Brooklyn Museum First Saturday: Black History Month
About this event
Both a longstanding tradition and one of Brooklyn’s hottest events, First Saturdays has been putting the art in party for more than 25 years. Be here the first Saturday evening of select months—along with hundreds of your new closest friends—for free art, music, dancing, films, talks, readings, and creative outlets. Plus: signature cocktails.
Clear your calendar: The 2026 season of First Saturdays is ready for launch. Check out the February edition and register for free starting January 16 for Members and January 20 for the public.
Stay tuned for updates, and pencil in everything that’s coming up so far:
February 7: Black History Month
March 7: Women’s History Month
April 4: National Poetry Month
May 2: AAPI Heritage Month
June 6: Pride Month
August 1: Caribbean culture and community
In celebration of Black History Month, this edition of First Saturdays pays homage to the innovators—those fearless artists who reenvision tradition while building community along the way. Titled after the late poet Jayne Cortez’s rallying cry to “imitate no one,” the evening is inspired by our landmark exhibition Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens,which honors this legendary Malian photographer. Tap into interwoven legacies of liberation from across the African diaspora with dynamic programming spanning music and magic to art-making, poetry, and beyond.
Free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission. Tickets will be released on a rolling basis starting January 16 for Members and January 20 for the public. Sign up for the Brooklyn Museum newsletter to be notified of the next release.
