Don’t let the impending snow bonanza keep you inside — there’s too much to do this week! Have a great one and then write a haiku about it.
Tonight and all weekend, check out some theater at Silent Barn: Theater of the Grasshopper presents: Iris Rose’s TV Show. "An examination, from multiple perspectives, of the act of watching television. It comprises 4 short plays, 1 short film and multiple short essays about the playwright’s personal relationship to the tube which serve as connective tissue between the other elements. The entire show is about 90 minutes – the length of one drama and one sitcom."
Speaking of theater… get tickets now for Pass Kontrol’s play New Hope City — it opens next week!
Friday night, it’s time for another Sky Report showcase at Tandem! This one is bigger and better than ever featuring: BRAHMS, SHADOWBOX, FAN-TAN, DAVID SHANE SMITH (los angeles), FATALIST (dj set), JEREMY RUSSELL (dj set), SILENT T (dj set). $8 at the door and $5 if you RSVP on Facebook. See you there!
We’re all invited to a Sights Beyond Seeing, a Gala Art Opening and Live Show at Backwards Step on Bushwick & Jefferson (fb invite). "Refreshments and drinks will be served. Attire is Brooklyn casual." Trade that tux for a plaid flannel and check it out.
If you like your hard partying mixed with fine art making, 3rd Ward is the place for you Friday night. Their Drink n Draw goes berserk: Drink-n-Draw-Overdrive // A Party for People who Love to Draw, 8 p to 2 a, $20, Admission includes free Colt 45 & live music.
Teengirl Fantasy plays Market Hotel!
Saturday, hit up the opening night of the LOOM’s month long art installation. "Brought to you by many fabulous artistic talents from NYC and beyond. Free beer all night, sponsored by Colt 45, courtesy of VICE Magazine. Check out the link for the full list of participants.
Big art show on Onderdonk at Blue Wolf Studios: Art Show #1 of 2010 at 567 Onderdonk, 6-10pm…maybe later. Tons of art and music by The London Souls, Daddy Long Legs, Trouble & Strife. DJ Avi Spivak!
Bionic Boogie returns to Tandem. "10pm-4am MIKIE LIXXX and special guest — James Mulry ((Black Label/Chicken Hut/Particularly Random) — RARE DISCO / ITALO / FUNK dance party action!"
House of Yes is hosting: Totally Freakin Awesome 90s Variety Show. JonBenét Ramsey is on the flyer, so I’d say it’s gonna be good.
Sunday is the last day of STOREFRONT gallery’s inaugural show.
13 Thames Art Space presents An Unrehearsed Performance of Shakespeare’s Scottish Play. "Wanna see what happens when a bunch of half-assed artists, crusties, random audience members, and other non-actors put on Shakespeare’s "cursed play"? Black metal, improv noise, projections, bad luck, beer, and free food are all expected to make an appearance." Note — they do not want any prepared performances here: "Show up on time if you want to be in the play, but please DON’T STUDY LINES IN ADVANCE!!!! Don’t even watch the movie." They mean it. (13 Thames St., 1st Floor 6PM. FREE. BYOB.)
Oh yeah, I heard there’s a game on? Tandem is having special Superbowl Sunday burger night.
Monday: "Every Monday night Waterbury Social Club meets at Bushwick Music Studios around 7p its a potluck dinner game night with cards, darts, dice, dominos and its BYOR (Bring your own RECORDS) music is provided by the DJ’s or records collectors who show up. Good Food, Good People, Good Times!!! No Cover buts it’s recommended you bring some food or a small cash donation." Check their Fb page.
Tuesday, it’s the second week of Bushwick Food Co-op‘s Food Film Series at Tandem. This week’s installment: "Two Angry Moms" (Feb 9th) — Co-hosted by Bushwick Impact — bring the whole family! Popcorn, snacks and $3 beer specials. ($5 suggested donation at the door — proceeds go to the Bushwick Food Coop).
