Boyz in the Woods Comedy
A comedy show hosted by Tawanda Gona, Joshua Stokes, Jeff Wright, and Joshua Stokes, Boyz in the Woods comedy brings you the best stand-up comics you’ve seen on HBO, SNL, Netflix, and more.
Think you’re an expert on the latest pop culture news?
Audience members at Boyz in the Woods can win free drinks at our shows by answering pop culture and hip-hop trivia questions in between comedian’s sets.
September’s lineup includes
& Special Guests
Hosts
Join us at Friends and Lovers, for great vibes and seasonal cocktails, along with world famous DJs to keep you moving and grooving after the show. Perfect for meetups, after work, birthdays, and big groups. Come laugh with us!
And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Boyzinthewoodsny for updates on more drink deals and special drop-in guests.
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Friday Night LIVE: NY Fashion Week Edition feat. Dre Ngozi, Run P., & Camicush
Friday Night is all the way LIVE and even fresher with our NY Fashion Week edition featuring Dre Ngozi, Run P., and Camicush at FnL September 12th from 10PM until late as we shake the room with classics cuts from Hip-Hop and R&B to Dancehall, Soul and more!
So pull up on BK’s most trusted dancefloor, throw on your finest threads, and flex with the best at 641 Classon Avenue in Crown Heights, BK all night long!
This is most definitely something you do not want to miss!
$10 general admission*
$5 early bird tickets (limited supply)*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
*=No Requests
ALL SALES FINAL
Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)
Part thought-provoking, part foolish: Discount Philosophy gathers some of the brightest minds in comedy to discuss life's most pressing ideas—one joke at a time.
What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.
September’s lineup includes
SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Our longest running all vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, welcomes special guests every second Saturday showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One alongside special guests as they combine high level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!
Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ proof of RSVP (before 11pm) *
*= No Requests
FRIED DYNAMITE: A Soulful Dance Party Thicker Than Ya Momma's Yams
Ease on down the road to Fried Dynamite for a Fright Night that’s outta sight night and overflowing with peace, love, and hair grease. Cut a rug while we hold you down for Halloween on the dancefloor until 2AM with the latest and greatest Rare Groove, Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip-Hop, and more with Blacktastic MC, Specks “Funky” Johnson, alongside resident DJs Trevor Banks and Run P.
Drinks by your favorite bartender’s favorite bartender, CAM!
Free Admission w/ RSVP*
*=No Requests
Awkward Sex...And The City
Awkward Sex is exactly what it sounds like: comedians reliving intimate tales about their sex life and breaking barriers about sex and dating.
Hosted by Natalie Wall, the show pairs sexual inclusion with humor and sheds light on the awkward universal experience we all know and love.
Awkward Sex is about taking taboo subjects and creating a safe space for people to feel seen and heard.
From cocaine infused one night stands to IBS flare ups during cunnilingus, you and your friends will be hanging on to every word and excited to go out and have a sexual misadventure of your own.
“Good sex is always good sex, but it takes a special person to turn bad sex into something amazing. And that’s where our New York comedian and podcaster Natalie Wall comes in.” -Philadelphia Gay News
“The voyeur within will delight.” – Refinery29
Beastly Tales: A Theatrical Magic Experience
Beastly Tales is a theatrical card magic experience that blends sleight of hand and sleight of mind with the presence of unforgettable characters. What begins with a deck of cards expands into a space where personalities emerge unexpectedly, transforming the performance moment by moment. The result is an immersive and unpredictable evening, unlike any traditional magic show.
Algo Riddim: 4 Year Anniversary!!
Sat. Sept. 20th bring all the irie vibes as we celebrate the 4 year anniversary of Algo.Riddim powered by QUENCH in Crown Heights, BK. Come bussa whine and ride for the people with Epic B and Uproot Andy two certified NY staples on the Latin and Dancehall scenes. They’ll be bringing all the smoke with special guests Samia (CDMX)and BK Native, HMX.Don, serving up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.
