The Billie invites Brooklyn & NYC to dance, head and dive into the tunes.June celebrates gender & equality; wellness and medicine advances; history, culture & fathers. Music is the thread that binds these celebrations. On June 17th, we invite Brooklyn & NYC to dance, head and dive into the tunes. Community leaders, St. James Joy will […]
An electric blend of adventurous spoken word, musical, and movement-based artists. Launched in 2018, Skylight Open is The Billie’s monthly music and spoken word series featuring cutting-edge movement-based Brooklyn-based talent. Made possible through the generous support of our partners: A.R.T. New York • Con Edison • The Cowles Charitable Truste Fan Fox and Leslie R. […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening of theater, community, and radical storytelling!In celebration of Pride Month, The Billie Holiday Theatre in partnership with Rooted Theater Company proudly presents the 3rd Annual House of Rooted Theater Festival, a bold showcase of new works centering LGBTQ+ voices through contemporary storytelling, fearless performance, and deeply human narratives.Taking place […]
The Youth Arts Academy End of Year Performance.The Billie’s Youth Arts Academy presents “A CELEBRATION OF DREAMS”Saturday, June 27 at 6PMat the Uncommon Charter School1485 Pacific StreetBrooklyn, NY 11216
Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest:The Fire Inside, for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: Battle at Versailles! SYNOPSIS:“Battle at Versailles” tells the story of the legendary 1973 fashion show at […]
Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest: a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen! Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest! Our annual outdoor film screening event will showcase films highlighting the resilience and triumphs of Black joy. Get […]
Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest:The Fire Inside, for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: Black is Beautiful! SYNOPSIS:A celebration of Black history, art, culture and Brathwaite's rise to a position […]
The Billie's Music Series incorporates stellar artists from the neighborhood and beyond. The annual free outdoor festival takes place in the Restoration Plaza June to September. The celebrated community-building activity offers a wide range of performances including music concerts, dance, film screenings, spoken word, and other cultural activities. Produced and curated by Hollis King. The […]
Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest, for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: The DebutantesSYNOPSISFocusing on the first group of Black debutantes in Canton, Ohio in a decade, this documentary follows […]