April 1, 2023

Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from more than thirty artisans and vendors from across Brooklyn, featuring artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

Raised on the Lower East Side and the winner of NPR’s 2020 Tiny Desk Contest, Linda Diaz brings her lush jazz- and R&B-influenced sound to the Museum.

Inspired by Roberto Lugo’s Brooklyn Century Vase (2019), redact text to compose a blackout poem that explores your personal legacy.

Feminist collaborative Belladonna* invites poets Mirene Arsanios, Erica Hunt, and Celina Su to read their original work.

Don’t miss a screening of this cult classic romantic drama (John Singleton, 1993, 109 min.), which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary. Starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur and featuring poetry by Maya Angelou, the film is based on Tupac’s relationship with Ann Marie Adams, who frequented Brooklyn Moon Cafe in Fort Greene and studied at Brooklyn College. This program may not be suitable for all audiences.

Take part in an immersive, authentic litefeet dance experience curated by Mindlezz Thoughtz, featuring performances by Team Rocket, ARNSTAR, and Tah Swag.

Empowerment Avenue, an organization dedicated to supporting incarcerated artists in getting their work into mainstream venues and contributing creatively to the abolition movement, invites poets to respond to the theme of “art and hip-hop.” This program features readings by Demetrius Buckley, April Harris, and Lucinda Karma.

DJ Laylo, host of A Party Called Rosie Perez, returns to First Saturday with her mix of salsa, merengue, and hip-hop influenced by her New York City upbringing.

Teen staff share highlights from the Arts of the Islamic World galleries, with a focus on works related to literary practices and poetry.

Multi-intrumentalist and poet Arianna “Kala” Brame honors the “Lost Tribe” of ancestors with a sound that includes influences from jazz and African percussion.

#SampleSaleMusic, curated by poet Tai Allen, celebrates jazz and hip-hop’s influence on music and culture. Expect to bob your head and dance to the DJ and live band!

Poet and educator Jive Poetic, who has spun at Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Brooklyn Poetry Slam, helps close out the night with a special First Saturday Poetry Slam, last hosted in 2013.