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SUMMARY:Show Up\, Kids!
DESCRIPTION:Interactive comic storytelling kids show! \n  \nThe main attraction didn’t show up! So Bebe gets the kids (and their grownups) to help her create a comedic storytelling show on the spot. This outrageous\, critically acclaimed\, interactive comedy for kids 3–10 returns to Brooklyn following raves from NYC to Hollywood to the UK. \nBebe Tabickman \nPeter Michael Marino \nhttps://www.facebook.com/showupkids \nhttps://www.instagram.com/showupkids \nwww.showup-theshow.com \nWatchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJqtYiZg_i4
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/show-up-kids-3/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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SUMMARY:Verde Floresta
DESCRIPTION:Verde Floresta: A fusion of original compositions blending Brazilian rhythms with jazz influences and improvisation.\n\n\nVerde Floresta: A fusion of original compositions blending Brazilian rhythms with jazz influences and improvisation. \n\nFernando Augusto – Cavaco\nAnthony Ferrara – Saxophone\nSteven Holzer – Sousaphone\nThiago Trad – Drums
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/verde-floresta/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T020424Z
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SUMMARY:Show Up\, Kids!
DESCRIPTION:Interactive comic storytelling kids show! \n  \nThe main attraction didn’t show up! So Bebe gets the kids (and their grownups) to help her create a comedic storytelling show on the spot. This outrageous\, critically acclaimed\, interactive comedy for kids 3–10 returns to Brooklyn following raves from NYC to Hollywood to the UK. \nBebe Tabickman \nPeter Michael Marino \nhttps://www.facebook.com/showupkids \nhttps://www.instagram.com/showupkids \nwww.showup-theshow.com \nWatchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJqtYiZg_i4
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/show-up-kids-4/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
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SUMMARY:Klazz-Ma-Tazz: A Progressive Purim Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Modern jazz arrangements of classic Purim music\n\n\nNY Music Daily described Klazz-Ma-Tazz as “Epically Haunting Lynchian Klezmer Jazz.” For this performance\, the group explores reimagined modern jazz arrangements of classic Purim music\, electrifying tradition for a nostalgically progressive 21st-century audience. \n  \nAbout:\nFounded in 2014\, Klazz-Ma-Tazz has released two albums and been featured on international radio\, performing at venues including City Winery\, Golden Fest\, Cornelia Street Café\, DROM\, and World Cafe Live. In 2018\, their arrangement of the Ukrainian folk song Svalava Kozatshok went viral\, garnering nearly 20K views. Described by RG Magazine as “wild\, yet reserved\,” the group blends surprise\, excitement\, and calm in a single sitting. \nLineup: \n\nBenjamin Sutin — violin\, bandleader\nElijah Shiffer — saxophone\, clarinet\nSam Day Harmet — guitar\nBen Rosenblum — piano\, accordion\nBenji Daniels — bass\nPeter Manheim — drums\n\n  \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/klazzmatazz/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/klazzmatazzklezmerjazz/\nInstagram (Benjamin Sutin): https://www.instagram.com/bensutinmusic/\n\n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/klazz_ma_tazz/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
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CREATED:20260225T003830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004331Z
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SUMMARY:Gerschlauer/Fiuczynski MikroJazz
DESCRIPTION:Philipp Gerschlauer and David Fiuczynski compose dreamy\, otherworldly microtonal soundscapes inspired by Expressionist painting.\n\n\nPhilipp Gerschlauer and David Fiuczynski compose dreamy\, otherworldly microtonal soundscapes inspired by Expressionist painting. Joined by Hidemi Akaiwa (microtonal keys)\, Matt Garrison (bass)\, and Kenwood Dennard (drums). The evening is dedicated to Jack DeJohnette\, who recorded on the album. Rest in Power. \n\nDavid Fiuczynski – guitar\nPhilipp Gerschlauer – saxophone\nMatt Garrison – bass\nHidemi Akaiwa – microtonal keys\nKenwood Dennard – drums\n\n  \n\ndavidfiuczynski.com\nhttps://www.davidfiuczynski.com/bio\nhttps://www.instagram.com/garrisonjazz/?hl=en\nhttps://kenwooddennard.com\nhttps://www.gerschlauermusic.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/hidemi_akaiwa/?hl=en\nhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/matt-garrison/id1070972204
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/fuze/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
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SUMMARY:Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Benjamin  ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!