Pull up Saturday, September 20th, from 10pm to late!
Expect everything from cutting-edge to classic West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African music (Dembow, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Gqom, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Batida, Kuduro, and more).
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 early bird admission (limited supply)*
$5 admission with proof of RSVP before 11pm *
* = No Requests
SAZONAO
Whether it’s Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, or Cumbia SAZONAO always got something spicy cooking up with resident DJ Woof at point. It’s time to run up all of the rhythms of the diaspora Friday, September 26th, at FnL with special guests from 10pm till 4AM.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
* =No Requests
Open To Work: An Unemployed Comedy Show
A hilarious comedy show about surviving Linked-In, layoffs, and late-stage capitalism. Featuring a line-up of comedians who have been there. Come get the corporate catharsis you need. Hosted by Amanda Melhuish (Reductress) and Cat Montesi (Wolfpack).
Saturday’s Lineup includes
Kenice Mobley (The Tonight Show)
Gastor Almonte (Comedy Central)
John Hendrick (The Shakedown)
Tine Sieben (Cracked Comedy)
Blair Dawson (Vulture)
Gilad Hekselman & Dave Davidson Duo
Join guitarist David Davidson and Gilad Hekselman on October 2nd at Friends and Lovers for an intimate duo performance. Together this duo will blend improvisation, interplay, and a wide range of musical influences. This special evening highlights two distinct voices coming together in a dynamic conversation through the guitar.
Pillow Town (Live Comedy)
Rachel Ordan invites four of her funniest friends to do standup and or musical comedy if they're so inclined. This is a traditional show in the sense that comedians are holding microphones, but untraditional in the sense that I don't exactly know what's going to happen. Pillowtown at Friends and Lovers is a comfy cozy space for all to laugh, make a friend, maybe cry, maybe discover something new. Wear PJs.
October’s lineup includes
ALL SALES FINAL
Feel the News w Marcela Onyango (Copy)
Feel the News is a variety comedy show that also tells you how to feel about the news. After wowing zoomers all over on TikTok by giving them news with a sense of humour and anarchy, host Marcela Onyango decided to bring their strong feelings about the news IRL. During this very fun comedy variety hour, Marcela will humorously tell you how to feel about the news from an anarchist perspective while very funny comedians keep you laughing. In addition to very funny comedians, every month's show raises funds for direct action projects like mutual aid for people seeking asylum. So come laugh and support your community. You will leave the show more radical and more empowered, I promise.
October lineup includes
ALL SALES FINAL
Boyz in the Woods Comedy
A comedy show hosted by Tawanda Gona, Joshua Stokes, Jeff Wright, and Joshua Stokes, Boyz in the Woods comedy brings you the best stand-up comics you’ve seen on HBO, SNL, Netflix, and more.
Think you’re an expert on the latest pop culture news?
Audience members at Boyz in the Woods can win free drinks at our shows by answering pop culture and hip-hop trivia questions in between comedian’s sets.
October’s lineup TBA
Hosts
Jeff Wright
Join us at Friends and Lovers, for great vibes and seasonal cocktails, along with world famous DJs to keep you moving and grooving after the show. Perfect for meetups, after work, birthdays, and big groups. Come laugh with us!
And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Boyzinthewoodsny for updates on more drink deals and special drop-in guests.
All Sales Final
Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)
Part thought-provoking, part foolish: Discount Philosophy gathers some of the brightest minds in comedy to discuss life's most pressing ideas—one joke at a time.
What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.
Saturday’s lineup TBA
SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Our longest running all vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, welcomes special guests every second Saturday showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One alongside special guests as they combine high level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!
Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ proof of RSVP (before 11pm) *
*= No Requests
Open Decks: ALL NIGHT LONG (USB Only)
Calling all USB (Rekordbox) deejays!
Come throw it down all night long from 7PM to 12AM and bring your biggest blends and cherished cuts for our open deck session and happy hour.
