ShapeShifter Plus

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop
2026-06-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ShapeShifter Plus 501(c)(3), 837-839 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter

Gen-All Choir
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
NYC Choir Project’s all-ages group. Each session teaches a full pop song in 3-part harmony. Fun, accessible, and no experience needed!

ShapeShifter Plus JAM SESSIONS
2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Where Creative Rebels JAM – ShapeShifter Awaits

Nikola Spasojevic Electric Quartet
2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Nikola Spasojevic Electric Quartet blends jazz, funk, Brazilian & Balkan sounds with synths/effects into a unique jazz fusion voice.

The 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.

Nikola Spasojevic – saxophones
Pavle Zvekic – keys
George Kramarski – electric bass
Julen Rodriguez – drums

Mattia Muller's Laser Sights
2026-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Laser Sights: intl jazz project by Mattia Muller blending improv with electronic sounds, touring US/Europe; now featuring Mark Shim. + live!

Laser 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

Mattia Muller – Drums/Compositions
Joav Ganor – Bass
Santiago Bosch – Keyboards
Mark Shim – Wind Controller

https://www.instagram.com/mattia.muller/
https://www.instagram.com/laser_sights_official/
https://www.instagram.com/joav.ganor/
https://www.instagram.com/santiago.bosch/
https://www.msmnyc.edu/faculty/mark-shim/

The Fat Cats 15th Anniversary Afternoon Concert Series
2026-05-17 15:00 - 18:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
The Fat Cats 15th Anniversary Afternoon Concert Series
Join us as we celebrate 15 years of swing, mentorship, and musical excellence with The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra in a special afternoon concert series at ShapeShifter Lab.
Sundays | 3 PM
Free & Open to the Public
Please RSVP with the ticket link for your spot!
ShapeShifter Plus is an non-profit, grassroots community oriented organization known for supporting artists and education initiatives like Belongó. Please pay what you are able so that we can continue this important work together in these unprecedented times. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Upcoming Dates:
• February 8, 2026
• March 29, 2026
• May 17, 2026

Neal Kirkwood Big Band, Future of Futurism EP Release
2026-05-15 20:30 - 21:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Neal Kirkwood Big Band, Future of Futurism EP Release

Saxes and Woodwinds:

Matt Hong, Bruce Williamson, Connor MacLeod, Adam Kolker, Patience Higgins

Trumpets:

Andy Gravish, Ron Horton, David Smith, James Zollar

Trombones:

Willie Applewhite, Ed Neumeister, Nick Grinder, James Rogers

Rhythm Section:

Neal Kirkwood, Rob Garcia, Jennifer Vincent, Diana Herold

About Neal Kirkwood:
Neal 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.
As 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.
Kirkwood 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.
Born 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.
An 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.

M2duO
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
M2duO debuts a high-energy program blending Argentine tango, reimagined Japanese oldies, and original songs.

M2duO debuts a high-energy program blending Argentine tango, reimagined Japanese oldies, and original songs.
Celebrating 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.

Machiko Ozawa – Violin, Electric violin
Makia Matsumura – Piano

https://unpianistique.com
https://machikoozawa.com

Best of The Nightingale Fam
2026-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
A very special Mother’s Day Eve concert featuring sparkly originals and rock & pop faves!

A very special Mother’s Day Eve concert featuring sparkly originals and rock & pop faves!
Since 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.

Mary Knapp – vocals, accordion, guitar, piano
Teagan Taylor – vocals, trumpet
Sean Salant – guitar, vocals
Doug Berns – bass, vocals
Ethan Meyer – drums, vocals

@thenightingalefam

The Jack Nissen Quartet
2026-05-08 21:30 - 22:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Bassist Jack Nissen Quartet plays originals + Songbook, inspired by Wayne Shorter, Sam Rivers, Joe Henderson—modern post-bop homage.

Bassist 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.

Jack Nissen, bass
Shota Renwick, tenor saxophone
Ryan Venora, trumpet
Derek Lewis, piano
Drew Deur, drums

The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #17
2026-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
A concert by and for the community—celebrating music and art produced by the Food Coop Concert Series Committee of the Park Slope Food Coop.

This concert features a dynamic lineup of artists spanning jazz, indie, and experimental music across four curated sets. From Charlotte Greve’s intimate solo performance and Amy Fy Lee’s warm, string-infused songs to Hattie’s emotionally driven indie set and the high-energy GB3: Gentleman Brawlers Trio, the evening moves fluidly between introspection and vibrant collaboration—offering a rich and engaging live music experience.