DESCRIPTION:Families\, get ready to sing\, dance\, and celebrate friendship! Join us for a joyful Wake Up & Dance Indoor Concert!\n\n\nWake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Benjamin\n🎶 ALBUM RELEASE PARTY! 🎶 at Shapeshifter lab \nFamilies\, get ready to sing\, dance\, and celebrate friendship! Join us for a joyful Wake Up & Dance Indoor Concert celebrating the release of Suzi Shelton & Benjamin’s brand-new album\, We’re Friends Now. \nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n\n10:00 AM – Doors open\n10:15 AM – Little Miss Ann opens the show\n10:30–11:15 AM – Concert & celebration\n\nShapeshifter Lab\n837 Union Street\nBrooklyn\, NY 11215 \nGrab a hot drink or snack from the café and settle in for a magical morning! \n🎟 Tickets\n\n$15 per person\nFREE for babies under 12 months\n$45 Family Four-Pack\n\nPerfect for families with children ages 0–8. This early-morning concert series is designed to engage\, inspire\, and uplift kids and grown-ups alike. \n🎤 🎒 Princess Backpack will emcee this festive concert alongside: \n\n🎻 Melody Allegra (violin)\n⭐ Special Guest: Little Miss Ann (from Chicago!)\n\nAbout the Artists: \nSuzi Shelton\nFor over a decade\, Suzi Shelton has been a beloved voice in independent family music and a cornerstone of the NYC kids’ music scene. A Park Slope favorite\, she regularly fills playgrounds and venues like Old Stone House of Brooklyn\, Brooklyn Public Library\, and Jalopy Theatre. Her Wake Up & Dance series at Shapeshifter Lab has become a monthly hotspot for families with young children. \nBenjamin (Princess Backpack and Benjamin)\nBenjamin writes for beloved kids’ TV shows including Rosie’s Rules (PBS) and Dora (Nickelodeon). His musical project\, Princess Backpack\, features a magical talking bag from the kingdom of Backpackia. Together with friends like Suzi Shelton\, Benjamin creates playful\, joyful\, heartfelt kids’ music heard on kids’ radio stations around the world. \nLittle Miss Ann (Ann Torralba)\nA nationally touring Filipina American family music artist\, Little Miss Ann has released 9 kids’ albums. She’s a former Chicago Public School teacher\, instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music\, and a social justice activist. Her music encourages kids to let their lights shine bright! \n💛 Proudly Sponsored By\nPark Slope Day Camp\nA Brooklyn favorite for 34 summers\, Park Slope Day Camp offers outdoor adventures\, exciting trips\, creative exploration\, and flexible scheduling—all in a safe\, welcoming environment that makes summer easy for families and unforgettable for kids. \nPark Slope Parents\nServing expectant parents and families with children under 18 in Brooklyn\, Park Slope Parents hosts over 100 members-only groups plus a robust public website filled with crowd-sourced parenting wisdom. \nPhotography and video recording may take place during this event. By attending\, you consent to being photographed or recorded for future promotional use. If you’d prefer not to be included\, please let our event staff know upon arrival. \n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/suzi-ben/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T200000
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CREATED:20260221T023200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T160646Z
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SUMMARY:Congolese Music at ShapeShifter Lab with Orchestre Moto
DESCRIPTION:Orchestre Moto ignites 60s–80s Congolese dance music—rumba\, sebene & ndombolo with fiery guitars and Afro-Cuban roots.\n\n\nOrchestre Moto is a NY/LA-based group reviving the “fire” of big band 60s–80s Congolese dance music. Featuring a diverse diaspora of musicians\, they blend rumba\, sebene\, and ndombolo with intricate electric guitars and Afro-Cuban roots to showcase the explosive\, modern sounds of Central Africa. \n\nJulian Apter – guitar\nSolo De Kanto – guitar\nParfam Mandiangu – lead vocals\nCalibre Douze – animation\nMaixant Massamba – drum set\nRocssy Mahania – congas\nAndoche Loubaki – bongos\, auxiliary percussion & vocals\nMaxwell Fleischman – bass\nChappo Tshikuna – dancer & vocals\nKhadijah Koumbassa – dancer\nMary Estefany – dancer
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/moto/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
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CREATED:20260313T045342Z
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SUMMARY:Unspeakable Garbage
DESCRIPTION:Moppa Elliott’s 80s Rock band playing your favorite jams!\n\n\nMoppa Elliott’s 80s Rock band playing your favorite jams! \n\nKelly Roberge – tenor sax\nNick Millevoi – guitar\nRon Stabinsky – keyboards\nMoppa Elliott- bass\nDan Monaghan – drums\n\nwww.hotcuprecords.com \nhttps://www.facebook.com/kelly.roberge.39/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/nick.millevoi/
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/unspeakable-garbage-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260324T185806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T024028Z
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SUMMARY:Dream Loud with Mr. Evan V!
