party featuring a DJ, local vendors, a costume contest, and more. Plus, don’t forget to dress up your pup for the parade! 🐶🎃
Price: FREE 💵
Where: Start at Pulaski Park, 100 Bruckner Blvd, and then head to E. 134th St between Third & Lincoln. 🗺️
When: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Pup Parade Start: 11:00 AM at Pulaski Park
Block Pawty: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM on E. 134th St ⏰
Call to Action: It’s going to be SPOOKTACULAR! 👻 Bring your pups, dress them up, and come enjoy a fun-filled day in Mott Haven! 🐾🎉
#HowlOWeenPawty #PupParade #BlockParty #SpooktacularFun #DogLovers #HalloweenEvent #MottHaven #CommunityEvent
🏛️ M/WBE Contract Legal Services: 1-Hour Contract Consultation Legal Clinic 🏛️
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom (Virtual Event) 💻
Details: FREE Contract Consultation Legal Clinics for NYC-certified M/WBEs, provided by SBS.
Description:
Feel confident signing your contracts with help from the M/WBE Contract Legal Services: 1-Hour Contract Consultation Legal Clinic. This event is designed for NYC-certified M/WBEs who find hiring legal counsel cost-prohibitive. 📝 Get a ONE-HOUR virtual appointment with an experienced attorney to address your specific contract questions or issues before signing. This is your chance to review the legal terms and feel comfortable moving forward. Sessions are free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required and does not guarantee an appointment.
What: Attendees will receive a one-hour virtual consultation to review their contract/agreement with a professional attorney. You must pre-register and submit your contract documents and specific issues in advance for consideration.
Price: FREE 💵
Where: Zoom (Remote / Online) 💻
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST ⏰
Pre-registration Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024
Additional Details: Limited slots available; not all pre-registrants will receive an appointment. Email your contract to mwbecapbldg@sbs.nyc.gov.
Call to Action: Ready to get legal guidance before signing your contract? Pre-register now for your chance at a one-hour free consultation! 🚀
#MWBEContractClinic #FreeLegalConsultation #ContractReview #BusinessSolutions #VirtualLegalHelp #NYCMWBE #PreRegisterNow
🎶 Show Love: Artivist Mixer 🎶
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Location: YaYa Network
Details: Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of omni-dimensional networking, positive vibes, and live music! 🌟
Description:
Celebrate life with the Creative Expressions Artivist roster and tap into the powerful movement of Artivism. Whether you're a community-minded artist or simply looking to connect with like-minded individuals moving outside the box, this event is the perfect space to explore, grow, and inspire! ✨
What:
Network with talented Artivists and learn more about Creative Expressions
Enjoy live DJ sets and performances by The Show Love Collective
Bring your favorite snacks, games, or refreshments to share! 🍿🎮
Price: FREE 💵
Where: YaYa Network
When: Saturday, September 28, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM ⏰
Additional Details: Open to all ages! Let’s come together to create, connect, and inspire. 🎉
Call to Action: Ready to be part of this creative, collaborative experience? Come join us and let’s build something amazing together! 🌱
#YaYaNetwork #Artivism #LiveMusic #CommunityEvent #CreativeExpressions #Networking #PositiveVibes
🌿 Hattie Carthan Community Garden: 41st Annual Community Giveback for Friends and Family Day 🌿
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Location: 363-365 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (Between Nostrand and Marcy)
Details:
We’re thrilled to help promote Hattie Carthan Community Garden’s 41st Annual Community Giveback! 🎉
Description:
Join us for a fantastic day of fun, festivities, and community spirit. Celebrate with Southern BBQ, enjoy music from a live DJ, and have a blast with carnival games and live farm animals! Bring your friends and family for a joyful day of celebration and togetherness. 🐷🎶🎪
What to Expect:
Southern BBQ galore 🍗
Live DJ 🎧
Carnival games 🎯
Live farm animals 🐓
And so much more!
