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atlantic avenue artwalk

Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk returns this May, featuring hundreds of emerging artists and dozens of local businesses

By Lauren Rapp

I GOT A STORY TO TELL Exhibition at Industry City

‘I GOT A STORY TO TELL’: Industry City exhibit celebrates the art and narratives of Black women

By Paul Frangipane & Adam Daly

opening of downtown brooklyn cultural center

Arts & Entertainment

L10 Arts and Cultural Center, first-of-its-kind creative hub, opens in Downtown Brooklyn

By Lauren Rapp

Lordz of Brooklyn Michael McLeer/Kaves (R), Adam McLeer (L), and Kaves' partner Donna. (center)

Film

Immersive exhibit captures ‘Dream of Brooklyn’ and its global influence on popular culture

By Adam Daly

Jean-Michel Othoniel, view of Treasure Gardens at Seoul Museum of Art and Imperial Palace Garden, Seoul, South Korea, 2022.

Kids & Education

Brooklyn Botanic Garden unveils new sculptural installations

By Isabel Song Beer

african sculptures inside fence in sculpture "mind forged manacles/manacle forged minds"

Downtown

New Columbus Park sculpture “Mind Forged Manacles/‌Manacle Forged Minds,” examines fences, incarceration

By Jessica Parks

Liza Domingues, who is showing at gowanus open studios, in her studio

Gowanus

Gowanus Open Studios returns for its 25th year

By Kirstyn Brendlen

west indian day

Arts & Entertainment

West Indian Day Parade carnival lights up Bed-Stuy Black Lives Matter mural

By Tangerine Clarke

mermaid parade

Virtual Mermaid Parade draws fans from around the world

By Rose Adams

mermaid parade

Reimagined Coney Island Mermaid Parade slated for this weekend

By Rose Adams

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Arts & Entertainment

Mermaid Parade organizers launch face mask design contest

By Rose Adams

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Brownstoner

Brooklynites Share Message of Gratitude on Stoops and Windows (Photos)

MTA New York City Transit – After the Snow

Online view: Digital Brooklyn exhibits you can view from home

By Kevin Duggan

private picassos

Kids & Education

Park Slope studio offering online art classes

By Ben Verde

Halston’s disco bash at Studio 54, New York, USA – 12 Dec 1977

Glamour shots: Exhibit puts spotlight on Studio 54’s short, extravagant life

By Kevin Duggan

Sweet art: Williamsburg art exhibit explores romance

By Meg Capone

More from Around New York

‘Chemistry without chemicals’: Queerity app aims to connect the LGBTQ sober community

Happy Valentine day greeting card, hearts, cupids

Love is in the air: Cupid’s Arrow sets the stage for Valentine’s Day 2026

Figure skating or rhythmic gymnastics winter Olympics competition or challenge for women. Isolated girl on ice rink dancing and performing movements. Vector cartoon character in flat style, 2026 winter Olympics

New York Family

How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC With Kids: Best Viewing Spots & Fun Family Events

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Judge rules feds must temporarily resume funding for Gateway tunnel rail project