Kick the day's dreariness to the curb with a full schedule of plans for the week. Whether you're looking to spice up your wardrobe, sip beer and watch movies, or wander through a high-concept dream world in (where else?) Bushwick, we've got five excellent ideas that deserve a place in your calendar.
For some, Spring is the perfect time of year to update the wardrobe with the changing weather. If you're on a budget, you could try one of NYC's best thrift shops, OR stop in at one of NYC's best performance venues for House of Yes's clothing and costume swap. The place is hosting an ad-hoc bazaar of costumes, fabrics, equipment, and more. It'll be fueled by drink specials and the usual HoY cast of unforgettable characters, so stop in, stock upon lycra and glitter masks, and strut out a winner.
Monday, March 28th, 7-11 p.m. // House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn // Free
We know you're usually hanging out at Halyards Bar for the board games, but why not try a little mind-expanding film, animation, and video art pieces during the Gowanus Filmmakers Festival—popcorn provided! Completely free screenings of new works by Sean Gannet and Matt Suter, Mickey Dwyer, Ginny Leise and more will be on deck this week.
Wednesday, March 30th, 8 p.m. // Halyards Bar, 3rd Avenue and 6th Street, Brooklyn // Free
If you've never delved into the borderline hallucinogenic instrumental beat music of Tobacco, stop right now and check this out. The producer and multi-instrumentalist has a twisted sense of rhythm, melody, and beauty, and is known to project wild (and somewhat disturbing) imagery all over venues during his shows. We can't promise you'll come out of it...undisturbed, but we can guarantee you'll hips will be shaking even as your head explodes.
Wednesday, March 30th, 6 p.m. // Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn // Tickets $15
Genre-defying, Mercury Prize-winning, eardrum-splitting Scottish trio Young Fathers visit New York City quite often, but that doesn't mean you can afford to miss them—not even once. Their feverish mix of trip-hop, South African house, punk, and R&B makes for a sound experience unlike any other. If your LCD Soundsystem lottery attempt didn't pan out, this will help get all your pent-up problems out of your heart and onto the dance floor.
Saturday, April 2nd, 8 p.m. // Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N 6th Street, Brooklyn // Tickets $18
Take a long draught from Brooklyn's own fountain of youth at The Grand Paradise, an immersive theater experience meant to transport you to a late '70s beach resort. Produced by Bessie-award winning Third Rail Projects, the dreamy installation encourages its guests to interact with the strange denizens of a fictional Floridian resort. As you enter, your tour guide will welcome you with a lei, a tropical drink, and an invitation to "quench your deepest longings." Dig out your best Hawaiian dad shirt and travel back in time for a night of physical and intellectual exploration, man. (Kellylouise Delaney)
Runs all week; Showtimes at 7 and 10:30 p.m. // 383 Troutman Street, Brooklyn // Tickets $95-150
