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SUMMARY:WTFNB Bike Repair Workshop & Open Hours
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URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/wtfnb-bike-repair-workshop-open-hours/
LOCATION:Principles GI Coffee House\, 139 9th Street\, Brooklyn\, 11215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000
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SUMMARY:CB6 Committee Meeting - Business Affairs and Licenses
DESCRIPTION:Agenda TBD.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/cb6-committee-meeting-business-affairs-and-licenses-11/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Meetings
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SUMMARY:Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evenings\, 6-8:30 April through October. At the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse 165 2nd Street between Bond and the Gowanus Canal. We are excited to expand our musical offerings with this new weekly jam. Dredger Host: Liz Rabson Schnore Jam Leader: Papa Ernie Vega What Jug band and String band music? Let’s start with String band music. Black String band music\, which will be our focus\, was created by Southern Blacks and pre-dates the Blues & Jazz. Groups which consisted of mostly stringed instruments (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, violin\, mandolin\, ukulele\, etc) performed a wide variety of songs and styles for all manner of social functions and for personal enjoyment; two-steps\, waltzes and breakdowns for dances\, ballads and love songs\, humorous & novelty songs\, as well as blues\, jazz\, and pop tunes as they came into fashion. This genre\, sadly\, was under-represented by the burgeoning recording industry in the 1920’s and 30’s\, which helped contribute to its already declining popularity in the wake of the success of the Blues and Jazz: though groups like the Mississippi Sheiks and the Dallas String Band did make great and popular recordings. The genre never completely died out\, however\, and is alive and well today thanks to the perseverance of its practitioners and the dedication of its fans\, which has led to a rediscovery and a new appreciation by audiences young and old. Jug band music developed in the early 20th century within Southern Black communities and was essentially a string band with a jug used as a “poor man’s tuba”\, in the role of a bass instrument. Other household items as instruments were popular as well; washboard and/or spoons for percussion\, washtub bass\, and kazoo. These combined with the guitars\, banjos\, mandolins/violins of the traditional string band\, along with the harmonica\, made for a unique sound that won the hearts of the public in the early days of the recording industry. The Memphis Jug Band and Cannon’s Jug Stompers recorded well over a hundred examples of blues\, ballads\, pop and dance numbers – and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. The genre found new life in the Folk Music Revival of the 1960’s and remains popular to this day. These sessions will be open to Intermediate and above players\, and we encourage you to sing along and bring a song to lead. To lead a song\, you will be expected to sing it loudly enough for those around you to hear\, to know the key you will sing in\, and to explain the chord changes and form of the song if need be. We may also discuss some ideas for performing in an ensemble to help everyone find their place in the music. Papa Ernie Vega is a NYC singer\, instrumentalist\, bandleader\, teacher\, songwriter and performing/recording artist. He has over 20 years of professional experience and has performed at the Newport Folk Festival\, the Jug Band Jubilee and the Osaka Jug Band Festival. He also taught and performed at the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival from 2016-2021. He is a lover of fine cheap food\, old movies\, humor\, and photography.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/gowanus-jug-string-band-sessions-2/
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DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T024907Z
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SUMMARY:LPC Hearing - 9 Cheever Place
DESCRIPTION:9 Cheever  Place\n\n \n\nMay 19\, 2026 Public Hearing\nLPC Hearing Room location: 253 Broadway\, 2nd Floor\n\n \n\nScreenshot
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/lpc-hearing/
CATEGORIES:Government
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T031046Z
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SUMMARY:CB6 Committee Meeting- Human Services and Environmental Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Agenda TBD
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/cb6-committee-meeting-human-services-and-environmental-sustainability-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T000000
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SUMMARY:Boathouse Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come\, bring an acoustic instrument. The Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. Christian Apuzzo leads most sessions. He is a Brooklyn-based vocalist\, guitarist\, and music educator. Long Island-raised\, this musician started his journey as a certified public school music teacher but has since found the wide-open pastures of the freelance music world in NYC. Playing mostly folk\, bluegrass\, and country music\, Christian plays with numerous groups all over our five boroughs including bluegrass group Cole Quest and the City Pickers and local supergroup the Grass Messengers. He also teaches music lessons and classes for all ages at Jalopy Theatre in Red Hook\, Brooklyn. Free but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. The Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. Since 1999\, the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy\, conservation\, and education. Our organization promotes waterfront stewardship and is raising awareness of sewer overflow issues that affect our Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/boathouse-bluegrass-jam-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