DESCRIPTION:Dream Loud turns the stage into a playground for the imagination. A high energy\, interactive rock show where kids and parents connect throug\n\n\nMr. Evan V brings high-energy\, family-friendly events to your neighborhood\, library or school. These fun and imaginative celebrations use music and movement to build confidence\, create community\, and connect people through interactive experiences. In his new Dream Loud program Mr. Evan is the performer\, but the guitar is the HERO! This high-octane adventure fuels the imagination through interactive play and world-class musicianship. \n  \n\nMr. Evan V – main artist\nMr. Charlie – guest musician\, drums and percussion\n\n\nhttps://mrevanv.com/about\nhttps://mrevanv.com/dream-loud
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/mr-evan-dream-loud/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260313T055539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T055730Z
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SUMMARY:Barry Seroff Large Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Empedocles Songs: Written in 2008-11 for New Haven Improvisers Collective\, a selection of fragmented texts by the greek philosopher.\n\n\nEmpedocles Songs: Written in 2008-11 for New Haven Improvisers Collective\, this is a setting of a selection of fragmented texts by the greek philosopher. \n  \nMy mother sold the piano when I discovered how to make rainstorms. Quiet sounds became music through Cage’s lens. Conservatory\, metal clubs\, and improv sessions wrangled it all together. Premieres came and went. An album was released\, ‘Democracy’\, with very little fanfare or interest. Bankruptcy\, divorce\, mental illness\, alcoholism\, followed by sobriety\, a new partner\, and inconceivable joy. Now\, new music\, love\, and community make me whole. \n  \n\nBarry Seroff: Composer/Conductor\nStefan Paolini: Vocals (Empedocles songs) Piano (White Dew)\nEmmanuelle Zagoria: Vocals (White Dew)\nBlaise Siwula\, Elliot Levin\, David Aaron: Woodwinds\nPeter Knoll\, Tony DiGregorio: Guitars\nFung Chern Hwei: Violin\nAndrew Livingston: Cello\nMark Peterson: Double bass\nJoe Exley: Tuba\nAndy Weintraub: Drums\n\nwww.barryseroff.com \nwww.facebook.com/barryseroffwww.instagram.com/barryseroff
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/barry-seroff/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T111500
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260315T065445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T065820Z
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SUMMARY:Suzi Shelton\, Mil's Trills & Princess Backpack & Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills with special guests Princess Backpack & Benjamin!\n\n\nWake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills with special guests Princess Backpack & Benjamin! \nSaturday\, April 18th\, 2026 \n\n10:00 AM – Doors open\n10:15 AM – Story time\n10:30–11:15 AM – Concert\n\nShapeshifter Lab \n837 Union StreetBrooklyn\, NY 11215 \nGrab a drink or snack from the café and settle in for a magical morning! \n🎟 Tickets\n\n$15 per person\nFREE for babies under 12 months\n$45 Family Four-Pack\n\nPerfect for families with children ages 0–8. \nThis early-morning concert series is designed to engage\, inspire\, and uplift kids and grown-ups alike. \n\n⭐ Special Guests: 🎒 Princess Backpack & Benjamin\n\nAbout the Artists: \nSuzi Shelton \nFor over a decade\, Suzi Shelton has been a beloved voice in independent family music and a cornerstone of the NYC kids’ music scene. A Park Slope favorite\, she regularly fills playgrounds and venues like Old Stone House of Brooklyn\, Brooklyn Public Library\, and Jalopy Theatre. Her Wake Up & Dance series at Shapeshifter Lab has become a monthly hotspot for families with young children for the past two years. \nAmelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills \nA Brooklyn-based children’s music project dedicated to creating positive inclusive music-making experiences that strive to empower and embrace young audiences and families. Through joyful collaborative live shows\, engaging albums\, and interactive songwriting web series\, Amelia works to find new creative ways of bringing people together towards a peaceful global community. \nBenjamin (Princess Backpack and Benjamin)Benjamin writes for beloved kids’ TV shows including Rosie’s Rules (PBS) and Dora (Nickelodeon). His musical project\, Princess Backpack\, features a magical talking bag from the kingdom of Backpackia. Together with friends like Suzi Shelton\, Benjamin creates playful\, joyful\, heartfelt kids’ music heard on kids’ radio stations around the world including their latest album ‘We’re Friends Now.’ \n  \n💚 Proudly Sponsored By\nShibley Day CampWe create magical experiences that promote personal growth and lifelong friendships in our nurturing\, down to earth environment.Photography and video recording may take place during this event. By attending\, you consent to being photographed or recorded for future promotional use. If you’d prefer not to be included\, please let our event staff know upon arrival.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/suzi-amelia-benjamin/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260401T200803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201015Z
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SUMMARY:Chenxi Pan This Very Moment Album Release ShowConcert
DESCRIPTION:Chenxi Pan celebrates This Very Moment with original music blending voice\, poetry\, and improvisation across song and sound.\n\n\nChenxi Pan celebrates the release of This Very Moment with an evening of original music. Blending voice\, poetry\, and improvisation\, her work moves between song and sound\, treating the voice as both a narrative and instrumental force. \n  \n\nChenxi Pan – voice\,\nNathan Nakadegawa-Lee – tenor saxophone\, clarinet\,\nSteve Cardenas – guitar\,\nGeorge Grydkovets – guitar\,\nNicolas Bond – bass\nMatt Wilson – drums\n\n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/chenxi-pan/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260324T173922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T213214Z
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SUMMARY:Max Mahler Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Max Mahler Quintet Journey To The West Suite\n\nJourney To The West is a classic work of Chinese Buddhist Literature written by Wu Cheng’en during the Ming Dynasty. It is the mythologized account of a monk venturing west to bring Buddhist scriptures back to China. Panamanian-American jazz guitarist Max Mahler was inspired to write a suite representing the work as a whole\, converting its fantastical characters and themes into hard bop — echoing the music of Freddie Hubbard\, Joe Henderson\, and Wayne Shorter. The guitarist is joined by Tosh Kachad on drums and Felix Hartley on bass\, as well as saxophonist Theo Kornblum and trombonist Basil Moore.\n\n\n\nMax Mahler – Electric Guitar\nTheo Kornblum – Tenor Saxophone\nBasil Moore – Trombone\nFelix Hartley – Bass\nTosh Kachad – Drums\n\n@maxamahler\, @maxplaysjazz\, @basil_moore2009\, @theo_ksax\, @felixhartleybass\, @feef.s\, @toshkachadmusic
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/max-mahler-quintet/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260313T063313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T063627Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Melnicove // Dabin Ryu – DOUBLE BILL
DESCRIPTION:An evening of two eclectic bands featuring a wide array of musical influences.\n\n\nJoe Melnicove presents music with flute at the forefront.\nDabin Ryu presents her eclectic band featuring some of NYC’s most in-demand musicians.\n  \nJoe Melnicove Quartet: \nJoe Melnicove – flute \nTal Yahalom – guitar \nNadav Erlich – bass \nBen Silashi – drums \n  \nDabin Ryu Quintet: \nDabin Ryu – piano \nKevin Sun – tenor sax \nNathan Reising – alto sax \nBen Young – double bass \nWillis Edmundson – drums
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/joe-melnicove/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T164500
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260324T192634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192818Z
UID:46980-1777129200-1777135500@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Funk Slope
