Drink and Draw at Brooklyn Museum's monthly life drawing series

Sketch from live models and experiment with materials in a casual class led by teaching artist Mellasenah Nicole Edwards.

Papi Juice Presents Brooklyn Pride

Kick off Brooklyn Pride with Papi Juice, Brooklyn’s beloved art collective celebrating the lives of queer and trans people of color.

First Saturday: Heaven Is What You Feel (Free)

Celebrate Pride with a varied lineup of artists. Advance registration is required. Admission is subject to capacity at the time of arrival.

Stories Of Black Brooklynites Celebrated At New 'Theatrical Exhibit'

The exhibit — put on by Medgar Evers College and the library — explores Central Brooklyn through the eyes of its present and past residents.

Patti Smith, Landmark Abortion Lawyer Join BK Library 'Night Of Ideas'

The late-night meeting of the minds will return to the Central Library this weekend — with new ways to connect with its celebrity guests.

Chiquitita presenta La Gala

Don your finest and join us for an extravagant night of drag, music, and burlesque hosted by drag artist Chiquitita

Pints and Prints: Andy Warhol: Revelation (5/19)

Grab a beer and create your own Pop art prints inspired by Andy Warhol: Revelation. Artist Sam Kelly leads a class on collagraph printmaking

Brooklyn Talks:Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Sekou Cooke, and Paul Farber 5/26

In this conversation, media artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer discusses the unique demands of commemorating cultural trauma through public art.

Scent Tour: Faith, Fragrance, and Andy Warhol (May 5, 2022)

Learn how Andy Warhol’s interest in fragrance—in its ability to capture memories and enhance other sensory experiences—impacted his work.

Brooklyn Talks: Guadalupe Maravilla

The artist is joined by Pastor Juan Carlos Ruiz and drag artist Lady Quesa in a conversation on art, healing, and immigrant communities.

Scent Tour: Faith, Fragrance, and Andy Warhol (4/21/22) SOLD OUT

Learn how Andy Warhol’s interest in fragrance impacted his work as a commercial illustrator, his identities as a consumer and a Catholic.

First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum. Welcome Back!

First Saturday's are back! Come join us for our monthly FREE evenings of music, art, talks, and much more.

An Afternoon on Collective Care (3/13)

Honor the impact of two years of the COVID-19 pandemic with an afternoon centered on care, resilience, and healing.

Artist's Eye: Viva Ruiz on Andy Warhol (3/3)

Artist Viva Ruiz leads a tour of Andy Warhol: Revelation in this edition of our series of intimate, in-gallery talks by contemporary artists

Brooklyn Reads: "In Sensorium" with Tanaïs (3/10)

Join writer and perfumer Tanaïs for a multisensory exploration of their latest book, In Sensorium: Notes for My People.

Art History Happy Hour: Year of the Tiger (2/24)

Celebrate the year of the tiger with a cocktail hour and after-hours talks

Studio Art: Couture Crowns Inspired by Dior (2/12/22)

Examine cutting-edge hat designs in this studio art class, led by textile artists Ọmọlará Williams McCallister and Maya Valladares.

Brooklyn Talks: White Shoes with Nona Faustine (2/11)

Artist Nona Faustine discusses her new book "White Shoes" in a conversation with book contributors Jessica Lanay, Pamela Sneed, Seph Rodney.

Studio Art: Printmaking Inspired by Andy Warhol (2/5/22)

An intimate studio art class focused on the artist’s printmaking techniques, and create your own prints inspired by his innovative process.

Art History Happy Hour: Modern Gothic 1/27/22

Sip wine and listen to a special after-hours talk on how contemporary designers build on the innovations of Modern Gothic furniture design.

Salsa Party

Our season of salsa continues on 2/17 with social dancing and performances by Balmir Dance Society.

Virtual Open House: Adult Literacy at the Brooklyn Museum

Adult literacy program providers are invited to a virtual open house to learn more about our exciting offerings.

Brooklyn Museum Gets $50M For 21st-Century Upgrade: Mayor

The money will fund a renovation of the 120-year-old Brooklyn building and add new after-school program and gallery space, officials said.

Music Mogul, Native Brooklynite Clive Davis Awarded Key To NYC

The Crown Heights native was awarded a key to the city by Mayor Bill de Blasio for his career and help with the recent Central Park concert.

Brooklyn Gets Its Own Monopoly Game: See Which Landmarks Made It

Owning Prospect Park is just a roll of the dice away.

Curator Talk: Andy Warhol: Revelation

Explore how faith, life and death, power, and desire show up in Andy Warhol’s iconic Pop art with the curators of our latest exhibition.

Brooklyn Talks: Miss Dior with Justine Picardie

Learn about the remarkable life of Christian Dior’s sister and muse, Catherine Dior, with historian and fashion writer Justine Picardie.

Salsa Party

Our Salsa Parties are back! Celebrate the art of salsa with the first of our monthly series featuring social dancing and performances.

Art History Happy Hour

Delve into the legacy of the House of Dior with a special after-hours curator talk and sip from a range of wines chosen by Marquis Williams.

Brooklyn Reads: "Dreaming of You" with Melissa Lozada-Olivia

Celebrate the spooky season with the launch of Dreaming of You by Melissa Lozada-Oliva, writer, musician, and co-host of podcast Say More

Vaccine Protest Puts Barclays Center Into Brief Lockdown: Report

The protesters rallied for Nets player Kyrie Irving, who is barred from playing after refusing to get vaccinated, according to reports.

PHOTOS: New Art Exhibit Transforms Prospect Park Bandshell

The 28-foot art piece will be on display until June.

Brooklyn Eats: The Obama Portraits Tour

Enjoy a 4-course meal at The Norm co-created by Exec. Chef Kavon William Langley and Chef Charmain Sithappah, chef/owner of The Seasoned Pot

Art and Empathy

Rest and reflect in community as Art and Empathy returns in person with an in-depth exploration of The Obama Portraits.

Brooklyn Talks: Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley

In honor of the Obama portraits’ first visit to Brooklyn, get a behind-the-scenes look at their creation with official presidential portrait

Poetry Reading: Supa Dupa Fresh

Poets Mahogany L. Browne, Adam Falkner, Rico Frederick, Jive Poetic, and Jon Sands host a special edition of Supa Dupa Fresh

Artist’s Eye: Baseera Khan

Baseera Khan leads an opening weekend walkthrough of their exhibition "I Am an Archive"

'NYC Pizza Run' Returning To Brooklyn After 2020 Hiatus

Runners will once again race their way through a 5K this weekend while stopping for slices of pizza along the way. Here's what to know.

Brooklyn Museum Celebrates Full Reopening With Community Weekend

The museum will welcome visitors back to all five of its floors with a "Community Appreciation Weekend" starting on Friday.

BK West Indian Day Celebrations Start This Week: What To Know

The West Indian Day Parade was canceled for the second year, but smaller in-person and virtual events will be held in its place.