SET 1
6:30 PM – 6:50 PM
Performer: Charlotte Greve
Lineup:
Charlotte Greve — saxophone, voice, piano, electronics
About:
Charlotte is playing her most current music solo. A mix of songs and drones.
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SET 2
7:00 PM – 7:20 PM
Performer: Amy Fy Lee
Lineup:
Amy Fy Lee — voice, cello, guitar
Zoe Firn — guitar
Alec Galambos — piano
About:
Amy Fy Lee is a singer-songwriter making simple, sweet, soulful, sometimes whimsical songs on love and wonder. Often filled with strings, she draws from folk, indie pop, classical, soul, dream pop, and chamber pop sounds. She will be joined by musician friends Zoe Firn and Alec Galambos for this special performance of songs.
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SET 3
7:30 PM – 7:50 PM
Performer: Hattie
Lineup:
Mathias Jensen
Melissa Carter
About:
Hattie described by The Rodeo Mag as “achingly honest and full of heart,” is the brainchild of Brooklyn based vocalist, songwriter, and audio engineer Melissa Kaitlyn Carter. Named after her great grandmother, this project is an act of generational healing. The genre? Sad girl indie for the girl who’s trying to not be so sad anymore.
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SET 4
8:00 PM – 8:20 PM
Performer: GB3: Gentleman Brawlers Trio Set
Lineup:
Becca Fox — vocals
Matt Walsh — vocals & electric guitar
Quincie Hydock — vocals
Gabriel Concha — percussion
About:
When Brooklyn collective Gentleman Brawlers performs, it’s more than a concert: It’s an electrifying experience. Led by creative duo Becca Fox and Matt Walsh, the band channels musical inspo Talking Heads with their distinct brand of Afrofunk and indie dance music that becomes a visual as well as auditory feast on stage.
“If you can MOVE you can DANCE!” shouts an exuberant Fox from the stage — or from the dance floor, where she’s joined the crowd. Gentleman Brawlers loves to engage an audience, and the audience loves them right back. Celebrated by BBC’s Tom Robinson, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, & WNYC’s The Greene Space, Gentleman Brawlers has opened for Cimafunk, Fantastic Negrito, & Los Amigos Invisibles. Their popular electronic trio, GB3, enables the group to bring its lively show to intimate spaces, while still delivering a pint-sized pop punch to any venue.
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The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series is one of the most exciting initiatives we undertake as a community. With so many gifted and talented members, creating this series was a natural decision and a no-brainer. The baton of music and performance curation was passed on to Ludovica and Alexis by Beverly Grant—a great artist and long-time member since the inception of the Food Coop. Beverly is an artist, photographer, singer-songwriter, composer, and activist who has greatly contributed to our community.
Jason Weiner and the membership staff have played a key role in bringing this event to life. We thank them for sharing the same joy and respect for the arts, which enriches all walks of life. Before the shutdown, this concert series was a crucial and pinnacle way of bringing us closer together as a community that truly cares about the world around us. Art, in every aspect of our human experience, is a life-healing force. Alexis Cuadrado and Ludovica Burtone are both professional musicians, composers, producers, and educators. They have expanded the vision of the curation to create a platform for freedom of expression for all. ShapeShifter Lab visionaries Fortuna Sung and Matthew Garrison have also become vital to our mission, generously providing us with their performance space across the street from the Food Coop. Annie Keating does the magic with social media and Ave Carrillo is helping the group to the production side of things the concert series.
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Nate Rappaport Presents: “Welcome To My Garden” + “The Primordial Sessions”
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Welcome To My Garden: a solo immersive set of harmonic rhythm & meditative melody, followed by The Primordial Sessionsoriginal music trio.
Nate Rappaport presents two new projects:
“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.

Nate Rappaport – Drums/Percussion/Flutes
Jon Madof – Guitar
Jack Kaiser – Synth/Bass

https://www.naterappaport.com/,
https://www.jonmadof.com/,
https://www.instagram.com/jackkaisermusic/

Bruce Gertz Quintet, Octopus Dreams
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Award winning jazz bassist, composer Bruce Gertz brings his stellar Quintet to perform the music of its latest release, Octopus Dream.

Award 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.