Price: FREE 💵
Where: 363-365 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11221 📍
When: Saturday, September 21, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM ⏰
Call to Action: Don’t miss out on a day filled with joy, community, and delicious food! Bring your friends and family, and let’s make memories together. 🥳
#HattieCarthanGarden #CommunityGiveback #FriendsAndFamilyDay #BrooklynEvents #SouthernBBQ #CarnivalGames #LiveDJ #FarmAnimals
🎒 Christ Embassy Bronx: Back-to-School Event 🎒
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Christ Embassy Bronx, 450 East 144th Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Description:
Get ready for the new school year with Christ Embassy Bronx! 🏫 Join us for our Back-to-School Event where we'll be giving away free school supplies to help students gear up for success. From notebooks, pencils, and pens to backpacks, rulers, erasers, crayons, markers, and more—we've got you covered! ✏️🎒
Where:
Christ Embassy Bronx, 450 East 144th Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Call to Action:
Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the school year ahead! Come out and grab your supplies while they last. 🎒✨
#BackToSchool #ChristEmbassyBronx #FreeSchoolSupplies #CommunityEvent #BronxEvents #SchoolReady
🌱 Connected Chef & Transform America Present: 4th Annual Queensbridge Vegan Festival 🌱
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 41st Street Ave and Vernon Boulevard Courtyard, 41-08 Vernon Boulevard, Queens
Description:
Join Connected Chef and Transform America for the 4th Annual Queensbridge Vegan Festival! 🎉🌿 Enjoy a day filled with free food, games, and entertainment in a vibrant community setting. Bring your favorite vegan dish to share, and groove to the sounds of The Greatest Show Earth. 🎶
What:
Free food and vegan delights 🌱
Fun games for all ages 🎮
Live entertainment and music 🎤
Community potluck—bring your vegan dish to share 🍲
Where:
41st Street Ave and Vernon Boulevard Courtyard
Call to Action:
Come together for a day of food, fun, and community at the Queensbridge Vegan Festival. Don’t miss out—bring your friends and family for a memorable day! 🌍✨
#QueensbridgeVeganFestival #ConnectedChef #TransformAmerica #VeganCommunity #QueensEvents #FamilyFun #LiveMusic #PlantBasedLiving #CommunityGathering
🌺 Hattie Carthan Community Market: West Indian Labor Day Lime Market 🌺
We're excited to help spread the word about the Hattie Carthan Community Market's West Indian Labor Day Lime Market!
📅 When: Saturday, August 31st, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Hattie Carthan Community Garden
Join Farmer Yon and the community for a day of celebration featuring food, music, and various activities that highlight Caribbean culture.
Event Highlights:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: School Supply Giveaway
1:00 PM: Caribbean Cooking Demo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Drum Circle & Communal Dancing
Farmer Yon will offer her full line of healing botanicals from her apothecary along with a variety of West Indian foods. Embrace the spirit of "liming" – spending time with friends and family, enjoying food, music, and good company.
#HattieCarthanMarket #LaborDayLimeMarket #WestIndianCulture #CommunityMarket #CaribbeanFood #HealingBotanicals #Liming #CaribbeanCooking #DrumCircle #CommunalDancing
🌱 Hattie Carthan: Tiny Tots Gardening Program 🌱
Bring your little ones to an engaging and interactive gardening adventure at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden!
📅 When: Every Saturday from August 24th to September 28th
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Children's Garden at Hattie Carthan Community Garden (corner of Marcy & Lafayette Avenue)
Designed for children ages 4-7, this six-week outdoor program offers a unique opportunity for your tiny tots to explore the wonders of gardening through late summer and early autumn.
🌿 Program Highlights:
Interactive gardening activities
Hands-on learning experiences
Fun and educational for young children
The program operates on a sliding scale of $30-$100 per session, making it accessible for all families. For more information, reach out to Farmer Yonette Fleming at hattiecaethangarden@yahoo.com.
