
Upcoming Happenings
Welcome to the Backspace, where we are grateful to be able to host a wide variety of community-oriented events. We invite you to join us for twice-weekly yoga, live music, artist-led workshops, local makers’ markets, visual art exhibitions, children’s storytimes, private parties, and so much more.
Upcoming Happenings are listed here below! We hope to see you at one or more of them :)
As far as new vendor / artist / event submissions, we have just completed our 2025 Open Call for new ideas. For those who submitted to the open call, we will be sending responses to all applicants by May 15th! For those who missed the window this time around, we will definitely hold more in the future so please stay tuned for those announcements down the line :)
For rental of our space for a private event, please reach out by email to info@brooklynartery.com and include “private event” in your subject line.
Many thanks to all our neighbors, visitors, event partners, and friends for helping to make our first two years of the Backspace such a magical time!

The Art Table
Doesn't it feel like it's becoming increasingly difficult to make art these days? Let's gather for commiseration, collaboration, and skill-sharing. Writers, visual artists, musicians, textile artists, filmmakers, photographers, people who fall outside strict categories but have been making art for a couple years—if you've been wanting to meet other artists, especially outside your discipline, come and share your work! Bring something short to show/read/play (we'll have a sign up sheet and a projector) and a willingness to brainstorm what this space can do for all of us.
Niv Sekar, a writer, animator, and occasional comic-maker, will be hosting.
The Backspace of the Brooklyn Artery is wheelchair accessible, but please note that the bathroom is not. However, we can direct you to a nearby, friendly location with an accessible restroom if needed. The bathroom is genderless. Masks are encouraged but not required. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out via DMs—we’ll do our best to support you. We’ll also have masks available on the day of the event.

KCW Wine School: Spanish Wines!
Join us for a deep dive into Spain’s diverse wine regions and their drinking culture, on Wednesday, September 10th, from 7-8:30pm. Simon Garron-Caine of De Maison Selections, with 15 years’ experience in Spanish wine, will guide you through the whole gamut, from crisp and spritzy Txakolina in the craggy Basque coast, to the dark and soulful reds of the high, scrubby Priorat in Mediterranean Catalonia. Olé!
Space is limited! $35 per participant. Register HERE!

Live Music: Brooklyn Jazz Underground
We’re thrilled to be hosting this super-special monthly jazz series for the 2nd year running, 2nd Thursday evenings from July to November. Doors are at 7, and we’ll enjoy 2 sets at 7:30 and 8:30 with refreshments available. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists, so come on by and bring a friend!
7:30pm- Kolker, Cardenas, & Mintz
Adam Kolker - saxophone
Steve Cardenas - guitar
Billy Mintz - drums
8:30pm- Rob Garcia Sizzle Ensemble
Ron Horton - trumpet
Mark Mommas - tenor sax
Santiago Leibson - keys
Pablo Menares - bass
Rob Garcia - drums

Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids (ages 5-10)
Join us for a grounding yoga experience aimed at kids age 5-10, led by experienced educator and musician Lina Silva. In this bilingual class (English/Spanish), kids get to connect with their bodies, their breath, and their imagination — all in a joyful and calming space. With music guiding each step, yoga becomes an adventure, meditation feels natural, and mindfulness turns into play. A fun and nurturing experience where children discover presence, creativity, and inner calm… all while having a great time!
Open to all kids ages 5-10; no previous yoga experience required. Sliding scale cost $15-25 (adjustable during registration). Caregivers are welcome to drop kids off or wait in the space while the class takes place. Mats and props are provided. Come join us!
Register HERE!

