July 23. 2009 by admin.

I’m kinda tight because weather forecasters have predicted rain today, tomorrow AND this weekend, but you know what- who the HELL cares?!?! Be sure to check out these events as I’m sure they’ll still happen rain or shine!

• Cinema Under the Stars at Narrows Botanical Garden [Shore Rd bet. 69th & 72nd in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn] will be showing “Toy Story” TONIGHT at 8:30pm. Call 718-748-9848 for more details. [Film]
• Celebrate Brooklyn at the Prospect Park Bandshell [Prospect Park West & 9th Street] TONIGHT with the Stephen Petronio Company. [Dance]
• Seaside Summer Concert Series at Asser Levy/Seaside Park [West 5th Street & Surf Ave- opposite the New York Aquarium] will have Gladys Knight & The O’Jays performing TONIGHT at 7:30pm. [Music]
• BAM MetroTech R&B Festival at Commons Lawn [Flatbush & Myrtle]. Be there on Thursdays thru Aug 6th from 12 noon – 2pm.
• Baked Summer Concerts in Red Hook [359 Van Brunt St]. Be there on Fridays thru Aug 14th from 7pm – 9pm. Call 718-858-3550 for more details.
• Herbert Von King Park Theatre [Tompkins Ave- Lafayette & Greene]  is in full effect this weekend! There will be performance of Chisa Hutchinson’s Dirt Rich [7/23] and William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream [7/24 & 7/25]. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8pm, but feel free to call 212-360-8290 for more details. [Theatre]
• Plant & Play Time for Kids at Umoja Garden [Broadway & Putnam]. Plant flowers, dig in soil, harvest fruits & veggies, play games! Be there on Saturdays thru Aug 15th from 1pm – 4pm. [Kids]
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Concert Series this Monday- July 27th and EVERY MONDAY thru Aug 24th at Wingate Park [Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland & Winthrop]. Performance start at 7:30pm and ALL SHOW ARE FREE!This week’s line-up includes: Anita Baker & Charlie Wilson. [Music]

Let me know if I forgot anything. Ohhh… I know this one’s not a weekend event, but check out Wayne Wonder at Brower Park [Brooklyn Ave & Prospect Place] next Wednesday, July 29th at 7pm. Call 212-360-8290 for more details.

DRE.B.EZ

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July 16. 2009 by admin.

Can’t believe we’re still in a recession, BUT there’s no point in basking in its gloom. With that said, let’s hope you’ve been enjoying the Summer FREENESS! If not, get out with the family, close friends, a new acquaintance or rock solo to any of these FREE to low cost events happening this weekend in Brooklyn.

• City Parks Foundation Concert Series featuring Chico Debarge TONIGHT at Von King Park [Tompkins Ave – Lafayette & Greene]. Performance generally starts at 7pm unless otherwise noted. Call 212-360-8290 for more details.
• SIRENS MUSIC FESTIVAL this Saturday, July 18th in Coney Island. From 12 noon - 9 pm, come scope out an array of budding artists and live bands bringing to Brooklyn the true meaning of free of expression thru music (…there’s 2 different stages, so see line-up below). While you’re there, you can also check out Brooklyn’s historical wonderland- Coney Island and hop a ride on the Cyclone if you’ve got $8 to spare… if not, cruise the Boardwalk for everything in food, family, and fashion (not always “good” fashion, but a good laugh here & there will keep you youthful… *wink*).

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Concert Series this Monday- July 20th and EVERY MONDAY thru Aug 24th at Wingate Park [Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland & Winthrop]. Performance start at 7:30pm and ALL SHOW ARE FREE! Meaning, don’t be like us last week waiting among droves of Keyshia Cole fans itching to get into the park to no avail. Don’t get caught out there- get there by 4pm if you can! This week Brooklyn has a CLASSIC line-up including: The O’Jays, Jerry Butler, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, and Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the New Stylistics. That’s REAL MUSIC Brooklyn- don’t miss out! We learned our lesson.

DRE.B.EZ

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July 9. 2009 by admin.