Don't miss out on this enriching experience for your little gardeners!
#HattieCarthanGarden #TinyTotsGardening #CommunityGarden #GardeningForKids #OutdoorLearning #SummerPrograms #InteractiveLearning #GardeningEducation
🌱 Hattie Carthan Community Farmers Market 🌱
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Afternoon Pickup
Location: 363-365 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (Saturdays)
Location: 49 Van Buren, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (Sundays)
Description:
Hattie Carthan Community Farmers Market is dedicated to growing healthy food and people from the ground up! 🌍✨
What: Get your organic fruits and vegetables, hyperlocal herbs, high vibrational ferments, and value-added products like fresh eggs—all ready for curbside pickup. 🥬🍎
Shopping Fee: $20 plus the cost of your order 💵
Where: Convenient curbside pickup at two locations in Brooklyn:
363-365 Clifton Place on Saturdays
49 Van Buren on Sundays 💻
When: Order by Thursday for Saturday/Sunday afternoon pickup ⏰
Call to Action: Ready to enjoy fresh, local produce and more? Call or email to place your order today! 📞✉️
#HattieCarthanMarket #LocalProduce #OrganicFood #BrooklynFarmersMarket #HealthyLiving #SupportLocal #FarmToTable
Movie Screening Event: "American Hero: Still Running The Streets" & "Hungry For Justice: Vol. 1"
🎥 Join Lawshawn "Suga Ray" Marston for an unforgettable evening as he presents two powerful documentaries about his life and mission.
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 31st
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, 657 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Lawshawn will screen "American Hero: Still Running The Streets," produced in 2022 by Eliza Mitnick, and "Hungry For Justice: Vol. 1," which chronicles his 14-day hunger strike and sleep-out in 2023. The night includes a VIP pre-party with networking opportunities, lounge access, and exclusive goodies for ticket holders. After the film screenings, participate in a Q&A session and enjoy a special performance.
🌟 Highlights:
VIP Pre-Party: Network with industry leaders, take photos, and receive exclusive items.
Documentary Screenings: Gain insights into Lawshawn's inspiring journey.
Q&A Session: Engage in an interactive discussion with Lawshawn.
Special Performance: Enjoy a unique performance to cap off the night.
Celebrate the pinnacle of Marston's career and his ongoing mission for justice and empowerment. Be part of this special event and witness the impactful stories that have shaped his path.
#AmericanHero #HungryForJustice #LawshawnMarston #SugaRay #DocumentaryScreening #FilmEvent #CommunityEmpowerment #VIPExperience
🎤 Friday Fitness Drop-In with Freestyle Fitness NYC 🎤
Looking for a fun, creative way to exercise your brain? Join Freestyle Fitness NYC for their drop-in freestyle rap workout! 🎶🧠
Class Details:
What: A freestyle rap workout featuring practice drills and engaging games in a supportive and inclusive environment. This is your space to be authentic, play, and celebrate your progress. All skill levels are welcome! 🌟
Price: $45 per class (drop-in) 💵
Where: Zoom (Remote / Online) 💻
When: Fridays, 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM EST ⏰
Class Size: Limited to 6 participants per class for a personalized experience 🧑🤝🧑
Ready to unleash your inner rapper and connect with others in a creative way? Sign up through their website and get ready to freestyle! 🚀
#FreestyleFitness #RapWorkout #CreativeExercise #OnlineClasses #FreestyleRap #FitnessFun #JoinUs
🎵 Songwriter-to-Producer Accelerator Program with DJ Nebraska 🎵
We’re excited to spotlight DJ Nebraska’s Songwriter-to-Producer Accelerator Program! 🌟
Transform your song ideas into fully produced tracks with expert guidance. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this program is designed to help you take control of your creativity and achieve your musical goals. 🎶
Program Highlights:
Creative Songwriting Mastery: ✍️ Personalized exercises to craft compelling melodies and lyrics.
