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/work on, your listening skills for four to five artists' work, and ideas about what this space can do for all of us. We'll have a laptop and projector.

Niv Sekar will be hosting. Please RSVP HERE to let us know you’re coming!

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. We’ll also have masks available on the day of the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out via DMs—we’ll do our best to support you.

Every Body Yoga ~ led by Jennifer Kurdyla

Tuesday mornings, 9:00 — 10:15am 

An open-level yoga class to cultivate vitality and resilience in body, mind, and spirit. We'll incorporate a range of movement modalities to support holistic integration and self-awareness, including traditional postures from hatha yoga, mindful breathing, meditation, myofascial release, and somatics. No matter what level of experience you have with yoga, mindfulness, or movement in general, this class will help you remember the joyful freedom that every body innately possesses, and gain a robust toolkit to better manage the stressors, emotions, and distractions of everyday life. 

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!

Come out for a very special night of live music with two sets featuring a group of wildly talented local musicians. Don’t miss this one! Doors 7:30 and music begins at 8. Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists. Refreshments available via donation as well. Come out and bring a friend!

Noa Fort's Plant People

A long time Ditmas Park resident, Fort is a vocalist, pianist, composer, improviser and music therapist, working in the Jazz and Creative music scene in New York and Internationally. She released critically acclaimed albums as a composer/bandleader, and is a regular collaborator with some of NY's greatest improvisers. Fort is also a licensed creative arts therapist and board certified music therapist. Plant People is her chamber-jazz quintet of stellar improvisers; together they treat her compositions as starting points to collective improvisations and vice versa. 

Featuring: Sara Schoenbeck (bassoon), Mike McGinnis (bass clarinet), Anders Nilsson (guitar), Satoshi Takeihi (drums) and Fort on voice and compositions

Dan Loomis’s Songs for the Mother Tree

What can trees tell us about community, love, intelligence and resilience? The scientific community is undergoing an explosion of discoveries of the powerful connectedness, consciousness and aptitude among trees. Our arboreal neighbors are capable of so much more than we have imagined — and take action in ways completely unlike our own - and often difficult for us to perceive. 

Just as trees communicate with each other in a different way……. maybe we should be talking about them in a different way. This project is an attempt to channel the recent human inspiration from trees into a sonic world - to speak through music and art rather than only through science. 

Featuring: Jeff Miles (guitar), Elsa Nilsson (flutes), Mike McGinnis (clarients), Noa Fort (voice), Dam Loomis (bass and compositions)

Canadian vocalist Kari van der Kloot presents an exciting new voice on the horizon. Living somewhere in the space between jazz and folk, Kari’s compositions fit seamlessly into a tradition of great Canadian singer-songwriters, such as Joni Mitchell, while still honoring her roots in jazz music. The current iteration of the Kari van der Kloot Quintet features Kari's ethereal vocals floating over an earthy foundation of flutes and deep rhythm section playing. The music keeps the listeners on their toes, from full-on intricately arranged ensemble playing, to four-part vocal harmonies and intimate dialogues between the voice and flute. Kari’s debut album “Seedling” was released in 2016, and her second album “The Architects” was released to great acclaim in 2020 on Outside In Music’s Next Level imprint. In 2024, Kari released a new album, “Window” on TPR Records.

Kari van der Kloot: voice

Elsa Nilsson: flutes

Jamie Reynolds: keys

Gary Wang: bass

Jay Sawyer: drums

For the past decade, flutist, composer and bandleader Elsa Nilsson has explored unlikely connections among tendencies of human nature, contradiction and pluralism and the natural world. A conceptualist from every angle, the Gothenburg native left Sweden for Seattle in 2005 before settling in Brooklyn in 2010. Her breadth of work engages urgency, high-level improvising and layered, cinematic orchestration; her artistry, an earnest and actionable desire to collaborate with multi-modal artists and the changing world around her. Elsa's releases as a leader include "Quila Quinta" (2024), "Pulses" (with Band of Pulses, 2023), "Atlas of Sound- Coast Redwoods" (2022), "Dark Is Light" (2021), "Hindsight" (2020), "After Us" (2018) and "Salt Wind" (2017).

Elsa Nilsson: flute

Band: TBA

Presented by Creative Music Studio, Banquina is a music series curated by Cecilia Lopez and Melissa Almaguer. The name refers to the banquina- the lateral/ unpaved path on a road- reflecting on the commitment to exploration and listening beyond. 

Doors at 7:30, sets begin at 8pm. Come out and bring a friend! Suggested $10-30 donation all goes to the artists; refreshments also available via donation.

