Afro-Punk Festival

PAST EVENTS

	Repertory, Afro-Punk Festival Adjust Your Color: Petey Green with Fauboug Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans Introduction by director Loren Mendell on Fri, Jul 3 Fri, Jul 3 at 2pm / Wed, Jul 8 at 4:30pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Repertory A Man Named Pearl Fri, Jul 3 at 4:45pm / Mon, Jul 6 at 4:30pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Repertory, Cinema Q&As Eventual Salvation Q&A with Dee Rees, producer Nekisa Cooper, and cinematographer Bradford Young Fri, Jul 3 at 6:50pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Repertory, Cinema Q&As Favela Rising with Hoods to Woods Introduction by Brian Paupaw Fri, Jul 3 at 9:30pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Repertory Crips and Bloods: Made in America Sat, Jul 4 at 4:30pm BAM Rose Cinemas

SERIES DESCRIPTION

Power to the people! BAMcinématek and Afro-Punk celebrate five years of rejoicing in the revolutionary spirit of July 4th with six days of film, music, and other events that feature themes of Black power, rebellion, and equality.

FESTIVAL LAUNCH EVENT

What's On Your Plate?

Outdoor Screening in Fort Greene Park

Sat, Jun 27 at 8:30pm, Doors & live music at 6pm

SKATE PARK

For the second straight year, the parking lot by BAM will be transformed into a killer skate park, complete with live music, skating and biking demonstrations, and more. For full details on the Afro-Punk skate park, the Nike SB skate clinic, and the URBANX Battle for the Streets BMX/skate competitions, Go here.

CONCERTS IN THE SKATE PARK

From July 4 to 6, the Afro-Punk Festival presents free concerts in the skate park. The skate park is open from 11AM to 10PM with live music all day long. For full information, visit afropunk.com.

SAT, JUL 4 from 11AM to 10PM
Live music by Whole Wheat Bread, Pure Hell, Game Rebellion, American Fangs, The Objex, Funk Face, The oOohh Baby Gimme Mores, Jesse Nobody.

SUN, JUL 5 from 11AM to 10PM
Live music by Earl Greyhound, Tamar Kali, The London Souls, Apollo Heights, Sabatta, Sweetie, Peekaboo Theory, Blackie.

MON, JUL 6 from 11AM to 10PM
Live music by Saul Williams, Janelle Monae, Elevator Flight, Millsted, Chewing Pics, Echo Jinx, Blackie, The Freshman.

AFRO-PUNK BLOCK PARTY

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 12-8PM
(Clinton Avenue between Myrtle and Willoughby)

The fifth annual Afro-Punk Festival culminates with the Afro-Punk Block Party, featuring live music, DJs, and DIY fashion, food, and craft vendors. Not the usual street fair, the block party features the best underground and local artists and artisans. Featured musicians include Jon Forte, Joya Bravo, Shinobi Ninja, Maiysha, Hard Hittin Harry, and Rich Medina. For additional information, go here.