Events

with Jennifer Scott
In collaboration with BCUE (Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment)
Weeksville: Past, Present, Future
Slavery in New York ended in 1827 and by the early 1830s a new Free Black community was formed in the area known as Weeksville. The historical significance of this community was all but forgotten until the land was about to be cleared for a housing project in the late 1960s. We will see what was unearthed from the archeological dig and how it affects the community today. The highlight will be a visit inside the original Hunterfly Road houses. $17 for adults, $12 for students (includes admission into the houses).

*Celebrate the 5th of July with Game Rebellion
(in conjunction with BAM about Brooklyn)

This six-member Rock/Rap band with their spare beats and excursions into heavy metal, will once again challenge the status quo between rock & roll and rap. Catering by Dante’s Fried Chicken Show

*5th of July: Enslaved Africans were emancipated in New York State on July 4 1827, because of threats of violence, African Americans in New York City celebrated this important holiday outdoors on July 5th instead. Come commemorate this forgotten time of Independence at Weeksville in conjunction with BAM about Brooklyn.

Eat fresh, organic, local produce without breaking the bank. Buy fruits and vegetables from the Weeksville’s Kitchen Garden and from local farmer’s.

EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) as well as FMNP and senior coupons are welcome at Weeksville’s Farmer’s Market.

Featuring free sustainable living workshops:

Food Tastings
Just Food Cooking Demos
Homemade Health Remedies

Check the Weeksville website For new weekly offerings www.weeksvillesociety.org

or call 718-756-5250 ext 304

Sparlha Swa is a velvetine clash of impeccable vocals and haunting modal chords. You will find her performing mostly solo on guitar, though sometimes she is accompanied by Shree Shyam Das, master of both bass and percussion.

Fresh, organic, local produce

“The instrumental depth behind Tamar-kali’s voice is astonishing; a cohesive soundclash that takes place within each song”. - Anicee Gaddis in Trace Magazine