Rick DiMuzio, Tenor Saxophone
Sheryl Bailey, Guitar
Gilson Schachnik, Piano
Gary Fieldman, Drums
Bruce Gertz, Bass and Composition

https://www.facebook.com/bgertzbass/
https://www.instagram.com/bgertzbass
https://www.instagram.com/gtrnerd/
https://www.instagram.com/rickdimuzio/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/gary.fieldman.5/
https://www.instagram.com/gschachnik/

The Big Niko & GiGi Puppet Singalong
2026-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Family-friendly musical experience from Brooklyn’s children’s music school NikosKids. Live music + puppetry for young children + families.

Family-friendly musical experience from Brooklyn’s children’s music school NikosKids. Live music + puppetry for young children + families.
Family-friendly musical experience from Brooklyn’s children’s music school NikosKids. Live music + puppetry for young children + families.
The 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.
Lineup:

Nikolai Moderbacher, vocals, guitar
Tiappa Klimovitsky, guitar
Derek Nievergelt, bass
Evan Pazner, drums

Paint & Flow
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
An evening of mindful movement, creativity & community. Come shake off the winter in this spring gathering that moves from breath to brushstroke, all for a great cause. This evening is designed to feed both your body and creative soul. We believe that movement unlocks creativity, creativity builds connection, and connection is how we show up for each other and for the world. All proceeds benefit the Immigrant Defense Project, a nonprofit providing legal defense and advocacy for immigrants facing the courts. We’ll share more throughout the night about how to stay engaged and support the amazing work they do. For more info, see here: immigrantdefenseproject.org.
The evening: 🧘 Guided Meditation & Yoga Flow — 6:20-7:30 Led by Julie Kerner.
Doors open at 6pm.
We begin upstairs at 6:20 with breath and movement to help you arrive fully. No experience needed. Bring your own mat or borrow one of ours.
🎨 Watercolor Workshop — 7:30- 8:30pm
Led by artist Genia Blazer and Julie Kerner.
Your body is warm, your mind is open — now let it flow onto paper.

🎵 Live Music — Throughout the evening.
🥂 Food, Drinks & Community — Light bites and drinks available for purchase. Stick around, meet your neighbors, make new friends. All proceeds benefit the Immigrant Defense Project — a nonprofit providing legal defense and advocacy for immigrants facing the courts. We’ll share more throughout the night about how to stay engaged and support the work.
For more info on the amazing work they do, check out: https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/.
Come for the yoga. Stay for the watercolors. Leave with new connections and the feeling like you did something that mattered.
Tickets range from $30-45, see ticket options below:
https://partiful.com/e/7qUcZjV4cWbqKLH9GNoM?

​​🧘‍♀️ NY YOGA CLUB - STUDIO GHIBLI FLOW + JAZZ SCHMOOZE AFTER
2026-04-29 18:30 - 20:00
🧘‍♀️ NY YOGA CLUB – HEALTHY HATHA + ARYUVEDIC FOOD TASTING
​​​🥣 Mindful Yoga & Traditional Indian Health Food Tasting
🌊 Style: All-levels hatha yoga (accessible + calming)
🙏 No yoga experience needed! Ideal for beginners and experienced yogis. We mean it!!
​​​📣 How to Sign Up
Register on Luma and present your ticket at the door.
Or just walk in, we always love our walk-ins (pay by credit card)
BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) OR rent one from us for $5
​​​​📍 Where & When
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM. The meeting begins once the room fills, usually about 15–20 minutes after. The yoga practice runs for about one hour. Mindful food tasting to follow.
​​​​🌿 What to Expect
We’re a club, not a class. Come as you are, say hello to the people around you, and settle in.
​​​Our Healthy Hatha practices are for all levels and run about an hour. Expect to mindfully breath and explore a sequence of traditional yoga postures.
​​​We understand that life happens. Sometimes that means showing up late, in your pjs, or both. We leave some time at the beginning of our meetings to ease in and socialize.
​​​​🥣 After Yoga
Stick around. We will have homemade Aryuvedic foods prepared with care by Chef Rita. Learn a bit about the traditional Indian approach to balancing the mind and body through foods that are as nourishing as they are delicious.
​​⭐ Our Instructor
Dan Sohval came to yoga seeking ways to build inner discipline and mental balance. He is the founder of Yoga Club, which has grown to over 1500 members since launching in 2025. A lifelong educator, he brings to his instruction the same humor and curiosity that guides his teaching in the classroom. He received his 200-hour certification at VeraYoga with additional training in yin and trauma-informed practices. Off the mat, he is a published author, teaches computer science, and is an avid fan Korean food
​​​​💫 About Yoga Club
We bring people together through high quality, affordable yoga and community. We meet in creative spaces around the city to move, breath, and meet new people.