DESCRIPTION:Park Slope’s funkiest dads and moms playing classic funk\, soul\, hip-hop\, and rock hits\n\n\nPutting the funk back in Park Slope\, Funk Slope is a local nine-piece collective of Park Slope’s funkiest dads and moms playing classic funk\, soul\, hip-hop\, and rock hits. Get ready to groove to smash hits and deep cuts while Funk Slope puts you into a funky trance. \nLine up: \n\nAJ Mesiti\, Congas\nBen Kummer\, Guitar\nBrian Cantrell\, Guitar\nJimmy Najjar\, Guitar / Keys / Vocals\nJosh Berger\, drums\nJosh Stillman\, Bass / Vocals\nMatt Rigsdale\, Trumpet\nRoni Noyman\, Saxophone / Vocals\nShawn Clarke\, Keys / Vocals\n\n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/funk-slope-3/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260412T040639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T190840Z
UID:47084-1777143600-1777147200@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Tommaso Perazzo trio “Soundscapes
DESCRIPTION:The trio blends lyrical phrasing\, rhythmic drive\, & sharp interplay: a fresh mix of original compositions & reimagined jazz standards.\n\n\nThe “Tommaso Perazzo trio” blends lyrical phrasing\, rhythmic drive\, and sharp interplay. The young Italian pianist is joined by two great musicians: bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Eliza Salem. \nTogether\, they deliver a fresh mix of original compositions and reimagined jazz standards. \nhttps://tommasoperazzo.com/ \, \nhttps://www.massimobiolcati.com/ \, \nhttps://elizasalem.com/ \n  \n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/tommaso-perazzo/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260418T050348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T050705Z
UID:47101-1777824000-1777827600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:The Big Niko & GiGi Puppet Singalong
DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly musical experience from Brooklyn’s children’s music school NikosKids. Live music + puppetry for young children + families.\n\n\nFamily-friendly musical experience from Brooklyn’s children’s music school NikosKids. Live music + puppetry for young children + families. \nFamily-friendly musical experience from Brooklyn’s children’s music school NikosKids. Live music + puppetry for young children + families. \nThe Big Niko & GiGi Puppet Singalong blends live music and interactive puppetry for children ages 0–7 and their families. The program explores emotional development and themes of growing up through playful\, age-appropriate songs and stories\, co-led by GiGi\, a beloved puppet character. \nLineup:\n\nNikolai Moderbacher\, vocals\, guitar\nTiappa Klimovitsky\, guitar\nDerek Nievergelt\, bass\nEvan Pazner\, drums\n\n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/niko_gigi_may/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260402T213433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T213713Z
UID:47009-1777921200-1777924800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Bruce Gertz Quintet\, Octopus Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Award winning jazz bassist\, composer Bruce Gertz brings his stellar Quintet to perform the music of its latest release\, Octopus Dream.\n\n\nAward winning jazz bassist\, composer Bruce Gertz brings his stellar Quintet to SSL to perform the music of its latest release\, Octopus Dreams and new pieces. \n\nRick DiMuzio\, Tenor Saxophone\nSheryl Bailey\, Guitar\nGilson Schachnik\, Piano\nGary Fieldman\, Drums\nBruce Gertz\, Bass and Composition\n\n  \n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bgertzbass/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/bgertzbass\nhttps://www.instagram.com/gtrnerd/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/rickdimuzio/?hl=en\nhttps://www.facebook.com/gary.fieldman.5/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/gschachnik/
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/bruce-gertz/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260411T184129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T015533Z
UID:47067-1778180400-1778184000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Nate Rappaport Presents: “Welcome To My Garden” + “The Primordial Sessions”
DESCRIPTION:Welcome To My Garden: a solo immersive set of harmonic rhythm & meditative melody\, followed by The Primordial Sessionsoriginal music trio. \nNate Rappaport presents two new projects: \n“Welcome To My Garden\,” a solo immersive experience of harmonic rhythm and meditative melody\, followed by “The Primordial Sessions\,” a collaborative set of original music inspired by nature\, mysticism\, and the divine\, featuring Jon Madof and Jack Kaiser. \n\nNate Rappaport – Drums/Percussion/Flutes\nJon Madof – Guitar\nJack Kaiser – Synth/Bass\n\nhttps://www.naterappaport.com/\, \nhttps://www.jonmadof.com/\, \nhttps://www.instagram.com/jackkaisermusic/
