The Weeksville Heritage Center at 158 Buffalo Avenue, New York, NY 11213, is not a nightclub but rather a culturally significant historic site located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. This unique venue preserves the history of Weeksville, once one of America’s first free Black communities in the 19th century, founded by James Weeks in 1838. The center stands on what was once thriving homes and businesses owned by free African Americans, offering a rare window into a largely overlooked chapter of American urban history.

Weeksville Heritage Center has an outstanding reputation as a cultural and educational hub, promoting awareness of African American achievements and fostering community through a variety of arts and heritage programs. Over the years, the site has seen considerable restoration and development, especially after its rediscovery in the 1960s. The campus now blends carefully preserved 19th-century houses, known as the Hunterfly Road Houses, with a modern visitor and event center, completed in 2013.

This melding of history and contemporary architecture has made the venue a distinctive landmark for cultural events, lectures, music, and art installations, seamlessly connecting the community's past with its present and future. While Weeksville Heritage Center is not and never has been a nightclub, its programming often includes concerts, spoken word performances, and community celebrations, drawing diverse crowds. Notable artists who have taken the stage at Weeksville Heritage Center include internationally acclaimed musicians like Talib Kweli and Meshell Ndegeocello, as well as renowned spoken word artists such as Mahogany L.

Browne. The center has also spotlighted local Brooklyn talents like Soul Science Lab, DJ Reborn, and Akua Naru, further cementing its role as a vibrant crossroads for culture in New York City.