Sol/Soley/Solo
Celebrate the dynamic cultures and traditions across the Caribbean with an evening of music, poetry, and film.
This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission. Tickets will be released on a rolling basis starting July 19 for Members and July 22 for the public. Sign up for the Brooklyn Museum newsletter to be notified of the next release.
For access needs, including ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.
Hands-On Art
Decorate your own Caribbean-inspired fan to help beat the heat and celebrate Caribbean culture.
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market
Shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items highlighting Caribbean artists and vendors from across Brooklyn, featuring artwork, jewelry, fashion, and home and apothecary goods.
Music: Metro Steel Orchestra
Kick off the evening with Brooklyn’s own Metro Steel Orchestra, whose steelpan players won last year’s Junior and Senior Panorama Championship. These activities are presented in partnership with the West Indian American Day Carnival Association.
Storytime
Gather around for family-friendly storytime with authors Janet Morrison (A Different Me, A Better You) and Deborah C. Mortimer (Summer Island; Zorah and the Very Big Question). Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival.
Film: Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall
Learn about the emergence of Jamaican dancehall in Brooklyn—and then the rest of the country—as told by the musicians themselves, including Shaggy and Sean Paul. Stay after the screening for a talkback with Pat McKay, Screechy Dan, and Red Fox, moderated by Lauren Zelaya, Director of Public Programs.
Music: RAGGA NYC
Queer Caribbean art collective, party, and platform RAGGA NYC brings Oscar Nñ and Byrell the Great to spin tunes for the evening.
Music: Dada Cozmic
Dominican-born and Bronx-raised Dada Cozmic plays a selection of dance hits, taking inspiration from local Caribbean underground communities.
Pop-Up Poetry
Stop by and hear original work presented by poets Roberto Carlos Garcia, Omotara James, Anesia Alfred, and Christina Olivares. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival.
Film: Buladó
Follow the story of a small family in the countryside of Curaçao in this heartwarming and magical coming-of-age film.
Music: Lulada Club
New York’s all-women salsa orchestra, Lulada Club, plays interpretations of classic salsa and bolero songs.
For 25 years, we’ve hosted First Saturdays—monthly evenings of free programming welcoming visitors from central Brooklyn and beyond—at the Brooklyn Museum. Join us the first Saturday of February–June, August, and October, 5–11 pm.
Advance registration is required (no walk-ups). Admission is subject to our capacity at the time of your arrival. To ensure the safety of our visitors and to comply with city fire codes, please enter through the front of the Museum starting at 5 pm. Doors close at 9:30 pm.
The lineup is subject to change. Masks are optional except for programs in the Auditorium, at which masks will be provided upon arrival. Coat check is available in a limited capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
Have a performance, film, or activity you’d like to present? Submit a proposal or get in touch with us at public.programs@brooklynmuseum.org.
Proud Sponsor of First Saturdays
First Saturdays are supported by the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the Charles H. Revson Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Made possible by the Wallace Foundation Community Programs Fund, established by the Wallace Foundation.