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Testu Collective and Ideal Glass Studio present:
Dreamlands
Two nights of sensorial audiovisual experiences. Inviting all New York dwellers and visitors to stop by for a one-of-a-kind experience. Dreamlands is an augmented reality that reimagines space through multi-sensory performances, including custom-made videos, electronic sound, architectural elements, custom-made costumes, and live movement installations.
Featured artists: ambient music selections played by Gamall, live AV set by Toro Izumida, Birefringe live performance experiment, live experimental performance by acclaimed movement artist Azumi Oe, Second Skin "human projection mapping" with two dancers, Maki Kitahara and Yoko Murakami, manipulating video projections with their slowly fluctuating body movements and textural video created by Dan Tesene and Serena Stucke and ethereal soundscapes created by Adam Gottesman and Serena Stucke.
The Atrium
9 West 8th Street, Manhattan
8p doors, 8:30p performance; $20 advance, $25 door
Continues SATURDAY
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This Party Is Killing You
Adventure[s] kicks off World Pride weekend with a special edition of their signature event, This Party Is Killing You (AKA the Robyn Party). The night will feature performances from drag diva Vanna Deux, who will be performing some sickening moves to Robyn faves. Arrive before midnight to catch the realness. There will also be a giant secret special guest performer -- you won’t want to Hideaway from this.
Plus, DJ sets will also highlight danceable beats from other queer music icons: Robyn (duh), Janelle Monae, Madonna, Lizzo, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Betty Who with some Scissor Sisters, RuPaul, Prince, Bowie and Big Freedia thrown in for good measure.
Since its inception in 2011, This Party Is Killing You has become known as the most queer-friendly party that isn't *officially* a queer party -- essentially, encouraging all to call their girlfriend/boyfriend/non-binary-friend because everyone needs to dance to Robyn.
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn
11:45p; $15 advance, $20 doors
21 and over
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Boulevard Film Festival
We are a very small, DIY film festival focused on short local cinema from the five boroughs. The films we show are generally emblematic to Queens and its multiculturalism.
Event title- Boulevard Film Festival. Dates— June 27- 7pm. June 28- 7pm. June 29- 2pm; 7pm. June 30- midnight screening at Sanger Hall, Sunnyside, Queens. All other screenings- venue—Thalia Spanish Theatre, Sunnyside, Queens. I know it is rather late to submit but I wanted to try regardless. Thank you for everything you do for the city. A trailer for the festival is viewable here. Best, Matthew -- Matthew Carlson Filmography // Artforum // BLVD Hello, I wanted to direct your attention to Boulevard Film Festival, in Queens, happening very soon. We are a very small, DIY film festival focused on short local cinema from the five boroughs—the films we show are generally emblematic to Queens and its multiculturalism. Event title- Boulevard Film Festival. Dates— June 27- 7pm. June 28- 7pm. June 29- 2pm; 7pm. June 30- midnight screening at Sanger Hall, Sunnyside, Queens. All other screenings- venue—Thalia Spanish Theatre, Sunnyside, Queens. I kno
w it is rather late to submit but I wanted to try regardless. Thank you for everything you do for the city. A trailer for the festival is viewable here. Best, Matthew -- Matthew Carlson Filmography // Artforum // BLVD
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Peculiar Works Project presents:
Afterparty: The Rothko Studio
A site-specific immersive performance in and around the former studio of legendary painter Mark Rothko. Built in 1884 for the YMCA as the Young Men’s Institute, 222 Bowery is renowned for the many now-famous artists who lived, worked, and played in this landmarked gem. Afterparty will explore downtown artists, peeling back their stories to reveal multiple layers of NYC history before the former studio is converted into commercial space later this summer.
Lured by cheap rents and vast lofts, artists began populating the Bowery in the late 1950s. By 1965, there were over one hundred painters living along the Bowery, among them Cy Twombly, Robert Indiana, Al Loving, and Elizabeth Murray. While the lofts themselves remained the primary attraction, with each new artist’s arrival, a second draw emerged: a growing artistic community. This unplanned, creative network impacted hundreds of artists, accelerating the exchange of ideas, generating systems for sharing resources, and staving off the isolation and self-doubt of a studio practice.
The building’s former gymnasium is significant for having been Rothko’s studio, where he painted the infamous Seagram Murals commissioned by the Four Seasons Restaurant in 1957. Peculiar Works Project’s creative team is designing an intimate, promenade journey through the historic architecture and artistic legacy of the building. Along the way, multi-disciplinary performances will reinterpret the legendary art parties attended by artworld luminaries -- Jasper Johns, John Giorno, William S. Burroughs, Eve Hesse, Jonas Mekas, Roy Lichtenstein, LeRoi Jones, Diane DiPrima, Sol LeWitt, and Andy Warhol -- against the backdrop of Rothko’s struggle between achieving success and selling out. Audiences and performers will sit around a table together in the paint-splattered space and experience a theatrical conjuring of artistic ghosts whose impact echoes till this day.