It’s your time to shine so slide through with friends, fam, and then some to bring your flavor to the mix for all to hear, it’s open decks for DJs this $8 classic cocktail happy hour* from 7pm
Equipment: XDJ1000MKII (2x) + DJM S9
1 Drink minimum to participate (Zero proof //Non-Alcholic options available)
This event is for USB (Rekordbox) djs only*
Algo Riddim: Uproot Andy x Epic B
Come Bussa wine for Algo.Riddim powered by QUENCH in Crown Heights, BK as we ride for the people with Epic B and Uproot Andy two certified NY staples on the Latin and Dancehall scenes. They’ll be bringing all the smoke alongside special guests to serve up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.
Pull up Saturday October 18th from 10pm to late!
Expect everything from cutting-edge to classic West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African music (Dembow, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Gqom, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Batida, Kuduro, and more).
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 early bird admission (limited supply)*
$5 admission with proof of RSVP before 11pm *
* = No Requests
SAZONAO
Whether it’s Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, or Cumbia SAZONAO always got something spicy cooking up with resident DJ Woof at point. It’s time to run up all of the rhythms of the diaspora Friday, September 26th, at FnL with special guests from 10pm till 4AM.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
* =No Requests
Feel the News w Marcela Onyango
Feel the News is a variety comedy show that also tells you how to feel about the news. After wowing zoomers all over on TikTok by giving them news with a sense of humour and anarchy, host Marcela Onyango decided to bring their strong feelings about the news IRL. During this very fun comedy variety hour, Marcela will humorously tell you how to feel about the news from an anarchist perspective while very funny comedians keep you laughing. In addition to very funny comedians, every month's show raises funds for direct action projects like mutual aid for people seeking asylum. So come laugh and support your community. You will leave the show more radical and more empowered, I promise.
October lineup includes
ALL SALES FINAL
Boyz in the Woods Comedy
A comedy show hosted by Tawanda Gona, Joshua Stokes, Jeff Wright, and Joshua Stokes, Boyz in the Woods comedy brings you the best stand-up comics you’ve seen on HBO, SNL, Netflix, and more.
Think you’re an expert on the latest pop culture news?
Audience members at Boyz in the Woods can win free drinks at our shows by answering pop culture and hip-hop trivia questions in between comedian’s sets.
November’s lineup TBA
Hosts
Jeff Wright
Join us at Friends and Lovers, for great vibes and seasonal cocktails, along with world famous DJs to keep you moving and grooving after the show. Perfect for meetups, after work, birthdays, and big groups. Come laugh with us!
And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Boyzinthewoodsny for updates on more drink deals and special drop-in guests.
All Sales Final
Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)
Part thought-provoking, part foolish: Discount Philosophy gathers some of the brightest minds in comedy to discuss life's most pressing ideas—one joke at a time.
What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.
Saturday’s lineup TBA
SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Our longest running all vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, welcomes special guests every second Saturday showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One alongside special guests as they combine high level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!
Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ proof of RSVP (before 11pm) *
*= No Requests
Algo Riddim: Uproot Andy x Epic B
Come Bussa wine for Algo.Riddim powered by QUENCH in Crown Heights, BK as we ride for the people with Epic B and Uproot Andy two certified NY staples on the Latin and Dancehall scenes. They’ll be bringing all the smoke alongside special guests to serve up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.
Pull up Saturday October 18th from 10pm to late!
Expect everything from cutting-edge to classic West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African music (Dembow, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Gqom, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Batida, Kuduro, and more).
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 early bird admission (limited supply)*
$5 admission with proof of RSVP before 11pm *
* = No Requests
SAZONAO
Whether it’s Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, or Cumbia SAZONAO always got something spicy cooking up with resident DJ Woof at point. It’s time to run up all of the rhythms of the diaspora Friday, November 28th, at FnL with special guests from 10pm till 4AM.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
* =No Requests
Feel the News w Marcela Onyango
Feel the News is a variety comedy show that also tells you how to feel about the news. After wowing zoomers all over on TikTok by giving them news with a sense of humour and anarchy, host Marcela Onyango decided to bring their strong feelings about the news IRL. During this very fun comedy variety hour, Marcela will humorously tell you how to feel about the news from an anarchist perspective while very funny comedians keep you laughing. In addition to very funny comedians, every month's show raises funds for direct action projects like mutual aid for people seeking asylum. So come laugh and support your community. You will leave the show more radical and more empowered, I promise.
