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PERFORMANCE

* BLACK BROOKLYN RENAISSANCE

As part of the BAMCafe Live series, the Brooklyn Academy of Music presents a nod to the borough’s African, African-American and Afro-Caribbean population. The assembly of local talents includes jazz pianist Enoch Smith Jr., singer Maya Azucena and dancer and choreographer Francine Ott.

Feb. 12: 9 p.m. (Bar opens at 6 p.m.) Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), 30 Lafayette Avenue (718-636-4100; bam.org). Free.

* DR. LARRY RIDLEY AND THE JAZZ LEGACY ENSEMBLE

Dr. Ridley performs with jazz artists representing historical black colleges’ and universities’ jazz studies program.

Feb. 12: 7 p.m. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Langston Hughes Auditorium, 515 Malcolm X Blvd. (212-491-2206; http://www.schomburg.org). $12 members, $20 non-members.

* HARLEM OPERA THEATER

Harlem Opera Theater will put on a recital of classical artists performing excerpts from Kurt Weill’s “Lost in the Stars” and George Gershwin’s “Blue Monday,” set in Harlem.

Feb. 25: reception at 6 p.m., performance at 7.30 p.m.; Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Langston Hughes Auditorium, 515 Malcolm X Blvd (212-592-0780; harlemoperatheater.org) $25 to $35.

FILM

* HEART OF STONE

Based on a true story, this film depicts the journey of how one of the best high schools in the nation (Weequahic High School in Newark, NJ) became one of the worst by 2000, and the quest of principal Ron Stone, who took over in 2010, to return it to its glory days.

Feb. 4: 2 p.m. with question and answer session with director Beth Toni Kruvant. Feb 9: 4:30 p.m. BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Avenue (718-636-4100; bam.org). $12 ($7 BAM Cinema Club members).

* “COMING BACK FOR MORE”

Director/musician Willem Alkema documents his search for Sly Stone, who, along with his band the Family Stone, performed at Woodstock . In 2002, Alkema found that Sly had survived drug addiction and was living in California.

Feb. 5: 9.30 p.m. (with question and answer session with Alkema.) Feb 6: 6.50 p.m. BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Avenue (718-636-4100; bam.org). $12, ($7 BAM Cinema Club members).

TOUR

* Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center

Take a trip through Harlem, the bedrock of New York City’s African-American culture. Take a walk back in time, experiencing the different periods throughout the 20th century, such as the renaissance period and the civil rights era. Visit the historical sites associated with some of the most influencial African-American icons in different fields, such as Madam CJ Walker, Malcolm X, Langston Hughes, Ella Fitzgerald and Zora Neale Hurston. The tour also takes in famous jazz clubs such as Pods and Jerry’s. Visit restaurants such as Sylvia’s that serve African-American dishes.

Throughout February: Harlem Heritage Tourism and Cultural Center, 104 Malcolm X Blvd. (212-280-7888; harlemheritage.com; email loveharlem@aol.com). Tours start from $20.

TELEVISION

* “EYES ON THE PRIZE: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE”

This six-part documentary focuses on the civil rights movement in America, when a grass roots movement became a national concern.

Feb. 12, 19 and 26: 2 p.m. WNET Ch. 13 (thirteen.org)

* When I Rise

The story of opera singer Barbara Smith Conrad, a University of Texas African-American student who rose above racial controversy to become a highly successful opera star.

Feb. 8: 10 p.m. WNET Ch. 13 (thirteen.org)

TALK

* Common Sense, Common Knowledge

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., Grammy-winning artist and activist known as Common, founded the Common Ground Foundation for the empowerment of urban youth. Common will speak about his idea of greatness.

Feb. 15: 11.30 a.m., Nassau Community College, College Center Building, One Education Drive, Garden City LI (516-572-7376; ncc.edu) Free.

EXHIBIT

* Lotus

Sanford Biggers’ “Lotus,” an etched-glass depiction of the hold of an 18th century slave ship, is on display at the Rubin Museum of Art in its “Grain of Emptiness” exhibition.

Through April 11. 150 W. 17th St. (212-620-5000; rmanyc.org). $10; $5 for seniors and students with ID. Under 12 free. Free on Fridays 6 to 10 p.m.

THEATER

* BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE

Based on the story of the Tuskegee airmen, the first black pilots in the US military.

Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St. (212-239-6200; blackangelsovertuskegee.com). $36.50 to $59.50.