Weekend Art Events: September 28-October 1 (Questlove, Regatta, Chile Peppers & More)
September has come and gone and it’s starting to feel more like autumn. There’s lots happening this weekend to get you out of the house to enjoy the pleasant weather.
Celebrate Icelandic culture or Latino Heritage. Dance to tunes spun by Questlove and donate to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria relief efforts. Or knock back some beers and help support Muddy Paws Rescue NYC who recently rescued over 100 dogs from shelters affected by Hurricane Harvey.
See what else is going on this weekend down below.
Taste of Iceland
When: Thursday, September 28 – Sunday, October 1
Where: Various venues in Williamsburg and Bushwick
What: Iceland Naturally celebrates the culture of magnificent Iceland with a four-day festival showcasing the Nordic nation’s food, music, art, film, and literature with events in and around Williamsburg.
How Much: Prices vary per event
Latino Heritage Celebration 2017
When: Thursday, September 28, 5pm
Where: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Downtown Brooklyn
What: Join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and the Brooklyn Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at this event honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Great DUMBO Drop
When: Thursday, September 28, 5pm to 8pm, DUMBO Drop at 6pm sharp
Where: Washington Street between Front & Plymouth Streets, DUMBO
What: Thousands of toy elephants will parachute down from the rooftops onto the block party below to benefit two local schools—PS 307 and The Dock Street School. Learn more here.
My Lai
When: Thursday, September 28 – Saturday, September 30, 7:30pm
Where: BAM Harvey Theater, 651 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
What: Jonathan Berger and the Kronos Quartet’s emotional character study of U.S. Army pilot Hugh Thompson, Jr. (portrayed by tenor Rinde Eckert) who attempted to stop the 1968 South Vietnamese civilian massacre.
How Much: Tickets start at $30
Kazu Uchihashi: FLECT ft. Ikue Mori + Shelley Hirsch
When: Thursday, September 28 at 8pm
Where: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill
What: Japanese free improvisational guitarist Kazu Uchihashi presents an evening of improvisation featuring electronics pioneer Ikue Mori and experimental vocalist Shelley Hirsch.
How Much: Tickets $20
Blonde Redhead, Beacon, BEARCAT (Discwoman)
When: Friday, September 29, 7pm
Where: Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer Street, Red Hook
What: Catch the innovative NYC indie trio perform alongside Brooklyn duo Beacon and DJ/producer BEARCAT.
How Much: Tickets $30-$40
DJ Questlove 6 Hour Family Dance Party
When: Saturday, September 30, 12pm to 6pm (Doors open at 11:30am)
Where: Industry City, 220 36th Street (Courtyard 1/2), Sunset Park
What: 100% of admissions to this dance party will be donated to the St. John Rescue to assist with Hurricane Irma and Maria relief.
How Much: $10 suggested donation
Red Hook Regatta
When: Saturday, September 30, 1pm to 5pm
Where: Valetino Pier (near the corner of Coffey & Ferris Streets), Red Hook
What: Pioneer Works brings the innovative, homemade boat race back to Valentino Pier, this year launching Hope Floats, “an autonomous, interactive congressional calling device.” Learn more here.
How Much: Free
Between the Folds Film Screening
When: Saturday, September 30, 2pm to 3:30pm
Where: BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, 481 Van Brunt Street (Door 7), Red Hook
What: Between the Folds tells the stories of ten fine artists and theoretical scientists who abandoned their careers to become modern–day paperfolders. The film premiered on PBS’s Independent Lens in 2009 and received a Peabody Award in 2010.
Jonas Read
When: Saturday, September 30, 4pm to 6pm
Where: Angry Wade’s, 222 Smith Street, Carroll Gardens
What: A new art installation by artist Jonas Read featuring his photos of life in NYC.
Learn more about Read here.
25th Annual Chile Pepper Festival
When: Sunday, October 1, 11am to 6pm
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Avenue, Crown Heights
What: Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts “New York’s hottest (literally!) festival” featuring fiery food artisans and bands from around the world as well as lots of family activities.
How Much: Tickets $20-$25
R.I.P. VIBE
When: Sunday, October 1, 12pm to 1:30pm
Where: Christ Church Bay Ridge, 7301 Ridge Boulevard, Bay Ridge
What: As part of the Bay Ridge Concert Series 2017, Christ Church Bay Ridge presents this new trio performing original singer/songwriter works with hints of Jazz improv.
How Much: Free
Strong Rope Loves Muddy Paws
When: Sunday, October 1, 1pm to 5pm
Where: Strong Rope Brewery, 574 President Street, Gowanus
What: Meet some pups and drink some beer while supporting Muddy Paws Rescue NYC. Strong Rope will donate all proceeds of several beers to the non-profit rescue group who recently rescued over 100 dogs from shelters affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Curiosities
When: Opens Friday, October 13
Where: The Menagerie, 627 5th Avenue, Park Slope
What: An immersive theatrical experience set in an illegal 1930s sideshow world populated by bootleggers, deviants, performers, and misfits. Audiences are invited to explore a secret performance of Professor Mysterium’s Menagerie of Wonder set in a subterranean jazz club.
How Much: Tickets on sale now.