While the rest of the country battles it out over DEI, we at Weekend Guide can see where Brooklyn stands, as this months-spanning weekend brings us superb events celebrating both Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
In fact, the weekend is filled with notable women, from the British DJ TSHA to everyone’s favorite semi-competent assistant, Hacks standout Jenny Stalter, to the one and only Miss Diana Ross, who will be gracing our borough for two nights with a show titled, aptly, “Celebrating Timeless Classics.”
Check out all of that, plus a whole lot more, below.
Friday, February 28
Courtesy of Signal
Opera Hispánica presents KLARA @ National Sawdust
7:30 p.m.
KLARA is billed as a “chamber dance opera in four Haikus,” which is an enticing enough description to land this here all by itself. Add in an acclaimed composer with Pedro Halffter, choreo by the guy who was the dance supervisor for CATS, and a theme of humanity in the world of AI, and you’ve got one hell of a night.
Drunk Black History @ Littlefield’s
8 p.m.
This event is exactly what it sounds like: a group of comedians, writers, and experts recount important people and events in Black history while trashed. The performers include Bomani Jones and our favorite Trump lip-syncer, Sarah Cooper.
Tuxedo @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
8 p.m.
Tuxedo, as their name suggests, is a band devoted to bringing back the sound of the single-named funky bands of the 1970s and ‘80s like Chic, Zapp, and Shalamar. The core of the group is singer Mayer Hawthorne and producer Jake One, and they provide as funky a good time as the moniker promises.
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe @ Bell House
10 p.m.
Nish Kumar may be best known in the UK, but the politically savvy comedian is making serious inroads in the colonies these days as well. He’ll be at the Bell House for three shows over the weekend, but as of this writing, only Friday’s late show has any tickets left.
Archivio Records Presents Evan Baggs and Guillermo James @ Signal
11 p.m.
The boys from Dumbo’s exceptionally curated and appointment-only Archivio Records are lugging their crates across town to spin with Evan Biggs and Guillermo James at the new Bushwick venue, which is still enjoying a “soft opening” despite a month’s worth of very heavy programming already lighting up the calendar.
Saturday, March 1
Courtesy of Cafe Erzulie
TSHA Presents Jackfruit @ Superior Ingredients Roof
2 p.m.
British DJ TSHA has taken the world by storm since her debut in 2018. She’s even got her own Apple Music show, Jackfruit Radio, and this show is intended to help it debut. That’s why there’s eight full hours of acts: Honey Bun, Fundido, Arianna Danae, Elkka, and of course TSHA herself.
Trailblazers: Works by Women Composers @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
6:30 p.m.
This concert, for all ages but geared specifically for kids, celebrates Women’s History Month by presenting works by women. The performers are students from the Conservatory’s Suzuki Program. Best of all, the tickets are pay-what-you-wish, though we recommend not cheaping out, as what you pay goes right back into programs for student musicians.
Diana Ross @ Kings Theatre
8 p.m.
The great Miss Ross is doing two nights at the Kings Theatre this weekend, on Friday and Saturday. As of this writing, tickets were still available for both. Diana Ross’ legacy is so wide-ranging and astounding that it’s absurd to attempt to capture it in a blurb. So we’ll close by saying we hope you’ll be coming out to the show.
First Saturdays with Stonie Blue & Friends @ Cafe Erzulie
10 p.m.
Hop over to Cafe Erzulie for the latest installment of Stonie Blue‘s First Saturday series, which only swells with strength and fortitude when the first Saturday of the month is also the first day of the month. The BIYDIY Records artist and ambassador is getting the month started on the good foot with Black Hearts Club’s Alec Lomami and Baltimore DJ and producer Tromac on the decks.
Meg Stalter: The Prettiest Girl in America Tour @ Arlo Williamsburg Ballroom
10:15 p.m.
Comedian Meg Statler, best known for her role as Kayla on HBO’s Hacks, is doing a bunch of shows in town this weekend, but the only one with tickets left is this Saturday late show. She’s been described as “the most vital voice to emerge during this anxious, isolating moment.” You can get a sense of her incredibly surreal comic sense just by spending a second on her TikTok.
Ge-ology, Rick Wade, Shawn Dub, and More @ Public Records
11 p.m.
Pull up for a big night in every chamber of Gowanus’ towering fortress of sound. Hear resident selector Ge-ology spin house, disco, everything between and beyond in the main room, sit in on an early serving of Millie McKee‘s “Sunday Breakfast” upstairs, and lock-in with back-to-back sets from Shawn Dub, Two Thou, and Rick Wade in the Atrium. Or do it all and make your innie proud.
Sunday, March 2
Courtesy of Damballa
Storytime w/ Brendan Wenzel: Good Golden Sun @ Books Are Magic
11 a.m.
If you have a kid, know a kid, or are aware of what children are, you’ve almost certainly run across a book written and/or illustrated by Brendan Wenzel. They All Saw A Cat, Every Dreaming Creature, Some Bugs—one or more of these has probably crossed your path. In his latest book, the author is moving from animals to one of the things that gives them life—the sun. At this event, Wenzel will read from and sign copies of Good Golden Sun.
Winter Picnic in Dumbo @ 26 Bridge
3 p.m.
Yes, we know: early March in New York City doesn’t exactly scream picnic. But the organizers of this “classy, sophisticated, and chic” event have got you covered. There’s a private event space, a heated patio if you want some outdoor time (or a cigar), and top DJs. Just bring a favorite bottle and a snack, and get ready to party.
Soul-Filled Sundays After Brunch @ BrownstoneJAZZ
4 p.m.
BrownstoneJAZZ puts on jazz shows in a restored 19th Century Victorian Brownstone in Bed Stuy. It’s grown popular enough that it’s been featured on TV. So why haven’t you gone yet? This show features BrownstoneJAZZ co-owner Eric Lemons on bass, Terry Burrus on piano, and Craig Haynes on drums.
Parsons DT Pop Up Arcade @ Wonderville
7 p.m.
Wonderville, home of insanely creative events, strikes again. They’ve invited MFA and BFA students from Parsons Design & Technology department to bring in their latest electronic projects and let attendees test them out.
Damballa Sundays with Moochie @ Damballa
8 p.m.
Some rest on Sundays, others keep the party going. If you find yourself in the latter camp, join Moochie at the new Myrtle-Broadway venue. Entry is free with RSVP, and if you’re the type to hold down a table on the Lord’s Day, you can make a reservation.
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