Monthly Craft Circle
Craft Circle is always a lovely time.... bring whatever you'd like to work on and be crafty in community! Free event, 3rd Monday of every month :)

Radio Ambulante Club de Escucha
El Club de Escucha del podcast Radio Ambulante en Brooklyn es un espacio abierto para cualquier y toda persona que ama Latinoamérica, sus historias, su gente y sus idiomas. En este primer encuentro, escucharemos un episodio ridículamente divertido y que al mismo tiempo explora nuestra identidad latinoamericana. RSVP aquí!
Este evento será realizado completamente en español y todas las personas (nativas o no nativas) son bienvenidas.
*Radio Ambulante cuenta las historias de América Latina es uno de los podcasts en español más escuchados en todo el continente.
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The Radio Ambulante Podcast Listening Club in Brooklyn is an open space for anyone and everyone who loves Latin America, its stories, its people, and its languages. In this first meeting, we'll listen to an episode that is both ridiculously funny and, at the same time, explores our Latin American identity. RSVP here!
This event will be held completely in Spanish and everyone (native and non-native speakers) is welcome.
*Radio Ambulante tells the stories of Latin America and is one of the most listened-to Spanish-language podcasts across the continent.

Live Music: Parlorpie
Parlorpie (https://www.instagram.com/parlorpie/) invites you to a cozy night of sweet music, community, and homemade pie! Our show spans folk, country and Americana traditions, along with a spark of 80’s pop. Joining us are Adela Wagner, Tiv, and special guests.
We suggest a $10–20 donation to support the artists. There will be a few keepsakes for sale as well, along with good drinks and good company.

Live Music: Gregg Belisle-Chi ~ Ben Monder
Gregg Belisle-Chi releases his album “Slow Crawl: Performing the Music of Tim Berne” thanks to Intakt records!
Ben Monder opens with a solo set.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8…. Refreshments available. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists.

DICE - Ditmas Indie Comics Extravaganza
Ditmas Indie Comics Extravangaza (DICE) is Ditmas Park, Brooklyn’s premier comic festival dedicated to creating low barrier-to-entry opportunities for small, local comic artists. Now in its second year, DICE has now expanded from Taylor & Co Books to include a second location at Brooklyn Artery! DICE is a free-to-attend event for comic artists, fans, and skeptics of all ages and identities!
This year to kick-off our comics fest, DICE is running a kick-off event called Comics Soirée that invites local comic artists to read an excerpt from one of their comics for 5-10 minutes.
Comics Soirée
When: 7:30-9:30pm, Friday, September 26th
Where: Brooklyn Artery (1004 Cortelyou Road)
DICE - Comics Fest
When: 12-6pm, Saturday, September 27th
Where: Brooklyn Artery (1004 Cortelyou Road) and Taylor & Co. Books (1021 Cortelyou Road)

New School Year, New Mindset
Is the start of the school year stirring up all the feels—excitement, joy, a touch of nervousness, maybe even a bit of overwhelm?
Join ~WeeBloom~ for a morning of mindfulness, creativity, and connection—designed for children and the loving grown-ups who nurture them.
📅 Sunday, September 7
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
We’ll connect with our emotions, big and small, and learn to hold them with gentle, kind awareness. Together, we’ll create our own Emotion Pals and design cozy, safe spaces where every feeling is welcome.
💛 $40 admission includes one child + one adult, plus all materials. Sign up HERE :)
Come connect. Come create.
Come grow together.

Live Music: Jessica Ackerley Quartet ~ Sahara Von Hattenberger Trio
An evening of inventive music unfolds with two ensembles exploring composed and improvised music:
The quartet of Jessica Ackerley, Justine Leitchling, Luisa Muhr, and Concetta Abbate delves into improvisation, experimental sound and creative sonic dialogue.
The trio of Sahara Von Hattenberger, Ruben Hogh, and Jacob Fullinwider features a program of minimalist music by Max Richter, Philip Glass and Terry Riley.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8…. Refreshments available. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists!

Creatives Beyond Incarceration: Community Conversations
This is a free community event, providing dialogue and collaboration with advocates who use the arts (visual art, music, dance, photography, story-telling) to imagine the possibility of a world without cages. Three artists will be featured, sharing their work and encouraging dialogue in the space. Over the course of the evening, community members introduce themselves, explain how they are related to incarceration, listen to featured artists, and ask questions about how the works envision a future beyond incarceration. We ask that attendees uphold respect and support for currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided at no cost.

