First Saturday: Brooklyn’s Gotta Have It

How does art intersect with history and social justice? Listen in on a conversation between artist Leroy Campbell and special guests, brought to you by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.

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.

Cash in on our newly minted liquor license with a specialty cocktail that pays tribute to the vibes of First Saturday, created by local Prospect Heights bar Babel Loft.

Create a retro mixed-media CD cover inspired by Spike Lee.

Kick off your night with Brooklyn-based musician Rue Brown’s singular blend of jazz, hip-hop, and soul.

Curator Kimberli Gant gives a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Spike Lee as explored in Spike Lee: Creative Sources. Learn more about the people, places, and ideas that have fueled his storytelling.

Settle in for a screening of Spike Lee’s feature film debut, the romantic comedy She’s Gotta Have It. Seating is limited and first come, first served.

Celebrate the legacy of enduring Black joy with a meditation led by lululemon Ambassador and Peloton Instructor Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts. The experience will be anchored in the love, strength, and creativity of the Black diaspora.

Join teen staff as they host ten-minute pop-up talks on portrayals of Black history in the Museum’s collection.

Experience Brooklyn-based sound composer, performer, and multidisciplinary artist Cleo Reed’s latest installment of Black American Circus, a series of narrative-driven, self-directed performances. Titled “Come See The Freak,” the performance features songs from Reed’s debut album, Root Cause, as well as unreleased songs from their forthcoming EP.

Celebrate the release of This Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets with readings from the contributors, followed by a signing in our Shop. Presented in partnership with BEM | books & more.

Discover the role that African diasporic music plays in Spike Lee’s iconic films in this performance and percussion workshop. Musician, composer, and educator Frank Malloy leads this two-hour experience that includes a celebration of Nigerian percussionist Babatunde Olatunji.

The Lay Out, a Brooklyn-based community platform focused on reclaiming space and centering Black joy, returns to close out the evening. Get in a mamba mentality mode with a DJ set by Brooklyn’s own Quiana Parks.

Catch a screening of Inside Man, Spike Lee’s high-stakes heist thriller starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster. Seating is limited and first come, first served.