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Past Shows - Performing Arts

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Culture Lab After Dark Presents 

Party Right Here (Vol. 8)
Saturday, February 1, 8:00pm – 3:00am

Join us as we transform an elegant performing arts space into a theater of the rave for the night, complete with epic visuals, a brand new light set-up and some of the best up-and-coming DJs from across the city.

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Undiscovered Countries
Friday, January 31, 8pm

Come imagine new worlds with Undiscovered Countries' Infinite Festival! Ranging from drag to stand-up comedy to music and puppetry! This interdisciplinary arts showcase features short new performance works from Leilani Carr, Anamaria Leon, x, Ky Why, Hungry Jack, Marie Dragdeline, Lena Horné, Jay Willner, Sarah Naughton, Jillaine Gill and Garrett Gray, and intermission tarot by Wise Fools Tarot.

Culture Lab LIC does not require masks for entry to events, but masks will be provided and are strongly encouraged. 

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Truth & Magic

December 13 & 14, 7pm

 

A live concert experience centered on generating collective joy by blurring the lines between audiences and performers.

 

Produced by NYC’s “finest funky disco kids,” Gentleman Brawlers, this 90-minute interactive production will explore multisensory ways to recapture an intimate connection between artists and concertgoers, as well as transporting audiences to where music, dance, play, and nostalgia intertwine. Think: Fuerza Bruta energy + Meow Wolf visuals + American Utopia concert = TRUTH & MAGIC.

As a multi-sensory experience, Truth & Magic welcomes audiences of any age, background, or ability to join us. This production contains all sorts of fun surprises including elements you can taste, smell, see, touch, and hear, so please proceed with caution for any personal sensitivities. By purchasing this ticket you also consent to being filmed for promotional purposes. 

Gentleman Brawlers is now proudly fiscally sponsored through The Field, and partnered with NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program.

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Reverse Bloom
J. Pavone String Ensemble Student Composition Workshop - 
In collaboration with Western Queens Piano and Strings

For the first-ever student composition workshop hosted by the J. Pavone String Ensemble, the students of Western Queens Piano and Strings will co-create original pieces of chamber music with the ensemble.

In addition to taking part in the creative process, the students will experience firsthand how a chamber music ensemble rehearses new material and have the opportunity to discuss musical concepts with the group. 

The students will hear their newly constructed pieces performed in concert on a program with other repertoire from the ensemble's newly released album, Reverse Bloom.

Western Queens Piano is a music lesson business established by Jessica Pavone in 2017 to offer private music instruction in piano, violin, viola, music theory, and composition. This event aims to provide those who study music privately an opportunity to engage in a group musical activity, expanding the scope of their musical education. In the same year, Pavone also created the J. Pavone String Ensemble to present her original music compositions for string trio that experiment with indeterminate techniques that alternate between metered and time-based scores and improvisational and notated instructions. The scores often include time frames that direct musicians to move freely between sections, creating an overlap of sonic textures, and the ensemble approach focuses on a vision of collective improvisation that prioritizes a collaboratively woven fabric, in contrast to the traditional improvisatory method that prizes the showmanship of the soloist. The group has performed at the Suoni Per Il Popolo Festival (Montreal), Bang on a Can Long Play Festival (NYC), Logan Center for the Arts (Chicago), Dartmouth New Music Festival (Hannover), NYC Winter Jazzfest, Roulette and ISSUE Project Room (Brooklyn), Firehouse12 (New Haven), Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (Asheville), the Garner Arts Center (Garnerville, NY), and The Rotunda (Philadelphia). Four studio albums have been released to critical acclaim from The Wire, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, JazzTimes, and San Francisco Classical Voice. Brad Cohen of Jazz Times described Pavone as "a free-thinker who can't be pigeonholed."

Reverse Bloom is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. With additional support from a 2024 Queens Arts Fund (QAF) New Work Grant administered by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York Foundation for the Arts.

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PinProductions Presents
Famous Lake Park

Saturday, November 30, 7pm

Join us for a special event featuring the pilot episode of Famous Lake Park, a comedic, half-hour, puppet-filled journey through the agonizing death of the American dream. Enjoy a live talkback with the creators and get a chance to meet the puppet stars!

In this unique blend of puppetry and animation, follow Josh, a teenager working at the once-thriving, now-crumbling amusement park, Famous Lake Park. As the park's attractions decay and the eccentric owner, Bossman, struggles to stay afloat, Josh faces each day with a smile knowing that he is lucky enough to work in the best park in the world!

In an ode to American debauchery, his dark comedy is a microcosm of America, filled with humor, poignancy, and absurdity, reflecting the disillusionment of a generation that grew up in the 90s, hoping things would get better.

 

Don’t miss this whimsical yet biting look at the death of the American dream, complete with puppets, humor, and heart. See you there! 

The production of Famous Lake Park is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The production of Famous Lake Park is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

 

Free Admission (Donations Appreciated)

Cast & Crew Voice Cast: Brittney Jenkins as Josh Jack Douglas as Kelly  Joel Trinidad as Bruce  Steven Fazzolari as Inspector Sandy  José Ignacio Vivero as Leonardo  Susannah Dalton as Andi  Connor Brannigan as Beef  Mateo Parodi as Bossman  Puppeteers:  Chris Palmieri  Al Strong  José Ignacio Vivero  Creative Team:  Written by Susannah Dalton and Braden Greenawalt  Directed by Susan Lambert Hatem and José Ignacio Vivero  Produced by Susannah Dalton, Braden Greenawalt, Susan Lambert Hatem, and José Ignacio Vivero

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Ducky & Patsy’s Fairytales for Sophisticated Adults

Oktoberfest Screening

Saturday, October 26, 4 - 6pm

Drag meets animation during this mixed format screening! For those of you who asked for more screening opportunities - this is for you! Catch the Sophisticated Fairytales for Adults crew at Culture Lab for another chance to view our quirky series in the making. 

Audience members will be able to delight in the campy masterpiece that is Episode 1: Empress’ New Clothes where Ducky & Patsy scheme and plot against a self absorbed Empress. But that’s not all we have tucked up under these wigs! The audience will find themselves transported to a mighty fine glimpse of Episode 2: Gretel & Gretel. Not to give away all the good stuff…but it is going to be a multimedia HOOT! With a moral included, of course. Entry is pay what you will. Every dollar is greatly appreciated and truly helps push forward this project. Doors at 3:30 PM with a sharp 4 PM screening time. Guests will have a moment to take a photo with Ducky & Patsy afterwards. 

Rubber Culture & Mark V Classics present
Kulture Fest

Our Annual Outdoor Motorcycle Event

October 19, 2-9pm - Free, Outdoors, All Ages

Come see who will take Motorcycle Mike's $2,500 cash prize for best garage build - all bikes of all styles are welcome!

 

Rubber Culture & Mark V Classics presents Kulture Fest 2024!

Come out to see dozens of hand-built motorcycles! Have one of your own builds? Bring it by for a chance to win prizes such as custom helmets provided by Pino Visca of Gabrielli Truck Sales and Rockaway Relic plus retro trophies provided by King Bee Blues.

 

Enjoy live music from Pat Irwin Music PI Power Trio at 3:30pm and Kid Java at 5pm.

Hot Bike Magazine will also be here giving away a one year subscription. 

Sponsored by Motorcycle Mike Esq.

Hosted by Speed Munky & Mark Mendoza

 

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Schedule subject to change. Be sure to check Culture Lab LIC on Instagram and Facebook for latest schedule and lineup updates.

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Big Feelings
An Immersive Puppet Play for Ages 6-10


Written by Heloise Wilson

Presented by Little Clouds and Culture Lab for Kids


Free admission.

(Donations welcome.)

Saturday, October 12, 4pm
Sunday, October 13, 4pm


Time to travel the universe and learn about emotions with Smoll!

Alma is a little girl who had to leave the island where she was raised, listening to ancient myths and the sound of the ocean. Now living in the big city where she can’t see the stars, Alma struggles to cope and feels overwhelmed by “her bad feelings.”

One day, a scientist Muppet named Smoll shows up in the broken television in the attic. He has a message: He is an expert on feelings and wants to study Alma’s because grown-ups don’t know much about kids’ feelings. In exchange, he will take her out of the Big City and show her the universe.

The Big Feelings experience aims to create an intergenerational bridge and empower elementary school children with the long- term tools they need to spark necessary dialogues about well-being, mental health, and feelings.

Produced by Little Clouds, Big Feelings is a recipient of the NYFA Queens Arts Fund for “New Work” and created with the support of psychologist Christie Stiff.

Thanks to the New York Foundation for the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and NYFA Queens Art Funds.

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Noir Nights: Red Hot
presented by Culture Lab After Dark

Friday, September 27, 9-11pm

Join us after dark for Noir Nights, an evening of seductive, steamy burlesque hosted by Witch Tulips and featuring red-hot performers who will leave you dripping by the time they’re through.  

Attendees are encouraged to embrace the evening’s dress code in your hottest vintage attire.

"Noir Nights" is more than a show; it’s an immersive, interactive experience that invites our audience to step behind the curtain into our glamorous, wicked wonderland of burlesque.

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New York Modular Society

5 Year Anniversary Festival

​​Saturday, September 28, 3 - 11:59pm

Full day electronic music festival! 30+ artists, musicians & VJs performing on 3 stages, plus a vendor expo.

 

Free + ticketed nighttime show.

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Rashmi’s MAGIC Unleashed

Album Release Party


Saturday, September 21, 7:30pm

Award winning singer-songwriter, Rashmi’s long anticipated album release, MAGIC, in a live show with dynamic new originals and fresh covers

STUDIO Magazine notes, "Through each excellent original composition...[Rashmi's] skillful crafting of lyrics and melodies give us some real insight into this artist's unique vision."

Children under 12 not permitted.

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Terms & Conditions

A Multimedia Dance Show by Moving Dance Company
at Culture Lab LIC

Thursday, August 22, 7:30pm

Friday, August 23, 7:30pm

Saturday, August 24, 7:30pm

Sunday, August 25, 7:30pm

A premiere multimedia dance & music show that explores being a human in the digital age.

Terms & Conditions is a multimedia dance & music show that explores being a human in the digital age. Take an 85-minute dive into our relationship with technology and social media, and witness the impact of these mediums on our interactions with others and ourselves. This production features choreography by Nika Antuanette to music & lyrics by Jeremy Cone. Musical stylings range from electronic, pop, musical theater, opera, to orchestral. 5 Dancers physically tell the story of our collective experience, embodying several styles and genres stemming from contemporary, jazz, modern, and ballet. In addition to seeing established Moving Dance Company repertoire, ranging from the intensity of “HOLOGRAM” & “View/Chew,” to the celebratory vibes of “Reply” to the satirical and absurd conditions of “Rational Anthem” and “Modern Love,” audiences can look forward to journeying through a range of emotional states. 3 new dances will also be premiered! Our hope and our mission, as Moving Dance Company, for creating this show, is to deliver poignant reminders of how to strike a balance with our social media and technological use. We want to leave people feeling empowered to use their devices as tools rather than vices. Thank you, and we look forward to sharing here with you! We are extremely grateful for the continued support of the kind and generous individuals who have helped make it possible to bring this production to New York City at Culture Lab LIC. A Special Thank You to TÖST non-alcoholic beverages for donating complimentary refreshments for Terms & Conditions audiences!

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MAARTE Docuseries Watch Party

New date: Sunday, September 22, 3 - 5:30pm

 

Watch the first 3 episodes of MAARTE, the docuseries about Filipina-American artists.

 

Join us for a screening, Q&A session, and free food!

 

-40 minute screening

-30 min post screening Q&A with the director Roxanne Lim

-Network and eat reception to follow featuring food from Chef Michelle Estacio

 

Tickets (Free; $15 suggested donation)

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Queensboro Dance Festival

at Culture Lab LIC


Sunday, August 11, 5-9pm

Join us for a family-friendly lineup of performances and a dance party at Culture Lab LIC!

 

Free Admission; Outdoors.

Schedule of performances: 5pm: Student Demos/class - Ballet and Dynasty 6pm: Performances by: CarNYval Dancers Cole Collective Cucala Dance Company Flamenco Latino The Kingdom Dance Company Kinding Sindaw Monali NandyMazumdar 7pm: Hip-Hop Dance Lesson with The Kingdom Dance Company 7:30pm: Dance Party For All with Queens-based DJ Tahleim! Schedule subject to change. Outdoor events are weather permitting. Be sure to check Culture Lab LIC on Instagram and Facebook for latest schedule and lineup updates.

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Theater Camp: Summer Nights

presented by Culture Lab After Dark

A drag tribute to Grease, Hairspray, and Footloose!


Friday, August 9, 9-10pm

Welcome to Theater Camp, a space for all the queer and trans ex-drama kids in the NYC drag & burlesque scene to showcase the earnest, raunchy, gender-bent musical theater acts of their wildest dreams.

 

We’re so excited to invite you back to Culture Lab for Summer Nights, our tribute to the trifecta of retro high school musicals: Grease, Hairspray, and Footloose!

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Live Code NYC and New York Modular Society
Saturday, August 3, 8-10pm

A night of audio-visual electronic art performances from two of NYC's most innovative music & arts communities.

All performances will feature a musician and a visual artist - one from each community. They will be working alongside each other to put together an experience for the audience featuring music and video art. These are one time only performances, once they are completed they will never be portrayed in the same way again. This is a can't miss experience!

Featured performances:
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MySynAckSter (audio) AND Photon Bath (video)
Carnal Ex (audio) AND this.xor.that (video)
Subjectivize (audio) AND CG Visuals (video)
Messica Arson (audio) AND Saddle Up the Robots (video)

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For
Kids!

Andy and Suzanna's

Children's Concert & Class

Sunday, July 28, 4-5pm

Join us for a lively family concert! Enjoy original tunes, classic favorites, & interactive fun with dancing & movement activities.

Got the weekend wiggles? Come sing and dance them away with Andy and Suzanna! With over 10 years of experience teaching musical enrichment classes for kids and caregivers across NYC, they bring a dynamic blend of original tunes, classic favorites, and interactive fun.

 

Enjoy bubbles, puppets, and harmonies in this unforgettable concert sure to entertain the whole family!

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Museum of My Heart

 

Step into the Museum of My Heart, a captivating experience exploring the kaleidoscope of love, heartbreak, desire, and healing through interactive visual and audio storytelling.

 

This unique exhibition by one of our own Emergence artists-in- residence, Helixx C Armageddon, is presented as a free, three-day, indoor public event.

Join us on these dates:

Friday, June 28, 5-9pm
Saturday, June 29, 5-9pm
Sunday, June 30, 2-9pm

 

This work was made possible, in part, by the Franklin Furnace FUND supported by Jerome Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the members and friends of Franklin Furnace Archive, Queens Arts Fund and Culture Lab LIC.

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PROUD LEGACY
featuring NINA SKY and more!
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 3-9pm

Honoring & celebrating the legacy of LGBTQ+ artists & community on underground music & dance culture!

Join us for Culture Lab LIC's 2024 Pride Weekend with a special Sunday outdoors dance party: PROUD LEGACY - in collaboration with Vin.yl NYC!

PROUD LEGACY will be a free, family-friendly event created to honor & celebrate the lasting legacy of the LGBTQ+ community's impact on underground music & dance culture.

With special live performances and exciting DJ sets by local/global artists and changemakers, join us to dance all day from 3-9pm as we pay homage to the gay, trans, & queer trailblazers who made and continue to make dance culture and music what it is today!

Featuring Performances & DJ sets by:

Nina Sky
Brandon Markell Holmes
Niara Sterling
Omer Mil

Food & beverage for sale including Natural Wine menu curated by Vin.yl at our bars

+ Future Hi-Fi sound system installation for your listening pleasure!