October lineup includes
ALL SALES FINAL
Boyz in the Woods Comedy
A comedy show hosted by Tawanda Gona, Joshua Stokes, Jeff Wright, and Joshua Stokes, Boyz in the Woods comedy brings you the best stand-up comics you’ve seen on HBO, SNL, Netflix, and more.
Think you’re an expert on the latest pop culture news?
Audience members at Boyz in the Woods can win free drinks at our shows by answering pop culture and hip-hop trivia questions in between comedian’s sets.
December’s lineup TBA
Hosts
Jeff Wright
Join us at Friends and Lovers, for great vibes and seasonal cocktails, along with world famous DJs to keep you moving and grooving after the show. Perfect for meetups, after work, birthdays, and big groups. Come laugh with us!
And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @Boyzinthewoodsny for updates on more drink deals and special drop-in guests.
All Sales Final
Discount Philosophy (Live Comedy)
Part thought-provoking, part foolish: Discount Philosophy gathers some of the brightest minds in comedy to discuss life's most pressing ideas—one joke at a time.
What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.
Saturday’s lineup TBA
SHAKE!: Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Our longest running all vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, welcomes special guests every second Saturday showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One alongside special guests as they combine high level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!
Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ proof of RSVP (before 11pm) *
*= No Requests
SAZONAO
Whether it’s Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, or Cumbia SAZONAO always got something spicy cooking up with resident DJ Woof at point. It’s time to run up all of the rhythms of the diaspora Friday, September 26th, at FnL with special guests from 10pm till 4AM.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
* =No Requests
Algo Riddim: Uproot Andy x Epic B
Come Bussa wine for Algo.Riddim powered by QUENCH in Crown Heights, BK as we ride for the people with Epic B and Uproot Andy two certified NY staples on the Latin and Dancehall scenes. They’ll be bringing all the smoke alongside special guests to serve up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.
Pull up Saturday October 18th from 10pm to late!
Expect everything from cutting-edge to classic West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African music (Dembow, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Gqom, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Batida, Kuduro, and more).
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 early bird admission (limited supply)*
$5 admission with proof of RSVP before 11pm *
* = No Requests
Virgo Vibes: Disco, Soul, Funk, and more
Sat. September 6th get ready to celebrate all the Virgo Vibes at FnL as Taj and Nina Vicious light things up with heavy hitting heat and pristine vibes all night long. Expect Global Rhythms, Soulful House, Disco, New York City classics and more!
$5 early bird admission* (limited supply)
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ proof of RSVP before 11pm*
*= NO REQUESTS
Feel the News w Marcela Onyango
Feel the News is a variety comedy show that also tells you how to feel about the news. After wowing zoomers all over on TikTok by giving them news with a sense of humour and anarchy, host Marcela Onyango decided to bring their strong feelings about the news IRL. During this very fun comedy variety hour, Marcela will humorously tell you how to feel about the news from an anarchist perspective while very funny comedians keep you laughing. In addition to very funny comedians, every month's show raises funds for direct action projects like mutual aid for people seeking asylum. So come laugh and support your community. You will leave the show more radical and more empowered, I promise.
September lineup TBA
ALL SALES FINAL
Boogie Blind Presents: Easily feat. Lord Finesse
Slide through Friday night , September 5th, and get right with top tier party starter and Uptown representative, DJ Boogie Blind, alongside special guest for “Easily”, a club night connecting nostalgic and new eras of the sounds that shaped the Big Apple whether it's Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Soul, or R&B.
Pull up to Friends and Lovers and cut up for a night to remember at “Easily” with special guest Lord Finesse alongside resident Boogie Blind from 10PM to 4AM every second Friday of the month.
$10 general admission*
$5 before 11PM w/ proof of RSVP
*= No Requests
All Sales Final
Lord Finesse is a legendary rapper and hip-hop producer from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. crew. He continues to be one of the most respected staples in hip-hop, constantly touring internationally as an iconic artist, producer & world renowned DJ. Raps biggest names still seek him for everything from production to music business consultation and more.
DJ Boogie Blind, is one of the most trusted and respected DJs in the industry today. As a Harlem representative, World Champion, and member of the pioneering X-Ecutioners DJ crew Boogie Blind has consistently served up NY’s true sound internationally for over two decades. Whether he’s rocking crowds for Coachella, NBA All Star Weekend, Montreux Jazz Fest, or the Espy Awards, Blind is always pushing the envelope in the booth with timeless Hip-hop, Funk, Dancehall, Disco, and House of yesterday and today.
The Rhythm Section feat. Dottie Womack
An exploration of drum, bass, and snare…feel the groove, let it move your waistline…the familiar, the unfamiliar, the b-sides, the classics…welcome to The Rhythm Section.
QUENCH: Parkway Edition
Saturday, August 30th, QUENCH returns with Run P. bring the parkway edition of his monthly tribute to more bass, more soul, and more dance at Friends and Lovers. Come get closer to the equator at 641 Classon Ave. as he welcomes special guests Say3 and A2Z to one of BK’s most active dance floors. Nothing but healthy doses of rhythms familiar and unseen all night long!
Come taste the rhythm of the islands with stritctly West Indian flavors on the menu all night long. Whether it's Dancehall, Soca, Zouk, Kompa, Bouyon, or Calypso there's always more in store at QUENCH from 10PM to 4AM.
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 early bird admission (limited supply)*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
*=No Requests
ALL SALES FINAL
SAZONAO
Whether it’s Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, or Cumbia SAZONAO always got something spicy cooking up with resident DJ Woof at point. It’s time to run up all of the rhythms of the diaspora Friday, August 29th, at FnL with special guests from 10pm till 4AM.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
* =No Requests
Velvet World: IRL
Velvet World Presents: IRL
Discover your new favorite indie artist IRL! Be ahead of the curve.
Dip into a special lineup of indie and alternative musicians featuring Corrine Jasmin, Melani Midas, and Sarim Dream. IRL is a one of a kind series highlighting performers in NYC, making sure Black and POC artists don’t get left off the stage.
Presented and curated by Brooklyn based creative studio, Velvet World.
Doors 7PM August 29
$10 General Admission
The Trans Trucker Project // Dance Party
⭐ ABOUT THE EVENT ⭐
Join us at Friends & Lovers for a dance party to fundraise for The Trans Trucker Project, an indie short documentary about the trans trucking community! 🚚 🎥
We have the iconic elle xxo DJing and a raffle with amazing prizes and limited-edition merch. 🎧 💸
The theme is ROAD HEAD. Think reclaimed Americana, motorcycle babe, sexy mechanic, denim cut-offs, muscle tees, oil stains... 🚛 💋
Come get sweaty and sparkly, celebrate badass trans truckers and support indie queer cinema! Dolls get in for free and we have tiered pricing ticket options for the rest of the rainbow. 💖🌈
⭐ ABOUT THE FILM ⭐
Led by an award-winning queer and trans film team, The Trans Trucker Project follows Ashleigh, a 24-year-old trans woman truck driver as she traverses the American countryside en route to a one-of-a-kind LGBTQ+ trucker holiday party in Florida. 🎄🎅 🏖
You might be surprised to learn that trans women make up as much as 3% of big-rig truckers in the U.S. (that is ~90,000 drivers!) Trucking is a dangerous industry, but the open road also provides a sense of freedom, power, and unexpected community for queer and trans people who struggle to find belonging elsewhere. 🛣 🏳️🌈
The Trans Trucker Project offers a unique vision of working-class trans people who experience immense pride and joy in their unconventional work - dispelling the harmful myth that trans rights and working-class interests are at odds with one another. ✊ 💅
⭐ DONATION INFO ⭐
It is a critical time to uplift trans stories, but it's also harder than ever to get these projects made. But! queer and trans filmmakers have always turned to community to make and share their art. Your support will make it possible for us to shoot in December and get this timely film to audiences as soon as possible! 🎞 🍿
Can't make it to the event? You can still donate to this fundraiser and share with your networks! 👩❤️👩
Matching Donations
Many companies have matching gift programs and can help you double your donation to a project of your choosing. Sometimes these programs will match a donation up to a year after it was originally made! Check with your employer—if they have a matching gift program, they will provide you with instructions. 💰💰
If you're interested in making a tax-deductible donation or learning about funder credits and terms for executive producers, please email producer Mars Verrone at mewverrone@gmail.com.
