Black Creatives & Performing Art Events in Brooklyn, NY
Immerse yourself in Black Creatives & Performing Art Events in Brooklyn, NY showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor Black heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.
Truth Be Told: Black History Is…is a rich, celebratory journey through dance, music, and generational memory—honoring the wisdom of our elders while nourishing the dreams of those who come after them.
At a time when dominant narratives attempt to flatten the Black experience into a single story, our elders step forward as storytellers and guides. Their stories become roadmaps. Their victories become lessons. And their presence offers direction for the generations rising behind them.
Truth Be Told: Black History Is… invites audiences to remember, reflect, and leave renewed—carrying forward a legacy that refuses to be boxed in and continues to rise.
Evening Public Performance (Main Event)
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 90 minutes
Audience: Open to all ages
Tickets for the 7:00 PM public performance are available for purchase through Eventbrite.
Daytime Performances for Schools and Senior Centers
Are you affiliated with a school or senior center? Arts In Blue is offering two daytime performances designed specifically for school groups and senior communities.
Tickets for these daytime performances are not sold on eventbrite. To request tickets or inquire about college student tickets, please email
Student Performance
Time: 10:30 AM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Grades 3–High School
Price: $10 per student
Chaperones: Free
*Standard DOE ratio applies
Senior Performance
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Elders and senior community members
Price: $20 per ticket
Friday, 13, 19.00 -
Friday, 13, 20.30
Brooklyn,
NY
_$25
Welcome to She Directs: A Celebration of Black Women in Film! Join us at The Xperience Coffee House & Juice Bar for an evening dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of Black women in the film industry. This event will showcase the talent and creativity of Black female directors, writers, producers, and more. Get ready to be inspired by powerful stories and groundbreaking films. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support and celebrate Black women in film!
Sunday, 13, 12.00 -
Sunday, 13, 15.00
Brooklyn,
NY
_$25
Join us for the second season of the Lampblack Reading Series. Our second event will take place at MoCADA located at 10 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Featuring Soraya Palmer, Rich Benjamin, and Samiya Bashir!
This event is free and open to the public.
Doors open at 4PM. Readings will begin at 4:30PM.
Sunday, 15, 16.00 -
Sunday, 15, 18.00
Brooklyn,
NY
_$25
Truth Be Told: Black History Is…is a rich, celebratory journey through dance, music, and generational memory—honoring the wisdom of our elders while nourishing the dreams of those who come after them.
At a time when dominant narratives attempt to flatten the Black experience into a single story, our elders step forward as storytellers and guides. Their stories become roadmaps. Their victories become lessons. And their presence offers direction for the generations rising behind them.
Truth Be Told: Black History Is… invites audiences to remember, reflect, and leave renewed—carrying forward a legacy that refuses to be boxed in and continues to rise.
Evening Public Performance (Main Event)
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 90 minutes
Audience: Open to all ages
Tickets for the 7:00 PM public performance are available for purchase through Eventbrite.
Daytime Performances for Schools and Senior Centers
Are you affiliated with a school or senior center? Arts In Blue is offering two daytime performances designed specifically for school groups and senior communities.
Tickets for these daytime performances are not sold on eventbrite. To request tickets or inquire about college student tickets, please email
Student Performance
Time: 10:30 AM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Grades 3–High School
Price: $10 per student
Chaperones: Free
*Standard DOE ratio applies
Senior Performance
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Elders and senior community members
Price: $20 per ticket
Sunday, 15, 16.00 - Sunday, 15, 18.00
Brooklyn, NY
20.00
Welcome to She Directs: A Celebration of Black Women in Film! Join us at The Xperience Coffee House & Juice Bar for an evening dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of Black women in the film industry. This event will showcase the talent and creativity of Black female directors, writers, producers, and more. Get ready to be inspired by powerful stories and groundbreaking films. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support and celebrate Black women in film!
Sunday, 15, 16.00 - Sunday, 15, 18.00
Brooklyn, NY
0.00
Join us for the second season of the Lampblack Reading Series. Our second event will take place at MoCADA located at 10 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Featuring Soraya Palmer, Rich Benjamin, and Samiya Bashir!
This event is free and open to the public.
Doors open at 4PM. Readings will begin at 4:30PM.
Sunday, 15, 16.00 - Sunday, 15, 18.00
Brooklyn, NY
0.00