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See also: Free June concerts in Prospect Park:
Celebrate Brooklyn! schedule.
- JUNE 6 in Betsey Head Park
MIDNITE, DJ CARTER VAN PELT 6.6.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of “old school”roots music with modern day experiences.
- JUNE 7
BUCKSHOT, SMIF N WESSUN, SEAN PRICE OF THE BOOT CAMP CLIK 6.7.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Betsy Head Park
Boot Camp Clik’s style of hardcore raps over dirty samples, epitomizes classic New York hip-hop.
JUNE 7
BROOKLYN, QUEENS TEEN DAY 6.7.2012 from 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M
Where: Betsy Head Park
- JUNE
8
DECADANCETHEATRE, WHITNEY HUNTER[MEDIUM] Master Class by Decadancetheatre 6.8.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
Since 2004, Decadancetheatre has been challenging hip-hop’s male-dominated convention, by placing female dancers into the forefront of theatrical performance.
- JUNE
8
JJ HAIRSTON, JESSICA REEDY. Presented in Association with: Globe Star Media and WLIB 6.8.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Betsy Head Park
James “JJ” Hairston and the Youthful Praise choir rank among the most sought after contemporary choirs in the nation .
- JUNE
9
GERMAUL BARNES/VIEWSIC EXPRESSIONS DANCE, RESTORATION DANCE THEATRE COMPANY Master Class by Calvin Wiley 6.9.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance was formed in 1993 by Bessie Award winner, Germaul Barnes.
- JUNE
10
IDLE WARSHIP, SCREENING: BROOKLYN BOHEME. Presented in Association with: ImageNation Cinema Foundation 6.10.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
Idle Warship is a collaboration between longtime friends and collaborators, hip-hop luminary Talib Kweli and soul singer and songwriter Res .
- JUNE
10
SummerStage Kids Brooklyn Family Day Featuring: FELA QUEENS, PERFORMER FROM BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS, DJ STORMIN’ NORMAN 6.10.2012 from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
SummerStage Kids. Presented by Disney presents Brooklyn Family Day,dedicated to engaging children and families. DJing to African movement, song and a circus performance. Have fun with face painting, craft workshops and free sports lessons including golf workshops. - JUNE
12.
Hosted by Dahved Levy
BUSHMAN, NIYORAH, DJ SOUL SELECTOR
. Presented in Association with: Globe Star Media and WBLS
6.12..2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
Bushman was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica and has been raised as a Rasta. Often thought of as the Jamaican musical medicine man, Bushman is well known for his hits, “Worries and Problems,” “Fire Pon a Weak Heart” and “Call the Herse.”
- JUNE
13
J. HOLIDAY, ERIC ROBERSON. Presented in Association with: Globe Star Media and WBLS 6.13.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
Laid-back Washington, D.C.-based R&B vocalist J. Holiday brings an unexpected edge to R&B music .
- JUNE
14
EPMD, DJ SCRATCH . Presented in Association with: Globe Star Media and WBLS 6.14.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
EPMD (“Erick and Parrish Making Dollars”) are famed hip-hop pioneers.
- JUNE
15
SummerStage Theater. Presented By Time Warner PAIGE IN FULL By Paige Hernandez, Directed by Danielle A. Drakes and featuring DJ Reborn. 6.15.2012 from 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
Paige Hernandez’s debut theater work features her and her brother, Nick tha 1da in a coming of age story for the hip-hop-influenced generation
- JUNE
16
SummerStage Theater. Presented By Time Warner PAIGE IN FULL 6.16.2012 from 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M
Where: Herbert Von King Park
See description above, June 15th.
- JUNE
19
DAS RACIST. Presented in Association with: MeanRed Productions 6.19.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Red Hook Park
Brooklyn-based Das Racist is known for their use of humor, obscure references, and unconventional style
- JUNE
20
LYRICIST LOUNGE 20 Year Anniversary Featuring: BRAND NUBIAN, GAME REBELLION 6.20.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Red Hook Park
SummerStage celebrates the 20th anniversary of Lyricist Lounge. A respected part of hip-hop music and culture, Lyricist Lounge has hosted hundreds of live showcases featuring the up and coming talent and provided a career platform for superstars.
- JUNE
21
DEER TICK, JONNY CORNDAWG 6.21.2012 from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Where: Red Hook Park
The music of Deer Tick fits loosely into the alternative/country category. Lead singer John McCauley’s rough, raw, and ragged vocals bring rock and grunge influences to the band’s sound.
- JUNE
22
SummerStage Theater. Presented By Time Warner PAIGE IN FULL By: Paige Hernandez, Directed By: Danielle A. Drakes, Featuring: DJ Reborn 6.22.2012 from 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M
Where: Red Hook Park
See description above, June 15th.
- JUNE
23
SummerStage Theater. Presented By Time Warner PAIGE IN FULL. See description above, June 15th.
- JUNE
24
Comedy Central Live Presents: HANNIBAL BURESS WITH KEVIN BARNETT AND JOSH RABINOWITZ 6.24.2012 from 7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M
Where: Red Hook Park
Comedy Central Live is bringing its annual Manhattan “Comedy Central Park” event to Bklyn. The inaugural show, Comedy Central Live Presents features Hannibal Buress, and comedians Kevin Barnett and Josh Rabinowitz.
Summerstage official website: http://www.summerstage.org/