Afterparty: The Rothko Studio is directed by Ralph Lewis, choreographed by Rachel Cohen, composed by Maria Dessena, adapted by Barry Rowell, story by S.M. Dale, concept by Kim Depole & Catherine Porter, creative consultant Barbara Pitts McAdams. The cast features Toby Billowitz, Glen Feinstein, Aidan Feldman, Jason Howard, Irina Kaplan, Nathan Keiller, Caiti Lattimer, Catherine Porter, Isabella Schiller, Despina Stamos, and Jenna Zhu.
222 Bowery, Manhattan
7 and 8:30p shows; $25
Continues through SUNDAY
peculiarworks.org/afterparty_2019.php
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Be a Doll: An Electroacoustic Toy Opera by Alexa Dexa
Composed for solo vocalist performing choreographed play routines on musical and nonmusical toys with live and pre-programmed electronics in MaxMSP. Be a Doll follows a woman struggling with perfectionist and submissive conditioning in a world that commands her to be a doll so vigorously that she is unable to determine whether she is actually a woman or a doll. Living in a dollhouse filled with toy versions of household items, she performs gender appropriate play routines in a cycle of adulthood mimicking childhood games that mimic adulthood. As each of her toys sound out, they are electronically manipulated and played back in repetitions that mirror the truth that what we give attention to grows.
Staller Center Recital Hall
100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
7-10p; $free
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alexadexa.com/be-a-doll/
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Rule of 7x7: Summer Edition
Seven writers, seven rules, seven new plays. For each round of Rule of 7x7, seven playwrights are selected. Each writer makes up a rule. Each writer pens a new 10-minute play following all seven rules. These new plays are produced and presented for two evenings only. June's writers: Brett Epstein, Cary Gitter, Alessandro King, Ying Ying Li, Leemore Malka, Sean Murphy, and Ryann Weir.
The Tank
312 West 36th Street, first floor, Manhattan
8p; $15
Continues SATURDAY
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SATURDAY, JUNE 29 XXXXX
Mind Cosmologies: An Evening of Explorations
An evening of exploration featuring Dr. Stanley Krippner, world renowned parapsychologist and researcher.
Dr. Krippner will lecture on shamanism and ayahuasca. Dr. Krippner will then oversee an experiment in telepathy inspired by his legendary 1971 telepathy experiments with the Grateful dead. Music will be provided by Plan 23. With Zeljko McMullen sound and light tarot, Dylan A. Marcheschi AV performance, Rebbe David Grollman and his Magic Cup, David Linton bicamRL AV, Jeff Eissfeldt shamanic trance drumming, lecture by Dr. Krippner, telepathy experiment with Dr Krippner and Plan 23 with CJ projections and target imagery. Keikouen (Keiko Uenishi) will impose "Intervention" on the venue, Sera phi. It will intervene with the place, elements situated in and the people who happened to be present at the moment.
With Fumi and Geoff Matters casting Liquid Light throughout the evening. Sera Phi is an immersive experiential event center focused on the elevation of consciousness. Expect many more unique events and experiences from this new venue and healing center. Oh, and door prizes.
Sera Phi
260 Java Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
6p-midnight; $15
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Tasteful Nudes at Lucas Lucas Gallery
Join High Steaks Media at Club Sourdough as we welcome professional funny guys, Emma Rogers and Harry Beer. Welcome to Tasteful Nudes: an interactive, pretentious, fetishistic, carnal murder mystery theater that accidentally got dosed with a psychedelic of unknown origin. Guests will arrive to the artist's premiere photo exhibition and will be prompted to take the audio tour, upon which they will hear descriptions of the eerie, absurdist nudes of the artist’s muse (played by Harry Beer). They will also witness a waterfall of passive aggressive toasts and roasts about the artist by secret plants immersed throughout the exhibition's audience. Featuring a rotating cast of NYC’s comedy greats making in-character, self-indulgent speeches about the photos and "the work" throughout the exhibit. Experience the juxtaposition of Tasteful Nudes.
57 Conselyea Street, Brooklyn
6p start; $15
Continues through June 30
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DOPEntadecacostaCOMICS
What happens if we bring together over 50 comedians together in one house, across two floors and a big backyard? DOPEntadecacostaCOMICS happens. It's funny, but it's not a joke.
Completely self-organized, no club nonsense, with dozens and dozens of the best comedians in NYC performing throughout the home of the beautiful Unruly Collective. This has never been tried, but it's happening. Two indoor "stages," and one incredible backyard in Bushwick.
