BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20251002T162719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T172613Z UID:3603-1759536000-1759622399@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:First Day of Classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/first-day-of-classes/ LOCATION:Asase Yaa School of the Arts\, 506 Macdonough Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SOA-Logo_tagline-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20250903T180445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T230626Z UID:2942-1757862000-1758391200@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:9th Annual Art Is Alive DESCRIPTION:Dance classes are one hour and space is limited.CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT \n \n \n \n \n \n MORE THAN 20 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING OVER 7 DAYS\n10 DANCE CLASSES WITH EXPERT INSTRUCTORS/CHOREOGRAPHERS DANCE STYLES\nFINALE 6-HOUR BLOCK PARTY FEATURING DIVERSE CULTURAL MUSIC ARTISTS\nPLUS\, COMMUNITY AWARDS\, AND FOOD & DRINK VENDORS\nALL FREE!\nThe Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation is thrilled to present the 9th Annual Art Is Alive Festival\, September 14–20\, 2025! 🎉  This dynamic\, multidisciplinary celebration honors over 25 years of our service to the Brooklyn community and the richness of African and African diasporic traditions. \nFor seven unforgettable days\, immerse yourself in 20+ hours of programming featuring 10 unique dance classes with celebrated instructors\, a high-energy block party with five music artists\, and inspiring community awards\, workshops\, and family activities for all ages. \nMore than just a festival\, Art Is Alive is a week of art\, culture\, and connection designed to uplift the creative spirit and strengthen our collective commitment to community. Best of all\, the festival is FREE and open to everyone. \nMark your calendars and join us as we celebrate culture\, creativity\, and community at this extraordinary event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPRESENTED BY ASASE YAA CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: KOFI OSEI WILLIAMSPRODUCER: MESHA MILLINGTON \nSPONSOR SUPPORT BY:\nTHE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK CULTURAL AFFAIRS \nNEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER STEFANI L. ZINERMAN (District 56) \nNEW YORK CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CHI OSSE (District 36) \n \n \n \n \n \n \nArt Is Alive is our way of thanking and uniting our community with the arts\, music\, and culture. \nDon’t miss an inspiring multi-disciplinary community arts event that we have enjoyed presenting for the past 9 years! URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/art-is-alive-25/ LOCATION:Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation\, 506 Macdonough Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AIA25-STD-square-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20241221T002407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T002710Z UID:2730-1739354400-1739725200@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:THE RHYTHMS & MOVEMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/rmaac2025/ LOCATION:ABRONS ART CENTER\, 466 GRAND STREET\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Black History Month,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RMAAC-Logo-on-Black-with-Tagline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20240826T173633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T230620Z UID:2545-1726920000-1726952400@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:8th Annual Art Is Alive DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A DAY OF WORKSHOPS\, CLASSES\, AND DANCE PERFORMANCES! IT’S FREE!\nArt Is Alive is a multi-disciplined arts conference that was established to present a multitude of art forms from an African and African diasporic experience to the community. This event is free to the public and welcomes attendees of all ages and backgrounds. \nArt Is Alive was developed to alleviate the financial barrier preventing some community members from participating in the cultural arts and to thank the community at large for its continued support.  It is our goal to bring together all of our community members to share in this experience of art and culture.  \n \n \n \n \n \n One hourSCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES \nDance Classes + WORKSHOP (noon-3pm):\nAfrobeat\, Caribbean + Hip Hop Dance Classes Hosted by Asase Yaa School of the Arts. \nAll classes are open to all ages and skill levels\, and are 45 minutes in length. \nResources for Raising a Child Artist WorkshopHosted By Asase Yaa in partnership with The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (One hour) \nLive Performances (3-7pm):\nAsase Yaa Youth EnsembleBatala New YorkFIYAA\, Forces of Nature Incredible Youth Arts AlliancePlezi RaraSoul Science Lab \nPRESENTED BY ASASE YAA CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATIONEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: KOFI OSEI WILLIAMSPRODUCER: N’DACK FLEMINGSponsorship support provided by TD BANK \n \n \n \n \n \n \nArt Is Alive is our way of thanking and uniting our community with the arts\, music\, and culture. \nDon’t miss an inspiring multi-disciplinary community arts event that we have enjoyed presenting for the past 8 years! URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/art-is-alive-2024/ LOCATION:The Space @ Irondale\, 85 S Oxford St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AIA24-postcard-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20240517T023727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T024920Z