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Venues

East Williamsburg Econolodge

Brooklyn

@jonfdaily

The Coop

Brooklyn

Backyard space in Flatbush

Contact: Grant

@thecoopflatbush

148 Frost Street

Brooklyn

@148frostfactory

Boshi's Place

Brooklyn

Contact: Moochie / Camie

@boshisplace

Lightning Society

Manhattan

A social wellness movement bringing community back to urban living

@lightningsociety

Samsara

Brooklyn

Bedstuy based

@samsara.brooklyn

Cloud City

Brooklyn

Williamsburg based

@thecloudcity

Andrew w/ Backyard

Brooklyn

Bushwick based

Double Dutch

Brooklyn

We see this space being a spot for all types of media- music, visual art, underground comics, book sellers, clothing makers, tattoo artists, graffiti artists, and more. We wanna be available to anyone with a vision and desire to create with us.

@doubledutch.nycdoubledutchpresents@gmail.com

Murder Palace

Brooklyn

Basement venue in Crown Heights

@murder.palace

The Third Rail

Brooklyn

Bushwick-based

@thethirdrail.bk

Rabbit Hole

Brooklyn

Bushwick-based

@rabbithole.bk

TelosHaus

Brooklyn

Huge space inside and patio / coworking space during the day. Run by Soren

@telos.haus

Brothers Wash And Dry

Queens

NYC's longest running performing arts washateria, in an old laudromat

Contact: Sampson

@brotherswashanddry

The Maker's Ensemble

Brooklyn

Bushwick-based DIY space

@themakersensemble

ThirdSpace

Brooklyn

ThirdSpace is a movement led by a small team dedicated to cultivating community. Our goal is to create a space where people can feel a part of something larger than themselves.

@3rd___space

1806 Presents

Brooklyn

Lefferts Gardens, intimate apartment living room performance space with full bar

@_danielmarkus_

Wet Spot

Backyard venue focusing on queer artists - ran by Rebecca!

@wetspotnyc

Chaos Computer

Brooklyn

Former DIY space that opened up in March 2022 with the purpose of housing and expanding New York City's DIY arts community, including musicians, visual artists, curators and organisers

chaoscomputerbk@gmail.comsee-see.xyz

Thee H.E.A.R.T Space

Brooklyn

Healing Evolution Arts Retreat Therapy Studio in Brooklyn, NY - run out of devs basement

Capacity: 8

Contact: Dev

@theeheartspace

The Shell

Brooklyn

A basement diy venue in Bushwick, named after Jacob's pet turtle, Louise.

Capacity: 70-80

Contact: Matt

@matt.michelson

Hex House

Brooklyn

Art studios and community space in an East Williamsburg warehouse.

@hexh0use

Institute for Wayward Women

Brooklyn

Performance venue in Bushwick, mostly featuring clowns

@w.w.w.institute

The Brooklyn Loft

Brooklyn

A loft in a Bushwick apartment that hosts figure drawing & art classes.

thebkloft.com

First n First Studio

Manhattan

Located in the East village. Studio apartment full of arts n craft

Capacity: 15

Contact: Elisa

@creative.response.unit

Moonlight Palace

Manhattan

Garden rooftop in the LES. Vintage apartment inside

Contact: Judith

@a.lucid.life

The Homebody Sessions

Carroll Gardens

A concert series created to bring people together in a cozy, active way. Music, snacks, candles and community 🎶🕯️ Curated by @emilysaramusic

Contact: Emily

@homebodysessions

Crown Heights Backyard

Crown Heights

We've created a beautiful private backyard space in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and we're looking for artists, musicians, DJs, and performers to bring it to life! We host events like mini raves, house parties, holiday gatherings, and campfire BBQs, with space for up to 50 guests. Think cozy, vibrant, young, and full of good vibes.

Capacity: 50

Contact: Ace

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Wavefield

Brooklyn

DIY interdisciplinary art space

@wavefield.nyc

Sabu

Brooklyn

@sabu__bk

Cutelab

Gowanus

Nestled in the rotting heart of Gowanus, CuteLab is a shared workspace that occassionally moonlights as an intimate venue. We try to help there be more art in the world through technical workshops, curated shows, and making tools for musicians.

cutelab.nyc