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SUMMARY:City Planning Commission Public Meeting
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URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/city-planning-commission-public-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
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SUMMARY:BPL: Outdoor Storytime
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URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/bpl-outdoor-storytime/
LOCATION:Coffey Park\, Verona St. bet. Richard St. and Dwight St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
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SUMMARY:BPL: Red Hook Outdoor Storytime
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URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/bpl-red-hook-outdoor-storytime-4/
LOCATION:Coffey Park\, Verona St. bet. Richard St. and Dwight St.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T143000
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SUMMARY:NYC City Council Stated Meeting
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URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/nyc-city-council-stated-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T163000
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SUMMARY:BPL: Pacific Cinema: Family Movie
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URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/bpl-pacific-cinema-family-movie/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114838Z
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SUMMARY:FAC: Introduction to Homebuying Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/fac-introduction-to-homebuying-workshop-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114838Z
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SUMMARY:NYCHA in Your Neighborhood - Bronx - Classic Community Center at Melrose
DESCRIPTION:Doors open 6 PM. Registration required. Interpretation in Spanish\, Mandarin\, Cantonese\, Russian\, ASL.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/nycha-in-your-neighborhood-bronx-classic-community-center-at-melrose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260108T131400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T031227Z
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SUMMARY:CB6 Committee Meeting – Transportation\, Parks and Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda TBD
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/cb6-committee-meeting-transportation-parks-and-public-infrastructure-committee-meeting-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114839Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Gowanus: Patterns Gala 'Welcome to Venice' @ Union Channel / Gowanus Wharf\, 240 3rd Ave
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/arts-gowanus-patterns-gala-welcome-to-venice-union-channel-gowanus-wharf-240-3rd-ave/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114939Z
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SUMMARY:NYC Rent Guidelines Board: Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person or livestream via RGB YouTube channel.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/nyc-rent-guidelines-board-public-meeting-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114839Z
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SUMMARY:BBG: Rose Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided stroll through the Cranford Rose Garden.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/bbg-rose-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114839Z
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SUMMARY:Smith Street Stage: Shakespeare in Carroll Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/smith-street-stage-shakespeare-in-carroll-park/
LOCATION:Carroll Park\, President St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114938Z
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SUMMARY:CGA: Somatic Practice All Alliance Call - NDWA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/cga-somatic-practice-all-alliance-call-ndwa/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T045312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T045312Z
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SUMMARY:Alternate Side Parking Suspended
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/alternate-side-parking-suspended-65/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114939Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/weekly-repair-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Principles GI Coffee House\, 139 9th Street\, Brooklyn\, 11215\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114939Z
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SUMMARY:BPL: Mobile Library Visit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/bpl-mobile-library-visit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260108T131932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T131932Z
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SUMMARY:CB6 Committee Meeting- Landmarks\, Land Use & Housing
DESCRIPTION:Agenda TBD
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/cb6-committee-meeting-landmarks-land-use-housing-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T114939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T114939Z
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SUMMARY:Smith Street Stage: Shakespeare in Carroll Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/smith-street-stage-shakespeare-in-carroll-park-2/
