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 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, please stay tuned for our next open call which will be happening in the new year. You’re also welcome to send an email to info@brooklynartery.com with submission interest, just please be aware we are currently booked in the Backspace through the end of 2025. Thank you!
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 our neighbors, visitors, event partners, and friends for making these first two years at the Backspace so full of life!
Bitter Ambrosia: Preview Performance & Circus Hoops Workshop
In this workshop, cast members from the upcoming variety show, Bitter Ambrosia, will give personalized guidance as you learn new choreography created specifically for this class. They will teach you how to move a hoop as an extension of your body and how to add emotion and character to your movement.
The workshop is followed by a preview of the hoop acts featured in Bitter Ambrosia, a queer retelling of the Garden of Eden. This show chronicles the origins of the Snake, a fallen angel who journeys through Hell, making revelations about sin, piety, and gender expression at each layer. This rendition subverts the traditional narrative into one of queer acceptance and trans joy.
After the show, stick around for an open jam for flow artists where you can practice your skills and build community with fellow performers. This event is excellent for performers who want to strengthen their stage presence, flow artists who are looking to enhance their fluidity, and anyone who wants to learn hoop choreography from a professional.Entry is sliding scale $15-25 ~ reserve your spot HERE!
Baby & Me Yoga (6 weeks to crawlers)
Join us for a morning of yoga with your little one! Grown ups will be guided through postures that will support building strength and releasing tension in the body as you care for your babe. Babies will engage in sensory play, songs, and gentle massage and movement. This workshop is open to all grownups and their babies, 6 weeks old up to crawlers. Sliding scale $20-35, and all proceeds will go to Without Borders School in Gaza. Register here!
Flatbush Film Collective: Works in Progress Screening
Flatbush Film Collective presents “Works In Progress,” a chance for local filmmakers to screen their work and receive feedback during the critical early stages of a project. If you are interested in film, fun, and meeting folks in the community, please join us for this free event! Refreshments will be available.
If you’re a filmmaker who is looking to submit your work and receive feedback — or — if you'd like to attend this event and provide feedback, please visit our website for more information and to RSVP: https://flatbushfilmcollective.org/
Every Body Yoga
Every Body Yoga ~ led by Jennifer Kurdyla
Tuesday mornings, 9:00 — 10:15am (beginning Sept. 30th)
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 :)
Cross-Stitch Workshop with Black Lamb Handmade
Join Brooklyn Artery and Rachele Rouquié of Black Lamb Handmade Wednesday 11/5 at 7:00pm at Brooklyn Artery for a fun adult beginner’s cross-stitch class!
In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of cross stitching to create their own Brooklyn-themed artwork. This class will give an overview of the materials and techniques required for cross stitch, and students will learn all the skills needed to follow a pattern, and complete the project independently with confidence. All materials provided; take home your masterpiece.
Space is limited! $40 per participant. Register here :)
Mini Pottery Painting Party! with small fry ceramics
Get creative in miniature! Join small fry ceramics on Saturday, November 8th from 2-4pm for a Mini Pottery Painting Party — an afternoon of tiny pots, big fun, and hands-on creativity. Thrown on a small pottery wheel, 2 mini vases will serve as your canvas as you'll paint and personalize your own to adorn that nook or cranny you just can't seem to fit anything into.
No experience needed and all materials included — just bring your imagination (and maybe a friend or two). Expect good vibes, colorful paint, and the pure joy of making something itty-bitty and beautiful.
Mini vases are 1.5"-2" tall in a variety of styles to choose from. All pieces will be glaze-fired and ready for pickup within 2-4 weeks, ready for holiday gifting!
$60 per participant. Register here!
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. El segundo episodio que escucharemos retomará algunas reflexiones sobre nuestro primer encuentro. ¿Quieres adivinar de qué se trata? Aquí hay algunas pistas: Rumania, televisión y "Cómo te atreves?!". 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 second episode we will listen to will include some of the reflections that came up at our first encounter. If you would like to guess the topic, here are some hints: Romania, television and "How dare you?!". 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.
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, on the 3rd Monday of every month :)
Wine School with KCW: Sake 101
Whether you're a sake newbie or a seasoned pro, this Sake 101 class is the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the history, brewing process, and tasting techniques of this versatile and storied beverage.
