CaribBEING in Prospect Park

Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Prospect Park with and . 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.

Rockers Film | Sunday, June 5th, 2022

Location: Boathouse

Time: 4-9pm

Kick off Caribbean Heritage Month with cult classic film, Rockers. The 1978 film offers a tale of struggle and triumph in the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Protagonist, Horsemouth, knows all too well the difficulty it takes to get into the music business in Kingston. Although talented, he earns very little and hustles to make ends meet. As tension begins to build with the local mafia after they steal his motorbike, Horsemouth and his friends concoct a plan to bring their reign of terror to an end and bring justice the the people of Kingston.

Lean Strong Fast | Sunday, June 12th, 2022

Location: Boathouse

Time: 9-11am

Learn to utilize the park to improve your fitness and wellness regimens. Hosted by Little Caribbean-based performance team, Lean Strong Fast. Visitors will be guided through the park on either a beginner-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

Location: Boathouse

Time: 4-9pm

Pull up to Juneteenth, I AM 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

Location: Boathouse

Time: 2pm-2:45pm

Are you ready to wine, wukkup and juk? Join 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!

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