SummerFest 2026: Skylight Open

Launched in 2018, Skylight Open is The Billie’s monthly music and spoken word series featuring cutting-edge movement-based Brooklyn-based talent.

The July 16 lineup includes:

• Ashlyn Christina: 2026 Brooklyn Unplugged Winner
• Derick Cross: Spoken word artist, performer and arts educator
• Aleijuan: Storyteller
• Kim Brandon: Poet
• Olabisi: Singer
• David Hawkins: Trombone Player

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. Samuels Foundation • Ford Foundation • Howard Gilman Foundation • The J.L. Greene Art Access Fund | The Kresge Foundation • Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund • Lily Auchincloss Foundation • Lucille Lortel Foundation • Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand • Tiger Baron Foundation | Mosaic Network and Fund in The New York Community Trust• Universal Music Group/Task Force for Meaningful Change • The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs | Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation • The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable