Join Films of the Future NYC at Starr Bar for an evening bringing together filmmakers, artists, creatives, and film lovers from across New York and beyond. The evening will feature a selection of international short films, followed by DJs, drinks, and a relaxed networking gathering for filmmakers, artists, and creatives to meet, connect, and share their work.

Everyone is welcome! You don’t have to be a filmmaker or artist to join us, if you’re interested in cinema, art, music, or meeting creative people, come hang out and enjoy the evening.

Films of the Future is an international festival dedicated to contemporary cinema, experimental moving image, new media, and emerging audiovisual practices.

Gutter is a free comic reading and animation show, providing accessible space for both creators and community to share their work and connect with like-minded people. Gutter x Witch Window celebrates the launch of Witch Window, a risograph printed comics anthology, and features readings by contributing artists Sophie Page, Sanika Phawde, Kyle Canyon, Jill Lydon and Ana Two. The anthology is inspired by “witch windows”, diagonal windows found in Vermont homes, named so due to the belief that witches cannot fly through tilted openings. Witch Window serves as an entryway to the contrasting sections within, a collection of odd “rooms” filled with each artist’s unique ideas. 

Usually when you talk to any Smiths fan, the refrain is always the same: "I love the Smiths, but I hate Morrissey." Luckily, Magical Girl Burlesque is here to provide a solution by keeping the music but getting rid of the man! Join us for a night of burlesque featuring some of our favorite Smiths covers while we both parody and b*lly the singer so many love to hate.

You can sing. You can dance. But can you do them both at the same time with a DJ setting the pace? We’ll find out!

Every 2nd and 4th Monday, @ArtvsLifenyc hosts an unforgettable Open Mic at Starr bar. There is always a featured performer. Bands, Singers, Poets, Dancers are all welcome! Doors at 5pm. Sign ups at 7pm.
We end with Karaoke!

This is a mutual aid dance party, people are invited to come dance and socialize, engage with grassroots organizations tabling at the event. Proceeds go to support mutual aid work. This event will be supporting organizations working in Puerto Rico

People love to talk about Medicare, Housing, and Unions for all… but what about that sweet state mandated laughter?!? Gays Get Political (formerly Gays for Zohran) invites you to get registered to vote and to laugh with some of the funniest queer comedians in the city!

A live music benefit show with music by Legitimate Business (reunion), Silvera, and Grandma Drinks! All proceeds will benefit @southbrooklynsanctuary, a Brooklyn grassroots nonprofit supporting immigrants representing themselves in court. We harness community power to challenge an unjust legal system.
#ska #punk #emo

All-Starrs is a monthly screening series centering around shorts and mid-lengths at Bushwick's finest Starr Bar. Featuring a diverse array of genres, forms, and styles, All-Starrs highlights all types of moving-image art and is open to what a "film" can be. Featuring rising documentarians, household names in the art and comedy worlds, and a couple of this year’s NYFF filmmakers, this is a program to not miss.

Brooklyn Against Empire presents A Movie Night and fundraiser for Gazan medical students. Join us every first and third Tuesday of the month for a night of community building while enjoying art with your neighbors. On October 6, let’s jump into SPOOKY SEASON with a curated collection of horror short films.

100% of the proceeds go to the tuition of medical students from Gaza. Help us reach our goal by buying tickets or donating. Tickets are sliding scale with a suggested donation of $10. Please donate here.

Everything is out of alignment. Is it the tech oligarchs or neurotransmission interference, climate crises or pop culture worship, hangovers or the death of the American Musical? 
Follow Ghighi & Titi, two queer bushwickians who have had ENOUGH, as they set out to overthrow Mz. Evil She-E-O— who’s mining all our Warm Fuzzies— & liberate the masses from her distortion. 

Every first Sunday of the month! Two step, line dance, country music! These dances just keep getting better and better. The Slide Stops bring all their country-lovin’ energy to this fun monthly social.

Two step lessons begin at 8:30 sharp with Sara Juran

The event is a fundraiser for the ‘Andre for the Bronx’ campaign. Andre is a socialist candidate running in the Bronx. They will have two DJs along with a few speakers who will talk about their campaign. $10-$20 suggested donation to enter the Stage Room.

This is a weekly community salsa social focused on bringing people together through music, dancing, and fun activities. While dance is a big part of the experience, it is not exclusively a salsa event. We play a mix of salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha, hustle, reggaeton, dembow, and other popular music so everyone feels welcome, whether they dance or not.

Throughout the night, we also incorporate activities like karaoke, trivia, social games, and other interactive experiences to help people meet, connect, and have a great time.

From Melbourne to Brooklyn, the creator of Pathological is bringing their live board-game adaption across the world from Australia to Brooklyn. In this All Star game show contestants justify wild, absurd, and most importantly incorrect answer options to a range of trivia questions. If you're feeling argumentative yourself, bonus rounds bring a unique chance for the audience to participate in the game. Perfect for trivia lovers, improv fans, and anyone who enjoys an outing of unpredictable fun with friends.

On this special night, Poets for Palestine will be showcasing poets, artists and DJs to raise funds for families in Gaza. The night will open with a DJ set playing while guests drink, snack, and mingle around the bar. Throughout the night there will be featured poets reading, an open mic for attendees to join, a live music and drum set, and another DJ set to close the night. Tickets will be at a sliding scale, and all proceeds will go towards directly supporting Families in Gaza. 

Join the team behind developing series 'I Feel For You' for a night of drinks, drag, and debauchery, hosted & DJ'd by Brooklyn's own Boyish Charm. Games, prizes, raffles, merch, & more! Tickets available via Partiful – includes your first set of Bingo boards, with additional boards available for purchase each round.
All proceeds will go towards production budget for 'I Feel For You's pilot episode, filming this fall! Stay tuned @ifeelforyouseriesfor updates on the show and opportunities to get involved!