The (Memorial) Weekend Tip: It's All About DanceAfrica

1. Memorial Day Weekend in Fort Greene is really about one thing this year: DanceAfrica. So to celebrate, here are 5 Things You Need to Know about this annual event, which has become as much a harbinger of summer as the barbeque, picnic and . First up: , an art exhibition featuring a selection of works on paper by two emerging Nigerian artists working in the U.S., Njideka Akunyili and Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze. Brooklyn Academy of Music (Diker Cafe Gallery), 30 Lafayette Ave. Sat.-Mon., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free.

2. Over 300 vendors from around the world converge on the streets surrounding BAM at , transforming the neighborhood into a global marketplace offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion. Ashland Pl (between Hanson Pl and Fulton St, GGMC & Impark parking lots). Sat., noon to 10 p.m., Sun. + Mon., noon to 8 p.m.

3. , a documentary series in three episodes, examines the colonization of the largest country in Central Africa. BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave. Sun., 5 p.m. $12.

4. Members of the DanceAfrica 2012 company Adanfo Ensemble and Chuck Davis lead two . Space is limited: pre-payment is required. BAM, 30 Lafayette Ave. Sun. (Family Workshop), 11 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. + Mon. (Adult Master Class), 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $12.

5. Mention Fort Greene Patch and get the Special DanceAfrica for classes ranging from . Cumbe, 558 Fulton St. Sat.-Mon., various times. One Class $15, Two Classes for $25.