Family Biz Holiday: A Daytime Dance Party for Kids + Their Grown-Ups
Think of it as the ultimate dance party for people who love music and have kids. You don’t have to trade your groove for nap schedules—just bring the kids along.
Groove hard, nap later. See you there!
Hosted on your favorite Brooklyn dance floor (the one where you’ve spent late nights with epic beats), this time it's all about the kids and the grown-ups who love them.
Expect booty shaking favorites from your fav Family Biz DJs.
We’ve got:
Light snacks for the little snackers (don’t worry, parents, we’ve got drinks for you too).
A vibe that’ll have you saying: “Who needs a sitter when we’ve got this?”
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon Ave, Crown Heights BK
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*
Quickies: Singles Event (20s-30s)
Are you single and living in NYC? Let Jen Barrett fix that at her speed-dating/singles mixer hybrid! Drink, flirt, laugh and more!
Welcome to the hottest NYC-based singles event! Hotties everywhere are calling this event "better than hinge".
Quickies is a loosely structured speed-dating/singles mixer aimed to help the lonely, sexy, slutty folks of NYC find someone for the rest of their lives (or at least one night).
Every 5 minutes there will be a conversation starter and you will be free to talk to anyone in the room!
Quickies is queer friendly. Feel free to write your preferences on your name-tag so others can know what to expect when chatting with you.
THIS EVENT:
It's holiday time! Wear your festive outfit, enjoy the FREE welcome drink, and enjoy the minigame: Santa's Secrets.
Stay late for music and dancing as well.
DETAILS:
Wednesday, December 17th at 7PM. Speed dating starts at 7:30 PM promptly.
21+ (It's at a bar...)
PLEASE SIGN UP WITH YOUR LEGAL NAME AND HAVE AN ID TO SHOW AT THE DOOR.
Mid-20s to Late 30s
Capacity will be limited to 75 participants so make sure you and your hot friends RSVP.
FYI:
Please be respectful, communicative, and consensual. All a*sh*les will be removed for the safety and wellbeing of the participants.
Refunds will not be issued for this event.
DISCLAIMER: By attending this event, you agree to being photographed for marketing materials. If you object, please let me know and we will try our best to not to post any photos or videos taken of you.
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.
December’s lineup TBA
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SAZONAO
This Friday is all about Reggaeton, Afrobeat, Dembow, Pop, Dancehall, and Cumbia. So pull up to ,SAZONAO, where we've 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 at FnL with special guest DJ Aizes alongside Spuddy Roots on percussion from 10pm until late.
$10 general admission*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
* =No Requests
$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 Has Bangs (Reductress) and Cat Montesi (Wolfpack).
Saturday’s Lineup includes
Matt Goldich
Elle Roch
Natalie Wall
Chika
Adrienne Hunter
Gabi Shiner
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 December 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
Bring Back Love NYE 2026 Celebration
Celebrate NYE the Brooklyn way with Bembona and special guests as we Bring Back Love in the name of 2026 at 641 Classon Avenue. Show up and show out in your favorite fits to get the year started with a clean slate, open heart, and great music on a dancefloor you can trust!
What's included:
Intention Ritual + Sound Bath
Danceworthy classics
Photo Booth all night
Mini cakes + Complimentary Champagne toast
Tickets from $45
After 1AM: $30 (limited)
*= No Requests
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 feat. Derradji
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 guest Jerome Derradji 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
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 includes
Beam Me Up feat. Dirtyfinger & Taj
Join us for for “Beam me up” Friday December 12th as Friends and Lovers mainstays, Dirtyfinger and Taj join forces to bring you a night of eclectic dance music from all corners of the galaxy.
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 w/ RSVP before 11PM*
*= No Requests
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 includes
& Special Guests
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.
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Sagittarius Season w/ Andre & Brian
Come celebrate Sagittarius Season Thursday, December 11th with Brian Joseph and Andre Gee as they kick things up a notch celebrating their birthdays with friends and family alike at 641 Classon Avenue.
Soundbox Improv (Live Comedy)
Bells ringing, snow falling, a room full of thunderous applause…join Soundbox Improv to celebrate some of their favorite holiday sounds through the power of improv. Audience members will be given access to the coveted soundbox, and can use their discretion to elevate the set through the power of sound effects… This interactive experience is a proven hit around Brooklyn and is ready to grace the stage at Friends and Lovers.
$5 in advance
$10 at door
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I Hate Capitalism (Live Comedy)
Marcela has been writing, talking, and screaming about how much capitalism sucks ever since they were born. They have told everyone in their lives and on the internet why capitalism sucks. They have decided that's not enough so now they are going on tour to spread their hate for capitalism and love for humanity.
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Friends & Lovers Maker's Market
Sip and shop through our curated market featuring vintage clothing, handmade ceramics, records, and more: all soundtracked by a live DJ. Drinks flowing, crates spinning, and one-of-a-kind finds in every direction.
Sagittarius Spectacular: Disco, Soul, Funk, and more
Sat., Dec. 6th get ready for our glorious birthday bash because we're serving and swerving in the name of Sagittarius season across the city at FnL as special guest joins resident dj Taj in lighting 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.
