XXXXX FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 XXXXX
Altered Perceptions
Altered Perceptions is a soberdelic event. It's a low-cost event featuring a hypnogogic light (Pandora star), Miracle berry tablets (with assorted foods and fruits), and chance connections where you can socialize and meet other into the same experience based events that you are. Take a chance to step closer to your friends or complete strangers in this series of intimate relationship games.
This event is held at an alcohol alternative venue. There will be coffee, tea, kava, CBD, cafe food, and snacks available to buy. Several side stations will be set up around the venue to challenge and excite the senses. Come by yourself or with a group. This will be a great opportunity to have fun and connect with people.
Caffeine Underground
447 Central Avenue, Brooklyn
6-9p, please arrive by 8p to ensure time to complete all activities; $15
eventbrite.ca/e/altered-perceptions-tickets-66892514311
Also on FRIDAY *****
Brooklyn Contra Dance with Cake Jam
If swing dancing and square dancing met in a bar, you’d get contra. You’ll dance to live music with a partner, but bringing a partner is not necessary. Contra dancing is a great way to meet new people. There’s a lesson for new dancers.
Cake Jam brings layers of musical complexity to the stage with twin fiddles and rhythmic piano, an icing of traditional tunes, a ganache of fancy tricks and a foot percussion topper that is sure to get a rise out of anyone in the room.
Camp Friendship
339 8th Street, Brooklyn
F,G trains to 7th Avenue station, R train to 4th Avenue station
7:30p lesson, 8p dancing; $15, $12 student
brooklyncontra.org
Also on FRIDAY *****
Virtual Reality Underwater Spa
Enjoy a relaxing and unique spa experience, using VR to transport you to an environment you'd never expect to go in real life: underwater aquatic safari. All while getting a percussion massage, getting mist with a refreshing spray made with essential oils, and immersed in the smells of the beach with a Maui escapist candle from Brooklyn Candle Studio. Oh and there'll be CBD goodies too. This event will go on for a month.
The Tiny Cupboard
1717 Broadway, Suite 315, Brooklyn
11a-9:20p daily until October 15; $20 dollars per 20 minute session
thetinycupboard.com/events/
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 XXXXX
Water, Water, Everywhere
Let’s play a memory game. In Exquisite Corpse Company’s performative exhibition, Water, Water, Everywhere step into the lives of people from the past and future. Four overlapping story-lines unfold in an immersive, interdisciplinary experience inspired by Governors Island’s past inside a historic house that was once a home.
Water Water Everywhere is an intimate immersive performance that takes the audience on a whirlwind of time, space, and environment. In the multiple worlds of this play, ECC has recreated the past, reimagined the present, and hopes to find the future. The audience is split up into small groups, each experiencing the story with different characters from different times. You will meet twins from the 1800s, a family in both 1996 and 2019, a girl from the future, and a questionable house spirit who doesn’t live in any one particular time at all.
Over the course of 75 minutes, the audience experiences movement, songs, projections, holograms and installations. This site-specific piece challenges the audience to consider what is happening in our local water environment of New York City and how environmental crises can be felt at a personal level. ECC hopes to bring water environmental awareness to its audiences with a salty twist, of course.
This production takes place in a non-traditional venue. As per Governors Island, there is no running water and there are no restrooms in our immediate venue. Bathrooms on the island can be found near both the Manhattan & Brooklyn ferry terminals, along with various portable toilets all over the island. Additionally, please remember that is is early fall and temperatures can be high - we suggest that you dress accordingly and bring water. Please also note that audience will be asked to climb stairs, and, as such, the show is not handicap accessible.
Governors Island House
404A Colonels Row, Governor's Island
2 and 4:30p; $30
Continues SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS through October 27
eventbrite.com/e/water-water-everywhere-tickets-66270012391
Also on SATURDAY *****
12th Annual Coney Island Beard and Moustache Competition
The strangest and most extravagant beards and moustaches descend upon Coney Island to see whose facial hair reigns supreme in the only New York City competition. Join Adam RealMan and a panel of hirsute celebrity judges as they weed out the best whiskers in New York City and beyond. Winners will take home the much coveted Coney Island Fez and other great prizes.
Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn
6p registration, 8p event; $25
Also on SATURDAY *****
Between Orange and Blue
What sounds lay Between Orange and Blue? Four musicians interpret this question through their performances. Though they are different types of musicians, they each share in their ability to communicate with the listener using an undefined language. A conventional film artist, Ian Couch adds the evanescent visual interpretation to this concept. Enjoy the chemical reactions between all musicians/artists, space, time, and audience. With Geoff Matters, Yuko Parris, AOO aka Kiyo Igarashi, the Principle String Quartet, and films by Ian Couch.