UID:2411-1719072000-1719079200@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:BROOKLYN RENAISSANCE: CELEBRATE YOUR FUTURE BLACKNESS DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/brooklyn-renaissance-celebrate-your-future-blackness/ LOCATION:The Kaye Playhouse\, 695 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10065\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Osei511-DanceSchoolRecitalflyer2024-8.5x11-DN-07-May-2024-V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20240411T201810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T201919Z UID:2208-1715713200-1715724000@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Dreams in Action Gala: A Night of African Excellence DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/dreams-in-action-gala-a-night-of-african-excellence/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AY-DIA-16-9-Zeffy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20240113T203257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T164212Z UID:2079-1707733800-1708275600@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:THE RHYTHMS & MOVEMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/2024-rmaacfestival/ LOCATION:ABRONS ART CENTER\, 466 GRAND STREET\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Black History Month,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RMAAC-Logo-on-Black-with-Tagline.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20230823T205626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T230904Z UID:1950-1694858400-1694887200@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:7th Annual Art Is Alive DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A DAY OF MAKING ART\, WORKSHOPS\, CLASSES\, AND DANCE PERFORMANCES! IT’S FREE!\nArt Is Alive is a multi-disciplined arts conference that was established to present a multitude of art forms from an African and African diasporic experience to the community. This event is free to the public and welcomes attendees of all ages and backgrounds. \nArt Is Alive was developed to alleviate the financial barrier preventing some community members from participating in the cultural arts and to thank the community at large for its continued support. This year Art is Alive is expanding and will include art-making\, artist development workshops\, and performances. It is our goal to bring together all of our community members to share in this experience of art and culture. \nPRESENTED BY ASASE YAA CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION\nHOSTED BY MARLON RICE\nEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: KOFI OSEI WILLIAMS \n\nArt Is Alive is our way of thanking and uniting our community with the arts\, music\, and culture.\nClick here to contribute.  \n\n\nSchedule of Activities\nAll classes are open to all ages and skill levels\, and 45 minutes in length. \nFree reservations are required for workshops and classes. Click here to register. \n \nThank you to our sponsors! URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/art-is-alive/ LOCATION:Weeksville Heritage Center\, 158 BUFFALO AVENUE\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Art-is-Alive_Story1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20211216T211528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T201842Z UID:1561-1661022000-1661029200@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:It Was All A Dream: A Musical DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 20 years\nAn Asase Yaa Entertainment Production\nDirected and choreographed by Yao Ababio\n– featuring –\nThe Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater \nExecutive Produced by Kofi Osei Williams\nClick here to learn more. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/it-was-all-a-dream-a-musical/ LOCATION:Tribeca Performing Arts Center\, 199 Chambers St\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IWAAD_Logo_final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220813 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20220612T202936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T202936Z UID:1716-1660262400-1660348799@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Asase Yaa Summer Camp presents Wale and the Cocoa Village DESCRIPTION:The finale performance for the 2022 Children’s Summer Arts Camp. Time TBA. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/asase-yaa-summer-camp-presents-wale-and-the-cocoa-village/ LOCATION:Prospect Park Picnic House\, 40 West Dr\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Wale-and-the-Cocoa-Village-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20220612T201644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T202630Z UID:1711-1659268800-1659290400@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Grace Jerk Fest DESCRIPTION:New York’s Biggest Caribbean Food and Music Festival is Back! Enjoy a delightful experience of food\, music and fun. Asase Yaa will have workshops in the kids zone: African Drumming\, Storytelling\, Dance workshops\, and small performances. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/grace-jerk-fest/ LOCATION:Roy Wilkins Park\, Merrick Blvd\, Jamaica\, NY\, 11434\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-10th-Anniversary-New-York-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20220322T144437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T011812Z UID:1666-1657008000-1660323600@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Children's Summer Arts Camp DESCRIPTION:Our 6-week multidisciplinary theater day camp is the only summer program that offers youth (ages 4-13) a chance to contribute\, create and produce an original work and full live production which is presented to a captive audience of family and friends as a finale to camp. They learn all aspects of live production including writing\, music\, dance\, costumes\, choreography\, staging\, lights and sound. \nClick here to learn more.  URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/childrens-summer-arts-camp-2/ LOCATION:Asase Yaa School of the Arts\, 506 Macdonough Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp,Asase Yaa School of the Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_Summer_Camp_Flyer_v4_final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20220612T200736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T202322Z UID:1705-1656964800-1656968400@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:The International African Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:Asase Yaa will be performing as part of the International African Arts Festival (IAAF). Brooklyn’s beloved celebration of African culture and family\, returns to Fort Greene from Friday\, July 2 through Sunday\, July 4. Asase Yaa will perform on July 4th. Visit the festival website for exact schedule and info. \nNow in its 50th year\, the festival brings three days of music\, dance and spoken word to Commodore Barry Park\, and this year the festival pays tribute to “Women Holding Up Half the Sky and The Heaven.”  The theme for the 50th anniversary celebration is  “Hamsini Ni Dhahabu” —  Swahili for Fifty is Gold. \nThe IAAF is the longest running cultural arts festival in the United States dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the cultural and historical legacy of people of African descent. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/the-international-african-arts-festival/ LOCATION:Commodore Barry Park\, Flushing Ave & N. Elliot Pl\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IAAF_LOGO_UPDATE_GOLD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20220612T200029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T202451Z UID:1701-1655654400-1655659800@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Asase Yaa School of the Arts 10th Annual Concert Dreams Do Come True DESCRIPTION:Asase Yaa School of the Arts presents Dreams Do Come True\, their 10th Annual Concert to celebrate the end of their academic year on Sunday\, June 19\, 2022\, 4pm at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center\, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue\, Jamaica\, NY 11432. Dreams Do Come True will be the first live concert for Asase Yaa School of the Arts since the pandemic started. It was inspired by the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation’s 20th Anniversary theme It Was All A Dream. This performance will showcase 75 students and the year-long curriculum/training they learned in African\, Ballet\, Hip Hop\, Jazz\, Modern\, & Tap dance in four different levels from 3 – 18 years old. It will also feature beginner djembe drum class students from the ages of 3 to 6 years old. Each performance piece ties into their show’s title. \n“This past post-pandemic year watching our youth return to the dance floor and the drum circle with excitement has been a breath of fresh air\,” noted Zakiya Harris\, Artistic Director of the School of the Arts. “This is our first live recital in two years and the show’s title\, “Dreams Do Come True” was inspired to celebrate the dedication\, artistry\, and resilience of our youth and their families who had to overcome major adversity and surreal times to come back to their Asase Yaa family.” For information about tickets contact info@asaseyaaent.org. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/asase-yaa-school-of-the-arts-10th-annual-concert-dreams-do-come-true/ LOCATION:Jamaica Performing Arts Center\, 153-10 Jamaica Ave\, New York\, NY\, 11432\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/dreams-do-come-true.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20220307T203525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T204238Z UID:1643-1653679800-1653922800@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:DanceAfrica 2022 DESCRIPTION:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater will perform as part of the DanceAfrica Festival. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/danceafrica-2022/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Academy of Music\, 30 Lafayette Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/home_10.15.00.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211229T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211229T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20211216T213445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T213445Z UID:1573-1640772000-1640782800@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Youth Ensemble Performance DESCRIPTION:10AM & 2PM programs \nTheme: Voices of our Youth\nTake a journey through Africa and the diaspora with Asase Yaa Youth Ensemble and storyteller Sharon Gordon for a program filled with Jamaican folktales and songs\, dances from the Malian Empire\, traditional Ghananian drum class\, plus a pottery workshop and an opportunity to contribute to our community mural. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/youth-ensemble-performance-2/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kwanzaa_-_Brooklyn_Children_s_Museum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20211216T213137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T213640Z UID:1571-1640685600-1640696400@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Djembe Drum classes DESCRIPTION:10AM & 2PM programs\nTheme: Redefining Drums of Passion\nHear and learn about the rhythms created around the same time as Kwanzaa from the world-acclaimed album Drums of Passion. This program includes a drum workshop\, musical performance\, a pottery workshop and an opportunity to contribute to our community mural. