What They’re Saying: live arts in Brooklyn this week, Nov. 5

November 5, 2024 Evan Rosen

Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum

Take Back the Power @ Brooklyn Art Haus

Art, Exhibition, Graffiti, Visual Art

Brooklyn Art Haus, 24 Marcy Ave, Williamsburg

Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6-9 p.m.

The “Take Back the Power” exhibition at Brooklyn Art Haus brings together influential graffiti and street artists to explore themes of resilience, empowerment, and activism. Curated by Collect With Lulu and Silvertuna Studios, the exhibit features prominent names like Shepard Fairey, Zimad, Wane Cod and others who channel societal turbulence into bold visual statements.

In the lead-up to the U.S. election, this collection examines how art can reclaim power and inspire change amidst division and chaos.

“The artist behind the iconic ‘Hope’ poster that became a prominent symbol of Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign has created similar artwork for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Shepard Fairey’s new poster, titled ‘Forward,’ features the Democratic nominee in shades of blue, contrasted by red lipstick. Harris is depicted wearing a pearl earring and necklace.” — Kaanita Iyer, CNN

“Together, Brooklyn Art Haus and The Mouth are an art gallery, performance space, restaurant, bar and a coffee shop all in one and often all at the same time. The description may sound like a mouthful, but co-founder Isaac Bush is incredibly passionate about the shared space and what it can achieve.” — Jennifer Rosili-Gentile, Greenpointers

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Bushwick’s Got Talent Variety Show! @ House of Yes

Variety, Music, Drag, Comedy

House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave, Bushwick

Thursday, Nov. 7, from 7-10 p.m.

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This monthly showcase, hosted by House of Yes, offers wild performances from fearless new talent. Get ready for a night filled with everything from live music, comedy and drag to circus acts, burlesque, acrobatics and more.

With celebrity judges, playful buzzers and real cash prizes, it’s a night of outrageous fun and unexpected surprises. Party Tables are available for purchase for group celebrations and all attendees are encouraged to bring their dollar bills to tip the performers.

“Nestled at 2 Wyckoff Ave. in Bushwick, House of Yes is known for creating unique dance experiences. While some events might come with a cover charge, the immersive themes, eclectic dance parties and breathtaking performances are worth the price of admission.” — Shenal Tissera, BK Reader

“After leaving art school, Anya Sapozhnikova and Kae Burke became New York City performance artists, making their money as stilt walkers and aerialists in nightclubs, and constructing costumes and elaborate sets for underground parties. To keep their eclectic interests under one roof, they signed a lease on an industrial loft in Brooklyn, invited traveling performers to live and work with them, and an artists’ collective they called House of Yes was born.” — Heather Wood Rudulph, Cosmopolitan

Chris Barnes and Nate Meeker Headline The Gutter

Comedy, Stand-Up

The Gutter, 200 N 14th St, Williamsburg

Friday, Nov. 8, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Comedians Chris Barnes and Nate Meeker, each known for their viral comedy sketches made around the New York City area, have been building their followings online and on stages nationwide.

With a combined fan base of over a million across social platforms, these rising stars are set to co-headline an exciting show at the New York Comedy Festival. Check out the dynamic duo in this video of them poking fun at the Mets and don’t miss the chance to see their unique humor live, as they bring their online hits to the stage for an unforgettable night of comedy.

“With the doom and gloom of an election, a dodgy World Series and oncoming seasonal depression, New Yorkers need a laugh badly right now. Thankfully, the New York Comedy Festival returns for its twentieth year this week, spreading cheer across all five boroughs from Nov. 7 to 17.” — Laura Babiak, Observer

“If you’re a fan of comedy that hits the mark every time, Chris Barnes is a name you need to know. Hailing originally from Long Island and now based in the bustling heart of New York City, Chris Barnes has carved out a niche for himself as a stand-up comedian, writer and content creator extraordinaire.” — Ryan Roberts, WRRV Poughkeepsie

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Art and Yoga with 3rd Ritual

Yoga, Art, Community

Brooklyn Museum, Beaux Arts Court, 3rd Floor, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Prospect Heights

Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10-11 a.m.

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Unwind and reset with Jenn Tardif of Third Ritual in a calming, all-levels yoga session that blends aromatherapy, breathwork and intention-setting to help balance your nervous system. This class is for everyone and ideal for welcoming the new season with a fresh, mindful perspective.

Afterward, take time for reflection within the peaceful “A Quiet Place” environment of “Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art.” Attendees must bring their own mat, and tickets start at $20 for non-members and $12 for museum members.

“Jenn Tardif has gone through several life transformations. She is the founder of Third Ritual, a collective with the mission statement ‘When you move half as fast, you notice twice as much.’ To achieve that state of zen, the hub offers workshops focused on guided meditation that helps during times of transition, as well as an array of creams that are both soothing for the skin and the soul.” — Liana Satenstein, Vogue

“At 200 years young, the Brooklyn Museum, the second largest art museum in New York City, has begun celebrating the bicentennial of its founding. And it’s doing so in characteristic fashion — meaning in ways that make traditionalists crazy. It is emphatically re-emphasizing what it has, basically, long been: an institution with the heart and soul of an alternative space enclosed in the body of a traditional museum.” — Holland Cotter, The New York Times

Frontera @ Brooklyn Academy of Music

Dance, Music

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave, Fort Greene

Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 @ 7:30 p.m.

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Montreal choreographer Dana Gingras presents “Frontera,” a bold multimedia dance and music performance from her company, Animals of Distinction.

Against a stunning backdrop of synchronized lights and visuals by UK’s United Visual Artists, ten dancers push boundaries in choreography that explores the resilience of the human body amid climate change, mass migration and relentless corporate surveillance. Accompanying them live, experimental rock band Fly Pan Am delivers an electrifying score that adds psychedelic layers to this one-of-a-kind show.

“Animals of Distinction, known for pushing the limits of multimedia performance, utilizes Frontera to interrogate the place of the ‘ungovernable body’ within the confines of modern society. Under Gingras’s vision, AOD has consistently crossed artistic boundaries, employing new technology to explore the evolving relationship between people and their environments.” — BK Reader

“Gingras, 55, rose to fame, along with partner Noam Gagnon, as the co-founders of the ground-breaking Vancouver-based, internationally acclaimed dance company Holy Body Tattoo (1993-2007). Known for its punishing physicality and brilliant use of mixed media, everything about HBT was extreme. … For the past 15 years, Gingras, and her company, Animals of Distinction, have been based in Montreal where she is known not only as a choreographer, but as a filmmaker with an acute interest in visual arts and music.” — Paula Citron, Ludwig Van Toronto