Synesthesia
47 Thames Street, no. 306, Brooklyn
7-11p; $10
synesthesia.space/events
facebook.com/events/363823354297754/?ti=icl
Also on SATURDAY *****
Shot4Shot Presents Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One
Shot4Shot is a drinking game with a movie problem. This week the Shot4Shot gang (made up of actors and improvisers) tackle the seventh film in the franchise. The one where a CGI puppet out-acts some teenagers. We can't wait.
The Tank
312 West 36th Street, Manhattan
9:30p; $5
thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/shot4shot
Also on SATURDAY *****
Elixir and Color
An afternoon of creating personal artwork using coloring pages designed by local art therapists. Elixir consumption, conversation & creative wellness guided by Juanita Jenny Viera.
Venn BK
786 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn
2-5p; $15
facebook.com/events/954257611575703/permalink/956950027973128/?active_tab=discussion
eventbrite.com/e/elixir-color-tickets-71011285667
Also on SATURDAY *****
North Brooklyn Boat Club’s 2019 Public Paddle
North Brooklyn Boat Club’s 2019 Public Paddle series really takes the paddling to the public. Through the generous partnership of NYC Parks, we are holding our next free Public Paddle. Come join us for fellowship with your friends and neighbors and paddling on the waters of New York City. We'll have canoe tours with views of Manhattan, tasty beverages and snacks on hand, and friends and neighbors gathering together on the shores of Newtown Creek. No RSVP required.
Manhattan Avenue Street End Park, on the shores of Newtown Creek, adjacent to 1205 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
noon-4p; $free
info]at]northbrooklynboatclub.org
northbrooklynboatclub.org/the-2019-public-paddles-are-here/
Also on SATURDAY *****
Tacos Cerveza
Your favorite day party returns to the Bronx Brewery for its one-year anniversary featuring good music, great tacos, and cold beer. Music by Dana Lu, Genius in HD, Odalys, Yoo Q, Jamesy, and Swisha. Hosted by GimmieDaFries. Eats by TNTPineapple.
The Bronx Brewery
836 East 156th Street, Bronx
3p; $10-20
tacosycervezanyc]at]gmail.com
tacosycerveza.splashthat.com
Also on SATURDAY *****
Warholcon 5: 50 Shades of Fame
Another fashion week is among us. Join Warholics Anonymous as Andy Warhol and Andy Warhol friends roam NYC, drink, and attend/crash the official and non-official fashion week extravagances. An Andy Warholcon if you will. Costumes are required, what is fame without fashion? Anything Andy Warhol and Warhol friendish. Platinum wigs are the first step. Other ideas include, Edie Sedgwics, Nicos, Lou Reeds, Marylyns, soup cans, bananas, tin foil, cameras, anything and everything Warhol. Exact starting location will be released prior to the start. We will be meeting at a local watering hole at 1p and proceed to the first fashion event shortly there after.
Location TBA, Manhattan
1p; $free
facebook.com/events/487401522056776/
Also on SATURDAY *****
Astronaut Training: A Space Camp Game Show
Astronaut Training is part trivia show, part comedy show, part very small-scale American Ninja Warrior. Imagine if a 90s Nickelodeon game show spawned in outer space. Hosts Corinne Caputo and Loren Grush put real scientists and real comedians through the rigorous tests of Astronaut Training. Only one flight crew can emerge: come witness who will become the next great American heroes! Featuring comedians Aparna Nancherla and Taylor Ortega and scientists Dr. Jillian Bellovary (black hole expert) and Dr. Chiara Mingarelli (gravitational waves pro).
Caveat
21A Clinton, Manhattan
6:30p doors, 7:00p show; $10 advance, $12 door
21 and over
https://www.caveat.nyc/event/astronaut-training-9-7-2019
Also on SATURDAY *****
Street Meat
Secret Loft presents the wokest burlesque show for the city that never sleeps. New York City's most talented burlesque and performance artists bring you their strangest, sexiest, most shocking pieces in a secret venue. Just like NYC, this show will leave you sweaty, stimulated, and with plenty of new material for your therapist. Featuring Lauren Gray, Timothy Canter, Medea, Jonathan McDonald, and Martha Screw-up. Hosted by Myka Fox.
Secret Loft
RSVP for address, Manhattan
8p doors, 8:30p show; $12-15
18 and over
streetmeat15.eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 XXXXX
Big Irv's Storytelling Roadshow
Following our raucous summer break, which we spent slowly dying in the hell that is NYC's summer, Big Irv's is back. Fresh as a daisy for fall, we have an incredible lineup of amazing storytellers for you. Featuring Wes Hazard, Jeff Simmermon, Michele Carlo, Eli Reiter, Richard Cardillo, Sean O'Brien, and two open mic slots. Hosted by Adam Selbst. Also featuring the Big Irv's house band: Cowabunga People. This show is fun, free, and BYOB so come on down.
Big Irv's
381 Hooper Street, Brooklyn
7p doors, 7:30p show; $free
facebook.com/events/370367096967445/
Also on SUNDAY *****
My Dentist's Son First Anniversary Celebration
We're celebrating our first birthday with a very special curated show of memorable tales drawn from our first year of circles. Guests from around the country are returning to share their tales, once again, of profound mystical experience.
There are stories in our lives that don't exactly fit. Magical occurrences that challenge our notion of reality, synchronicities nearly impossible to fathom, and otherworldly experiences that defy the boundaries of what we think is possible. Our narratives of life have little room for these anecdotes, regardless of their beauty or significance. My Dentist's Son is a place for stories that don't fit. A support group for mystical experiences.
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer, Brooklyn
2-4p; $free
Also on SUNDAY *****
Perle Noire and the House of Noire present:
Deadly Sins
Seven Deadly Sins is a story about an angel named Dido who fell in love with a beautiful human. To prove her love to him, he insisted that she sacrifice her wings and fall to earth to be with him. As soon as she fell to Earth, the beautiful human quickly revealed that in reality, he was a demon in disguise. Heartbroken and alone, Dido roamed Earth in search of love and a sense of purpose. On her journey, she met the seven deadly sins.
The House of Noire presents an evening of excitement, seduction, and orgasmic choreography. Join us for a night of elegant seduction, libations, drama, and artistry. Let go of all your inhibitions and submit to your fantasies through the art of burlesque. Enter a world of lust, envy, vanity, wrath, gluttony, sloth, and greed. Elegant and sinful attire is highly suggested. Starring: Perle Noire, Bizzy LeBois, Joyce LeeAnn, Mademoiselle Estelle, Taradise, Tutu Toussaint, and special guests.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre
407 West 42nd Street, downstairs at the West Bank Cafe, Manhattan
6p doors, 7p shows; $20
443 312 9341
gemsofburlesque]at]gmail.com
thehouseofnoiregems.com
blackburlesquequeen.com/
Also on SUNDAY *****
Earth on Fire
Come to the Earth Church and be with us in this time of the Amazon fires and the Dorian devastation. We feel that our songs will rise to their usual ecstatic heights, to ease the pain and suffering or to cool the moods of loss. We will march with that justice we fight for, but we know that we will start our songs from a moment of silence.
Starr Bar
214 Starr Street, Brooklyn
7p; $free
facebook.com/events/4960009814519408/?ti=cl
Also on SUNDAY *****
Beach Ride
Bike ride to Rockaway Queens beaches. Bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, food and/or money for food, lock for bike, or leave your bike on the beach. Come prepared (tools, tubes, water, etc.) to ride some miles at a relaxed pace.
Meet at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
11:30a; $free
times-up.org
facebook.com/events/351627769052860/
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 XXXXX
Necromancers of the Public Domain: Women as World Builders: Studies in Modern Feminism by Floyd Dell
Every month, Theater of the Apes plucks a long forgotten volume from the shelves of the New York Society Library to resurrect as a one-night-only NYC variety show. With Theater of the Apes, Debra Castellano, Katie Kay Chelena, Lady Von Tramp, Amy Lemmon, Anna Padgett, and Pearl Rhein. Hosted by Ayun Halliday.
The Tank
312 West 36th Street, Manhattan
8p; $15
thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/necromancerssept2019
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 XXXXX
Punderdome
Part of New York’s comedy landscape since 2011, Punderdome is the wild and crazy monthly pun competition created by a Rodney Dangerfield impersonator and his alleged daughter: Fred and comedian Jo Firestone. The alleged dad will be hosting tonight.
Littlefield
635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn
7p doors, 8p competition; $10 advance, $12
facebook.com/punderdome
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 XXXXX
Renaissance Person presents:
Make Your Own Microscope
Join Renaissance Person and scientist, Dr. Mike McCann, in Fort Greene to build your own functional, paper microscope (featuring Foldscope) over wine, then look at some unique slides.
Foldscope was created with a vision to solve an accessibility problem in science. What began as a simple idea has now grown into a company that provides powerful low-cost tools to communities around the world, all in an effort to help advance education, health, and opportunity. By purchasing and using Foldscope, you directly support its mission of bringing Foldscope to communities that often do not have the means to engage in science -- both locally and globally.
