5. Six-Foot Platform at DUMBO
DUMBO is already THE spot for an iconic city picture. Now that Brooklyn’s third iteration of Six Foot Platform has returned, a stroll through Washington Street is a must-do this summer! Every Sunday until August 19th, from noon to 6pm, the Brooklyn arts council and Dumbo Improvement District will host in person showcases by performative artists who have full-day residencies on a 6-by-6–foot platform. This season, these free shows feature art forms like songs, AR puppetry, and other multimedia presentations on topics as varied and large-scale as immigrant life and waste production. Some performances, like Melissa Diaz’s show last month, use the crowd! Spectators are often given materials to work with alongside the artist, getting the full art experience up close. Six Foot Platform is a neighborhood favorite and while the artists are all there to show the audience something captivating, the real magic is in the immersion, involvement, and less taught to the audience.
