“Long Play also showcases a dense network of inventive music venues throughout Brooklyn with performances at Roulette, Public Records, BRIC, Murmrr, Irondale Center for the Arts, The Center for Fiction, plus outdoor events…” – Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World
“Already the most important classical music festival in New York City.” – New York Times
Coney Island Film Festival
Film
Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave, Coney Island
May 3 through May 5
The 24th Annual Coney Island Film Festival is happening this weekend. The festival offers a chance for filmmakers and industry folk to mingle and enjoy a packed weekend of great films, parties and amusement park rides.
Coney Island’s spirit and grit are exemplified in this festival, which pays homage to the region’s carnival history with live performers, sword swallowers, fire eaters and burlesque stars.
“Each year, the Coney Island Film Festival presents a lineup of quirky shorts and features, depicting—but not limited to—mermaids, sideshow artists and current and former amusement-park rides.” – TimeOut NY
“A showcase worthy of the neighborhood’s amusement-rich history.” – Christopher Zara, MovieMaker Magazine
“Without a doubt, The Coney Island Film Festival has the greatest location in the world. It also gives out the best trophy I’ve ever received.” – Darren Aronofsky (Director “Black Swan,” “The Wrestler,” “Requiem for a Dream”)
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk
Art, Tours
Atlantic Avenue from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront
May 4 through May 12
Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk showcases over 150 Brooklyn artists and more than 70 participating businesses across the borough, in a 1.5-mile self-guided tour which is open from noon to 6pm daily.
The walk spans areas of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill to Downtown Brooklyn, is completely free to the public and will be occurring rain or shine.
“From May 4 through May 12, Brooklynites and art enthusiasts will…
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