Flyer credit: Ian Kornfeld

Dion Kerr is a multi-dimensional artist (multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, arranger, songwriter, photographer, and videographer) born and raised in South Florida who currently lives and works between New York City and Miami. Kerr's work reflects a broad range of influences and mediums. Kerr’s set will explore the boundaries of electric bass and sound design playing original compositions and improvisations.

Paul Bedal is pianist and composer from Chicago, currently based in Brooklyn. Paul’s music spans a variety of genres, from acoustic jazz to film music, and has released six albums under his name. On this set, he will be exploring some new compositions playing keyboards, joined by saxophonist Caroline Davis, bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Connor Parks.

Doors at 7:30, sets begin at 8pm. Come out and bring a friend! Suggested $20 donation all goes to the artists; refreshments also available via donation.

¿Cómo sobrellevar el duro invierno? El Club de Escucha de Brooklyn se reúne el tercer martes de cada mes para escuchar una de las historias del podcast Radio Ambulante y compartir sobre lo que nos une como latinoamericanos. El drama colombiano de la próxima historia nos lleva a preguntarnos: ¿cuánto una persona puede mentir para lograr su objetivo?. Puedes hacer 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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How do we survive this freezing winter? The Listening Club of Brooklyn is back meets every third Tuesday of the month to listen one of Radio Ambulante's stories and share about what brings as together as Latin Americans. The next episode involves a Colombian drama and a question: how much can someone lie to achieve their goals? 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.

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

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/work on, your listening skills for four to five artists' work, and ideas about what this space can do for all of us. We'll have a laptop and projector. 

Niv Sekar and Bailey Quinlan will be hosting.  Kindly RSVP HERE to let them know you’re coming!

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. We’ll also have masks available on the day of the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out via DMs—we’ll do our best to support you.

Join us on 2/8 from 2 - 5pm as we invite Dari Litchman from The Craft Salon to lead us in a LOVE BOMB workshop! Love bombs are little totems created for a loved one or ourselves that remind us of how lovable we truly are. Stand in your love power and create a reminder of why you (or your special person) are the very best ever.

$35 to participate and of course you’ll take home your love bomb, plus have a sweet time crafting with neighbors and friends. We love kiddos but this one is an adult workshop :)

Space is limited, so register today! RSVP HERE

Office Hours Poetry Workshop is a community-based writing workshop for poets who show a demonstrated commitment to writing. We provide continued support for manuscript-development and everyday writing. We especially welcome poets of color, LGBTQ+, and those who are womxn-identified. This free reading features several NYC-based poets from the fall 2025 cohort.

Doors at 7, reading begins at 7:30 — come on out and bring a friend! Refreshments available for purchase by donation.

We’re at it agaaaiin. Mark your cals for our next Parlor event — the winter installment in an always-magical series of local written and performed art. See here for a preview of the writers who will be sharing their work 💙

Friday, Feb 6 @thebrooklynartery 

Doors 7:30, event at 8 💫

Suggested $20 donation all goes to the writers; refreshments also available via donation. Come out and bring a friend!

This show will feature Paul Burroughs, Mopps, and Cash O'Brien -- three Brooklyn-based artists who write and produce their own music. Come out to support the community and enjoy the live performances! Doors 7pm, show ~7:30.

Suggested $10-20 donation all goes to the artists; refreshments available too. 

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. Over the course of the evening, community members express how they are related to incarceration, listen to featured artists, and ask questions about how works envision a future beyond incarceration. We ask that attendees uphold support for currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families. Light snacks and drinks provided at no cost.

Mindful Skincare Masterclass ~ led by Alicia Miller of @amilleresthetics 

Start the new year with a calm, glowing reset… Join us for a hands-on workshop led by a licensed esthetician. Learn about your skin, explore aromatherapy, and practice simple self-massage pressure point techniques, all guided in real time.

💫 Mirrors, skincare products and headbands provided
🎁 Mini take-home kit included
📅 Tuesday Jan 27 | 7–9 PM | Sliding scale $30–$40

Register here :) Spots are limited—reserve yours today and give your skin the mindful care it deserves!

¡El Club de Escucha de Brooklyn está de vuelta! El tercer martes de cada mes nos juntamos para escuchar una de las historias del podcast Radio Ambulante y compartir sobre lo que nos une como latinoamericanos. El próximo episodio nos llevará a Cuba y a una reflexión sobre la infancia y la libertad. Puedes hacer 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 Listening Club of Brooklyn is back! Every third Tuesday of the month, we get together to listen one of Radio Ambulante's stories and share about what brings as together as Latin Americans. The next episode will take us to Cuba and reflect about childhood and freedom. 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.

