BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is back for 2025, and we’ve been holding this one close – “Where Brooklyn Meets…The World” is our love letter to the artists, stories, and sounds that connect us all.

This season, we honor the diverse cultures that make Brooklyn a global music hub by featuring artists whose work transcends borders and celebrates the exchange of ideas. We're proud to present both international icons and introduce you to the next generation of global music makers – many of whom call Brooklyn home.

We can’t wait to share the full lineup with you soon, but for now, save these dates: June 7 - August 16!

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Summer 2025 

Private Preview
Tue, May 6 at 7pm | Virtual

Join us for an exclusive virtual preview of the upcoming BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! season ahead of our full lineup announcement. Sit down with BRIC President Wes Jackson and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Executive Director Saidah Blount as they share the highlights of the season.

This event is exclusive to BRIC Members at Friend level or higher – join today!

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Strongboi Added to Men I Trust Show On July 18

strongboi joins Men I Trust at the Bandshell on July 18! Born from a collab between Alice Phoebe Lou and Ziv Yamin, strongboi brings smooth, retro-pop charm to the Prospect Park stage.

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More shows are on the way - grab tickets below before they’re gone!

 6/9: Grace Jones & Janelle Monáe

 7/12: Still Woozy - Love Seat Tour

 7/17: Dinosaur Jr. & Snail Mail with Easy Action?

Coming up This Weekend

On April 26, the B Free Awards returns, and it’s time to celebrate the creators pushing the limits of community media! Show up and show out as we celebrate YOU and the amazing work of our creative community.

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Get an exclusive preview of the artwork from this year's BRIClab Contemporary Art residents at DUMBO Open Studios on April 26-27.

Free admission! Don’t miss your chance to see the future of contemporary art.

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Other Events & Classes

Podcast Intensive

Application Launch

Apply by Sun, May 11

Turn your podcast idea into reality! In BRIC’s Podcast Intensive, you’ll write, record, and produce your own episode while connecting with a creative community. Plus, your work will be featured at a public listening event this September.

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TD Bank Financial Literacy  for Creatives - Small  Business  Essentials

Mon, May 18 from 6-8PM

This course equips creative entrepreneurs with the tools to manage business finances, from understanding business plans and financial statements to navigating credit and banking services.

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Youth Takeover 2025

On Thursday, May 15, join us as teen artists, filmmakers, and curators take the stage for an unforgettable celebration of creativity!

Come enjoy Look At Me!, an exhibition featuring teen artists curated by the BRIC Youth Curatorial Fellowship. We’ll also be screening Concrete Stories, our annual showcase of teen-made films curated by BRIC Youth Media Fellowship.

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3 Days. 10 Venues. 50+ Concerts.

Long Play, a three-day destination music festival presented by Bang on a Can, is back and bigger than ever. From BRIC to BAM, indoor to outdoor, this is Brooklyn’s music scene at full volume.

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Media Education Classes

Hone your skills in photography, filmmaking, editing, and more with these upcoming free & affordable media education classes!

Mobile Phone Photography: Starts Fri, Apr. 25 at 2PM

Radio Podcasting: Starts Fri, Apr. 26 at 2PM

Photoshop Essentials: Starts Fri, May 2 at 6PM

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