When we say comedy... understand that we mean the full breadth of the art. We understand and recognize the cultural significance of comedy as a reflection of society and wanted to get a ton of folks in the room that all are passionate about the craft. You've never seen a comedy show this diverse, this obsessed with actually amplifying the full range of society. We seek to breach cultural bubbles and bring folks together that normally would never meet each other... what better than a comedy festival. Organized by Brooklyn Wildlife, Artery, Kamoflage, Smokes n Jokes, and Sam Morrison.
RSVP for Bushwick house address, Brooklyn
L train to Wilson Avenue station
7p-1a; $15
artery.is/showcases/50comics
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End of Pride Roof Party
A Bushwick roof party ending the month with a bang. We're going to have a killer line-up, magnificent views of the city, barbecue, and a bartender making us some rainbow cocktails. Expect a diverse line-up of incredible bands while admiring the city atop a brick fortress in Brooklyn. Performances by Tenement Funk Project, the Values, American Fever, Cosmonaut Radio, the Compensators, Woodhead, Emily Gabriele, Sweet Boy, and the Mops.
RSVP for Bushwick address, Brooklyn
L train to Morgan Avenue station
5p-midnight; $7
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Hart Stop
Music by Retail, the Advertisers, Jackii Hyde, the Daizeez, Katy Rea, Noir Party, TR3, Smiley from the X, Beeyotch, Scoutleader Wiley, and Period Piece.
RSVP for exact address, Hart and Broadway, Brooklyn
5p-late; $10
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Willoughby Manor Mini Music Hall
Freddi Price, sidekicks, and the Tenors with a variety of entertainment in this variety show.
Willoughby Manor
1049 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn
freddiprice]at]gmail.com
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Rubulad Proudly Presents:
In the Realm of Lady Rainicorn: A Prrride Confection
With live music by Pussy Grabs Back, the Circus Amok Band, Tilted Axes, and Dustbowl Faeries' Ryder Cooley, and DJs Shakey and friends. Plus projections by the Sperm Whale, Mike Flaherty’s Art Hole, life drawing with live models, and prideful pizza by Traze. Dress: rainbow radiant.
RSVP for Bushwick address, Brooklyn
8:30p doors, 9p show; $10 in advance, before 10p, or way late; $15 otherwise
rubulad]at]outlook.com
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artery.is/showcases/in-the-realm-of-lady-rainicorn
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Heidi Neilson: Sonic Planetarium
Present Co. is pleased to announce the final installment of our spring season, featuring a new sensory project developed by Heidi Neilson. For the course of her engagement, Neilson will be in situ, developing and prototyping a modular, dome-like sculpture and speaker array entitled, Sonic Planetarium. This aural architecture will relay real-time transmitted sounds of individual satellites as they whisk through the firmament above. Visitors are welcome to serve as beta testers, gauging the experience of a nine-speaker audio environment and witnessing ongoing research and experimentation within this built acoustic structure.
254 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn
L train to Montrose Avenue station
1-6p; $free
Continues through July 7
info]at]present-co.com
present-co.com
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Quickie Fest: The One Minute Movie Festival
Quickie Fest showcases the best short-form videos in New York. All movies screened are 60 seconds or less, leading with the question, Can you tell a story in a minute? While most Quickie's are comedic, they range from music videos, and cartoons, to silent films, dramas, and documentaries.
This year's filmmakers include Alec Cohen, Alex McKelvey, Ali McGhee, Almost Films, Amanda Poryes, Angel Yau, Angela Palladino, Ben Cohen, Boris Khaykin, Brats, Breakfast Boys, Bridgette Rizkalla, Brittany Lee McDonald, Michael Delisle, Connor Bowen, Caroline Ulwick, Church, Coker and Stratton, Dan Fox and Jon Northrup, Darian Lusk and Rebecca Weiser, Debra Zarne, Dustin Molina, Ellie Gravitte, Geoffrey Stevens, Goil, Jake Rasmussen, Jared Weil, Jehan Madhani, Jenny Gorelick, Jeremy Bent, Jeremy Moulton, Joe Bonacci, Jon and Gwen, Jovon Outlaw, Julian Williams, Justin Catchens, Katie Rotondi, Keiran Lenhof, Kevin Ralston, Kids These Days, Kim Parker, Kristin Kirkley, Kristopher Knight, Kutti Gang, Leanne Velednitsky, Leilany Sosa, Lindsay Rootare, Love in NY, Manic Pixie Scream Girls, Maria Luisa Acabado, Matt J Weir, Mike Kuplic, Nat Beal, Neil Sharma, Nick Smith, Nick & Eddie, Pat Wise, Reed Kavner and Mike Zakarian, Roze Pirvany, SANDY, Sarah Ann Houghton, Scott Friedstein
, She and Tim, Shen, Ryan, Rob, Mark, Shiners, Sketch Team X, Steve Burger, the Brothers Hovis, Tracy Soren and Matt Torres, Village Idiot, Whitley Watson, Wigs, and Zachary Auron.