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/djembe-drum-classes-2/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kwanzaa_-_Brooklyn_Children_s_Museum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20211216T213059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T213634Z UID:1569-1640599200-1640610000@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Djembe Drum classes DESCRIPTION:10AM & 2PM programs\nTheme: The Beat of Kwanzaa\nJoin us as we spread the spirit of Kwanzaa and the spirit of the drums. This program includes a Djembe drum class\, interactive drum circle\, traditional African American rhythms\, pottery workshop\, and contribute to our community mural. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/djembe-drum-classes/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kwanzaa_-_Brooklyn_Children_s_Museum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20211216T212912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T213631Z UID:1565-1640512800-1640523600@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Youth Ensemble Performance DESCRIPTION:10AM & 2PM programs\nTheme: Sounds and Movement of Africa\nKick off Kwanzaa with a traditional celebration led by Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater. Join us for a presentation on Kwanzaa\, drum and dance performance\, Djembe drum class\, African dance\, pottery workshop\, and contribute to our community mural. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/youth-ensemble-performance/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, 145 Brooklyn Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kwanzaa_-_Brooklyn_Children_s_Museum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20210401T162131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T162148Z UID:1430-1614970800-1614972600@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Asase Yaa 20th Anniversary Launch Event DESCRIPTION:Click here for event information URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/asase-yaa-20th-anniversary-launch-event/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp,Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AsaseYaa-20th-Logo-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201125T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20201108T145430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201108T145435Z UID:1387-1606334400-1606338000@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:RISE UP! A VIRTUAL BENEFIT CONCERT TO #ENDSARS DESCRIPTION:Click here for event information URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/rise-up-a-virtual-benefit-concert-to-endsars/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Arts Outreach,Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/RU_event-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200721T190450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T190450Z UID:1313-1596139200-1596142800@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:RAISING OUR VOICES FOR BLACK YOUTH VIRTUAL BENEFIT CONCERT DESCRIPTION:FOLLOW US TO WATCH:\n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We’re incredibly excited to announce the premiere of our first virtual performance event\, RAISING OUR VOICES FOR BLACK YOUTH BENEFIT CONCERT\, Thursday\, July 30\, 2020 at 8 PM.\nIt will be broadcast via OBS streaming services on YouTube\, Instagram\, and Facebook. All funds raised from the concert will be donated to our Asase Youth Summer Employment Initiative Mightycause crowdfunding campaign\, which has been running since early June. Our goal is to raise $50\,000 to employ 20 teenage youth (ages 14-19) to work at the Foundation and its 14th annual Children’s Summer Arts Camp. \n \nR & B/Soul artist Amma Whatt will serve as Master of Ceremonies of the 45-minute concert\, featuring guest performances by our Asase Yaa Youth Ensemble\, African Djembe ensemble Farafina Kan Next Generation\, musician Kofi Hunter\, rapper kudonyc\, and Philadelphia based hip hop dance ensemble Illstyle & Peace. In addition\, the benefit event will include video presentations by dancer/entertainer Vianka Winborne (Drake\, Sean Paul\, and an alumni of the Asase School of the Arts)\, Hot 97 radio personality Shani Kulture\, and actor/singer/dancer Shahadi Wright Joseph (starred in Jordon Peele’s hit movie US). \nRAISING OUR VOICES FOR BLACK YOUTH is co-produced by the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation and URNYC Media Productions. Donations can be made (a minimum of $5.00) online at this link or via text\, 844-844-6844 using the code YSEI. The Mightycause crowdfunding campaign runs through August 15th. The benefit event will be available for viewing on YouTube after it premieres on July 30th. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FOLLOW US TO WATCH:\n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFollowFollow URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/raising-our-voices-for-black-youth-virtual-benefit-concert/ LOCATION:NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/title-web-Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T191733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T144028Z UID:1198-1594494000-1594494000@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:"Dreaming of 1975" musical premiere and Asase Yaa benefit event DESCRIPTION:Click here to learn more. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/dreaming-of-1975-musical-premiere-and-asase-yaa-benefit-event/ LOCATION:The Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center at York College\, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd\, Jamaica\, NY\, 11451\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dreaming_of_1975_flyer__pdf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T193140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T193245Z UID:1207-1593388800-1599523199@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Children's Summer Arts Camp DESCRIPTION:Click here for more info. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/childrens-summer-arts-camp/ LOCATION:PS 21\, 180 Chauncey St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp,Asase Yaa School of the Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Field-day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T192020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T173239Z UID:1201-1586001600-1586019600@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Asase Yaa Youth performance at House Party Family Event DESCRIPTION:Due to concerns regarding COVID-19\, this event is cancelled. Please stay safe. URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/asase-yaa-youth-performance-at-house-party-family-event/ LOCATION:BRIC\, Gallery Floor\, 647 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Asase-Yaa-DRUM-LOVE-Photographed-by-Solwazi-Afi-Olusola-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T182541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T195042Z UID:1156-1582999200-1583004600@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:"The Adventures of Malcolm & Harriet" Community Performance DESCRIPTION:Developed for students in grades 2nd-8th\, The Adventures of Malcolm and Harriet is an exciting theatrical experience by young people for their peers.  It tells the story of two young people who\, inspired by the spirit of an ancestor\, set out to clean up their neighborhood by fixing up an abandoned house\, only to find out the house was a stop on the Underground Railroad.  They and their friends find themselves on a mission to solve a riddle in the house and\, in doing so\, learn different lessons that will help them improve their community by working with their community. \nBUY TICKETS URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/the-adventures-of-malcolm-harriet-school-performance-2020-02-29/ LOCATION:Weeksville Heritage Center\, 158 BUFFALO AVENUE\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa School of the Arts,Black History Month,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T184447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T185255Z UID:1180-1582896600-1582900200@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Arts Outreach Performance for Black History Month DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/arts-outreach-performance-for-black-history-month-2/ LOCATION:Beginning With Children Charter School 2\, 215 Hayward Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Outreach,Black History Month,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AOP-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T184332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T185205Z UID:1179-1582707600-1582754400@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Arts Outreach Performance for Black History Month DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/arts-outreach-performance-for-black-history-month-3/ LOCATION:Success Academy Harlem North West\, 509 West 129th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts Outreach,Black History Month,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Image_006.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T065545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T184939Z UID:1136-1582651800-1582660800@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:ALANYC and Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation Black History Month Benefit Event and Performance DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month\, February 25th from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Enjoy a vibrant live\nperformance by the Bessie Award-Winning Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater. Immerse\nyourself in the beauty of African Diasporic Dance and Drum while enjoying interesting company\, an\nelegant atmosphere\, and delectable food. Proceeds from this event will benefit Asase Yaa Cultural Arts\nFoundation\, one of Brooklyn’s most respected cultural arts ambassadors and non-profit\norganization that offers a broad range of cultural services to the community. \nAttendance Fee: $35 registration at the door. \n  URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/alanyc-charity-evening-celebrating-black-history-month-with-music-food-and-fun/ LOCATION:The Maxwell Hotel Ballroom\, 541 Lexington Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa African American Dance Theater,Black History Month,Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Image_003.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200209 DTSTAMP:20260406T042740 CREATED:20200224T192920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T192920Z UID:1205-1581120000-1581206399@www.asaseyaaent.org SUMMARY:Children's Summer Arts Camp Registration Opens DESCRIPTION:Click here for more info and to register.  URL:https://www.asaseyaaent.org/event/childrens-summer-arts-camp-registration-opens/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Asase Yaa Children's Summer Arts Camp,Asase Yaa School of the Arts END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR