Bedford + Bowery

"Just Feel"
2014-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Java Studios Gallery, 252 Java Street, Suite 308, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Solo exhibition featuring glass sculptures by Katerina Ganchak. Probably best not to show up drunk and wearing heels.

"Show #11"
2014-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Parlour, 791 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States
This bewilderingly named show features the work of five painters, including Travis Carrier, Frankie Phillips, Andy Pomykalski, Min Ho Shin, and Zuriel Waters. Carrier’s paintings are particularly enthralling as faded visions of (my interpretation anyway) post-apocalyptic tropics or nature scenes from the planet Venus. But hey, you be the judge of that.

Nan Goldin: I Remember Your Face
2014-06-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2014-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street, New York, NY, United States
Nan Goldin shot to fame with her visceral, heart-wrenching photographs of the drug-addled, sex-strewn lives of her East Village “tribe” in the late ’70s and early ’80s. Now, see Nan up-close and personal in the intimately shot documentary Nan Goldin: I Remember Your Face, screening as part of KINO! Festival of German Films.
Read more:
A Documentary Turns the Camera On Nan Goldin

Drunken Smartass Olympics
2014-06-18 19:00 | Dempsey’s Pub, 61 East 2nd Ave., East Village, NY, United States
New York’s longest-running weekly quiz is held every Wednesday at Dempsey’s Pub. The quiz features 51 questions on topics ranging from ancient history to contemporary pop music, as well as “the best-curated audio round in the city.” Bar food and drink specials serve as mental fuel.

Part of the Family? The Battle for Domestic Workers’ Rights
2014-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Bluestockings, 172 Allen Street, New York City
Sheila Bapat is an attorney and writer, whose work focuses on issues of economic and gender (in)justice. In her latest book, she turns her attention to the labor struggles within the domestic worker realm—historically a black hole for unionizing efforts and labor rights. Bapat’s work shows that this trend is slowly shifting, and through interviews with community leaders and activists, chronicles the escalating movement to secure labor protections for the invisible people who work in the “private” domestic realm.

LES Film Fest: Google Glass Shorts
2014-06-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue, 8th Floor, NY, United States
The LES film festival is all about the newest filmmaking tools, hence the Glass Shorts soiree, hosted by (you guessed it) Google Glass in (gasp) Chelsea. “Glass could be a really cool tool for filmmakers,” says fest director Tony Castle—likening it to the now-ubiquitous use of GoPro. “We’re trying to be on the cutting edge of that trend.” Short films made with Google Glass will be shown. Guests will also get a chance to demo the ultimate in geek chic for themselves, during the cocktail hour.

Professor Thom's Trivia Night
2014-06-18 20:00 | Professor Thom’s, 219 2nd Avenue, East Village, NY, United States
Teams of 6 or less compete in this weekly trivia night at Professor Thom’s.

I'm Pretty Fucked Up
2014-06-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2014-06-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Clubbed Thumb, 195 Chrystie Street, New York
Written by Brooklyn playwright and New Mexico native Ariel Stess, I’m Pretty Fucked Up is a play about three high school friends who skip class to take a road trip into the New Mexico mountains. The action cuts between the friends and their freedom on the road, and the school, where teachers and students are dealing with an emergency lock-down.

The Big Terrific at Cameo Gallery
2014-06-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Cameo Gallery, 93 North 6th Street , Brooklyn , 11211 , United States
Gabe Liedman, Max Silvestri and Jenny Slate host this weekly standup night featuring big name drop-ins like Aziz Ansari and Zach Galifianakis.

Naked Girls Reading
2014-06-18 21:00 - 23:00 | Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Pl., New York, NY, United States
The name of this event pretty much says it all. Yeah, this ain’t Reading Rainbow. This summer edition features the likes of Host Nasty Canasta, Hazel Honeysuckle, Miss Mary Cyn, Nina La Voix and Bianca Boom Boom reading selections from the NYPL’s summer reading lists.
Related: Naked Girls Gave This Man an Award and Will Read From His Book Tonight

Shaken & Stirred Burlesque
2014-06-18 21:30 | The Delancey, 168 Delancey St, New York, United States
Every Wednesday night, a rotating cast of NY’s hottest burlesque stars take to the stage at The Delancey for a night of dancing and debauchery.

