Weekend Events

41st Annual International African Arts Festival
The highly anticipated 41st Annual International African Arts Festival (IAAF) will take place Saturday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 10 AM – 9 PM rain or shine at Commodore Barry Park (Navy Street at Park and Flushing Avenues). The IAAF attracts audiences of all ages with daily activities such as chess tournaments, magic shows, fashion shows, exercise and dance demonstrations, face painting and more. The African Marketplace draws attendees near and far looking to purchase African inspired home accessories, furniture, art, clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, food and more. Additionally, the IAAF schedule performances that include local and international acts providing entertainment the entire family can enjoy. In an effort to support the five-day IAAF’s production, attendees are asked to make minimum donations of $3 per adult and $1 per child for admission. More details here.

Second Annual Kiddies Caribbean Carnival Fiesta
Join us on Saturday, June 30th as we celebrate and close out Caribbean Heritage Month in grand style! Presented by Brooklyn Children’s Museum in collaboration with West Indian-American Day Carnival Association (W.I.A.D.C.A.), the Museum’s second annual Kiddies Caribbean Carnival Fiesta features tasty cuisine by renowned Chef Shorne Benjamin, live entertainment by SOCAMOTION, a steel pan workshop with Ricardo Greenaway and an all-out kiddies carnival parade (culminating from a 7-week course sponsored by W.I.A.D.C.A) – Visitors come dressed in your very own carnival costume regalia! This is one “jump-up” you won’t want to miss! Due to popular demand we recommend arriving early. All Kiddies Caribbean Carnival Fiesta programs are included with Museum admission.

Photoville
PHOTOVILLE is a feisty mix of exhibitions, lectures, workshops, nighttime projections, photo dog run, and a summer beer-garden – it’s a photographic destination like no other. FREE. More info.

Brooklyn Flea + Smorgasburg
The Flea and Smorgasburg are on as usual this weekend. On Saturday, the Flea is held at 176 Lafayette Ave. (between Clermont + Vanderbilt Avenues) in Fort Greene. On Sunday, the Flea will be at 27 North 6th Street (between Kent Avenue + East River). Saturday at the Williamsburg location is also the home of our all-food market, Smorgasburg. The Flea features over a 150 vendors offering a great mix of vintage, antiques, jewelry, and amazing food. Flea: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Smorg: Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free.