Basic Keyboarding & Music Theory: 🎹 Unlock endless possibilities with chords and harmony.
Music Production Techniques: 🎚️ Learn recording, MIDI, VSTs, sampling, arranging, and mixing.
Overcome Creative Blocks: 🧘♂️ Mindfulness and meditation techniques to access your flow state.
Accountability & Support: 📈 Personalized goal setting, progress tracking, and peer support.
Get Started: Enjoy a free trial lesson! 🎁 Simply DM DJ Nebraska with the message "get free" to book your session. 📩
Empower your artistry and turn your ideas into tracks you’ll be proud of. 🚀
#SongwriterToProducer #MusicProduction #CreativeGrowth #FreeTrial #DJNebraska #MusicGoals #ArtistEmpowerment
Hattie Carthan Community Garden 20th Annual Food Heritage Festival: Our Food is Our Culture
Join the Hattie Carthan Community Garden for their 20th Annual Food Heritage Festival, themed "Our Food is Our Culture," celebrating the rich culinary traditions of the African diaspora. Experience a community offering of homemade foods, cultural activities, and live entertainment in a vibrant garden setting.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 8th, 2024
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: 363-365 Clifton Place at Marcy Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11221
🚇 Transportation: Take the G to Bedford-Nostrand or the B38 to Marcy and Lafayette Avenue.
Highlights:
Culinary Delights: Savor meat plates ($15), vegetarian plates ($12), homemade pies ($2 per slice), sorrel and herb drinks ($2), fresh fruit smoothies ($3), roast corn ($2), sage sausages ($2), and chicken foot sauce ($3 per bowl). Enjoy Southern barbecue galore!
Live Entertainment: Dance to music from a live DJ and enjoy performances by magicians.
Family Fun: Interact with live farm animals, enjoy pony rides, and participate in tribal face painting.
Community and Culture: Learn about the deep connections between food and culture within the African diaspora, highlighting shared ingredients and techniques across African, Latin, and Caribbean cuisines.
Don’t miss this chance to taste the rich heritage and enjoy the festivities at the Hattie Carthan Community Garden. Celebrate with the community and savor the cultural richness that defines our food traditions. 🌿🍲✨
#FoodHeritageFestival #HattieCarthanGarden #OurFoodOurCulture #BrooklynEvents #CommunityCelebration
Celebrate Kids, Family, and Mothers at Our Little Family Picnic! 🎉
MamaPoetics, in collaboration with Cosplay Hollow, Adanna NYC Doula, and Plastered Pleasures, invites you to Our Little Family Picnic – a special event dedicated to celebrating the incredible strength and resilience of mothers.
📅 Date: June 6th, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Brower Park, Brooklyn, NY
💲 Entry: Free
🌟 To the mother who feels like she’s not doing enough, you ARE more than enough. This day is planned just for you. 🌟
Activities Include:
Face painting by the talented @plastered.pleasures
Fun activities with fairies, fauns, and more, courtesy of @cosplay_hollow.dawn
Insightful guidance from @ah.doula for mothers at every stage
Refreshing juices and popsicles from @blissful_juice (Popsicles might not make it to the kids! 😅)
Join us at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum for free entry on this special day. Tickets can be requested upon arrival.
Come and support MamaPoetics and her partners while enjoying a heartfelt celebration of family and community. See you there! ✨
#FamilyPicnic #CelebrateMothers #BrooklynEvents #FamilyFun"
Don't Take it for Granted: Grant Writing Workshop with Y?
Unlock Your Grant Writing Potential with 'Don't Take It for Granted' – A Workshop with Y?! ✨
📅 Date: June 4th, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Format: Online
Discover how to leverage your artistic skills to secure funding for your creative projects in this dynamic, donation-based grant writing workshop. Facilitated by Y?, founder of Creative Expressions, in partnership with Freelancers Union, this workshop is designed to empower artists and creatives.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and articulate your artistic and non-artistic skills for grant applications.
