Byzantine Bembe: A Manny Vega Celebration

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 4:00pm

Price: Included with Museum Admission

A colorful book cover entitled Byzantine Bembe with a photo of a man in a green hat

Celebrate the release of the first catalogue of Manny Vega’s work, Byzantine Bembé: New York by Manny Vega, with the Museum of the City of New York, Manny Vega, and a special performance by Latin Jazz legend, Bobby Sanabria and his band. Books will be available for purchase in the MCNY Shop.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Advance registration is encouraged to guarantee a spot. All sales are final; refunds and exchanges are not permitted. Programs and dates are subject to change.

Members: To receive your discount, click on the "Buy Tickets" button above, then sign in to your account on the ticketing page.

Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact us at programs@mcny.org or 917.492.3395.

Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.