If you don’t have any plans this weekend, why not head over to Brooklyn and enjoy the FREE to lost cost festivities hosted throughout the borough this Summer. C’mon you owe it to yourself- and besides, your tax dollars have already been spent on these events so we urge you to take full advantage.

• City Parks Foundation Concert Series featuring MC Lyte TONIGHT at Von King Park [Tompkins Ave – Lafayette & Greene]. Performance generally starts at 7pm unless otherwise noted. Call 212-360-8290 for more details.
• BAM MetroTech R&B Festival at Commons Lawn [Flatbush & Myrtle]. Be there on Thursdays thru Aug 6th from 12 noon – 2pm.
• Baked Summer Concerts in Red Hook [359 Van Brunt St]. Be there on Fridays thru Aug 14th from 7pm – 9pm. Call 718-858-3550 for more details.
• Plant & Play Time for Kids at Umoja Garden [Broadway & Putnam]. Plant flowers, dig in soil, harvest fruits & veggies, play games! Be there on Saturdays thru Aug 15th from 1pm – 4pm.
• Jazzmobile featuring Danny Mixon. Saturday July 11th at 3pm on McDonough Street [between Ralph & Patchen]
• Afro Punk Block Party on Sunday July 12th on Clinton Ave [between Myrtle & Willoughby]. From 1pm – 8pm, enjoy a day full of live music including a special performance by John Forte, live DJs [Rich Medina], DIY fashions, craft vendors, and art exhibits.

F.Y.I.: Just so that you know, our weekends event have been extended until Mondays just because of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Concert Series. Be sure to check it out EVERY MONDAY thru Aug 24th at Wingate Park [Brooklyn Avenue between Rutland & Winthrop]. Performance start at 7:30pm and ALL SHOW ARE FREE! This Monday begins the series featuring Keyshia Cole & Lyfe Jennings. We’ll be there…

DRE.B.EZ

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June 4. 2009 by admin.

We have had a couple of days of gloomy weather, BUT this weekend is for the most part going to be filled with clear skies and sunny days. So do yourself some justice and get out and enjoy it. As for the BKBOYEEZ, we’ll be invading Six Flags Great Adventures this Sunday, so if you’re not doing anything- meet us out there. Enjoy the weekend! 

Thirty Thursdays

Brooklyn Bounce

The Brooklyn Side-Saddle Sallies

Sufi Light Dance Party at Brooklyn Museum First Saturdays

The 1st Annual Brooklyn Beer Experiment

Wu Tang Party

Sunday Best at BKYLN Yard

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May 28. 2009 by admin.

What’s good people. June is practically here, and I officially jumped off the Summer by attending my first midnight BBQ of the season. The seal is broken and now it’s time to hit the streets running. Here’s what the BKBOYEEZ are thinking about getting into this weekend.

The Black Hollies: Friday May 29 at 10pm- The Bell House- 149 7th St.

The Route of the Dashing Commuter: The Long Island Rail Road at 175: New York Transit Museum- 130 Livingston St. (Downtown Brooklyn)

• Showcasing the last 175 years of the Long Island Railroad, the museum highlights, the history of what brings Long Islanders into the city.

Underground: Union Hall- 702 Union Street- Brooklyn (Park Slope)

• Every Friday, this 5,000-square foot Park Slope favorite transforms into a big-ass dance party with resident DJ Orion spinning freestyle, synth-pop…

Quesadillas: Bar Reis- 375 5th Ave. - Brooklyn (Park Slope)

• Head over to this Park Slope spot and score $3 domestic brews and $3 quesadillas all week long (except Saturday) from 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

440 Gallery presents RE-MARKS by Shanee Epstein: 440 6th Ave.- Brooklyn (Park Slope)

Brooklyn Flea Market: 176 Lafayette Ave. - Brooklyn (Fort Greene)

Stay up and catch my swag
FaBid

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May 21. 2009 by admin.

You know the BKBOYEEZ are all about any advancements in the Arts, and what’s a better way to show our LOVE for what we do BEST than extend our support! On Tuesday, May 26th we’ll be at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe celebrating Women in the Arts with an action-packed night filled with Music, Song, Hip-Hop & Spoken Word. You should definitely swing thru and come chill with us for the night. We love meeting our readers and love to mix & mingle with great talent. Special shout out to Aurora “Rory” Barnes for putting us on to this wonderful opportunity. She’s also performing at this event, which is another great reason to come out and enjoy the line-up. We’ll see you there!