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PROUD LEGACY:
Hip-Hop Class

with House of Chow!

Sunday, June 23, 3-4pm

 

FREE Hip-Hop Dance Class with Yvonne Huatin Chow/House of Chow! ALL LEVELS

 

Class Description: As Hip-Hop celebrates its 50th year around the sun, let's kick off the Proud Legacy event with Hip-Hop Dance this Sunday, June 23rd at 3pm - 4pm. This movement session will be led by Yvonne Huatin Chow, one of our very own Emerging Artist Residents at Culture Lab! Immerse yourself in a guided Hip-Hop Dance cypher to learn more about the roots of the culture and its art forms. Learn foundational vocabulary spanning from the East Coast to the West Coast in a joyful experience that welcomes all levels.


We will be under tents outdoors with free water to keep cool as we move - or Indoors in the case of rain!

Yvonne Huatin Chow | 周化炜 (she/hers) is a 1st generation, Chinese American, queer woman from the Bay Area, CA (Ohlone Land). In 2005, she moved to the birthplace of Hip-Hop, NYC (Lenape Land) to immerse herself in a culture and dance form that spoke deeply to her. She has been training in Hip-Hop Dance foundations for over two decades, and is now a renowned choreographer and dance educator. In 2015, Yvonne founded House of Chow, a dance organization with the mission of educating, empowering, and unifying Asians in the US through Hip-Hop Dance. Learn more at houseofchow.org

Together! Pride 2024

Brunch for Dinner

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 7:30-10pm

Join us at Culture Lab for Together! Pride 2024 Festival’s “Brunch for Dinner” edition! 

 

Our cast of campy NYC drag artist will serve you a 5 rhinestone brunch for dinner experience where guests get to enjoy decorating a queer waffle (sprinkles and whipped cream included, duh) plus a fabulous Pride show.

Our cast can’t wait to serve you a plate of waffles with a side of fabulosity!

Hosts: Ducky Sheaboi and Miss Patsy InDecline

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Cissy Walken's Family Pride Show

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 4-5pm

Storytime with drag queen and certified teacher Cissy Walken!

Looking for some family fun this Pride that's perfect for kids? Look no further! Join drag queen and certified teacher, Cissy Walken, at Culture Lab on Sunday, June 23rd at 4 PM as she hosts a special Pride-themed storytime for all ages!

Audience members get to enjoy a reading of Julián Is A Mermaid by Jessica Love and a creative arts project, art supplies will be provided.

 

Parents must check in with their families at the front gallery desk and ensure parental supervision is provided throughout the show.

Attendance is free. Reserve your space: RSVP

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BIG GAY DISCO

at Culture Lab LIC


One night only: Saturday, June 22, 9pm - Sunday, June 23, 2am

Happy Pride, it's time to twirl! For one night only, Culture Lab LIC presents BIG GAY DISCO - a 5-hour dance party for everyone. Featuring iconic NYC DJs Dexter Driscoll, Jenny Lion and canteenkilla, and a night full of surprise pop-up performances from up-and-coming nightlife legends; this party is here for queer joy! Dress in your disco finest and get ready to boogie down. Full access to the art gallery at Culture Lab LIC to enjoy and explore. All are welcome, so let's get down on it. See you on the dance floor!

This event is 21+ 

BIG GAY DISCO has a zero-tolerance harassment policy.

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Culture Lab After Dark presents

Theater Camp: CATS
Friday, June 21, 9-10pm

Welcome to Theater Camp, where queer & trans ex-drama kids in the NYC and burlesque scene to showcase raunchy, gender-bent musical acts. 

Theater Camp is so excited to invite you back to Culture Lab LIC for our first full Theater Camp MEOWsical: the classic TAIL Cats! (Don’t worry, we took out all of the long and boring numbers, but we did leave in all of the body parts the movie edited out).

Intended for Adult Audiences.

An Unauthorized Parody.

