Past Events

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

Tickets are live! Join us on Thursday, March 27th, from 6:30 to 9 PM for a night of movement, memory, and celebration honoring the legendary Judith Jamison. Dancer and choreographer Kendra J. Bostock along with dancers Brittany Grier and Candace Thompson-Zachery will present a newly commissioned piece inspired by Cry, the iconic solo Alvin Ailey created for Jamison in 1971. Following the performance, Kendra will lead an interactive session, guiding us through some of the signature movements that made Cry so powerful. No dance experience needed—just bring your dancing shoes!

Join us for Through Fabric & Frame, a daylong exploration of Black feminist artistic traditions through the works of Faith Ringgold and Lorraine O'Grady. Enjoy a family-friendly reading of Tar Beach and art-making session, a quilting workshop inspired by Ringgold, and a discussion of O'Grady's Olympia’s Maid. Photographer Laila Annmarie Stevens will lead a photography activation, reactivating O'Grady’s Art Is... series. Timed sign-ups are required for the workshop and portrait sessions.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

Tickets for our Dinner and a Movie night are live! Join us on Friday, March 14th, from 6–9:30 PM for a screening of Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, an intimate portrait of the People’s Poet, Nikki Giovanni. The evening will include a poetry and bookmaking workshop with OlaRonke Akinmowo, founder of the Free Black Women’s Library. Guided by OlaRonke, we’ll explore DIY bookmaking and Giovanni’s use of Black vernacular in her poetry. Dinner will be catered by Just Soul with a selection of soul food.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

Join us for a resonant day of healing, connection, and reflection.

Participate in guided discussions, visit restorative healing stations, and access vital resources designed for women and gender-expansive individuals directly impacted by the legal system. Experience a moving theatrical performance by Helen “Skip” Skipper, a 2024 Rikers Public Memory Project Narrative Change Fellow.

Join us for a full day of celebrating community at Weeksville Heritage Center as we honor Black histories and Black futures! Take part in an enriching lineup of events—from sacred drumming and hands-on workshops to thought-provoking talks and some friendly trivia competition. Connect with local vendors, enjoy free smoothies and desserts, and engage with social justice organizations making an impact right here in Brooklyn. 

Join us on February 19th for a panel discussion on Rikers Island's impact on NYC youth. Hear firsthand accounts from those who experienced Rikers as adolescents, followed by insights from advocates and service providers on programs supporting at-risk and system-involved youth. The event will include audience Q&A and a youth performance!

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

This Valentine’s Day, reimagine the holiday as Liberatory Love Day. Join poetess Nicole Alexander on February 14th for a workshop exploring the true essence of love. Craft poetic valentines for yourself and others, inspired by Nicole’s practice of honoring strangers’ hearts through poetry. Drop in anytime between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., and as you write, explore our open-source library featuring works on radical love. At 2:00 p.m., join us for a special walk-through in our gallery of Torture Island: Past, Present, Future, our new exhibition curated by the Rikers Public Memory Project.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.