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🖤 Saddles and Soul: A Juneteenth Black Western Celebration at Brooklyn Museum in Prospect Heights

Saturday June 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Brooklyn Museum200 Eastern ParkwayProspect Heights NY 11238718-638-5000
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Description

Honor the legacy of Juneteenth as a Texas holiday and the long history of Black Western culture. Join us for a day of fun, including line dancing to sets by local DJs, photo activations, art-making, and Juneteenth eats. Plus, enjoy special after-hours access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

Schedule:

12–8 pm: Games and snacks at The Norm, 1st Floor

Come to our restaurant for some good old-fashioned family fun. The Norm is transforming itself into a game room for one night only. Grab a table with all the Uno, Jenga, checkers, and Yahtzee you can handle (first come, first served)! Plus, enjoy a full bar and a special Juneteenth snack menu.

3–5 pm: Art-making, Education Center, 1st Floor 

Be inspired by the work of Texas artist Deborah Roberts, featured in Giants, and create a collage bandana to take home.

3–8 pm: Food vendors and bar, Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor 

4–8 pm: Music and line dancing, Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor

4:30–7:30 pm: Community portraits, Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor

5–7 pm: Denim customization station, Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor 

6–7:30 pm: Giants after hours, Great Hall, 1st Floor 

See the full schedule here.

Cost

Free with Museum Admission: Youth 19 & under Free | Age 20+ $14-$20

How

This program is free with Museum admission. Purchase separate tickets to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys for $25. 

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