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BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

New York City’s longest-running, free, outdoor performing arts festival, ever year at Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park.

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Summer 2023

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The Schedule

06.07
Wed | 6:00 PM
Musician with gray beard and hat playing ukulele on stage with red curtains, surrounded by guitars, during a live performance.

Taj Mahal | Corinne Bailey Rae | The Harlem Gospel Travelers

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Taj Mahal | Corinne Bailey Rae | The Harlem Gospel Travelers
06.10
Sat | 3:00 PM
Two performers, one in a blue shirt and hat, the other in a pink outfit and hat, perform on stage during Family Day event at BRIC, showcasing vibrant arts and community engagement.

Family Day: Soul Science Lab | Olivia K and The Parkers

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Family Day: Soul Science Lab | Olivia K and The Parkers
06.12
Mon | 6:00 PM
Musician playing ukulele on stage with red curtains, wearing a hat and red patterned shirt, surrounded by guitars, during a live performance at BRIC event.

Rescheduled: Taj Mahal | The Harlem Gospel Travelers | DJ Tara

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Rescheduled: Taj Mahal | The Harlem Gospel Travelers | DJ Tara
06.15
Thu | 6:00 PM
Artist Jake Wesley Rogers in a white outfit sitting on a bench next to a piano on a lunar-like landscape with rocks, under a starry sky.

Jake Wesley Rogers | Kara Jackson | Bright Light Bright Light

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Jake Wesley Rogers | Kara Jackson | Bright Light Bright Light
06.23
Fri | 7:00 PM
Antonio Sanchez holding a cymbal during a live jazz performance at BRIC Arts Media, NYC, with a contemplative expression and urban backdrop.

Antonio Sanchez: Birdman Live | Takuya Kuroda

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Antonio Sanchez: Birdman Live | Takuya Kuroda
06.24
Sat | 5:00 PM
NxWorries (Anderson.Paak & Knxwledge) performing at Benefit Concert with Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, Bilal, and BJ The Chicago Kid.

Benefit Concert: NxWorries (Anderson.Paak & Knxwledge) | Robert Glasper with Lalah Hathaway & Bilal | BJ The Chicago Kid

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
free
Benefit Concert: NxWorries (Anderson.Paak & Knxwledge) | Robert Glasper with Lalah Hathaway & Bilal | BJ The Chicago Kid
06.25
Sun | 3:00 PM
Stylish woman with curly black hair wearing sunglasses and a white shirt in a library setting.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Highland Park

Location
  • Amphitheater at Highland Park
Cost
FREE
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Highland Park
07.01
Sat | 6:00 PM
Man in blue hoodie holding a trumpet with a speaker in the background, casual indoor setting.

Ibrahim Maalouf | Hermanos Gutiérrez | Little Moon

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Ibrahim Maalouf | Hermanos Gutiérrez | Little Moon
07.08
Sat | 6:30 PM
Portrait of a woman with a shaved head illuminated by red lighting, emphasizing her facial features and expression.

Kelela | Liv.e

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Kelela | Liv.e
07.13
Thu | 7:00 PM
Performer mid-air during a dance routine on a dark stage, showcasing dynamic movement and athleticism in contemporary dance.

Rennie Harris | Decora

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Rennie Harris | Decora
07.14
Fri | 6:30 PM
Oumou Sangaré performing outdoors with a bright blue sky, wearing vibrant traditional attire and large hoop earrings, capturing her dynamic stage presence.

Oumou Sangaré | Vox Sambou

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Oumou Sangaré | Vox Sambou
07.15
Sat | 7:00 PM
Portrait of Marcia Griffiths wearing traditional African-inspired headwrap and jewelry, smiling warmly against a plain background.

Marcia Griffiths | Brown Rice Family | Dj Miss Hap Selam

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Marcia Griffiths | Brown Rice Family | Dj Miss Hap Selam
07.19
Wed | 6:30 PM
Black and white image of Dominic Fike performing on stage, with his hand shielding his eyes from the light, during a benefit concert at BRIC.