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

El Club de Escucha del podcast Radio Ambulante en Brooklyn es un espacio abierto para los amantes de Latinoamérica, sus historias, su gente y sus idiomas. ¡Únete a nuestro cuarto encuentro! Hablaremos de lo que más nos une (y a veces nos divide) a los latinos: la comida. ¿Cómo celebras las fiestas? Y más importante: ¿qué comes?, ¿sabes cocinar algo que te haga recuerdo a casa? 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. Come join our fourth gathering of the year! We will discuss what unites Latinos the most (and sometimes divides us): food. How do you celebrate the holidays? And more importantly: ¿what do you eat?, ¿do you know how to cook something that reminds you of home?. 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.

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

Join us for a very special book release party celebrating many of the neighborhood’s very own photographers!

Ditmas Park: A Visual Anthology is the first photographic documentation of our neighborhood in the 21st century. It is a candid reflection of Ditmas Park's diversity, beauty, and uniqueness. Ditmas Park: A Visual Anthology is also Taylor & Co. Books' first foray into publishing! And we are tremendously proud to be printing with Radix Media, a Black-led, worker-owned, union print shop in Brooklyn (you don't find a Radix just anywhere—they are indeed special and kin to us).

In 2024 Ashton Gooding proposed an idea for a photography club. This club, named In Good Company, would meet once a month to discuss photography books, photographers, techniques, and ideas. Over a year later and it has blossomed into a thriving group of artists—new friends from vastly different parts of the world brought together by a love of photography and the geography we share. Ditmas Park.

This full color anthology (with a fabulous die-cut "window" cover) features the photographic work of many of its regular members as well as a few special guests with connections to Ditmas Park. Our photographers include: Alexandra Georgette Koskiris (aka Ali), Andre Taylor, Andrew Elias Colarusso, Annie Del Hierro-Jost, Ashton Gooding, Bailey Quinlan, Barbara Victoria Niveyro, Charlie Lederer, Chris Voss, Diana Cruz, Dread Scott, Jálynn Castleman, Jamel Shabazz, Linda J. Eber, Michael Cancelleri Jr., Shiva Muthiah, and Walter K. Lew.

Come shop in community and support children in Gaza with 139 for Palestine’s holiday market, Wednesday 12/10 from 4-7pm! All proceeds go to Without Borders School.

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/work on, your listening skills for four to five artists' work, and ideas about what this space can do for all of us. We'll have a laptop and projector. 

Niv Sekar and Bailey Quinlan will be hosting. Kindly RSVP HERE to let them know you’re coming!

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. We’ll also have masks available on the day of the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out via DMs—we’ll do our best to support you. 

A group of community members looking to support community near and far in the face of all the terrible things happening globally (including most recently, disruptions to the SNAP program as well as Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica) are holding a bake sale for good causes! All proceeds will go to:

• Kensington Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid

• CAMBA

• City Harvest

• American Friends of Jamaica

Come by and get some yummy baked goods, and help fund positive change!

We meet again to pause, this time under the full moon, a powerful time for reflection and renewal. Join us for a restorative and deeply restful evening of guided meditation and sound bowls. Expect cozy vibes, calming sounds, and a chance to actually hear yourself breathe. We’ll start with a grounding ritual then melt into a dreamy sound journey that feels like a deep release for the whole body.

Bring (optional - yoga mats and props provided!) :
-Blanket / eye mask
-A journal if you’d like
-An open heart and willingness to let go

To register clic HERE :)

Step into the heart of Brooklyn's maker community for a festive sensory evening hosted by Planet Sis. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you craft your own 9 oz. coconut wax candle, blending rich holiday aromas with fresh notes of pine, mint, cranberries, and spices. You'll also choose options to add shimmers, glitters, and design your own custom label to make your creation truly yours. Join us in an intimate, creative setting that values local artisanship and community. Lights snacks and refreshments will be provided as you craft.

$50 registration. RSVP here!

Join us for a fun, festive, and delicious pre-holiday tasting! Wife + husband team Erika Lesser (of King Mother) and Jim Hutchinson (of Kings County Wines) survey 5 seasonal cheeses paired with 5 wines from classic appellations.

• • Wednesday, Nov. 19th

  • 7:00-9:00pm

  • $45/person

  • Taste 5 wines alongside 5 specially sourced cheeses

Space is limited! Register here :)

El Club de Escucha del podcast Radio Ambulante en Brooklyn es un espacio abierto para los amantes de Latinoamérica, sus historias, su gente y sus idiomas. ¡La temporada quinceañera ya salió! Para darle la bienvenida al invierno, escucharemos una historia que ocurre en una parte remota del mundo y que retrata muchos de los dilemas que vivimos: la pertenencia, la crisis de identidad y, por supuesto, el frío al que nos tenemos que acostumbrar. 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. The quinceañera season is out! To welcome the winter season, we'll listen to a story that takes place in a remote part of the world that portrays many of our frequent dilemmas: belonging, identity crises and, of course, having to adapt to the cold. 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.