6. International African Arts Festival, Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn

July 1 through 4, New Yorkers can experience the 46th annual International African Arts Festival at Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park. The Festival, which started in 1971, acts both as a celebration of African culture as well as a fundraiser to support African arts. Enjoy performances by many musical artists such as Ismael & the Radiant Select, Tito Puente Jr. and Denroy Morgan among several others.

There will also be vendors selling handcrafted merchandise such as jewelry, furniture and sculptures, in addition to an outdoor food court that will serve diverse options of savory African, Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. The suggested donation is $5 at the gate, but anything one can or is willing to give is welcome. For more information, call 718-638-6700 or email [email protected].