Chico Romano x Blix x Dante Scaglione (Live)
Brooklyn’s own Chico Romano step into the spotlight with their signature blend of rock ’n’ roll grit and RnB soul—raw, magnetic, and impossible not to move to. Their sets are equal parts swagger and sincerity, leaving you buzzing long after the final chord.
Sharing the stage, Blix deliver the kind of punk/grunge energy that’s become their calling card. Fierce and unfiltered, they pack the room with a loyal crowd ready to lose themselves in the noise.
Closing the night, local Italo disco selector Dante Scaglione keeps the floor alive, weaving lush synths and pulsing basslines into a late‑night dance ritual.
Levar (DBA) x Saint James Joy
Carry on the tradition of a Brooklyn summer Saturday night, August 23rd, with two staples on the scene, Saint James Joy and Levar (DBA). Hip-Hop, House, R&B and tons of love are on the menu and that’s what will be served up for your listening and dancing pleasure. So slide through to Friends and Lovers and keep your hips in motion all night long from 10pm until late with Saint James Joy and Levar (DBA).
$10 general admission*
$5 early bird available (limited supply)
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM
*=No Requests
ALL SALES FINAL
Open Decks: The Spin Off (USB Only)
Calling all USB (Rekordbox) deejays!
20 minute rotations. One crowd. One winner.
Bring your people to cheer you on — crowd love counts.
The prize? Opening for Levar + Saint James Joy at 9:30 and the right to officially say you’ve spun at Friends and Lovers.
Equipment: XDJ1000MKII (2x) + DJM S9
Friends and Lovers
Saturday | Sign-ups 7:00
1 Drink minimum to participate (Zero proof //Non-Alcholic options available)
This event is for USB (Rekordbox) djs only*
Friday Night Flava: Delaceiba and Friends
Friday Night is overflowing with Flava August 22nd with Delaceiba and friends all night long from 10PM until late as we rock through the latest and greatest danceworthy classics whether it’s Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul Dancehall, or R&B!
So pull up on us with a friend or a lover in Crown Heights to experience a night in BK on a dancefloor you can trust.
This is most definitely something you do not want to miss!
$10 general admission*
$5 early bird available (limited supply)
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM
*=No Requests
ALL SALES FINAL
Annie Hildebrand and Friends (Live Comedy)
Watch local standout comedians do their best set at the pleasure of one Annie Hildebrand, comedy czar of the evening. After each set, she'll give a thumbs up or thumbs down, gladiator style, to determine if that comedian is allowed to continue their comedy career, or if they must quit forever. In the middle of the show, these stakes are then passed over to the audience where those who choose to participate are thrown into the pop culture gauntlet, competing in a round of trivia. Winners get prizes and losers must quit trivia for the rest of their lives.