Benefit Concert: Dominic Fike

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
free
Benefit Concert: Dominic Fike
07.21
Fri | 6:30 PM
Orchestra performing on stage with musicians playing string instruments in a concert hall with wooden walls.

The Chelsea Symphony feat. Lady Jess | Lucrecia Dalt

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
The Chelsea Symphony feat. Lady Jess | Lucrecia Dalt
07.22
Sat | 6:00 PM
Portrait of a man with colorful face paint and a scarf, outdoors in an urban setting with greenery and buildings in the background.

Ali Sethi | Raja Kumari | Roshni Samlal

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Ali Sethi | Raja Kumari | Roshni Samlal
07.27
Thu | 6:30 PM
Portrait of a man with dark curly hair wearing a black leather jacket against a wooden wall background.

The Wallflowers | treya lam

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
The Wallflowers | treya lam
07.29
Sat | 6:00 PM
Profile of a mature woman with blonde hair and a black jacket, looking to the left against a textured beige background.

Rickie Lee Jones | Thornetta Davis | Chris Pierce

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Rickie Lee Jones | Thornetta Davis | Chris Pierce
08.03
Thu | 6:00 PM
Musician playing guitar and singing into a microphone against a red background, capturing a live performance at BRIC.

Jorge Drexler | Cimafunk | Julieta Rada

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Jorge Drexler | Cimafunk | Julieta Rada
08.04
Fri | 6:30 PM
A woman in a flowing white and pink dress stands with arms outstretched in a rugged outdoor landscape with hills and sparse vegetation.

Indigo De Souza | Vundabar

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Indigo De Souza | Vundabar
08.10
Thu | 6:00 PM
The Revivalists and Band of Horses with The Heavy Heavy pose outdoors at a benefit concert, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.

Benefit Concert: The Revivalists and Band of Horses with The Heavy Heavy

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
free
Benefit Concert: The Revivalists and Band of Horses with The Heavy Heavy
08.18
Fri | 6:00 PM
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black and white outfit, posing against a plain background, with a confident expression.

iLe | Divino Niño | Sara Curruchich

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
iLe | Divino Niño | Sara Curruchich
08.19
Sat | 6:30 PM
Portrait of an older man with white hair reaching out with his hand, black background, expressive pose.

John Cale | Tomberlin

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
John Cale | Tomberlin
08.22
Tue | 6:00 PM
Group of young musicians and friends at Benefit Concert: Alex G and Alvvays with Tanukichan, posing indoors with musical instruments and casual attire.

Benefit Concert: Alex G and Alvvays with Tanukichan

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
free
Benefit Concert: Alex G and Alvvays with Tanukichan
08.23
Wed | 6:00 PM
Group of young musicians and friends at Benefit Concert: Alex G and Alvvays with Tanukichan, posing indoors with musical instruments and casual attire.

Benefit Concert: Alex G and Alvvays with Tanukichan

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
free
Benefit Concert: Alex G and Alvvays with Tanukichan
08.24
Thu | 7:00 PM
The Head and The Heart band performing on stage during a concert with dramatic lighting and a dark background.

Closing Night: The Head And The Heart | Izzy Heltai

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Closing Night: The Head And The Heart | Izzy Heltai

Lineup

A promotional poster featuring a smiling woman with long braided hair, wearing a light yellow t-shirt and hoop earrings, against a pink background. The text includes "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 6/7" at the top, and the names "Taj Mahal," "Corinne Bailey Rae," "The Harlem Gospel Travelers," and "DJ Tara" in bold, colorful fonts below.

Taj Mahal, Corrine Bailey Rae | The Harlem Gospel Travelers | DJ Tara

Jun 7, 2023

Two men wearing colorful patterned jackets and sunglasses are featured against a vibrant geometric background of orange, blue, and yellow. The man on the left wears a yellow knit beanie and round sunglasses, while the man on the right has long braided hair, a blue hooded jacket, and large white-framed sunglasses. Text above reads "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!" and below reads "Soul Science Lab" with the date "6/10" and "Olivia K and The Parkers.