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/nate-rappaport/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260418T055417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T055602Z
UID:47106-1778275800-1778279400@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:The Jack Nissen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Bassist Jack Nissen Quartet plays originals + Songbook\, inspired by Wayne Shorter\, Sam Rivers\, Joe Henderson—modern post-bop homage.\n\n\nBassist Jack Nissen and his quartet present a set of original music and American Songbook standards. Influenced by the work of Wayne Shorter\, Sam Rivers\, Joe Henderson\, and others\, Jack Nissen’s compositions pay homage to the classic post-bop sound. \n\nJack Nissen\, bass\nShota Renwick\, tenor saxophone\nRyan Venora\, trumpet\nDerek Lewis\, piano\nDrew Deur\, drums
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/jack-nissen-may/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260412T045304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T163621Z
UID:47089-1778349600-1778353200@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Best of The Nightingale Fam
DESCRIPTION:A very special Mother’s Day Eve concert featuring sparkly originals and rock & pop faves!\n\n\nA very special Mother’s Day Eve concert featuring sparkly originals and rock & pop faves! \nSince 2019\, The Nightingale Fam has led eclectic musical storytelling programs at parks\, libraries and venues from Brooklyn Bowl to Greenlight Bookstore. The original Nightingale Fam band\, featuring Mary Knapp\, Teagan Taylor\, Doug Berns\, Sean Salant and Ethan Meyer\, makes its grand return for a very special Mother’s Day Eve concert featuring sparkly originals and rock & pop faves. \n\nMary Knapp – vocals\, accordion\, guitar\, piano\nTeagan Taylor – vocals\, trumpet\nSean Salant – guitar\, vocals\nDoug Berns – bass\, vocals\nEthan Meyer – drums\, vocals\n\n@thenightingalefam
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/mary-knapp/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260221T082740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T082851Z
UID:46853-1778612400-1778616000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:M2duO
DESCRIPTION:M2duO debuts a high-energy program blending Argentine tango\, reimagined Japanese oldies\, and original songs.\n\n\nM2duO debuts a high-energy program blending Argentine tango\, reimagined Japanese oldies\, and original songs. \nCelebrating 25 years of collaboration\, M2duO—violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Makia Matsumura—reimagines Argentine tango through their signature interpretations of Japanese oldies and original compositions. Influenced by Astor Piazzolla\, the duo’s sound reflects Ozawa’s international tango career and Matsumura’s improvisational work as a silent film accompanist. \n\nMachiko Ozawa – Violin\, Electric violin\nMakia Matsumura – Piano\n\n\nhttps://unpianistique.com\nhttps://machikoozawa.com
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/m2duo-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260324T201226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T180941Z
UID:46987-1778877000-1778880600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Neal Kirkwood Big Band\, Future of Futurism EP Release
DESCRIPTION:Neal Kirkwood Big Band\, Future of Futurism EP Release\n\n\nSaxes and Woodwinds: \n\nMatt Hong\, Bruce Williamson\, Connor MacLeod\, Adam Kolker\, Patience Higgins\n\nTrumpets: \n\nAndy Gravish\, Ron Horton\, David Smith\, James Zollar\n\nTrombones: \n\nWillie Applewhite\, Ed Neumeister\, Nick Grinder\, James Rogers\n\nRhythm Section: \n\nNeal Kirkwood\, Rob Garcia\, Jennifer Vincent\, Diana Herold\n\n \nAbout Neal Kirkwood: \nNeal Kirkwood\, composer\, pianist\, writes music for jazz and contemporary classical ensembles. He has composed for jazz big band\, classical ensembles\, vocal ensembles\, solo piano and full orchestra. He has received commissions from the New York State Music Fund; the New York State Council for the Arts; the Children’s