Brooklyn Museum Celebrates Black History Month With BEVERLY BUCHANAN And I SEE MYSELF IN YOU

On February 4, Target First Saturday celebrates Black History Month with artists and activists from the African diaspora. Highlights include musical performances by Courtnee Roze and OSHUN; a dance party by Everyday People with sets by DJ mOma and DJ Rich Knight; and an interactive design performance by Black Gotham Experience. Programming is also inspired by the exhibitions Beverly Buchanan and I See Myself in You, which closes March 19.

Throughout 2017, Target First Saturdays highlight female-identified and gender-nonconforming artists and organizations that challenge gender conventions. This programming is part of A Year of Yes: Reimagining Feminism at the Brooklyn Museum, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art.

Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturday events attract thousands of visitors to free art and entertainment programs each month. Some Target First Saturday programs have limited space and are ticketed on a first-come, first-served basis. *Denotes a ticketed event.

5 pm Music: Courtnee Roze begins the evening with a blend of R&B, jazz stylings, and heavy percussion

6 Curator Tour: Curator and artist Park McArthur, guest curator of Beverly Buchanan--- Ruins and Rituals, discusses her encounters with Buchanan's work, the development of the exhibition, and the importance of reviving Buchanan's practice for new audiences.

6 pm Dance: Experience selections from SHE, a multimedia performance by Jinah Parker on sexual violence, Sandra Bland, and healing. Followed by a talkback with the dancers.

6-8 pm Hands-On Art: Get inspired by the sculptural work of Beverly Buchanan and use wood to build a miniature home that represents your inner and outer self.

6-9 pm Interactive Performance: Black Gotham Experience presents an interactive design performance that uses visual stories to celebrate and explore the impact of the African diaspora on New York City from 1626 to 1890.

*6:30 pm Screening and Community Talk: Fit the Description was created in response to police shootings of unarmed black men and retaliatory violence against officers. It documents conversations between black male civilians and black male police officers. Followed by a discussion with co-producers Boyuan Gao, Jahan Mantin, and Ant Demby.

6:30-7:30 pm Pop-Up Gallery Talks: Teen Apprentices host ten-minute discussions about works of art by artists of the African diaspora.

7 pm Music: OSHUN performs neo-soul and hip-hop that pays homage to the Yoruba river deity of the same name.

8 pm Book Club: Glory Edim, founder of Well-Read Black Girl, and Jessica Lynne, Arts.Black editor, facilitate a discussion on Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde.

8-10 pm Music: Everyday People, one of Manhattan's most popular dance parties, brings classic '90s hits to Brooklyn. The evening features sets by residents DJ mOma and DJ Rich Knight, alongside guest DJ Lola Chung, and a special live performances by Brooklyn-bred Leikeli47. Hosted by Saada Ahmed and Chef Roble Ali.

8:30 pm Kids Corner: Garifuna artist James Lovell hosts storytelling that illuminates themes and philosophies of the Uraga tradition.

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