Larry Clark’s “they thought i were but i aren’t anymore…”
2014-06-19 10:00 - 18:00, 2014-06-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Luhring Augustine Gallery, 531 West 24th St., new york, United States
Earlier this year Larry Clark practically gave away hundreds of his snapshots and then celebrated his birthday with many rounds of free beer. But this is the main event: on Saturday, Luhring Augustine launches an exhibition of his work from 1961 to the present, starting with his earliest portrait (taken with a camera he borrowed from his mom) and also including his more recent sculptures and paintings.
More: Hey, Kids! Larry Clark and Harmony Korine Are Showing Their Work

Steve Keene's Brooklyn Experience
2014-06-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2014-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, New York, NY, 11238, United States
Steve Keene, speed painter extraordinaire and cover artist for Pavement and Soul Coughing among others, is Brooklyn Public Library’s artist-in-residence for the summer. An exhibition of Steve’s work will be on display in the Central Library’s grand lobby from June 12th until August 29th, while Steve will painting live (in his trademark, production-line style) in Grand Army Plaza every Thursday, Friday and Saturday between June 19th and August 16th.

Read more:
Steve Keene, Who Did Cover Art For Pavement, Is Painting in the Street

"Quality of Life"
2014-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | BOSI Contemporary, 48 Orchard Street, New York, NY, United States
Daniel Bejar, Ethan Breckenridge, Claudia Cortinez + Carlos Vela-Prado, Aliza Nisenbaum, and Reka Reisinger all display work dealing with their particular vision of the good life. This is a vague description perhaps, but consider you might leave this exhibition feeling uplifted or something.

Women & Trans Bike Repair Class
2014-06-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Time’s Up! Brooklyn
The workshop, held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Williamsburg, has four classes beginning the first Thursday of the month. During the first class, mechanics like Schiller teach an intro to bikes: types of bikes, parts, safety, and repair. The following week, the class learns about cables, gears, and shifting. The third class teaches all about bearing systems and how to adjust, clean, and replace them. The fourth and final class covers wheels.
Read more:
This Bike Repair Class Puts the ‘Trans’ in Transportation Alternatives

Vans House Party
2014-06-19 19:00 | House of Vans, 25 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Summertime is decidedly a time for lounging, but the official season of Leisure Club also means a slew of free events, not least of which are the super-chill Vans House Parties.
Set to play this summer are dance music acts Future Islands, Chrome Sparks (both June 19), and Holy Ghost! (August 14), plus the wild men of Black Lips (July 3). And for all the punk/hardcore die-hards, there’s Bouncing Souls and Gorilla Biscuits on July 10. Don’t forget to RSVP for those shows. And make sure to get there early before the free beer runs out and dress accordingly (it gets hot in there).

The Moth StorySLAM: Breathless
2014-06-19 19:00 | Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby St., NY, United States
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe hosts famed storytelling contest The Moth. Ten participants compete to tell their best stories on the theme “breathless.” Get there early to snag a seat.

Jon Gnarr at The Strand
2014-06-19 19:00 - 20:00 | The Strand, New York
Jón Gnarr, the zany mayor of Reykjavík, will discuss his new memoir, Gnarr!: How I Became the Mayor of a Large City in Iceland and Changed the World.
If you’ve seen Gnarr, the great documentary about the comedian and punk rocker’s bid for mayor in 2009, then you know his Best Party’s campaign was on par with the greats: Pigasus the Yippie pig for President! Hunter S. Thompson for Sheriff! an East Village nudist for Prez! Like theirs, Gnarr’s platform called for absurd things like a polar bear for the Reykjavík zoo and a Disneyland in the Vatnsmýri area, but unlike them he actually won, and went on to win the admiration of Lady Gaga by cross-dressing in Reykjavík’s Gay Pride parade.
Reykjavík elected a new mayor last month, which means Gnarr is free to speak frankly (not that he didn’t before) about his unlikely political career. To attend the 7 p.m. chat with Gawker’s Hamilton Nolan, you’ll have to buy a copy of the book or a $15 Strand gift card.
Read more: Which Pol Would You Rather Meet: Hillary or Gnarr?

