BK Museum's January Events Include Artisans Market, Symphony Orchestra

BROOKLYN, NY — The new year is sure to be full of new memories, many made at the Brooklyn Museum thanks to its newly released lineup of events in January.

The first month of 2024 will be marked by a Lunar New Year celebration, tours of the museum, talks with the museum's art guides and artists and a performance from the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra.

Spike Lee's exhibit at the museum, which opened in October, will remain at the museum through February — shortly followed by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz's art hitting the museum walls on Feb. 10.

Here's a look at a month of fun at the Eastern Parkway staple:

Gallery Tours

• When: Wednesdays-Sundays from 1-2 p.m.; Spanish tour on Jan. 6 from 1-2 p.m.
• What: Free tours of the galleries with a guide, taking a look at their favorite works and learning about the Brooklyn Museum.

Artist Talk With María Magdalena Campos-Pons

• When: Jan. 7 from 2-4 p.m.
• What: María Magdalena Campos-Pons will discuss her exhibit on display at the museum, Behold at a discussion in the third-floor auditorium. Tickets are $20. "The groundbreaking artist reflects on her expansive approach, from performance to photography and everything in between, spanning themes of migration, diaspora, spirituality, motherhood, and memory," museum representatives said.

Winter Artisans Market

• When: Jan. 20-21 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• What: A partnership between the museum and Brooklyn Pop-Up, the monthly weekend market will feature handmade art, jewelry, clothing and home goods.

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

• When: Jan. 21 from 2-4 p.m.
• What: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra will perform music in the museum's Beaux-Arts Court. The performance is free with museum admission.

Lunar New Year Celebration

• When: Jan. 28 from 2-4 p.m.
• What: A Lunar New Year celebration will include a lion dance performance by the Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club and art activities for the family. The event is free with admission, as are all Sunday art activities from Jan. 14-28.