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May 21. 2009 by admin.

I can’t believe it either, but guess what? It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Some of us were fortunate enough to spend the next few days in Miami heat, but for those of us who’s totally over or just couldn’t afford the trip to Miami this year- know that there’s always something to do in Brooklyn! Whatever you decide to get into this weekend, make sure you’re doing it WAAY BIG, but always SAFE! Check these out:

• Memorial Day is infamous for BBQs and Prospect Park is the ideal spot. But if you want to do something out of the ordinary, try Bird Watching, expose your kids, nieces & nephews to Nature Crafts for Kids, or get to know the ins and outs of the park with Discover Tours. And guess what? They’ll all FREE!

• Want to shop away your sorrows? Hit up the Artists Market in Williamsburg.

• FREE Outdoor Lunchtime Concerts every Saturday at MetroTech Commons.

• DanceAfrica 2009 at BAM 

• FREE For the Kids: FREE TRIALYoga & Puppetworks-Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp

DRE.B.EZ

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May 14. 2009 by admin.

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May 14. 2009 by admin.

Here we go again, the weekend is here and you should know the BKBOYEEZ got your back with events and things to do this weekend. So if your bored check this out:

• Hot Damn DJ Party

• 440 Gallery presents RE-MARKS 

• Madarts Presents: Spring Open Studio Tour 

• Fred Flare Sample Sale

• Cheap BEER & QUESADILLA

• One Love

Be blessed…KuTTy

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May 7. 2009 by admin.

• Lady Sovereign will be performing at the Music Hall of Williamsburg TONIGHT! Call 718-599-5103 for more details. The show starts at 8pm, tickets are $18 and it’s on 66 N. Sixth Street in Williamsburg. 
• U.R.I. (Under the Rasta Influence) will be performing at 2pm this Saturday May 9^th at the Habana Outpost Block Party! Be there!

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April 30. 2009 by admin.

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April 29. 2009 by admin.

Who: Aurora “Rory” Barnes
What: She’s bringing down the house.
Where: BAR4 on 15th St. & 7th Avenue in Park Slope (F train to 7th Ave)
When: TONIGHT at 8:45pm!
Why: Because she loves a crowd & can’t get enough of Brooklyn!

Are you gonna be there?

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April 29. 2009 by admin.

Yo, check this out. Every year- for almost forever now- the Brooklyn Botanical Garden has hosted  the “Cherry Blossom Festival” and it’s happening this weekend! No plans this weekend make it an event.

Be Blessed…KuTTy

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April 26. 2009 by admin.

The BKBOYEEZ are advocates of REAL music- the kind with depth & substance, and Aurora “Rory” Barnes’ credentials definitely fit the bill. She’s an award-winning singer/songwriter and accomplished violinist who’s not afraid to spread her reach beyond Manhattan. That’s right Brooklyn, she’s coming to our neck of the woods to perform at BAR4 in Park Slope this Wednesday April 29th. She goes on at 8:45pm, admission is FREE all night and drinks are CHEAP, so you have no excuse as to why you’re not present- unless you’re under 21. She’s gotta huge heart, amazing vocals and is an avid BKBOYEEZ supporter, so we’ll do anything in our power to spread her music to the masses. So, swing thru BAR4 this Wednesday and let her know the BKBOYEEZ put you on!

For more on Aurora “Rory” Barnes, check her out on MySpace: www.myspace.com/aurorasongs!

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April 23. 2009 by admin.

Every week the BKBOYEEZ bring you a list of events happening from Thursday to Sunday to fill your weekend with local free to low cost fun. So, no excuses! Grab a date or some friends and make it happen: 

Eat, Drink and Be Literary

What Is Soul? Black Betty Thursdays

The Love Show’s Guide to Sex

Jumelle Sale

Artists and Fleas

Subtrak Night at Pulled Pork

Body Music Sunday

Brooklyn Flea

Be Blessed …KuTTy

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April 15. 2009 by admin.

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