LOCATION:Carroll Park\, President St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T045405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T045405Z
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SUMMARY:Alternate Side Parking Suspended
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/alternate-side-parking-suspended-66/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T115039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T115039Z
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SUMMARY:BBG: Ancestral Ecologies Exhibition Opens (thru Oct 25)
DESCRIPTION:Four multisensory installations by 2026 Heidi Nitze Art x Environment Fellows.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/bbg-ancestral-ecologies-exhibition-opens-thru-oct-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012957
CREATED:20260513T115039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T115039Z
UID:10000820-1779494400-1779494400@brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us
SUMMARY:Park Slope Open Streets: Art
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/park-slope-open-streets-art/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012958
CREATED:20260513T115039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T115039Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. We’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. Who can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. What should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Is it really free? Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. Can I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer on our event registration page. Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012958
CREATED:20260513T115039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T115039Z
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SUMMARY:Unheard-of + Dredgers present videogame Funk band Discocactus
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Ecologies Series: Unheard-of and Discocactus Date: May 23rd\, 2026\, 7PM Canoe Launch\, 7:30PM Music Location: Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, 2 19th St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11232 Canoe Seats: $15 donation to Dredgers\, Shore seating Free RSVP/Tickets here Join Unheard-of Ensemble\, the Dredgers\, and special guests video game jazz-funk ensemble Discocactus to open the season! Unheard-of opens the show with new premieres written for them by Annika Socolofsky and Discocactus’s own keyboardist Ben Wallace. Unheard-of also performs new video game music arrangements from Ben and Unheard-of’s violinist Matheus Souza. Discocactus closes out the night performing some of their hits joined by members of Unheard-of! Discocactus Bio: DiscoCactus is a collective of composers\, performers\, and arrangers. They play video game music. Sort of. They use video game soundtracks as a jumping off point for a party\, a nonstop display of kinetic musicianship that blends contemporary art music with dozens of pop styles\, steeped in the language of the Internet. Established in 2014\, the band’s core is made of six game audio professionals that serve as the primary arrangers and performing mainstays. But\, like a frightened cat\, Discocactus can grow up to four times its normal size when threatened (or for big projects). Each of DiscoCactus’s members is a world-class performer in their own right. Their members have studied at some of the world’s top conservatories\, written music for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales\, toured the world with Video Games Live\, and more. You’ve heard some of them in games like Celeste\, Destiny 2\, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI\, and Final Fantasy XV. You’ve heard SEVERAL of them in Anew: The Distant Light and Mortal Kombat 11. When it’s time to play as DiscoCactus\, these six performers form like Voltron\, bringing all of their experience and power down on one glorious purpose: To make you shake your ass. Some of us have debuted operas. Some of us study Brazilian pop. Some of us improvise. All of us combine our unique perspectives to make a show that transcends genre and transforms the music we play in fresh\, exciting ways. You don’t have to know a thing about video game music to enjoy DiscoCactus. You don’t even have to know a thing about music! You just need to strap in for a rollicking\, avant-garde nerd carnival. —— This performance takes place on the Gowanus Canal\, from the 19th St. Bunker location. The audience can immerse themselves in the experience on the Gowanus\, enjoying the program from on land or on water. Limited boat access and on-water support are provided by The Gowanus Dredgers. Attendees may arrive in their own vessels\, as well. Weather may postpone event. —— This program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Unheard-of’s Cultural Ecologies Series is a recipient of a 2026 Chamber Music America Artistic Projects grant. The Artistic Projects program is administered by Chamber Music America and made possible with funding from the Howard Gilman Foundation. Unheard-of was supported by New Music USA’s Organization Fund in 2025-26. Unheard-of’s performances are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Weather may postpone event or move it to 165 2nd Street
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/unheard-of-dredgers-present-videogame-funk-band-discocactus/
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SUMMARY:BBG: Walking Meditation: Follow the Artist
DESCRIPTION:Walking meditation through the natural world. Preregistration required.
URL:https://brooklyncb6.cityofnewyork.us/event/bbg-walking-meditation-follow-the-artist/
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