Thursday November 14
Dance Party: Solid Gold
Brooklyn Museum | 8-11pm at 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn
Celebrate the Brooklyn Museum’s new special exhibition Solid Gold with an evening of live music, performance, and dance inspired by the artwork. Gold has inspired countless works of art, fashion, film, music, and design. This exhibition traces the many odysseys of the metal that has influenced cultures and legacies worldwide. I’m most excited for the fashion world’s pieces with designs by Anna Sui, Christian Dior, Demna, Gianfranco Ferré, Giorgio di Sant’Angelo, Halston, Mary McFadden, The Blonds, Walter Van Beirendonck, and Yves Saint Laurent. With gold prices surging close to an all-time high, it feels like Brooklyn Museum might have had some insider knowledge when planning this show. Tickets are $30 for non-members.
Brooklyn Choir Project
Brooklyn Choir Project | 7pm at 119 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Choir Project is a new group of 24 singers and songwriters presenting arrangements of songs by Brooklyn indie songwriters. They’re popping up at First Unitarian Church for a concert where you’ll hear from 8 artists. Tickets are $19 with code 5OFF.
Black Designers: Leading New Fashion Models
Museum at FIT | 5:30-6:30pm at 227 W 27th St, Manhattan
I just discovered the Museum at FIT (more on that in my personal recs) and their calendar is stacked. I’ll probably be featuring them a lot moving forward. They are hosting a conversation about influential Black American designers who are reshaping the fashion industry through new production networks, cultural narratives, and sustainability. The conversation will be moderated by an FIT curator and there will be a book signing following the event. Register for free.
I Don’t Know If I’m In This World
Dear Friend Books | 6-9pm at 343A Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn
I Don’t Know If I’m In This World is a two person photography exhibition by Ibi Ibrahim and Sam Jensen with an opening reception being held at Dear Friend Books. The work on display features silver gelatin prints and takes on the task of mirroring a life and a world through gracious acceptance of that tasks impossibility. The show doubles itself as a body of water and gives the audience the chance to look down and recognize their own reflection. No RSVP required.
Vintage Pop Up
Rebelonging | Thursday - Sunday 11am-8pm at 173 Elizabeth St, Manhattan
Rebelonging is an online designer consignment marketplace that mostly focuses on bags. They’re having their first official pop up this weekend only where you can snag some vintage designer pieces. No RSVP required.
The Garden of Eden
Eden Gallery | 6pm at 470 Broome St, Manhattan
The Garden of Eden is a new exhibition featuring the works of artists Eduardo Kobra, Angelo Accardi, Yinon Gal-On, Yoel Benharrouche, and Jonty Hurwitz. The pieces reflect on the complex dynamics of modern society, exploring the tension between nature and technology. RSVP to the opening night for free.
Friday November 15
Curatorial Walkthrough - Cantando Bajito: Chorus
Ford Foundation Gallery | 10-11am at 320 E 43rd St, Manhattan
The Ford Foundation Gallery focuses on displaying artwork that gives voice to the unheard and visibility to the marginalized. At this event, curator Roxana Fabius will take you on a guided tour of the exhibition Cantando Bajito: Chorus, which features artists who explore forms of creative resistance in the wake of widespread gender-based violence. RSVP for free.
Closing Event: West Harlem, Where Art Lives
Art on the Ave NYC | 5-6pm at 11-13 Hamiltong Place, Manhattan
West Harlem, Where Art Lives is an exhibition that features over 50 artists from West Harlem with unique styles, mediums, and voices. For their closing night, they are celebrating with a final viewing of the exhibition with artists present as well as a fashion presentation by fabric artist and designer Milagros Batista. You can see the works and mingle for free.
Saturday November 16
Vintage Shopping and Pups
Seven Wonders Collective | 12-4pm at 37 Norman Ave, Brooklyn
For one day only, you can bring your dog vintage shopping. Seven Wonders Collective Greenpoint location is hosting a pup social where there will be doggy polaroids and treats as well as drinks & shopping for the humans. No RSVP required.
Holiday Train Show
New York Botanical Garden | November 16th-January 2025 at 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx
A tradition since 1992, New York’s iconic Holiday Train Show is back at the Botanical Garden. You’ll find twinkling, plant-based replicas of famed local architecture (over 200 NYC buildings!). In addition to the miniature plant-based NYC, there will be 25 tiny trains that snake along the space. At night, the atrium evolves into a lighting show full of holiday spirit. Tickets are $39.
Harvest Market
Our House | 1-6pm at 23-71 31st St, Queens
Community space, Our House, is hosting a fall harvest market with 14 local makers to help you get ahead on holiday shopping. Products will range from fragrances, to jewelry, to stationary, to art. There will also be some yummy goods for you to snack on. No RSVP required.
Vintage Pop Up
Kissing Cowboys | Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm at 56 Bogart St, Brooklyn
Brooklyn based vintage store Kissing Cowboys is having a 2 day vintage pop up where you can shop their famous $5 vintage bins along with 700+ pieces under $100 (including jackets!!). First 100 customers also get a free tote.
718 Jazz
DiWine Natural Wine Bar | 8pm-Midnight at 41-15 31st Ave, Queens
Natural wine bar DiWine put together a jazz showcase featuring the sounds of Brooklyn based Matt Nelson and Astoria local Timothy Norton. Come hear tunes while sipping on wines by the glass for $6 all night. This is the best deal I’ve ever shared. You can snag a reservation or just plan to walk in.
Molly & June’s Honky Tonk
Sounds of Brazil | 6-10pm at 204 Varick St, Manhattan
If you like country music or you have an upcoming bachelorette to prep for, you can enjoy a night of live music and free 2-step dance lessons. There will also be a special menu with classic Southern food & drinks like pickleback shots, Lone Star, and tacos. RSVP for free if you arrive before 6:30pm or for $20 for later admission.
Sunday November 17
Kung Fu Cooking Class
Han Dynasty | 4pm at 4504 Pearson St, Long Island City
This feels like a really good use of a hungover Sunday. You’ll learn to cook with Han himself and eat a family-style tasting menu that will give you an overview of the full menu. Reserve for $30.
Blind Wine Tasting
Red Hook Winery x No Wine Left Behind | 1-4:30pm at 175 Van Dyke St, Brooklyn
And if you’re not hungover on Sunday this feels like a really good option. Enjoy a welcome drink while taking in views of Lady Liberty from Red Hook Winery, followed by a blind wine tasting game where you’ll sample 6 wines and guess the grapes, flavor notes, price points, and more. There will then be reveals and fun prizes for winners of each flight. Tickets are $75.
On Call: Screening & Director Q&A
Metrograph | 1:20pm at 7 Ludlow St, Manhattan
On Call is a film about the refugee crisis in Europe. It focuses on a medical clinic for refugees just outside of Paris, and the no-frills setting of the hospital and the care provided. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with director Alice Diop moderated by editor Kelli Weston. Tickets are $17.