Soul Science Lab | Olivia K and The Parkers

June 10, 2023

Jake Wesley Rogers sits on a piano bench wearing a textured white outfit and large white platform boots, with red makeup on his face. The background features colorful geometric shapes in blue, pink, and yellow. Text at the top reads "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 6/15," and at the bottom, "Jake Wesley Rogers," "Kara Jackson," and "Bright Light Bright Light" are displayed.

Jake Wesley Rogers | Kara Jackson | Bright Light Bright Light

June 15, 2023

Juneteenth UnityFest 2023 promotional image featuring a man in a green suit adjusting his cuff, set against a yellow and black circular background. The event date is 6/17, with the names Joe and Stokley highlighted. The top includes logos for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, Robert Randolph Foundation, and Juneteenth UnityFest. The color scheme prominently features red, yellow, green, and black.

Juneteenth UNITYFEST

June 17, 2023

Promotional poster for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! featuring Antonio Sánchez, Takuya Kuroda, and Birdman Live event on June 23 with vibrant orange, pink, and yellow background.

Antonio Sanchez | Takuya Kuroda

June 23, 2023

Andre Veloz is featured wearing colorful sunglasses and a white shirt, set against a bright yellow background. The event "Celebrate Brooklyn!" at Highland Park is scheduled for 6/25, with performances by Rueda de Oro and Gabsoul. The design includes bold, colorful text and a blue and white checkered border.

Highland Park Show

June 25, 2023

Ibrahim Maalouf in a blue hoodie holding a trumpet, set against a background of blue and light purple geometric circles. The text includes "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 7/1," "Ibrahim Maalouf," "Hermanos Gutiérrez," and "Little Moon" in bold brown and light blue fonts, with decorative brown and purple flower-like shapes on an orange background.

Ibrahim Maalouf | Hermanos Gutiérrez | Tiny Desk Winner

July 1, 2023

A promotional graphic featuring a close-up portrait of a woman with short hair, tinted in red, looking to the side. The background is light blue with a large blue circle behind her. The text at the top reads "BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN!" in bold brown letters on an orange banner. At the bottom, large green and yellow text says "KELELA" with smaller text "LIV.E" on a light green background and "7/8" in orange on a brown background.

Kelela | Liv.e

July 8, 2023

A promotional poster for "Celebrate Brooklyn!" featuring Rennie Harris, PureMovement at the American Street Theater. The poster shows a dancer mid-air in a dynamic pose against a colorful background with geometric patterns. The event is presented by BRIC and scheduled for July 13 at Decora.

Rennie Harris | Decora

July 13, 2023

Oumou Sangaré is shown in a promotional graphic for a Celebrate Brooklyn! event presented by BRIC. She is wearing a vibrant orange and black patterned outfit with large hoop earrings and a layered shell necklace. The background features a blue and green circular design with a brown and white checkerboard pattern on the sides. The text highlights her name in large bold letters, the venue "Vox Sambou," and the date "7/14." The top banner reads "Celebrate Brooklyn!" in orange and brown.

Rennie Harris | Decora

July 14, 2023

Marcia Griffiths is featured wearing a beige headscarf and outfit, adorned with multiple gold neck rings and a large gold bracelet. The background has a yellow and dark green geometric pattern. The text includes "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!" at the top left, the date "7/15" at the top right, and "Marcia Griffiths" prominently in large pink letters across the bottom. Additional text reads "Brown Rice Family" in blue and "DJ Miss Hap Selam" in yellow and black.

Marcia Griffith | Brown Rice Family | DJ MissHap

July 15, 2023

An overhead view of a symphony orchestra with musicians playing string instruments, including violins and cellos, while a conductor leads them. The text reads: "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! The Chelsea Symphony feat. Lady Jess. Lucrecia Dalt. 7/21." The design features a yellow, pink, orange, and dark green color scheme.

