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

June 30 through through July 4, New Yorkers can experience the 47th 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 Akae Beka, Wordsmith, and dance and drum troupes.

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. New this year is the first-ever African World Documentary Film Festival. 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].