Event Details
Grab a drink, savor Caribbean bites, and dance under the Blue Whale with beats from Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow.
Join us to browse a pop-up marketplace featuring local makers, then explore the Museum after-hours, visit the Invisible Worlds immersive experience, and more during a high-energy celebration of Caribbean culture, from Barbados to Trinidad to New York City.
In collaboration with I Am CaribBeing and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI), the evening honors the Caribbean legacy of resilience, resistance, and joy.
At this event, you’ll:
- Taste curried patties and coco bread from chef Kwame Onwuachi, of acclaimed New York City restaurant Tatiana, as well as doubles from Trinciti and currant rolls from Allan’s Bakery.
- Feel the energy as performers, including Mas dancers and Moko Jumbies, transform the space into a living expression of Caribbean pride.
- Experience an installation of a grand Mas costume by Jamaican artist Annaixe, who creates masterpieces from found and sustainable materials and pays homage to the resilience of her home country, Jamaica, as it rebuilds from Hurricane Melissa.
- Kick off #BlackClimateWeek with a conversation about how extreme weather and the intensifying heat island effect are reshaping life across Caribbean islands and across New York City, featuring Pepukaye Bardouille, director of Bridgetown Initiative and special adviser on climate resilience in Barbados Prime Minister’s Office, and Ana Porzecanski, director of the Museum’s Center for Biodiversity & Conservation.