Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturday Celebrates Independence Day
The Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturday attracts thousands of visitors to free programs of art and entertainment each month. July's event celebrates Independence Day and the special exhibition Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior. Highlights include:
5-7 p.m. Music
Falu mixes contemporary rock with classical Indian melodies and rhythms.
6 p.m. Performance
The Kathak Ensemble brings the art of Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior to life with traditional Hindu dance and storytelling. Free tickets available at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.
6-8 p.m. Performance
Performance duo Clean Penny Service washes dirty pennies for visitors using natural methods. Presented in connection with the installation Black Lincoln for Dooky Chase.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Hands-on Art
Discover Vishnu's powerful avatars and sculpt one of your own. Free timed tickets available at the Visitor Center at 5:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Curator Talk
Joan Cummins, Curator of Asian Art, on Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior. Free tickets available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.
8-10 p.m. Dance Party
Celebrate Independence Day with The Freedom Party NYC. DJs Cosi, Herbert Holler, and Marc Smooth spin tracks by American artists.
8:30-10 p.m. Music
The Raga Chitra Association plays traditional Indian melodies inspired by stories about Vishnu.
10-11 p.m. Late Night in the Galleries
All galleries open.
Throughout the evening, a cash bar will offer beer and wine, and the Museum Café will serve a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, and beverages. The Museum Shop will remain open until 11 p.m.
Some Target First Saturday programs have limited space available and are ticketed on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs are subject to change without notice. Museum admission is free after 5 p.m. Museum galleries are open until 11 p.m. Parking is a flat rate of $4 from 5 to 11 p.m.
Sponsored by Target
Made possible by the Wallace Foundation Community Programs Fund, established by the Wallace Foundation with additional support from DLA Piper US LLP, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Ellis A. Gimbel Trust, National Grid, and other donors.
Major support also provided by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
New York Times Community Affairs Department, media sponsor.
WNYC Radio, broadcast media sponsor.
HOB Connection Free Shuttle
Saturday, July 2, 5-10 p.m.
The Heart of Brooklyn (HOB), a partnership of the leading cultural institutions located near Grand Army Plaza in central Brooklyn, operates a free shuttle between Target First Saturdays and places to eat, drink, and shop, to support local merchants in surrounding neighborhoods. At each stop, tour guides can suggest local restaurants, shops and bars and provide maps and discounts.
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