Monthly Craft Circle
Craft Circle is always a lovely time.... bring whatever you'd like to work on and be crafty in community! Free event, 3rd Monday of every month :)

Live Music: Ayin Villagra-Brown ~ Calder the Destroyer ~ Lionheart5000
A multi genre evening with original songs by three Brooklyn based artists/bands: Ayin Villagra-Brown, Calder the Destroyer, and Lionheart5000. The music ranges from electronic to rock to country and beyond! Doors 7:30, show at 8…. Refreshments available. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists.

Live Music: Brooklyn Jazz Underground
We’re thrilled to be hosting this super-special monthly jazz series for the 2nd year running, 2nd Thursday evenings from July to November. Doors are at 7, and we’ll enjoy 2 sets at 7:30 and 8:30 with refreshments available. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists, so come on by and bring a friend!
7:30pm- Owen Howard Trio
Chet Doxas - saxophone
John Hébert - bass
Owen Howard - drums
8:30pm- Max Light Trio
Max Light - guitar
Simón Willson - bass
Steven Crammer - drums

Live Music: Little Cliff ~ Ethan Famadou ~ Maya Keren
Come enjoy night of folk, rock, improvisation and alternative music from New York songwriter and artists Little Cliff, Ethan Famadou, and Maya Keren. Doors 7:30, show at 8…. Refreshments available. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists!

Live Music & Dance: Devon Gates ~ Naomi Moon Siegel ~ Carmen Quill ~ Melissa Almaguer
Come through for a special night of live music with sets from Naomi Moon Siegel (trombone) & Devon Gates (bass / voice), Carmen Quill (bass / voice), and tap dance by Melissa Almaguer. Doors 7:30, show at 8…. Refreshments available. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists!

~ The Parlor ~ Summer edition
We’re at it agaaaaiin. Mark your cals for our next Parlor event — the summer installment in an always-magical series of local written and performed art 🌺💫
Thursday, August 7 @thebrooklynartery
Doors 7:30, event at 8 🌺💫
More deets coming soon! xx

Live Art & Figure Drawing Session: Our inner landscapes
Join us for an evening of live art and figure drawing that invites you into the fertile space between motion and stillness.
The session opens with a butoh-inspired movement performance—a practice in which the body is not performing movement, but being moved by deeper forces: memory, breath, gravity, emotions, energy. After this somatic unfolding and quiet activation, the model will offer a series of poses, inviting us to observe, interpret, and draw from a place of deep attention.
Held on the cusp of August, this session honors the ripeness of late summer—a time of expansion, connection, and embodied expression where we can soften into creativity. Together, we’ll explore how drawing can be both a solitary act and a shared ritual, as well as a slow blooming of our own inner landscapes. All are welcome, from seasoned artists to curious newcomers.
All materials will be provided / refreshments available.
Program:
Doors open at 6:30pm
Live art / figure drawing 7:00pm to 9pm.
Sharing of work and reflections 9 to 10pm.

Unfurl (Friday morning Yoga) led by Elle Pierre
Join us on Friday mornings for UNFURL, a heart-guided yoga class led by Elle Pierre. This deeply grounding and gentle flow is open to all levels. Yoga mats (Gaiam brand), blocks, straps, cushions, and blankets are provided, or feel free to bring your own. Classes are offered on a sliding scale of $20–$35 per session, with a $15 deposit required to register. The remaining balance can be paid by cash, card, or Apple Pay upon arrival on the class date. Register now as space is limited :) Register here!

Monthly Craft Circle
Craft Circle is always a lovely time.... bring whatever you'd like to work on and be crafty in community! Free event :)

Finger Knitting Workshop
Learn to knit using only your hands and yarn! In this workshop you will learn foundational knitting skills with this simple, fun activity — creating a unique piece of wall art in the process! Good for all skill levels. Led by local textile and street artist Ellie d’Eustachio. $30 to register, which you can do HERE!