December’s lineup includes
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Community Sale
Saturday, December 6 come join us and our friends from Community Sale for Palestine (@community.sale) as they fundraise for Palestinian led efforts in and outside of Palestine. Expect a killer DJ lineup, carefully curated thrifted clothes, a bake sale, goods from Palestine, and Mabsoot Manaeesh with hot Palestinian flatbread fresh out of the oven.
100% of proceeds from non-bar sales and donations will be divided between 3 initiatives:
Shabab Gaza, a grassroots community kitchen led by young Palestinians in Gaza City, providing 10,000 hot meals a day to families who have been out of work and under siege for over 2 years; the Yousef Abu Rabee Legacy project as they repair and cultivate the land for farming, distributing seeds, growing crops, and creating clean water access for the community of North Gaza; and a house for Gazan refugees rebuilding here in NYC.
As a community we are making a real habit of solidarity, of showing up for Palestinian livelihood, of being kind to each other, of being kind to planet earth by shopping secondhand, of practicing renewable care.
Join us for a day in community, in solidarity, for liberation!
Friday Night LIVE: feat. DJ Boogie Blind & Getlive!
Friday Night is all the way LIVE at FnL December 5th from 10PM until late as Getlive! shakes the room alongside Boogie Blind, playing classics cuts spanning Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Disco, Funk, 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
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Meeting of the Minds (Live Comedy)
Meeting of the Minds is an eclectic stand-up variety show lampooning the stereotypes of masculinity and femininity hosted by Brooklyn's leading experts in stoner film bro culture and being a straight brunette girl. Claire Siemietkowski and Ryan Ciecwisz kick off the show by each presenting a Powerpoint on a topic of their choice. Past topics have included the Jackass films, being a woman on the Internet, and Leonardo DiCaprio's Pussy Posse. The show will also feature additional stand-up sets from comedians from Comedy Central, Adult Swim, SNL, and more!
Friday’s lineup includes
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TONITE WORLDWIDE + PUBLIC ASSISTANTS PRESENT: THE GIVEBACK Feat. Nick Hakim, DJ Practice, BET!, Tripp Jones, & Niki Niki
TONITE WORLDWIDE + PUBLIC ASSISTANTS PRESENTS:
THE GIVEBACK, a toy drive party!! Featuring performances by underground legends Nick Hakim, Tripp Jones, BET!, and DJ sets by DJ Practice and Niki Niki.
At this show, we are collecting new, unwrapped toys to distribute to local families with the help of Public Assistants.
Doors 8pm, tickets are $15 or $10 if you bring a new, unwrapped toy!
Spread love it's the brooklyn way <33333
Baydriana x Westside Flip x DaniBKnowing
It’s a family affair for the holiday season this Sat. Nov. 29th, at Friends and Lovers with Westside Flip, DaniBKnowing, and Baydriana as they carry on tradition playing dance-worthy classics across Dancehall, R&B, Hip-Hop with high energy plus forward thinking nostalgia for all to enjoy from 10pm until late.
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
Run P. & Friends feat. JWords & Papi.Wav + Dee & Ricky
It’s all happening Sat., Nov. 22nd, with Run P. and some of his trusted friends as they apply pressure on one of BK’s most active dancefloors in the name of good drank and great music in grand company. So pull up on us and keeps those hips in motion with hosts Dee & Ricky alongside extra special guests JWords and Papi.Wav in the booth with Run serving all the timeless club classics you want and need across House, Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, Soul, Dancehall, and more!
$10 before 12AM*
Discounted Entry w/ RSVP before 11PM*
*= NO REQUESTS
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Friday Night Flava: Delaceiba feat. Mitchfactorial x DJ Phantom x Felice Gee
Friday Night is overflowing with Flava Friday November 21st with Delaceiba in the booth with special guests Mitchfactorial, Felice Gee, and DJ Phantom 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
Algo Riddim: Uproot Andy x Epic B feat. Nino Augustine & Bembona
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 Nino Augustine and Bembona to serve up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.
Pull up Saturday November 15th 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
Blush presents A Book Launch Celebration
Join small press independent poetry publisher blush for a celebration of our 2025 catalog. Readers include Christine Shan Shan Hou, Courtney Bush, M. Elizabeth Scott, and Francesca Kritikos. All will read from their recent published full-length collections. Copies of all books will be available for purchase. Poetry baby!
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Christine Shan Shan Hou is a poet and collage artist whose publications include Playdate (White Columns, 2022), The Joy and Terror are Both in the Swallowing (After Hours Editions 2021), and Community Garden for Lonely Girls (Gramma Poetry 2017) amongst others. Their artwork has been exhibited at White Columns and various galleries in New York City. Their fourth collection of poems, A PROMISE (b l u s h 2025) is out now!
Courtney Bush is a poet, filmmaker, and childcare worker from Mississippi. She is the author of the poetry collections Every Book Is About The Same Thing (Newest York Arts Press, 2022), I Love Information (Milkweed Editions, 2023), A Movie (Lavender Ink, 2025) and The Lamb With The Talking Scroll (forthcoming, blush, 2025).