August’s lineup includes
Hosted By: Annie Hildebrand
The Beat Drop Summer Showcase and Cover Reveal
Featured Performers:
IDA’YE (R&B/Soul)
Bradley Valentin (Alternative R&B)
Matilde (Pop)
Shoni (R&B/Soul)
Expect powerful performances, electric energy, and exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the creatives featured in the next issue. Sounds by DJ Sway Luv will keep the vibes flowing all night long.Whether you're an artist, industry insider, or music lover, this is a night to vibe, connect, and celebrate indie excellence. RSVP now space is limited – don’t miss your chance to be part of this experience.
Follow both host platforms:
Instagram: @geneusrus
Instagram: @7inchsound
Use the RSVP link below to invite your friends and family:
THE BEAT DROP SUMMER SHOWCASE & COVER REVEAL | GENEUS
Love Language: A Singles Dance Party for Women Who Love Women
Love Language: A Singles Dance Party for Women Who Love Women August 20th | 8PM–11PM📍 Friends and Lovers — 641 Classon Ave, Brooklyn🎧 With DJs Pero Whatever $5 | RSVP Required✨ Proceeds benefit the Immigrant Defense Project (IDP)
Looking to meet someone who speaks your love language? Join us at Love Language — a dance party for ladies who love ladies, made especially for singles who want to vibe, flirt, and maybe find their next crush (or summer fling 👀).
We'll have the music to move you, the room to make moves, and the community to hold you. Whether you're dancing solo or syncing steps with someone new, this night is for you.
Spots are limited, so grab your ticket and RSVP now. Let’s make some sparks — and support immigrant rights while we’re at it. ❤️🔥
Algo Riddim: Uproot Andy x Epic B
Come Bussa wine for Algo.Riddim powered by QUENCH in Crown Heights, BK as we ride for the people with Epic B and Uproot Andy two certified NY staples on the Latin and Dancehall scenes. They’ll be bringing all the smoke alongside special guests to serve up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.
Pull up Saturday August 16th from 10pm to late!
Expect everything from cutting-edge to classic West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African music (Dembow, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Gqom, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Batida, Kuduro, and more).
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 early bird admission (limited supply)*
$5 admission with proof of RSVP before 11pm *
* = No Requests
Casa Mantequilla (Live)
Get ready to dance with Casa Mantequilla, a high-energy and cross-cultural New York band featuring musicians from America, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, Belgium, and Congo. We mix West African, Latin, and American beats, singing in multiple languages for an unforgettable concert experience. Don’t miss the rhythm, the energy, and the vibe!
Oscar Debe: Drums, Vocals
Mark Righter: Congas, vocals
Thierry Royo: Bass, Vocals
Mario Cancel-Bigay: Cuatro guitar, Vocals
Hawk Smith: Sax, Vocals
John Carlson: Trumpet
+ Claudia Tshibangu: Guest Vocalist
ALL SALES FINAL
Str8 West Coastin’
Brooklyn's longest-running celebration of West Coast music and culture is back for another summer of sunshine-inflected beats and good vibes. Whether you're born and bred in the Bay or you're NYC to bone with a serious appreciation for 2Pac, we've got you covered with resident DJ Still Life alongside Mekdot, and Teebur. California is a state of mind.
$5 Early Bird Admission (Limited Supply)*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
$10 general admission before 12AM*
*=No Requests
Summer Camp Keychain Happy Hour
Cuffing season is fast approaching, so get ahead of it all this Friday August 16th, at Friends and Lovers with $8 classic cocktails for our summercamp keychain making happy hour from 7PM to 9:30PM. So slide thru with a potential boo (or two) and tap that arts and crafts at 641 Classon Avenue.
Not Your Average Open Mic
Welcome to the third edition of Not Your Average Open Mic at Friends and Lovers—a night dedicated to raw talent, authentic connection, and unforgettable vibes. This month we're spotlighting Dancehall, with a live performances alongside our host, David Foreign, showcasing a lineup of dynamic artists who embody the bold energy and expressive soul of the genre. Whether you're stepping on stage or soaking it all in from the crowd, this experience is all about amplifying creative voices and building community.
Music League: IRL (Game Night)
Share your favorite music, listen to new artists, and compete to win in Music League: IRL, the perfect combination of music discovery and competition. So pull up, show off your music knowledge, and WIN PRIZES! It’s all happening Thursday, August 7th, with your favorite friends, comics, djs, and other figures in nightlife.
Free w/ RSVP
ALL SALES FINAL
Crown Heights Social Club: Live Jazz
Warm things up Wednesday at 641 Classon Avenue for the Crown Heights Social Club complete with live Jazz hosted Jon Boutellier and Keyed Up. Keep it cozy with $8 classic cocktails, quality company, and entertainment from 8pm to 11pm!
Free Admission
Open Decks: (USB Only)
Calling all USB (Rekordbox) deejays!
Come throw it down and bring your biggest blends and cherished cuts for our open deck happy hour.
It’s your time to shine so slide through with friends, fam, and then some to bring your flavor to the mix for all to hear, it’s open decks for DJs this $8 classic cocktail happy hour* from 7pm
Equipment: XDJ1000MKII (2x) + DJM S9
1 Drink minimum to participate (Zero proof //Non-Alcholic options available)
This event is for USB (Rekordbox) djs only*
Classique: Matinee KickBack feat. Baydriana
Friday, Aug 1st , join us for Friends and Lovers’ Classique Matinee Kick back with none other than special guest Baydriana providing the BK summer soundtrack while we carry on the happy hour tradition to start off the weekend. So pull up early and stay until the end grab cold $8 classic cocktail during this happy hour with friends and fam alike as special guest djs keep hips in motion playing Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeat, and more!
So come kick back at FnL with classic music, material, sprits, and more!
FRIED DYNAMITE: A Soulful Dance Party
Thursday , July 31st, get right with Fried Dynamite and cool down cuz we’re serving up $8 classic cocktails all night long!
Kick it like karate with the crew our as we hold you down on the dancefloor until 2AM with special guests playing the latest and greatest Rare Groove, Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip-Hop, and more with Blacktastic MC, Specks “Funky” Johnson, and drinks by CAM!
Featuring residents: Run P., and Trevor Banks
Free Admission w/ RSVP*
*=No Requests
B.Y.O.V. (Bring Your Own Vinyl) Happy Hour
It’s Thursday, so let’s groove as we stay ahead and start the weekend early with our 8 dollar classic cocktails from open to close.
Bring Your Own Vinyl during happy hour for us to play (one at a time please), and we’ll have a time with good friends, great cocktails, and even better music.
NQOMA
NQOMA is a party series by Umumaroon that celebrates the African & diasporic drum cultures moving dance music worldwide. From amapiano to batida, baile funk to GQOM, afrobeats to jersey club and more, NQOMA is guaranteed to shake the dancefloor and move bodies featuring some the city's finest selectas.
Hallelujah the Hills & Perennial (Live)
Boston's esteemed Hallelujah the Hills tour their epic, celebrated 52 song playing-cards project—DECK—and return to Brooklyn with phenomenal New England trio Perennial, known by many as one of the best live acts actively touring in modern day America. Join us for a one-two punch that will leave audiences happily stunned and clapping all the way to the exit doors.
Sweet Baby Jesus and Imal Gnawa
A live music show featuring two bands: Sweet Baby Jesus, NYC native Rock/Soul band with a cult following for their dynamic + energized live shows, & Imal Gnawa, Moroccan Futurist ensemble playing on the traditional music of their homeland with drum machines and synth layers that add a psychedelic edge.
Not Your Average Open Mic
Welcome to the second edition of Not Your Average Open Mic—a night dedicated to raw talent, authentic connection, and unforgettable vibes. This month we're spotlighting Afrobeats, with a live performances alongside our host, David Foreign, showcasing a lineup of dynamic artists who embody the bold energy and expressive soul of the genre. Whether you're stepping on stage or soaking it all in from the crowd, this experience is all about amplifying creative voices and building community.