- Gain strategies for finding relevant grants and crafting compelling proposals.
- Understand the essential components of a successful grant application and effectively communicate your project's impact.
- Develop long-term plans for leveraging grant funding to support your artistic goals and aspirations.
About the Instructor:
Y? is a seasoned artivist with over 15 years of experience in songwriting, audio engineering, music production, teaching, and grant writing. As the founder and director of programs at Creative Expressions, Y? has helped countless artists unlock opportunities through grant funding. Their passion for empowering others to pursue their artistic dreams shines through in every workshop.
About Freelancers Union:
Freelancers Union is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent workers across the U.S. through advocacy, education, and services. With over 500,000 members, they provide tools and benefits to help freelancers thrive.
Register now to secure your spot and unlock new opportunities for your creative projects!
For more information, visit Freelancers Union. 🚀 #GrantWritingWorkshop #CreativeExpressions #FreelancersUnion #UnlockYourPotential
Performance Method with Melanie Aguirre
🌟 Join Melanie for an immersive workshop series, the Performance Method, designed to elevate your performance skills! 🌟
📅 Date: June 3rd, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Within New York City (Register via DM for exact location)
Experience an immersive workshop series, aimed at integrating acting exercises and activities for dancers of all ages. The Performance Method offers a unique opportunity to enhance character development, emotional preparation, and acting techniques.
No prior acting experience is required – this workshop is open to dancers looking to take their performances to the next level. To register, simply DM Melanie Aguirre on Instagram with the message 'Integrating Acting and Dance'. Don't miss out on this chance to refine your craft and unlock your full potential!
For more information about Melanie Aguirre and the Performance Method workshop series, visit www.melanieaguirre.com or email directly from the website. Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of artistic growth and discovery. See you there!
✨ #PerformanceMethod #ArtisticDevelopment #DanceAndAct
Join the Queensboro People’s Space Block Party! 🎉
We are excited to share Western Queens Community Land Trust's (WQCLT) Queensboro People’s Space Block Party! This event is a celebration and exploration of what a creative community hub could look like, featuring artists, food makers, local businesses, and community groups all under one roof.
📅 Date: June 1st, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Rain date: June 2nd)
📍 Location: 44th Drive between Vernon Boulevard and the waterfront, Long Island City, Queens (E /F / G / 7 to Court Square)
Highlights include:
Original artwork by local artists available for purchase
Live music and performances throughout the day
Delicious street food from Queens’ best vendors
Opportunities to connect with community groups showcasing the best of Queens
Eat, dance, shop, and build community with us as we work together for an equitable and affordable Long Island City.
✨ Come celebrate and envision the future of Queensboro People’s Space with us!
#QueensboroBlockParty #WQCLT #QueensEvents #CommunityCelebration
Prayers in Ink: Tattoo Ceremonial
Celebrate ancestral wisdom and indigenous tattoo traditions at Prayers in Ink, a tattoo ceremonial event. 🌿✨
📅 Date: May 24th, 2024
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Location: BedStuy Art House
💲 Tickets: $75 to $180 (Early bird tickets limited at $25)
Prayers in Ink is a cultural event created by two Latina and New York City artists in collaboration with Tampu Project, representing and teaching the Andean Cosmovision. This unique event offers live tattooing and a community space to celebrate the deep ancestral history and sovereignty of tattoo art beyond the filters of capitalism.
Highlighting BIPOC artists and vendors, this event is an affordable exchange designed to offer the community opportunities to grow as artists. The collaboration with the Tampu Project brings a sacred ceremony into the event, enhancing the cultural and spiritual experience.