Francesca Kritikos is the editor in chief of SARKA, a journal and publisher focused on works of the flesh. Her latest book of poetry, The season of lilacs is monstrous, was published by blush in October 2025. Her writing has been published in English, French and Greek in numerous online and print journals. She also writes the Substack column Body Composition.
M. Elizabeth Scott is a poet and interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of language, image, and ritual. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Scottish literature at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, examining the work of Roddy Lumsden through the lens of cognitive difference, personae, and poetics. She is the author of three pamphlets, including Apocalypsing (Blush Lit, 2023) and the forthcoming full-length collection Her Gloves Against the Mirror (2025). Her work has appeared in BOMB Magazine, The Evergreen Review, The Poetry Project, and elsewhere. Currently based in Glasgow, Scott's practice spans poetry, curatorial work, and sound collaboration, investigating themes of mysticism, subjectivity, and altered consciousness.
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JOYRIDE: Saint James Joy & Friends
Friday, Nov. 14th, pack your bags and get ready for the journey as FnL welcomes back Saint James Joy and friends for JOY RIDE. They’re springing forward with love, peace, happiness at our beloved venue. So pull up and dance all night as they leave no stone unturned touching House, Soul, Hip-Hop, and R&B at 641 Classon for JOY RIDE on Friday night from 10PM to 4AM.
$10 general admission
$5 Early Bird Admission
Discounted entry w/ RSVP before 11pm
*= No Requests
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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
Talib Baab (Netflix)
Gabbie Watts (SiriusXM)
Ish Gaynor (The Stand)
Max Fine (Comedy Cellar)
& Special Guests
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.
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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
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
Counter Ep. 5 for Gaza
COUNTER ~ Resistance in Motion ~ Where rhythm meets purpose. COUNTER is a DJ series rooted in community, connection, and resistance through music & movement. Expect a deep, feel-good blend of House, Disco, Soul, Funk, Afro Beats, and global rhythms from For Future’s Sake, Laila Amira, and Neil McCarthy. Chef Jay Rodriguez of Hera will be serving up locally sourced, seasonal dishes to keep you fueled throughout the night. All proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, supporting their efforts to scale up to 1 million meals a day in Gaza. Every beat, every plate, every ticket contributes to that mission. 4PM – 10PM
Early Bird $10 | 2nd Release $15 | 3rd Release $20 21+
Vannessa Jackson & Friends from TV
Vannessa Jackson is a standup comedian and TV writer with credits on Saturday Night Live, A Black Lady Sketch Show and Colbert. The show will feature Vannessa running her brand new half-hour alongside an all star lineup of comics including Saturday Night Live's Punkie Johnson, Late Night with Seth Meyers' Jeff Wright & more familiar faces!
The night’s lineup includes
Hosted by Vannessa Jackson
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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 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.
$10 cocktails on deck served by your favorite bartender’s favorite bartender, CAM!
Free Admission w/ RSVP*
*=No Requests
Bored of Dating Apps (Singles Only Dance Party)
It’s been two years of so much love, friendship, laughs, snogs, countless numbers exchanges, keys exchanged, friends' holidays planned and incredible connections have been formed. Whether it’s a romantic relationship or a pal for life, we’re so happy with what’s been happening at BODA.
Our socials have been described as wholesome, great for single peoples' mental health and events which are so good they make you wanna stay single, so come for great vibes & lovely people.
We're hosting this social at the ultimate singles' party, Friends and Lovers, where guests can connect at the bar over cocktails or over on the dancefloor...
About the venue: Friends and Lovers is a project of passion, friendship, and love. Our mission is to provide a safe space for all kinds of people to let loose, be themselves, dance, make friends, fall in love, and party their hearts out, and a stage for creatives of all types to push envelopes and pull heart strings.
What to expect:
- A room where everyone is single. That's one of the only rules we have - you must be single to enter in. This is our singles club. A space free of couples, families, kids etc, a place just for us to let our hair down and be with like-minded people.
- A 'Dutch Courage' shot (totally optional, so don't worry if this isn't your thing) along with a BODA mindful icebreaker
- Our community-feel events attract a room full of brilliant people who appreciate slower, healthier, kinder approach to dating over the fast & furious modern dating climate singles are up against
Essential need-to-know bits:
- EVERYONE IS WELCOME, whatever your sexuality or gender - as long as you're over 21
- We cannot control the level of ratios on the night (men to women, women to women, men to men etc), so please do bear this in mind when booking a ticket. We do however try very hard to get a great, wide mix of ages, genders and sexualities, as we want everyone to have a fantastic night
- Feel free to ask us any questions through this or follow us on Instagram to get a feel for our socials : @boredofdatingapps
*Because of the nature of this event, there are no refunds or transfers. Ticket holders can only sell ticket on if the person shares the same gender on the ticket*
- By purchasing a ticket means you consent to BODA taking videos and pictures of the event to post on our social media pages.
Our hosts can't wait to meet you! See you there for good times.
Friends & Lovers Open Jam Session
Attention all recording artists, it’s time for Brooklyn to bring the noise this Wednesday for the Friends and Lovers open jam session hosted by Tylor aka Thunderous Caption.
