New York/ Arts & Culture
Published on May 16, 2019
4 fun events happening in New York City this weekendPhoto: Claire K./Unsplash

If you love to take advantage of the offerings near you, this weekend offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From a Caribbean brunch party to a family-friendly singalong, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Caribbean Dreams Brunch and Day Party

From the event description:

Let The Alumni Group transport you to the islands at our brunch and day party featuring Caribbean cuisine and music. At Solomon & Kuff Rum Hall, we’ll be serving up the spiciest flavors of the West Indies. DJ Fragg will be bringing you Caribbean heat through the speakers as he plays your favorite reggae hits, Caribbean classics, soca grooves, Afro beats, hip-hop and R&B.

When: Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Solomon & Kuff Rum Hall, 2331 12th Ave.
Admission: Free
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Nostalgia: The 2000s Brunch & Day Party

From the event description:

Come reminisce with The Alumni Group (TAG) at Nostalgia: A 2000s Brunch & Day Party, where we'll celebrate the 00s! This brunch will feature the soundtrack of the most carefree days of your life. In true TAG fashion, $35 gets you an appetizer, brunch entree and 1.5 hours of bottomless brunch cocktails.

When: Sunday, May 19, 12-7 p.m.
Where: Mist Harlem, 46 W. 116th St.
Admission: Free to RSVP; $35
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Brooklyn Kids Rock 2019

From the event description:

Entertain your kids and yourselves with an afternoon of singalongs, a marching band, puppeteers, storytellers, face painting, a pop-up bookstore brought to you by Penguin Books and more.

When: Sunday, May 19, 12-4 p.m.
Where: BKLYN Commons, 495 Flatbush Ave.
Admission: $20-$35
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Play Beautifully: An Album by Leah Shaw

From the event description:

"Play Beautifully," the debut full-length album of musical artist Leah Shaw, premieres at the Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will open with original work by singer-songwriter and composer Aviva Jaye.

When: Sunday, May 19, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Tow Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College., 2900 Bedford Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets


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