"The Perfect 46" at Sunshine Cinema
2014-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunshine Cinema, 143 East Houston St, NY, United States
LES Film Festival director Shannon Walker describes The Perfect 46 as “a sci-fi film about this guy who creates a test to see if your genetics are a good match with your partners.” Directed by Brett Bonowicz, the film is a fictional exploration of the burgeoning genome start-up culture represented in the real world by companies like 23andMe. “The trailer has quotes from scientists saying, ‘Hey, this isn’t all that out of the realm of possibility’,” says co-director Tony Castle. Creepy. And, adds Walker, the acting and cinematography are spectacular.

Dead Stars and Slothrust at Union Pool
2014-06-19 20:00 | Union Pool, 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11211, United States
The Brooklyn band celebrates the release of its new album and its Williamsburg-happy new video. Opening up is Slothrust, whose loud/quiet/loud sensibilities echo the Pixies and Slint.
More: Dead Stars, Tearing Through SXSW, Aren’t Hipsters So Much As Beatsters
Slothrust’s Frontwoman Was Into Sloths Before They Were Cool

Bingo at Crocodile Lounge
2014-06-19 20:30 - 22:00 | Crocodile Lounge, 325 E. 14th St, East Village, NY, United States
Remember Bad Grampa at the bingo parlor? That’s this. Win bar tabs and shot rounds. Oh, and Croc Lounge will be giving out free pizzas with drinks, as usual.

Biz Markie @ Brooklyn Bowl
2014-06-19 23:00 | Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, United States
Biz Markie’s got what we need. That is, a very special DJ set at the Bowl. Seriously, hip-hop fans look no further—the clown prince himself hits the tables tonight for a show you won’t forget.
Read more:
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Manhattan Film Festival
2014-06-20 13:00 - 22:00 | Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street, New York, NY, United States
The Manhattan Film Festival was founded in 2006, and showcases the work of independent filmmakers in order to help them reach a broader audience. In 2013, it was named by Moviemaker magazine one of 25 “coolest film festivals in the world.” The MFF also prides itself on coming up with creative solutions to help filmmakers pursue their careers, including a Filmmaker Revenue Sharing Program. This year, the festival boasts an eclectic mix of features, documentaries and short films. See the schedule here.

"U:L:O: Part I"
2014-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Interstate, 66 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Featuring work by Jared Madere, Sol Hashemi, Sara Ludy (SEE PIC), and tons of other artists. Curated by Important Projects (Oakland, CA), Queer Thoughts (Chicago), and Zachary Davis (NYC). Looks like it will involve some post-identity stuff with a net edge. Radical.

Brooklyn Night Bazaar
2014-06-20 19:00 | 165 Banker Street, 165 Banker Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
It used to be that Brooklyn Flea had the lock on North Brooklyn mega bazaars, but the BK Night Bazaar upped the ante with live music, DJs, arcade games, a room full of ping-pong tables, and even mini golf. As for the vendors, you’ll see a lot of jewelry, sunglasses, and crafty incense burners. The bow ties made out of Legos that we once saw here should give you a pretty good idea.

"King Kirby" at Comic Book Theater Fest
2014-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Brick Theater, 579 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, 11211, United States
From the director: “’King Kirby’ is a play about the life of Jack Kirby, often called the ‘king of the comics,’ who had a career and a life that spans almost the entire 21st century. Every important moment in comic history is pretty much relatable back to him. He drew his way out of the Jewish ghetto of the Lower East Side, he fought in France during WWII, and he created or co-created characters like Captain America, the X-Men, Thor, Avengers, and for that matter, he helped create romance comics. It’s a drama that takes place from when he was about 12 to 80. He died in 1992. And the point of the play is that a lot of people think that entertainment and pop culture just kind of gets cranked out by this faceless corporate machine, when in fact, it’s real human beings with real flesh-and-blood stories who make this stuff happen, and this is one of the most important people doing it, and yet very few people know his name.”
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