Live Music: Bobby Lane (solo) & the Dan Lehner Quintet
Come out for a special night with 2 great sets! Doors at 7:30, show at 8… first Bobby Lane Solo (trumpet, keyboards, electronics), then the Dan Lehner Quintet:
Dan Lehner (trombone)
Allison Philips (trumpet)
Fima Chupakhin (piano)
Marty Isenberg (bass)
Dan Kurfirst (drums)

Independent Film Screening
Almost T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G is a film screening that brings together experimental films created by independent artists from all over New York. Join us on a journey filled with unresolved dreams, vivid memories, poetry, and infinite possibilities! You will get to experience works that come from a soulful, intimate place. Come and see what young people are doing without huge crews or budgets, but only with imagination, guided by a burning desire to show how their hearts look like.
The filmmakers will be present in person, and you'll have the chance to ask all your questions, make connections, and new friends after the screening! The event is curated by Maya Ivona, a Romanian multi-disciplinary artist and experimental filmmaker, whose work touches on dreams, places, family ties, and grief for the days that will never come back.
The event is free and we hope to see you there! Your presence would be infinitely appreciated!

Mindful Music Gathering with Qualia Music
Guided by music therapist Dan Saks, we will explore how to practice mindfulness while making music using a variety of pitched and unpitched percussion. By focusing on the present moment, this gathering encourages creative expression, a deepening of self-awareness, and a sense of camaraderie.
No music experience is required, just an open mind. Instruments provided as well. Sliding scale $20-30. RSVP here!

Live music: Soleil ~ Evan Veasy ~ Dorée
Don't miss this super special night, with Soleil and Evan Veasey both on the road from North Carolina sharing their latest tunes, and Dorée bringing the local celestial vocals and guitar we all love to love.
Doors at 7:30 and sets begin at 8:00. Suggested $10-20 donation all goes to the musicians. Come on down and bring your friends!

Bathroom Art! Paint & Sip
Take a midweek break & join our Bathroom Art Paint & Sip, led by local artist Melissa Alvey, a painter and licensed art therapist. Melissa approaches art-making as a form of self-care by means of reconnecting with ourselves through discovery and play. Come get creative alongside friends & neighbors, & paint a masterpiece for the loo! RSVP HERE :)
Registration is $35 and includes:
* one free drink (boozy or not!), more available
* all painting materials
* a masterpiece to take home or gift away
Live Music: Dustin Carlson ~ Sivian Arbel ~ Kenny Warren ~ Daniel Prim ~ Will McEvoy
Come out for a super sweet show with Dustin Carlson ~ Sivian Arbel ~ Kenny Warren ~ Daniel Prim & Will McEvoy.
Doors at 7:30 and sets begin at 8:00. Suggested $10-20 donation all goes to the musicians. Come on down and bring your friends!

Monthly Craft Circle
Craft Circle is always a lovely time.... bring whatever you'd like to work on and be crafty in community! Free event :)

Live Music: Cecilia Zabala ~ Martina Liviero ~ Crownē
Next Thursday, June 12th!
Doors at 7:30 PM — show starts at 8 PM sharp
We’re thrilled to welcome back Cecilia Zabala (@ceciliazabalaok ), the brilliant Argentinian guitarist and singer-songwriter from South America’s modern folk scene, for a rare and intimate performance before she heads back to Argentina.
Martina Liviero (@martinaliviero ) and Cronē (@petecrowny ) will be joining the evening to share their songs and compositions.
A special night you won’t want to miss!

🔹🔷Cyanotype with fuzzy🔷🔹
Play in the power of sun, water, shadows, fabric, and the mesmerizing blue of Cyanotype. Together we’ll use cyanotype fluid on cotton paper or clothing to make quite literal photographic blueprints. It is both a print-that-is-blue and also a Blueprint as in a design that acts as a template, plan, or model.
So much of the ethereal realm is captured in the cyanotype process as we hand paint the fluid, choose cherished matter and symbols, imprint with the exposure of the sun, and develop with a fresh water wash. The passing of symbology thru the elements of sun, water, earth, and air distills and concentrates its potency.
Join us for a 2-hour workshop led by Fuzzy (@fuzzydewdrop), where we will imprint sprit and energy into wearable or hangable art.
Bring your intentions and a sense of play! You’re welcome to bring pressed flowers or plants, favorite tiny objects, or converted photo negatives to incorporate into your piece.
Come for the fun, connection, and knowledge — leave with a magical, transformative piece of wearable art!
Fee to this workshop is ~Name Your Price~ *starting* at $60, meaning you decide what you pay with $60 as a minimum! Whatever extra beyond that you are able to pay goes *directly* towards fully or partially sponsored spots for others!
To reserve a specific shirt size (S–3X), please register at least 10 days in advance.
RSVP: HERE :)
PS: If you want to participate in this workshop series and are in need of additional financial support to join DM Fuzzy (@fuzzydewdrop) on Instagram.

