The Long Island City fine art scene is about to get a dose of DIY cred with Holding Space, a new three-part music series curated by Sam Hillmer (aka Diamond Terrifier) launching tomorrow at SculptureCenter. As the guy behind the scenes at Trans-Pecos (and co-founder along with Todd P), Hillmer will present his usual fare– a motley brew of various sounds stemming from eclectic tastes and experimental practices.
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outdoor music
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest Moves to Williamsburg, Just Like Everyone Else
It’s been 10 years since the inaugural Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, and this time around the crew at Brooklyn Bodega—the hip-hop advocates that produce the festival—promise it’ll be the freshest yet (their words, not ours).
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Sounds on C
New York musicians Vic and The People, City Of The Sun, and Clay Charles perform at La Plaza Cultural garden in Alphabet City. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a Brazilian BBQ, followed by DJ Boy Beagle, and then live performances. Entry is free, but all donations go to help maintain the garden.