Hosted by Peach Fuzz, Stevie Dicks, & Throb Fosse

Featuring: Aladdin Firm as Skimbleshanks Curious Beast as Rum Tum Tugger Kleo Patrón as Bombalurina Leo Moon as Old Deuteronomy Matzah Belle Soup as Jenny Anydots Maxx Love as Rumpleteazer Mia Karma as Demeter Nirah as Victoria Oliver Herface as Macavity Peach Fuzz as Grizabella Stevie Dicks as Mungojerrie Throb Fosse as Mr. Mistoffelees And a chorus of cats including Felix Elixir, Ocean Trash, Miranda, RetroTransPROSEon, Peter P@nic, Jay Nayme, Embly, Flannery & more!

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72 BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALE
Presented by Church Street School for Music & Art

Saturday, June 15, 6:30-10:30pm

Six finalists from the first three rounds of BOTB will go head to head June 15!

Featuring: Attic Ivy, Dirty Girlz, Sledgehammer, Faculty, and the last two bands determined May 24

Guest Judge: Pretty Sick

Top 2 scoring bands win will receive prizes & more playing opportunities. Funded by NYCDYCD

Funky Formal

June 14, 8pm

Join us at Culture Lab LIC's Funky Formal! Enjoy live music, DJ, classy drinks & funky foods. Wear your funky best and support Culture Lab! 

 

Come get Funky with Culture Lab - our first ever Funky Formal will feature open bar drinks served out of signature martini glasses, an eclectic live band & after party DJs, and the chance to creatively connect with fellow artists, changemakers, and fun-lovers!

 

Event Highlights:

- Live Music & DJ: Get down to the funky beats with live performances and a DJ set that will keep the energy high and the dance floor packed.

- Funky Food Spread: Indulge in a light spread of "funky food" that promises to tantalize your taste buds and keep you fueled for a night of dancing.

- Stylish Sips: Sip on your favorite beverages open bar style, served in chic martini glasses, adding a touch of elegance to the funky festivities.

Dress Code: Embrace the funk! Come dressed in your most fabulous and funky attire. Think bold colors, dazzling patterns, and retro chic. 

 

Why Attend? Not only will you have an incredible night of music and dancing but you'll also be supporting Culture Lab LIC!

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Culture Lab After Dark presents

Tied Up & Twisted: A Summer Fling

 

Saturday, June 8, 8-10pm

Embrace the art of the tease and get ready to be mesmerized by The Cabaret Burlesque! Join beauties from around the world in the Parisian-inspired interactive show that will tickle your fancy and transport you to a world of glamourous storytelling and sensual delights.

Starring Sarah Tracy as Margeaux Kisscurl

Stories featuring: Billie Hendricks, Jett Lenox, Roxy La Flor, La Dare Rière, Ginger Tease, Rosalie Bangs, Freddy Foxx, Vivien Rose, Georgia Gray, Ophelia A'dore, Honey Belle & Suzy Q. With guest appearances by Robert Taylor Jr., Chase Maxwell, Jenna Patch Keady, and Daniel Quintanilla.

Adult Content Advisory

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Taiwan Fest

at Culture Lab LIC

 

Saturday, June 8, 2-9pm

Today, Saturday, June 8, 2-9pm, Culture Lab LIC welcomes Taiwan Fest NYC and all its delicious food vendors!

 

There'll be a DJ & karaoke, and craft sessions for making Leicha (Tea Grinding) and Fragrant Pouch of Rice Tamale! Bring the family!


Free Admission; Outdoors.


Culture Lab LIC - 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, NY 11101

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Freestyle Mondays Summer Jam! 
The Freestyle Mondays Emcee Gameshow Battle, Live Band, & Live Jam Session/Open Mic

Sunday, June 2, 5-9pm at Culture Lab LIC

The Freestyle Mondays Emcee Gameshow Battle LIVE

-Cash & Prizes

-Live Band

-Live Jam Session/Open Mic

-Special Guests

This is an ALL-AGES event at the Cultural Lab LIC's outside stage.

Door: $20 Suggested Donation

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Trisolaris

Saturday, June 1, 8 pm

Up-tempo Electronica, Synth Pop, and Minimalist Synth Jazz from artists across the city.

