Saturday, July 27

STooPS 2024 Summer Festival

Art Crawl. Block Party. Bed Stuy Legends & Legacies.

By STooPS BedStuy

Date and time

Saturday, July 27 · 1 - 7pm EDT

Location

Stuyvesant Avenue & Decatur Street

Stuyvesant Avenue & Decatur Street Brooklyn, NY 11233

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

6 hours

Get ready to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Bed -Stuy at our 11th annual Summer Festival!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27th, as we pay homage to the legendary figures and enduring legacies that shape our vibrant community. Prepare for a day filled with captivating performances and dynamic artistic expressions, spanning generations and disciplines, right on the iconic stoops of our neighborhood. Don't miss this unforgettable fusion of history, art, and community spirit at Bed-Stuy Legends & Legacies! Join us for an immersive experience that honors our roots and ignites our future.

We are partnering with the 200 Decatur St. Stuyvesant Ave. Block Association, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church to bring you this classic yet unique Summer Festival including a Block Party and Art Crawls.

Artist Lineup:

Christine Sloan Stoddard
Aaliyah Maya
Keys Will
Zardon Za'
Kai Diata Giovanni
Amma Whatt
Bst Friend
Renee Kimberly Smith
Bridges: A Pan Afrikan ARTS Movement
Ovila Lemon/Mut Sun Artistry
DJ Toni B

Headliners:

KJB Works and TBA

Honorees: TBA

Pre-register today and then meet us at Stuyvesant Ave. & Decatur St! Admission is free!

You can also prepurchase your limited edition Bed-Stuy Legends & Legacies stickers, posters and tees here and pick them up at the event. All proceeds will go to STooPS programming.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a block party?

Yes, but not only a block party. The block party portion of the event will take place on the 200 Decatur St. Block Association block. STooPS will add a STooPS twist to a classic Bed Stuy block party.

Is this an Art Crawl?

Yes, but it's not only an Art Crawl. The Art Crawls will begin at Stuyvesant & Decatur. We will have two crawls, one from1:30pm-3:00pm and one from 4:00pm-5:30pm. A historical tour guide will lead both art crawls where you can see artists presenting on stoops.

What is the location?

The entrance for all festivities will be on Stuyvesant Ave. & Decatur St. The 200 Decatur St block between Stuyvesant Ave. and Lewis Ave. will be completely blocked off.

Can I volunteer?

Volunteer opportunities will be posted here in the beginning of June 2024.

Why should I pre-purchase a tee or sticker or poster?

All purchases are limited edition and support STooPS programming. Your pre-purchase helps us with ordering. All purchases made at the STooPS 2024 Summer Festival on Sat, July 27 will be higher in price.

Can I vend at the STooPS 2024 Summer Festival?

We will have vending space at the block party. You can apply to vend at linktr.ee/STooPS

Organized by

STooPS BedStuy

STooPS connects our Bed Stuy neighborhood with a big ol' block party, classes, and opportunities for artistic expression in unconventional spaces. We make art accessible while valuing creators and honoring the local.

Based in Bed Stuy, we produce all-ages, family-friendly events including a variety of artforms from NYC creatives.