Upbeat, colorful, and fun! That’s the theme for this week, and it carries through with a participatory arts meetup, a party to celebrate Roe V Wade, and a 90’s themed brunch. Let’s just have a good time, eh friends?
Fri 26: Art in Ad Places Exhibition & Book Launch
LUCAS LUCAS, 57 Conselyea Street, Brooklyn, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Free
Art in Ad Places is an amazing 52-week public art campaign that makes this city infinitely more visible by decorating derelict phone booths with gorgeous art, which you can follow on their Instagram. Join them for a drink and the launch of their book.
Fri 26: Celebrate Roe V Wade’s 45th
The Footlight, 465 Seneca Ave, Queens, 7:30 PM – Midnight, $20
Roe v Wade is 45 years old, and she is looking great. As the event describes, you can enjoy “performance art, live music, DJ, raffle to die for, comedy, speakers, AND MORE! 100% of proceeds go to National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.”
Sat 27: Science Exclamation Point
Caveat, 21A Clinton Street, 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM, $8.50
Do you enjoy comedy? Do you enjoy learning? Come for the lectures by postdoctoral researcher Ruth Angus, stay for the improv comedy by the hilarious group Ice Cold Bev.
Sat 27: Goodbye 69 West 14th Street
PMT Dance Studio, 69 W 14th St, Fl 3rd, 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM, $10
Enjoy free wine, beer, music, and merriment for helping this fabulous dance studio with their transition into a new space ($10 donation minimum here, but don’t be a cheapskate ya putz).
Sun 28: Everybody Loves The 90’s: Brandy VS Monica The Boy Is Mine Edition
MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, $35
Whose team were you on, Brandy or Monica’s? OF COURSE BRANDY – how can you say no to Moesha?! Of course you may disagree, so we can fight it out over delicious food and unlimited booze at this 90’s themed brunch.
Sun 28: Nobodies Watching Royal Rumble
BIZARRE Bushwick, 12 Jefferson St, Brooklyn, 7:00 PM – Midnight, Free
What’s better than watching WWE’s Royal Rumble, an event I considered having here as featured in a bar? Why, having WWE’s Royal Rumble featuring commentary and outfit critiques throughout the matches!
Weds 31: Figment/Alpha Meet & Greet and Burning Man Happy Hour
Lucky, 168 Avenue B, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Free
Are you interested in making or being involved in participatory art, but feel like you don’t have the resources or information to get started? Come to this Figment/Alpha/Burning Man Meet & Greet!
