Happy New Year, Bushwick! What a wild end to the year. The talk around the coffeeshop was all about the Ariel Pink appearance (thoughts? I’ve heard mixed reviews, personally, but the promoters tell me they’re geared up for more shows in the near future — next time with paper tickets). I see amazing things for all of us in 2011 — it’s going to be a good one! You heard it here first. This week, we’re back up to speed with a zillion things to choose from. Let’s go to stuff! I’m free Tuesday — hit me up.
Tonight
Silent Barn is "no longer a walk in freezer. Show up (for Yeh & Osborne Duo/Christian Pincock/Grasshopper/Bettis & Rapport Duo) in your bathing suit tonight and get $2 off door price."
Little Skips hosts its first open mic night of the year! Bring it.
At The Loom: Get-Tech’s First Annual Three King’s Day Charity Event. Free Gifts for children, and Raffle for a RED Wii. Plus: Music and Snacks.
The Wreck Room debuts its first weekly "queer + catty" night KITTY! DJ Scot Bowman will be on hand so you know the music’s gonna rule.
Friday
NURTUREart is pleased to present The Constructed Landscape, a group exhibition curated by Lia Rose Newman.
Fractured Devices at 13 Thames Art Space is "a night of breakcore, noise, and video featuring the music of Speak Onion, 3G Allin, GSTOMPZ, Ajax Beats, Beverly Krunchy, Happy Glitter Pills and more."
3rd Ward hosts a 2-day "Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event." "This 2-day event will demystify the world of hand tools and cover topics like sharpening, tool use and care, and joinery techniques."
Conspiracy! at Brewer’s Mansion: "An open, informal planning meeting. Stop by, say hi, bring friends, and plot with us. BYOB, and BYO-something to make noise with afterwards."
FRIENDS Bon Voyage/Benefit @ SHEA STADIUM BK also featuring Total Slacker, Caged Animal, Phone Tag and Weird Magic. Also at Shea Stadium: SoSoGlos on Saturday night - enjoy!
Saturday
The art spaces…. they’re overwhelming me.
MICROSCOPE Gallery presents Eye Transgress "a comprehensive solo exhibition of 2 decades of works by the legendary underground artist Nick Zedd, a leading figure of the 80s Lower East Side cinematic revolution, the Cinema of Transgression."
Regina Rex presents texture.txt a group exhibition featuring paintings, drawings, installation, and sculpture.
Jason Mamarella & Diana Vargas Trent closing reception at 17 FROST featuring VJ Manuel de la Portilla and The Phonometricians.
THE neighborhood sweetheart (and now uber famous lady) Sharon Van Etten is playing Bowery Ballroom! Woot!
Toys & Tiny Instruments play Goodbye Blue Monday, 9PM. Free! "Expect megaphone, stylophone, accordion and kazoo."
Sunday
Pants: who needs ‘em? Meet up for Improv Everywhere’s annual No Pants Subway Ride at Bushwick (Maria Hernandez) park at 3pm.
Visit the gorgeous and so-well-preserved Onderdonk House for their Candlelight tour with music and refreshments. Local history! Interesting!
It’s your last chance to see Andrew Ohanesian’s Untitled (Jetway) at Famous Accountants. I really think that you should go see it before it comes down. It was a major undertaking from an uber talented artist (and his team of geniuses) and you just don’t see shit like that everyday! Last day: 1-6pm. See you ALL there.
Attend a very special edition of Moviehouse: Wolfy’s Journey. "The premiere of puppeteer Leat Klingman’s first featurette. Come at 7pm and warm up with a whimsical cup of The Sisters Three coffee."
Monday
Attend the next Bushwick Food Coop monthly meeting at BFP East and contribute your two cents!
Tuesday
Weekly SITE Fest meeting — a great place to get connected, get information and get involved. 330 Melrose Street, 3rd Floor.
Wednesday
Show ‘em whatcha got at Pine Box Trivia Night. I heard some pretty interesting team names last night and I heard the competition was fierce. Bar tabs, people. Playing for bar tabs.
Here’s to a brand new year!! I’ve got a major project in the works myself and Melissa Smario and I always love hearing all about yours, so keep it coming!