The SVA Theatre
333 West 23rd Street, Manhattan
7p; $27
quickiefest.com
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The Usual Rejects
Put the pedal to the metal and get yourself to the Chain Theatre. After sold out performances of the X-men and Road House the Usual Rejects are back with Pop Quiz Hotshot: Speed. Join us as we celebrate this classic 90s action masterpiece in style (we promise not to shoot the hostage). Truly a fan event for the ages. Trivia, raffle prizes, audience participation. And sign up for our silent auction for a chance to play God and deal out beers to the cast.
Chain Theatre
312 West 36th Street, fourth floor, Manhattan
7:30p doors, 8p show; $15 advance; $20 door, includes beers and a raffle ticket
usualrejects.com
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Gamelan Kusuma Laras and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia present:
Klenengan: A Singular Experience of Javanese Music
Gamelan Kusuma Laras presents an evening of Javanese music for the public in the klenengan format -- an emblematic type of performance in Java where gamelan concerts on a stage are rare. Klenengan are musical events featuring musicians who gather for a kind of Javanese jam session often arranged by a family for a special event, and which typically go until late at night. Audience members are intimately involved in what is a lively musical and social event; all participants are seated at the same level, in a conspicuous demonstration of mutual exchange and egalitarianism. Guests are invited to come and go as they wish, move around the space, quietly chat with other audience members, enjoy Indonesian snacks, and immerse themselves in a transporting evening of music that draws deeply from the classical repertoire.
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
5 East 68th Street, Manhattan
5-11p, with a 45-minute intermission at approximately 7:30p, come and go as you wish; $free
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Omnicortex 6 and 7
Nestled in the ocean of new nightclubs and condos overtaking North Brooklyn, the Bushwick Community Darkroom's premier multimedia showcase is a glistening gem of the underground avant-garde. OmniCortex is back for a back-to-back weekend of live music, comedy, and dance, engaging audiences in a multi-sensory experience. This intimate event series brings together a diverse troupe ranging from a star opera singer, a three-part harmony trio, and a globetrotting dance therapist. The project is curated by violinist, composer, and visual artist Natalia Steinbach.
Bushwick Community Darkroom
110 Troutman Street, Brooklyn
8p-midnight; $10 advance, $15 at door
Continues SUNDAY
julia]at]thecoinlocker.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 30 XXXXX
Queer Liberation March
A people’s political march with no corporate floats, and no police marching.
Starting at Sheridan Square, proceeding up 6th Avenue, and ending at a rally at Central Park's Great Lawn, Manhattan
9:30a march, 1p rally; $free
access]at]reclaimpridenyc.org.
reclaimpridenyc.org/
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Major Minor: Pride
Starr Bar hosts a special Pride edition of its free Sunday live music series. Featuring Brett Gleason, Strange Neighbors, and several artists from Trans Trenderz.
Starr Bar
214 Starr Street, Brooklyn
L train to Jefferson station
6:30p; $5-10 suggested donation will go toward the Trans Trenderz Music Awards, the first ever trans and GNC music awards.
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TUESDAY, JULY 2 XXXXX
Punderdome
NYC’s most puntastic compuntition.
Littlefield
635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn
7p doors, 8p competition; $10-12
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 XXXXX
Bingo Sing-O
Australian Showgirl Anna Copa Cabanna hosts bingo with the amazing Leslie Goshko on piano. Join the fun and games with bonus rounds including Name That Tune, Miming the Movies, and a spectacular karaoke competition.
Sid Gold’s Request Room
165 West 26th Street, Manhattan
7:30-9p; $free
FRIDAY, JULY 5 XXXXX
Crushing Baby Animals
Dirt [contained] Theatre Company and Long Island City Artists Inc., presents an original sci-fi autobiographical play, staged immersively in a 12,000-foot warehouse gallery. Crushing Baby Animals follows the somewhat true story of two artists, Tana and Maria, who realize they share a disturbing childhood nightmare and open up a wormhole, bringing them face to face with their antagonistic dopplegangers. Blending multimedia, physical theatre, and a healthy dose of humor, audiences will travel through dimensions in search of the meaning of the self. Crushing Baby Animals runs concurrently with a fine art exhibition, Welcome to the Multiverse, specially themed to the show.
The Plaxall Gallery
5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, Queens
8p; $25
Continues Wednesdays, and Friday-Sunday through July 21
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