Italian Wine Class with Kings County Wines
Italy is a wonderland for the wine lover but it can be daunting if you want to dive deeper than Chianti and Pinot Grigio. From the Alps to the Aeolian Islands, the boot is jam-packed with unique grape varieties, unfathomable appellations, and ancient traditions. Join KCW co-owner and ex-Italian wine importer Jim for a primer in Italian vintage.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
$30 per person
RSVP HERE. Spots are limited!

Live Music: Queen Bonobo, Cash O'Brien, Oli D Remembers
Join us for a magical night of live music... Come catch Queen Bonobo here on tour from New Orleans (woo!), and Cash O'Brien's first live show of 2025, together with Oli D Remembers on the Rhodes and vocals ✨
Doors at 7:30 and sets begin at 8:00. Suggested $10-15 donation all goes to the musicians. Come on down and bring your friends!

Live Music: Caroline Davis & Dorée
Join us for an extra special night of live music with saxophonist and composer Caroline Davis as she rounds out her 2025 tour, along with Dorée, a NY-based alternative folk band. Doors at 7:30 and sets begin at 8:00. Suggested $10-15 donation all goes to the musicians. Come on down and bring your friends!

Monthly Craft Circle
Craft Circle is always a lovely time.... bring whatever you'd like to work on and be crafty in community!

Larga Vista Dance Fundraiser & Free Screening
Larga Vista Dance Company invites you to a night of art & women’s healthcare education… Join us for a FREE admission event, with opportunities to support this important initiative. RSVP here to attend, and read on to learn more!
Our evening will include a short performance by Larga Vista Dance Company, and a screening of “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” @themfactorfilm
The film will be followed by a short Q&A with a certified menopause coach and a raffle. Raffle items include beauty care, jewelry, a consultation/session with a strength/conditioning coach, a calisthenic session with a certified personal trainer, attending a professional dance rehearsal with Larga Vista Dance Company, and more!
Help Larga Vista reach our 2025 fundraising goal of $11,000! This money will fund our upcoming show, set for October 19, 2025, which will support women’s health education and further outreach efforts to come.
Read more about this initiative at LargaVistaDance.org & @largavistadance and RSVP for this free event HERE!

~ Parlor ~ Spring Edition
We’re at it agaaaaiin. Mark your cals for our next Parlor event — the spring installment in an always-magical series of local written and performed art 🌸💫
Wednesday, May 7 @thebrooklynartery
Doors 7:30, event at 8 🌸💫
More deets coming soon! xx

Mother’s Day Market
We are hosting a Mother’s Day Market—a celebration of all the incredible moms, aunties, and grandmothers, step-mom, pregnant mom, or all your favorite moms in our community! We’ll have jewelry, pottery, handmade chocolates, plants, notebooks, craft kits, and more!
🧡 Sat. May 3rd 🧡
✨ 11 am- 7pm✨
Come, and find the perfect locally-made present AND get to meet the artist behind each beautiful creation! 💐
Make it special, make it handmade, and local 🥰 💫

Wine 101 with Kings County Wines
The fine folks at Kings County Wines will curate an array of delicious bottles to please the palate and build our understanding of the wonderful world of wine. Try new things, break old habits, learn a little and have a good time!
Your $30 registration includes:
- A fun, informative lesson on the many styles of wine and how to taste more confidently. Why do you like what you like? Come find out!
- Taste 10
RSVP HERE soon, as spots are limited!