Lineup:

Poliform - uptempo electronica

Ryal - synth pop

Birdsong Trio - synth jazz

Visuals - VJ Deliria

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Culture Lab After Dark presents

Noir Nights
An evening of burlesque with a vintage vibe!

Friday, May 31, 9-11pm

"Noir Nights" is an evening of seduction and allure, drawing inspiration from the mysterious and sophisticated ambiance of film noir.

Attendees are encouraged to embrace the evening’s dress code by wearing your most vintage attire.

"Noir Nights" is more than a performance; our performers bring you an immersive experience that invites the audience to step into the shadows of the glamorous past and our wicked wonderland of burlesque.

Adult Content Advisory.

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Sound of Silent Film Festival
New short silent films screened with newly composed musical scores performed live!

Saturday, June 1, 8:15-9pm

Access Contemporary Music’s popular Sound of Silent Film Festival, now in its 19th year, is a unique event featuring new short silent films in every conceivable genre screened with newly composed musical scores performed live. This year’s program features three comedies, a dramedy, three dramas, three animated films, and a wildly inventive dance film, all with new scores performed live.

Free Admission. (Donations encouraged and appreciated.)

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Third Law

Third Law is an interactive theatrical experience, working to maximize audience agency and bring them into the heart of art making using technology.

 

Through a digital game board, the audience has the unique opportunity to shape the world of the play and the characters in it, collaborating with the artists and each other to co-create a performance that can only happen live and in person. Combining high-concept art installation design with performance and gameplay, Third Law brings us together in space in a visceral and dynamic way - and it’s never the same twice.

Performed by:

Shani Matoaka Bekt

Sam Hood Adrain

Megan Mariko Boggs

Pablo Calderón-Santiago

James Clements

Melannie Vásquez Lara

Directed by Coral Cohen

Stage Managed by Skye Pallo Ross

Lighting Design by Jacqueline Scaletta

Sound & Video Design by Cosette Pin

Set Consulting by Jessica Cancino

Press by Emily Owens PR

Produced in partnership with What Will the Neighbors Say?

Third Law was developed in part during a BRIClab Residency at BRIC (Brooklyn, NY). This work was made in part with the help of Theater Mitu’s Artists-At-Home program and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council as well as with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.

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Performances:

Thursday, May 23, 7pm & 8:30pm
Friday, May 24, 7pm & 8:30pm
Saturday, May 25, 2pm, 4pm & 7pm
Sunday, May 26, 2pm & 4pm

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Music For Healing: Angelica Olstad

Thursday, May 30, 7pm: Adult Yoga Practice

Indulge in a blissful fusion of yoga and music led by yoga teacher and artist, Angelica Olstad. Designed for all levels, join Angelica Olstad as she leads a class focused on intelligent sequencing, mindful movement and breathwork to help release tension and restore balance.

 

As you move through each pose, let the enchanting melodies of minimal instrumental music bring you into a deeper state of calm. Bring your own mat, open for all levels!

Angelica Olstad is a classical pianist by training whose work spans across film, media art, installations, studio recordings, community programming, and multimedia performances. Her work is also informed by past experiences as a founder, yoga and meditation teacher, and community organizer for Pop Up Yoga NYC, a yoga events company that made yoga more accessible for New Yorkers, and as a corporate producer who’s worked with companies like Samsung, Meta, Reebok, and Google. 

 

Through different mediums, she invites audiences to reflect on intercultural belonging and the timelessness of the human experience. She is the recipient of a 2024 NYSCA Artist Grant for her project, Music for Healing. She has recently received multiple awards for her short film, An Awakening. Through her collaborations, events, and art projects, her work has been featured in Well + Good, Buzzfeed, Timeout NY, and the Wire.

Genesis of Regeneration
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The Genesis of Regeneration

(Genesi Del Rigenero) by Beppe Allocca


Part of In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY 2024

Sunday, May 5, 7:30-9pm at Culture Lab LIC
Performed in Italian with English subtitles.