— Friday, August 9th, 2019 —

Special Screening: Whitney + discussion
30 Lafayette Avenue at BAM Rose Cinemas
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Price: $16
On the occasion of what would have been her 56th birthday, Whitney “Nippy” Houston’s life and legacy will be discussed by conceptual artist and musician E. Jane and writer Jessica Lynne. Through the lenses of their respective practices, they hope to complicate the language that surrounds Houston’s presence within the pop culture canon and facilitate, instead, a Black Feminist, queer reading of the late icon.

Legends Skate: Prince, Whitney, MJ & More!
150 Furman Street (PIER ) at Brooklyn Bridge Park Roller Skating
Time: 7pm – 10:30pm
Price: $10; $7/skate rental
Celebrate the life and music of the legends at this ultimate skate party. BBP’s live DJ will be playing the best hits from Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and more all night long.

One Summer Night
96 Wythe Avenue at The Williamsburg Hotel
Time: 7pm – 3am
Price: $45
Enjoy Williamsburg Hotel Rooftop and Pool featuring DJays, live music and performance, majestic city views, so much awe, friends new and old, a pool and most important YOU.

What’s Going On: A Marvin Gaye Tribute
141 Prospect Park W at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival
Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
FREE
The brilliant guitarist and bandleader FELICIA COLLINS (The Late Show with David Letterman) gathers a host of friends including Toshi Reagon, Siedah Garrett, Kecia Lewis, Kennedy, and Catherine Russell, with an all-star band featuring Terri Lyne Carrington, Bette Sussman, Alexa Tarantino, Nicki Richards, Tabitha Fair, La Tanya Hall, Valerie Naranjo, Deah Harriott, and more, for a deep dive into Gaye’s legacy, as they play the record in its entirety. Plus an opening DJ set from Natasha Diggs.

Fenty Formation: Rihanna x Beyoncé Dance Party
146 Broadway at Baby’s All Right
Time: 11pm
Price: $5
This party is here to celebrate the music of two badass women. Enjoy your favorite Queen Bee and Bad Gal jamz all night long.

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