BEDFORD-STYUVESANT — Spike Lee returns to Bed-Stuy this weekend to host an NBA All-Star event celebrating the neighborhood.
The film producer joins Councilman Robert Cornegy and “Video Music Box” creator Ralph McDaniels in “Bed-Stuy’s All-Star Reunion Day Party” to spotlight individuals in the area.
Lee, who filmed “Do the Right Thing” and "Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads” in the community, will honor neighborhood native and entertainment attorney Londell McMillan.
Saturday’s party at Bedford Hall is one of several weekend festivities in the area from local businesses looking to attract crowds from the Barclay Center’s NBA 2015 All-Star Weekend.
“We are hoping to get some spillover from downtown Brooklyn with locally geared events in the district,” said Michael Lambert, executive director of the Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District.
“Bed-Stuy’s All-Star Reunion Day Party” will be held at 1177 Bedford Ave. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m, with music from DJ Premier. RSVP at bedstuyreunion@gmail.com.
Check out what else is happening in the neighborhood for the big game.
► Family All-Star Wellness Day
Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boys and Girls High School, 1700 Fulton St.
Kids can meet former New York Knicks player Ronnie Brewer and participate in a series of basketball practice drills, fitness classes and dance instruction.
The Rogosin Institute partners with Brooklyn-based nonprofit Camba for the event at Boys and Girls High School to raise awareness about community health. Healthcare professionals will provide free screenings, flu shots and medical information.
► Bar Boutique’s Sip and Shop Weekend
Feb. 13 through Feb. 15
The Bar Boutique, 166 Ralph Ave.
The Brooklyn boutique will unveil new spring merchandise and give customers free gifts with their purchases, according to employees.
A live DJ is set to spin tunes and patrons can sip free drinks while browsing.
► Smif-N-Wessun 20th Anniversary Album Party
Feb. 14, 8 p.m.
Jordan Heads Brooklyn, 302 Malcolm X Blvd.
The hip-hop duo out of Brownsville hosts an in-store performance for the 20th anniversary of their first album, “Da Shinin’.”
Rappers Tekomin ‘Tek” Williams and Darrell ‘Steele’ Yates make the Jordan Heads stop in a series of shows leading up to All-Star Weekend.
Drinks will be provided and an after party will follow. Space is limited.