Aid Society; the Jazz Composer’s Alliance and Belgian ensemble Octurn. \nAs a band leader\, Neal Kirkwood has recorded eight CDs: Blue Inventions\, Time’s Circle\, The Neal Kirkwood Octet\, The Chromatic Persuaders\, Extrospection; Welcome To My Dream\, Piano Stories\, and most recently Night City with the Neal Kirkwood Big Band. Currently Mr. Kirkwood conducts and plays in his 17-piece ensemble\, The Neal Kirkwood Big Band\, in New York City. \nKirkwood has performed and recorded with jazz artists Pony Poindexter\, Bobby Previte\, Lindsey Horner\, Phillip Johnston\, and Mike Clark and others. He has toured internationally with vocalists Bobby McFerrin\, Abby Lincoln\, Michel Hermon\, and Chris Connor. He works extensively composing for\, and performing with\, New York’s creative and experimental theater ensembles. For 20 years he has composed new music every year for Ralph Lee’s Mettawee Theater. He has composed songs and incidental music for playwright Jim Neu productions. He has worked with experimental theater directors Joseph Chaiken and Anne Bogart. \nBorn and raised in California\, Neal Kirkwood began piano lessons at age of 8. He attended North Texas State University and California State University Hayward briefly before settling in San Francisco in 1976 to begin his career as a jazz pianist and composer. Moving to New York City in 1981\, he earned a master’s degree in composition from Mannes College of Music\, where he studied with composer Charles Jones. Mr. Kirkwood was a charter member of the BMI Jazz Composers Workshop\, and studied with Bob Brookmeyer and Manny Albam. \nAn experienced and dedicated educator\, he is currently on the faculty of the Third Street Music School in New York City\, and teaches piano\, composition and arranging privately. He has presented masterclasses at the Manhattan School of Music and Musikhochschule\, Luzern\, and was awarded the National Dance Institute Teacher of the Year award in 2007 for his work with public school students in New York City.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/neal-kirkwood-20260515/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260421T041546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T041943Z
UID:47115-1779044400-1779048000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Mattia Muller's Laser Sights
DESCRIPTION:Laser Sights: intl jazz project by Mattia Muller blending improv with electronic sounds\, touring US/Europe; now featuring Mark Shim. + live!\n\n\nLaser Sights is an international jazz project founded in 2023 at Berklee by drummer/composer Mattia Muller. Blending improvisation with electronic and experimental sounds\, they’ve performed across Europe and the US. After playing with Immanuel Wilkins at Lincoln Center\, they now feature Mark Shim.aam \n\nMattia Muller – Drums/Compositions\nJoav Ganor – Bass\nSantiago Bosch – Keyboards\nMark Shim – Wind Controller\n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/mattia.muller/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/laser_sights_official/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/joav.ganor/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/santiago.bosch/\nhttps://www.msmnyc.edu/faculty/mark-shim/
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/mattia-mullers/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T113430
CREATED:20260421T043706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T044147Z
UID:47120-1779476400-1779480000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Nikola Spasojevic Electric Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Nikola Spasojevic Electric Quartet blends jazz\, funk\, Brazilian & Balkan sounds with synths/effects into a unique jazz fusion voice.\n\n\nThe Nikola Spasojevic Electric Quartet is made up of diverse\, but interconnected musical personalities that converge into the band’s distinctive voice. They blend genres like jazz\, funk\, Brazilian music and Balkan music\, combining synthesizers and effects to create a unique variant of jazz fusion. \n  \n\nNikola Spasojevic – saxophones\nPavle Zvekic – keys\nGeorge Kramarski – electric bass\nJulen Rodriguez – drums
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/n-spasojevic/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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