Virtual Events featuring Julia Bullock, The Unicorn Tapestries, and More

Join us from home for a variety of experiences for all audiences. [View in browser]( [The Met]( [Met News]( [Met Anywhere: Virtual Events]( [Image of a group of singers at The Met Cloisters. ]( MetLiveArts [Digital Premiere—Nativity Reconsidered: El Niño]( Saturday, August 8, 7:30–8:30 pm Join us for the digital premiere of soprano Julia Bullock's reconsideration of the Nativity story. Experience this uniquely distilled rendering of John Adams's monumental Christmas oratorio El Niño, specially arranged for American Modern Opera Company (AMOC) and recorded live in concert at The Met Cloisters. [Join us tomorrow at 7:30 pm →]( [Image of the members of the string quartet, ETHEL at the Balcony bar]( MetLiveArts [ETHEL and Friends: Balcony Bar from Home]( Friday, August 7, 5–5:30 pm Experience the Balcony Bar from home with the Great Hall Balcony Bar's resident ensemble, ETHEL, one of the most acclaimed string quartets in the contemporary concert field. This week's installment is "Balcony Bar Remix," a special selection of the series' past performances. [Join us at 5 pm →]( [Image of 'The Unicorn Purifies Water', in this tapestry the unicorn kneels before a tall white fountain that has a pair of pheasants and a pair of goldfinches perched on its edge.]( MetTours [Insider Insights]( [The Unicorn Purifies Water from The Unicorn Tapestries]( Join Met experts for an in-depth look at The Unicorn Purifies Water, the most lyrical of The Met's famous ensemble The Unicorn Tapestries. [Watch now →]( [Picturing Possessions: Korean Munbangdo Painting]( Saturday, August 8, 10–10:20 am [Learn more →]( [Image of two teens sketching]( Teens [Saturday Sketching (Ages 13–18)]( Saturday, August 8, 1–1:20 pm Teens are invited to join us on [Instagram](, get inspired by works of art from The Met collection, and experiment with different drawing approaches. [Learn more →]( [Image of woman and girl with flower crowns drawing on clipboards]( MetCreates [Drop-in Drawing—Decorative Letters]( Sunday, August 9, 10–10:30 am Drop in anytime for a virtual session of our popular series and experience The Met collection through creative drawing challenges. This week, dive into letters and books with a drawing activity that celebrates Book Lovers Day. [Learn more →]( [Image of an older woman who is working on an artwork.]( Access [Met Memory Café]( Wednesday, August 12, 2–3 pm Brew a cup of coffee or tea and gather around art to chat, share, and stretch! For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. [Learn more →]( [Image of young adults taking part in a discussion and pointing towards an artwork]( MetStudies [The Observant Eye Online]( Thursday, August 13, 6–7 pm Tap into your powers of observation and investigate a work of art through close looking and discussion. All adult learners are welcome. [Learn more →]( Now Available [Image of three teens, a boy and two girls, pointing at a sculpture with notebooks and pencils]( [Virtual Group Tours]( Engage with great works of art—wherever you are! Experience live virtual tours for K–12 School Groups and Adult Groups. Join us and connect with more than 5,000 years of art and culture. [Learn more →]( [Racial Justice Resource Library]( This library of resources, created in collaboration with many areas across The Met, is intended to support our staff's individual and personal efforts to address systemic racism and injustice, which will help advance our institution's work to dismantle inequalities through our diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility plans. [Learn more →]( More Virtual Events Looking for more? Events are available on [YouTube](, [Facebook](, and our [website]( after they premiere. [See all upcoming virtual events →]( Accessibility at The Met The Met is committed to accessibility for all. For information about accessibility, programs, and services for people with disabilities at both Met sites, visit [metmuseum.org/access](. To request an access accommodation for virtual programs or online resources, email access@metmuseum.org, or call [212-650-2010](tel:12126502010). For information about accessibility on our website, see our [Website Accessibility Statement](. [The Met Fifth Avenue]( 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 [The Met Cloisters]( 99 Margaret Corbin Drive Fort Tryon Park New York, NY 10040 [metmuseum.org]( [Explore]( [Membership]( [Donate]( [Manage Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( For MetLiveArts program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/metliveartssupport](. For Education program funders, visit [metmuseum.org/educationfundingsupport](. Your support allows the Museum to collect, conserve, and present 5,000 years of world art. [Donate now](. Work from The Met collection above: [The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries)]( (detail), 1495–1505. Wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts, overall: 145 x 149 in. (368.3 x 378.5 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1937 (37.80.2)