Co - Creators
@hijadelsol_tattoos
@tampuproject
@esa.negra
The event features:
Holistic vendor sound bath healing by @_2.feathers_
Open panel discussion with New York City ceremonial tattooers
Andean ceremony with Tampu Project
BIPOC art exhibition
Live performance inspired by Boriquen art ancestry by @delmelao
For more information and to claim a design, DM the artist to put down a deposit. Join these powerful creatives in honoring the rich cultural heritage of tattoo art. ✨
#PrayersInInk #TattooCeremony #BIPOCArt #CulturalHeritage
Creative Thrive NYC: Heal your Relationship with Money
Creatives Thrive NYC (CTNYC) helps New York City Artists and Creatives build the financial skills to meet big challenges! CTNYC is an innovative new year-round training initiative providing expert financial knowledge, trusted resources and a network of reliable partners to help Creative New Yorkers thrive in our often chaotic economy.
CTNYC is a series of free, informative online workshops aimed at providing NYC’s creative workers with real-world financial tools tailored to their specific needs. Kicking off with Thrive in Place, an affordable housing workshop, on May 22, the series continues with a May/June 2024 Financial Education Intensive on Thursdays at 1pm ET, CTNYC will then offer monthly workshops on the third Thursday of every month, from September 2024 onwards (with a break for December Holidays).
WHAT’S INCLUDED 2024
Thrive in Place, a guide to affordable housing options for NYC creatives, jointly presented three times per year by ArtBuilt and the Entertainment Community fund. Learn about rent stabilization, city housing lotteries, affordable home-ownership opportunities, and how to qualify for these programs. These workshops require an account registration with the Entertainment Community Fund.
Spring workshop: May 22, 6-8PM ET
Fall workshop: October 24, 6-8PM ET
Get Shamele$s, a series of 1 hour & 15 min intensive financial workshops, each focusing on one aspect of building a stable financial life as a Creative New Yorker. Presented by Pam Capalad, CFP® AFC® and Dyalekt, Brooklyn-based financial educators focused on creatives and POC communities and founders of Get Shamele$s, Inc. Topics covered will include:
How to heal your relationship with money: May 23 at 1PM ET
How to run your creative business like a machine: May 30 at 1PM ET
The one-page business plan for artists: June 6 at 1PM ET
The credit hustle: how to overcome, even when the game is rigged: June 13 at 1PM ET
Office Hours: June 20 at 1PM ET
Make more money this year: June 27 at 1PM ET
Teej Live at Urban Vegan Roots
Tap in for an unforgettable evening of live music and plant-based delights at Urban Vegan Roots! Every Thursday in May, immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of Teej and special guest performers, including the talented percussionist Saki. Whether you're a vocalist, instrumentalist, or just looking to soak up the vibes, this event promises a community experience like no other.
📅 Date: May 16th, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Urban Vegan Roots, 34-47 31st Street, Queens, New York, 11106
Ready to join the jam? Teej welcomes all aspiring artists to be a part of the magic. If you're interested in showcasing your talent, simply DM Teej on Instagram. Let's create music and memories together! 🎶✨
Kinetics Workshop Series: Battle 101
Discover the world of battling at the Kinetics Workshop Series! 🕺 Immerse yourself in an immersive experience dedicated to helping dancers of all styles hone their skills, achieve their goals, and unite the dance community.
📅 Date: May 11th, 2024
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 304 Boerum Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
This installment focuses on Dance Battle 101, where you'll delve into the intricacies of battling. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for that final showdown, this workshop is designed for you. Learn battle techniques from the incredible Melanie Rei, perfect your musicality with Brian Polite, and put it all into practice during the dance session with beats by Jeremias Santiago.
Open to dancers of all levels and styles, this five-hour workshop is priced at just $50 – that's only $10 per hour! Plus, don't miss out on our special offer: purchase a ticket for Dice Battle on Sunday and receive a 30% discount on the Kinetics Workshop. And if you're attending Battle 101 on Saturday, swing by and say hello – you might just snag a discount too!
Visit the Kinetics Workshop Instagram page to learn more about our esteemed instructors and their vast experience in the dance scene. May 11th is your chance to level up and connect with fellow dancers. See you there! 💃 #KineticsWorkshop #DanceCommunity #BattleReady