As June unfolds, get ready to dive into an array of exciting events and programs curated just for you. This month, we're featuring standout offerings from the Brooklyn Arts Council, California African American Museum, Union Hall, Roundabout Theatre Company, and the Chicago Art Department. Whether you're interested in thought-provoking exhibitions, engaging performances, or dynamic workshops, our June roundup has something to inspire every art lover. Tap in for a detailed look at these enriching cultural experiences and make the most of the next few weeks.

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In the Tony Award®-nominated play "Home," Cephus Miles' world changes when his sweetheart marries another. Originally staged by the Negro Ensemble Company, this melodic coming-of-age story, now directed by Kenny Leon, explores the unbreakable spirit of those seeking belonging. Don't miss this uplifting folk ballad from Roundabout Theatre Company!

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Explore Fazlalizadeh's transformative installations at Art + Practice, delving into themes of terror, refuge, and the safety of Black women. Alongside "Finding Soft Ground," see monumental portraits in "Speaking to Falling Seeds," amplifying the voices of Black Los Angeles women at CAAM.

Simone Leigh is the first comprehensive survey of the artist's work, featuring ceramics, bronze, video, and installations from nearly 20 years, including pieces from her 2022 Venice Biennale presentation. Organized by ICA/Boston and co-presented by CAAM and LACMA in Los Angeles, this exhibition weaves Black feminist theory, archival work, and African art and architecture.

Join Saidah Belo-Osagie at Union Hall for Unscripted, a monthly variety show where comics dive into reality TV universes. Past themes like Love Island featured comics Sabrina Brier and Richard Perez. Next up: Love is Blind on June 5th at 7:30 pm, starring Yedoye Travis, James Mwaura, and Arti Gollapudi.

Paula Wilson: Toward the Sky’s Back Door showcases nearly two decades of Wilson's multimedia work, blending global and local narratives. Her art, exploring themes from Yucca plant moths to modern tech, breaks down boundaries between art and everyday life. Organized by The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and CAAM, this exhibit delves into Wilson's identity as a Black biracial artist and her diverse experiences

Love, Land, and Deception: Deconstructing the Patriarchy at Chicago Art Department explores the patriarchy's impact on land and bodies, envisioning futures beyond binary narratives. This collective exhibition seeks new ways of being, emphasizing community over individual coping, and proposing actions for healing and dismantling patriarchal systems.

Performance artist Mike Durkin unveils "The Mending Quilt," created with older adults at Pete McGuiness OAC in Greenpoint. The event features story-sharing, a sample mending session, and refreshments.

An exhibit of street photography utilizing analog, Polaroid and digital photography, several completed Zines created from personal and found images, that explore memory, music, and the natural world.

Scroll above to see this month’s selection of cultural programs, we highly recommend, HOME from our partners at Roundabout Theatre Company, and even have a special code “CULTURELP” for $59 tickets including fees.

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