Fowler Square turns into an open-air jazz room for the after-work hour, with Brooklyn Music School faculty — gigging players who teach by day — playing sets on the plaza where Lafayette meets Fulton. It's the kind of low-key neighborhood music that makes Fort Greene feel like Fort Greene, a short walk from BAM and the cafes along Fulton Street. If you want to wind down the week with live jazz and no velvet rope, drop by on your way home.
What to expect
Expect a small combo set up on the plaza, folding chairs and passersby drifting in and out, and an easygoing happy-hour crowd of neighbors, commuters and families. Past editions have featured BMS faculty such as drummer Brian Woodruff and bassist Leon Boykins; this date's players weren't announced in the listing, so treat the lineup as a surprise.
Good to know
- Take the C to Lafayette Av or the G to Fulton St; Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr is also a short walk
- Seating is informal, so arrive early to grab a spot or bring a folding chair
- Outdoor event on a pedestrian plaza, so check the weather before heading over
- Easy to pair with dinner or drinks along Fulton Street or a show at BAM
- Lineups vary by week, so check Brooklyn Music School or FAB Fulton for who's playing
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Common questions
Who is playing?
The series features musicians from Brooklyn Music School's faculty; the specific performers for this date weren't named in the permit listing, so check Brooklyn Music School or FAB Fulton's channels for the lineup.
Do I need a ticket?
No tickets are involved for this plaza event — past editions of the series have been free, open-air performances you can simply walk up to.
Where exactly is Fowler Square?
It's the pedestrian plaza on Lafayette Avenue between Fulton Street and South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
