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Saturday, July 27th
1619-2019: 400 Years of Resistance and Perseverance
La Casita Lincoln Center Out of Doors, 30 Lincoln Plaza, Manhattan, 1pm, FREE. Through poetry, music and stories, a community of artists and activists across cultures and traditions give voice to the everyday heroes advocating for human, civil, immigrant, LGBTQ and women’s rights.
Monday, July 29th
Calling All Artists! Rooted Theater Company is seeking 15-min. socially relevant plays of any genre that are in line with our mission and vision (films and poems will also be considered). Submissions are due no later than August 19th at 12pm. Selected pieces will be produced by Rooted at our 2019 Fall Symposium tentatively scheduled for Nov. 1st-3rd. Send your submission (other than film) as a PDF to info@rootedtheaterco.org. Do not include your name on the play’s title page. Highly suggested to visit website for complete guidelines.
Wednesday, July 31st
Thursday, August 1st
Vaccination & Education Access: Lifting Up Black Voices! Ancient Song Doula Services, 521Halsey St., doors open at 6:30, discussion at 7pm, FREE. New York State recently voted to ban the use of religious exemption, which allowed unimmunized children to attend public schools. How will this new policy impact Black and Brown children? What choices are available to parents who do not choose to immunize their children? What are the implications for independent schools in the face of this public health crisis? Come and join the discussion.
Ruthie Foster R&B Festival at MetroTech Center, 304 Bridge St. at the MetroTech Commons, 12pm, FREE. Gospel, blues, funk and soul are transformed by the powerful vocals of this Texan singer who moves hearts and spirits with her authentic talent.
Saturday, August 3rd
The Stylistics, the Manhattans & Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes Ford Amphitheater at the Coney Island Boardwalk, 3052 W. 21st St., doors open at 6, show at 7pm, FREE. Three classic soul groups will serenade Brooklyn by the cooling water at this ‘70s Soul Jam. This is one of hundreds of free Summerstage concerts across the boroughs
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Thursday, August 8th
Third World R&B Festival at MetroTech Center, 304 Bridge St. at the MetroTech Commons, 12pm, FREE. The Reggae Ambassadors are back! The longstanding reggae-fusion band celebrates 45 years rockin’ the house and movin’ the feet. They draw on everything from R&B, funk and pop to rock, dancehall and rap. Legends!