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I AM caribBEING in Prospect Park: Lean Strong Fast
Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Prospect Park with I AM caribBEING and Prospect Park Alliance. Brooklyn’s Backyard will be home to a month of live music, wellness, film and other special events. Enjoy Caribbean film, live music, dance, wellness and much more during this cultural celebration for Brooklynites of all ages. All participating artists and practitioners have roots in Little Caribbean NYC, and hail from Trinidad, Jamaica, Haiti and elsewhere.
I AM caribBEING is supported by NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council for the Arts and Con Edison.
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Lean Strong Fast | Sunday, June 12th, 2022 | 9-11 AM
Join I AM caribBEING and Prospect Park Alliance to learn to improve your fitness and wellness regimens with the Little Caribbean-based performance team, Lean Strong Fast. Attendees will be guided through the park on either a beginner or intermediate level hike-walk based on their comfort level. Bring out your sneakers and come join us in the park!
Juneteenth + One Love Little Caribbean Day | Sunday, June 19th, 2022 | 4-9pm
Join Prospect Park Alliance and I AM caribBEING for Juneteenth, CaribBEING style, with live performance by Grammy-Award winning Angela Hunte backed by Da Jerry Wonda Band, peer-to-peer gaming powered by Fun With Friends DJ sets by Gab Soul + Khalil and Little Caribbean artisan vendors.
Brukwine | Sunday, June 26th, 2022 | 2-2:45 PM
Are you ready to wukkup and juk? Join I AM caribBEING and BRUKWINE for a high energy workout routine. This Caribbean inspired dance workout is sure to get your heart rate up, hips moving and thighs burning!