A sparkling new exhibition, concerts, carolers, a toy drive, and so much more! December ’Tis the season! It’s time to get in that holiday spirit. We’ve got plenty of events to bring you cheer—and to bring us closer to one another. If you’re looking for something festive to do with family, friends, old flames, or new flings: look no further. We recently opened our shiny new exhibition Solid Gold, which Vogue called “a visual feast for the eyes.” The exhibition brings together more than 500 gold works across centuries, continents, and cultures to examine our shared fascination with this treasured material. Get tickets to Solid Gold Can’t-miss event Members enjoy 40% off ticketed events. Not a Member? Join today! Brooklyn Talks: The Blonds Thursday, December 5, 7–9 pm Celebrate our new exhibition Solid Gold in a conversation between featured designers The Blonds and curator Matthew Yokobosky. Get tickets Music to our ears Winter Concert: Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra Saturday, December 7, 3–5 pm As the days turn wintry, warm up with music by Tchaikovsky, Wagner, and Vivaldi performed by the Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra. Get tickets Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn, Elgar, and Berko Sunday, December 15, 2–4 pm Be transported by the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra as it presents music inspired by world travel, guest conducted by Andrew Jinhong Kim. Come along on this musical odyssey from Brooklyn to Scotland to Italy! Get tickets More happening Did you know we offer Spanish-language tours? Visita a la galería: Algunas de nuestras piezas favoritas Saturday, December 7, 1–2 pm Conoce sobre las obras de arte del Museo en estas charlas gratuitas dirigidas por nuestros Guías A.R.T. Gratis con entrada al Museo. Learn more Get in the holiday spirit Share the Toy: Fifth Annual Toy Drive and Giveaway Sunday, December 15, 11 am–2 pm ’Tis the season! Spread joy by donating new, unwrapped toys through December 15, when you can pick up free gifts for your little loved ones. Learn more Holiday Pop-Up Market Sunday, December 8, and Saturday–Sunday, December 21–22, 11 am–5 pm Get something for everyone on your list—and maybe a few treats for yourself. With over 40 local vendors, the pop-up market is sure to suit any taste. (If you’re here on December 21 or 22, shop to the sounds of caroling!) Free with Museum admission Giving Tuesday is tomorrow Your generous and fully tax-deductible gift helps makes our exhibitions and programming possible. Together, we can make the arts accessible for all! Donate Sharing the love Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden Through January 5 (select dates) BBG’s beloved after-dark, illuminated trail has returned with monumental light art sculptures, a festive soundtrack, and seasonal food and drinks. To celebrate the season, the Garden is offering Brooklyn neighbors a special 20% discount on peak and off-peak tickets (up to 5 tickets per order) until December 15. Use the code BKLIGHTS20 at checkout. Get tickets Aida at the Metropolitan Opera December 31, 2024–May 9, 2025 A spectacular new staging of Verdi’s grand opera premieres at the Met on New Year’s Eve. Step inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Soprano Angel Blue makes her long-awaited Met role debut in one of opera’s defining roles, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium. Tony Award–winner Michael Mayer directs. Learn more From the top: Hattie K. Brunner. [Untitled], 1959. Watercolor on paper. Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Laura L. Barnes, 67.24.30. © artist or artist’s estate. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum); The Blonds. (Photo: by Mike Ruiz, courtesy of The Blonds); Conductor Dorothy Savitch and the Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra. (Photo: Jaznina Santiago); Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. (Photo: Souls in Focus); Visitor in Brooklyn Museum galleries. (Photo: Adrianna Glaviano); Third Annual Toy Giveaway at the Brooklyn Museum, 2022. (Photo: Laval Bryant-Quigley); Brooklyn Museum Shop. (Photo: Diana English); Brooklyn Museum exterior. (Photo: Adrianna Glaviano); Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (Photo: Liz Ligon); Angel Blue in the title role of Verdi’s Aida. (Photo: Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Unsubscribe View in browser