Private Apartment
66 Rockwell Apartments, Brooklyn
7-9p; $25 for a class, a foldable microscope to keep, and wine
microscope.splashthat.com
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 XXXXX
Music of Curiosities
Join us as Music Of Curiosities Coney Island, the innovative monthly music concert series showcasing the unique, the beautiful and the extraordinary in genre-defying music performance, presents the celebrated Darbuka drum performer, teacher and composer Raquy Danziger. Renowned for her expertise on the Middle Eastern darbuka drum, Raquy has performed and taught around the globe - from the great concert halls of Egypt to remote towns in Siberia, and she now brings her musical artistry to the legendary Coney Island Sideshow stage.
Special opening set by Rob Mastrianni, Brooklyn-born guitar master, whose innovative compositions and guitar style create an exotic range of melodies and rhythms inspired by psychedelic rock, punk, spanish classical and percussive finger-style techniques. Joining him on stage will be the surreal belly dancer, sword balancer, and sideshow mermaid Obsidian Absurd, creating a magical mix of music and art.
ConeyIslandUSA
1208 Surf Avenue, at West 12th Street, Brooklyn
9p showtime; $20
musicofcuriositiesconeyisland]at]gmail.com
coneyisland.com
Also on THURSDAY *****
Pod Damn America
Pod Damn America, your favorite gothic socialist comedy podcast by three idiot comedians, is hosting a viewing party for the third Democratic primary debate. We'll live-stream the debate on a big projector and enjoy cutting commentary and hilarious riffs throughout the night. Hosted by Alex Ptak, Jake Flores, and Anders Lee.
Secret Loft
RSVP for address, Manhattan
L train to 6th Avenue station
7p doors, 7:30p pre-show, 8-11p debate; $10 advance, $15 door
poddamndebate3.eventbrite.com
Also on THURSDAY *****
Tinder Tales Live
Tinder Tales Live is a showcase of the absolute best and worst of online dating. Podcast host, online dating expert, and comedian, David Piccolomini will be orchestrating a hilarious night of embarrassing moments, awkward sexual encounters, and inspiring triumphs. He’ll interview local comics about their online dating experiences and lead them in a variety of ridiculous games to keep everyone laughing -- making this a great show to bring a tinder date to. Featuring Kate Willett, Jourdain Fisher, Lizzy Cassidy, and Isabel Hagen.
Caveat
21 A Clinton Street, Manhattan
9:30p; $10 advance, $15 door
promoglh]at]gmail.com
eventbrite.com/e/tinder-tales-live-tickets-65271924082
caveat.nyc
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 *****
Trolling presents:
Reba McEntire
A free multimedia and interactive play with all proceeds going to RAICES and other orgs helping assist migrants. When country star Reba McEntire gets thrown into a scandal not of her own making she must find a way to clear her name, find herself, and most importantly find out who the mysterious R.3.B.0 is. Written by Chase Montavon and Brooke Eliot. Stand Up by Joe Castle Baker, Edy Modica, Jessy Morner-Ritt, and Austin Blake Mays, with special guests Marissa Goldman and Dash Turner.
Vital Joint
109 Meserole Street, Brooklyn
7:30p doors, 8p show;
Also on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 *****
Room-Must-Be-Escaped-From'd
My name is Jason Weitzman and I am a Brooklyn comedy person. I'm doing a fake escape room show as part of the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. This show will be an interactive parody of escape rooms where the audience will have to solve puzzles while also trying to escape the theater, unless the show ends or they die, whichever comes first.
The escape room show is called Room-Must-Be-Escaped-From'd. It's on Friday Sept 13th at 11PM at the Brick Theater for Brooklyn Comedy Collective. The show is $7 dollars. It's written by Chase Montavon, Larry Sass-Ainsworth, and Jason Weitzman.
The Brick
579 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn
11p; $7
jasonweitzman]at]gmail.com
914 924 8451
brooklyncc.com/show-schedule/escape-room
web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10454986
facebook.com/events/366760454000446/
Also on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 *****
Our Vegan Dinner with Millicent Souris
A brief description of the event: Three vegan courses cooked by the inimitable Chef Millicent Souris. September is still summer is the verge of autumn and is unquestionably the best month at the farmers market. Ask around, ask anyone, just believe me. Three courses. All vegan. Two seatings on a Friday night. Good Times.
Archestratus Books
160 Huron Street, Brooklyn
6:30-10:30p; $30
718 349 7711
information]at]archestrat.us
eventbrite.com/e/our-vegan-dinner-with-millicent-souris-tickets-69503221005
Also on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 *****
Trumpcare IUD
Trumpcare IUD is an art installation. 500 IUD birth control devices shaped like Donald J. Trump will be on view.
SSHH
516 East 6th Street, Manhattan
6-9p; $free
Continues through SUNDAY
trumpcareiud.com