While the staff of Kings County Wines are sake enthusiasts, we decided to bring in a certified sake expert to lead this class. Joshua Neiderer has more than 15 years of experience in Japanese cuisine and beverage sales. He started his career behind the sushi bar working his way up to sushi assistant/beverage director at renowned NYC omakase restaurant, New York Sushi Ko. Today, he's the Regional Manager for the Northeast and North Central U.S. for Joto Sake, one of the top premium sake importers.
Together we'll explore a thoughtfully curated sake flight featuring a variety of styles, learn the art of savoring each sip, and uncover a wide range of unexpected food pairings! $30 to register, which you can do HERE!
Live Music: Jamile ~ Kayla Williams
Join us for a night of live music featuring two incredible sets: Jamile, followed by the Kayla Williams Trio. Doors at 7:30, sets at 8:00 and 9:00. $20 suggested donation all goes to the musicians.
About the artists…
Born and raised in Brazil, but thriving in New York, Jamile's artistry includes a love of language, a closeness with genre, a deep feeling for style—and a demand to throw all of these aside for the pleasures of transcendence. Jamile specifically loves mixing modern jazz and Brazilian jazz, as well as her original compositions.
The Kayla Williams Trio explores a multidisciplinary approach to contemporary music. The ensemble strives to bridge the gaps between classical, jazz, folk, and roots music bringing each of these musical communities into conversation and collaboration.
The Art Table
Doesn't it feel like it's becoming increasingly difficult to make art these days? Let's gather — on the 2nd Tuesday of each month! — 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 and Bailey Quinlan will be hosting.
Kindly 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. 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.
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: David Cook Quartet
David Cook - rhodes
Jason Rigby - tenor saxophone
Gary Wang - bass
Ross Pederson - drums
8:30pm: Michael Blanco Quartet
Jason Rigby - tenor saxophone
Adam Birnbaum - rhodes
Michael Blanco - bass
Ross Pederson - drums
Paint & Sip with Julia Kirtley
In this guided, judgment-free workshop, participants will create their own personalized version of a peaceful mindset.
This is an intuitive, exploratory process designed to support creative growth and self-expression—no experience necessary. As you tap into your imagination and shape your unique piece, you'll also engage in a deeply relaxing, stress-relieving experience. The focus is not on perfection, but on presence—letting your creativity lead the way in a supportive and welcoming environment.
If you’ve been craving connection, creativity, and a moment to refill your cup, I hope you’ll join us.
Register HERE <3
Take a Breath: Parent-Child Workshop
Join WeeBloom for a special mindful gathering at Brooklyn Artery for children and their grown-ups to pause, connect, and recharge. In this playful and heartwarming session, families will discover simple, science-backed strategies to help children (and adults!) learn the power of pause, relax their bodies, and feel more connected to one another.
This week’s theme: The Art of Mindful Breathing
Together, you'll:
Learn calming breathing techniques through storytelling and play
Create your very own Breathing Puppet to bring the practice to life
Share meaningful moments with your child and build tools to carry into your everyday
Connect with your community in a welcoming space
No experience needed. Come as you are. This event is ideal for families interested in exploring new ways to support their child’s emotional well-being in a fun, pressure-free environment.
Register here! Sliding scale cost of $30-40 for a parent-child pair.
Restorative Meditation & Sound Bath
Life moves fast. This is your permission to slow it way down. Join us for the Art of Pause: a session of guided meditation and sound bowls to help restore, reset, and invite deep rest. Expect cozy vibes, calming sounds, and a chance to actually hear yourself think. We’ll start with grounding breathwork and light movement, then melt into a dreamy sound bath that feels like a deep exhale for your whole body. Perfect for the stressed, the curious, and anyone who’s been meaning to “get into meditation.”
Bring (optional - yoga mats and props provided!)
- Eye mask
- A journal if you’d like
- An open heart and willingness to slow down
Pause. Breathe. Begin again.
To register clic HERE :)
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)
Ditmas Shorts! Film Fest
Join us in watching notable short selections for Ditmas Shorts Fest’s inaugural festival screening! Films of all different genres will be showcased followed by a Q&A with local filmmakers and an awards ceremony! Afterparty info to follow 🎉
Thursday Sept, 25th
Doors 6:30pm, Screening at 7:00
Q&A and awards to follow!
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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!
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
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!
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.
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!