Free Concerts: Music Calendar for African American History Month in Brooklyn
A terrific way to enjoy Black History Month is by attending one of Brooklyn's free live concerts. Calendarize these events, all scheduled for February.
Where: BAMcafe, in the Lepercq Space, a lounge and bar space in the Peter Jay Sharp Building, also known as the Howard Gilman Opera House at30 Lafayette Avenue off of Flatbush Avenue. 9 P.M.
Admission: Free, with food and drink for sale in the cafe.Events have no cover charge and no drink minimum.
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Admission: Free, with food and drink for sale in the cafe.Events have no cover charge and no drink minimum.
More »
Where: BAMcafe, in the Lepercq Space, a lounge and bar space in the Peter Jay Sharp Building, also known as the Howard Gilman Opera House at30 Lafayette Avenue off of Flatbush Avenue. 9 P.M.
Admission: Free, with food and drink for sale in the cafe.Events have no cover charge and no drink minimum.
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Where:Central Library, Dweck Center, Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
When: 7 P.M.
Admission: Free
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Where:Central Library, Dweck Center, Grand Army Plaza, Park Slope
When: 1 P.M.
Admission: Free
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1. Friday February 3: Francis Mbappe at BAMcafé — Free
Admission: Free, with food and drink for sale in the cafe.Events have no cover charge and no drink minimum.
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2. Saturday February 4: Target First Saturday at Brookly Museum - Free
Mu- 5 - 7 P.M. Game Rebellion plays metal, punk, and hip-hop.
- 9 P.M. Haitian American violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain presents selections from his Symphony for the Dance Floor with DJ Lord Jamar.
- 8-10 P.M. DJ Stormin’ Norman, resident DJ of Harlem's Sundae Sermon, hosts a party showcasing music made by African American men.
Admission: Free, with food and drink for sale in the cafe.Events have no cover charge and no drink minimum.
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3. Friday February 10: Aabaraki at BAMcafé — Free
Admission: Free, with food and drink for sale in the cafe.Events have no cover charge and no drink minimum.
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4. Wednesday February 15: Dos y Mas at Brooklyn Central Library — Free
From the library website:"The two Cuban masters, percussionist/composer Arturo Stable and pianist/composer Elio Villafranca, pay tribute to the legacies of different percussive traditions, from the Spanish flamenco tradition to the Iranian saghezi, blended with contemporary jazz idioms. Villafranca performs internationally as leader of his quartet, and has collaborated with leading jazz artists including Wynton Marsalis Sonny Fortune and Johnny Pacheco. Stable performs with such illustrious leaders as Dave Samuels and Paquito D’ Rivera."When: 7 P.M.
Admission: Free
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5. Saturday February 25: Feraba African Rhythm Tap Duet - Free
From the library website: "Join Ibrahima Kolipe Camara, a native from Guinea, West Africa and Irene Koloseus, dancer and choreographer as they celebrate Black History month. The two perform dances, rhythms and songs from Guinea as well as honoring tap dance - an art form - created in America. Learn how American tap dance has its roots in African music and dance."When: 1 P.M.
Admission: Free
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