The Chelsea Symphony feat. Lady Jess | Lucrecia Dalt

July 21, 2023

Ali Sethi is featured in a promotional graphic for "Celebrate Brooklyn!" on 7/22. He is wearing a black jacket with a metallic heart pin, a colorful patterned scarf, and has decorative floral and glitter makeup on his face. The background consists of bold, colorful geometric shapes in yellow, blue, and pink. The names Raja Kumari and Roshni Samlal are also included in the design.

Ali Sethi | Raja Kumari | Roshni Samlal

July 22, 2023

A promotional poster featuring a man with short curly hair wearing a black leather jacket and black shirt. The background includes large blue shapes forming the letters "BRIC." Text at the top reads "BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN!" in brown, and at the bottom, "THE WALLFLOWERS" in large brown letters. Below that, "treya lam" is written in brown on an orange background, and "7/27" in light blue on a blue background. Two purple flower icons flank the orange and blue sections.

The Wallflowers | treya lam

July 27, 2023

Rickie Lee Jones is shown in profile with blonde hair and a dark jacket, set against a colorful background with concentric circles in yellow, pink, and orange. The image promotes a Celebrate Brooklyn! event on 7/29, featuring Rickie Lee Jones, Thornetta Davis, and Chris Pierce. The design includes bold text and decorative elements in blue, green, yellow, and brown.

Rickie Lee Jones | Thornetta Davis | Chris Pierce

July 29, 2023

Jorge Drexler playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone, wearing a brown blazer. The image has a colorful geometric background with text promoting a Brooklyn celebration event on 8/3 featuring Jorge Drexler, Cimafunk, and Julieta Rada.

Jorge Drexler | Cimafunk | Julieta Rada

August 3, 2023

Indigo De Souza is featured wearing a voluminous, ruffled outfit in pastel shades of white, blue, and pink with a shiny texture. She has curly hair adorned with small white flowers and white face paint around her eyes. The background has a brown and lavender radial pattern. Text at the top reads "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!" and at the bottom "INDIGO DE SOUZA," "VUNDABAR," and "8/4" in bold letters with a pink flower icon on the left.

Indigo de Souza | Vundabar

August 4, 2023

Three members of Digable Planets are shown against a reddish background with horizontal stripes. The person on the left wears a black cap and white shirt, the person in the middle has curly hair, red lipstick, large earrings, and sunglasses, and the person on the right has a gray beard, sunglasses, and a light blue jacket. Text above them reads "Celebrate Brooklyn!" and below them "Digable Planets" in large letters. Additional text includes "Kari Faux," "Wiki," "Donwill," the date "8/11," and "BRIC Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Weekend.

Digable Planets | Kari Faux | Wiki | DJ Donwill

August 11, 2023

Film night event featuring the movie "Brown Sugar" starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan. Includes a DJ set by Quinnette, special guest April Walker, games, and more. Scheduled for 8/12 as part of BRIC Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Weekend. The movie poster shows a smiling couple embracing, with warm, golden tones.

Brown Sugar Film Night

August 12, 2023

A promotional poster for "Celebrate Brooklyn!" featuring a close-up of a woman with long braided hair, wearing large dangling earrings and a sleeveless outfit with a black and white pattern. The background has a geometric pattern in orange and pink. Text on the poster includes "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 8/18," "iLe," "Divino Niño," and "Sara Curruchich." A yellow and blue flower-like symbol is also present in the bottom right corner.

iLe | Divino Niño | Sara Curruchich

August 18, 2023

John Cale is featured in a promotional image for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! The image shows him reaching forward with his hand, wearing a black shirt and a pearl necklace, against a light green background. The text includes "BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!" at the top, "John Cale" in large bold letters across the middle, and "Tomberlin" with the date "8/19" at the bottom on an orange and blue background. The sides have a brown and white checkerboard pattern.

John Cale | Tomberlin

August 19, 2023

Promotional poster for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! featuring The Head and The Heart and Izzy Heltai, with vibrant colors and band photos.

The Head and The Heart | Izzy Heltai

August 24, 2023

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