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BRIC: Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park

Name: BRIC: Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park
Start: 2025-08-16
End: 2025-08-16
Location: Prospect Park

Sat Jun 7, 2025 - Sat Aug 16, 2025

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Repeating every week — Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through August 16, 2025
Except June 21, 2025; June 28, 2025; July 3, 2025; July 4, 2025; July 5, 2025; July 10, 2025; July 11, 2025; July 24, 2025; July 25, 2025; July 31, 2025; August 14, 2025.

Various times

Age: All ages

Price: FREE; exception: Benefit performance on 6/15, $56-$78

Location:

Prospect Park

Lena Horne Bandshell, Brooklyn, NY, 11215

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BRIC: Celebrate Brooklyn is a free summer-long outdoor concert and performance series that has been presenting talent from around the world and around the block for more than 40 years. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy!

2025 Highlights:

Saturday, June 14 - 4pm
Family Day: Celebrate iconic Swedish children’s book character Pippi Longstocking with beloved NYC klezmer band The Klezmatics’ accordion-driven sound. Pippi also comes to life through puppet performances by the Parks PuppetMobile and a musical read along by writer Jacqueline Woodson and Brownstone Brass presented by The Center for Fiction and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, with support from the Swedish Consulate. Don’t forget your braids and boldest mismatched Pippi looks – costumes are encouraged for kids and grownups alike!

Thursday, June 19 - 6pm
Juneteenth celebration with Dallas-based Ghost-Note, Voices of a People’s History, and DJ Flash Gordon Parks

Friday, June 20 - 6pm
Habibi Festival

Friday, June 27 - 6pm
A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Greatest Night in Pop. A screening of the documentary behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the historic anthem We Are the World.

Saturday, July 26 - 6pm
A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Wiz. Bric's Quincy Jones tribute series wraps up with a magical outdoor screening of The Wiz! Come dressed in your Emerald City best and enjoy this beloved reimagining of The Wizard of Oz.

Arrive early to secure a spot, and bring a blanket and a picnic.

RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Entry is first come first served, but RSVPs help you stay up-to-date on show information.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.

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