At the December edition of Cocktails & Culture, The Museum of the City of New York celebrates the winter solstice season and their brand-new exhibition, City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space. Groove into the holidays with DJ Rekha, founder of the legendary Basement Bhangra, the long-running and inclusive NYC club night that championed a style of South Asian dance music infused with hip-hop and dancehall beats.
Brush up your cookie-decorating skills at a hands-on gingerbread cookie decorating session with Amy of Amy's Bread -- then check out MCNY's new Gingerbread NYC installation featuring spectacular gingerbread displays created by top bakeries and amateur bakers from all five boroughs.
Enjoy solstice-themed cocktails, delicious food from Kwik Meal-our pop-up cafe, curator-led gallery tours, and more!
Enhance your visit by joining one of our expert Museum Guides and other guests to explore our newest exhibition, Food in New York: Bigger Than the Plate for a specially-discounted one-hour guided tour that includes one free drink.
About DJ Rekha:
DJ Rekha, née Rekha Malhotra, pioneered the merging of Bhangra and Bollywood sounds with contemporary electronic dance music. Rooted in hip-hop and dub their DJ sets range from Brazilian Baile Funk to Balkan Beats and everything in between. They founded Bollywood Disco, co-founded Mutiny and Basement Bhangra club nights -- one of NYC’s longest-running club nights (1997-2017). Their debut album "DJ Rekha presents Basement Bhangra" (featuring a track with Wyclef Jean) won much critical acclaim. They were named "Ambassador of Bhangra" by The New York Times. They have curated events for Celebrate Brooklyn and Central Park SummerStage, and have performed at the Obama White House and internationally. djrekha.com
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