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Jam with the NYYS Jazz Small Ensemble

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Jam with the NYYS Jazz Small Ensemble Date & Time: April 28, 2025 at 6pm Tickets: $20 each. Prospective NYYS Jazz Students who bring their instruments for the jam session will be admitted for free. The New York Youth Symphony Jazz Small Ensemble will be performing jazz standards along with original compositions from musicians in the group, […]

$20

You Gotta Believe Foster Care Awareness & Pre-Pride Month Kickoff Celebration

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

YGB Foster Care Awareness & Pre-Pride Month Kickoff Celebration You Gotta Believe is a New York City-based, national organization that specializes in finding permanent families for young adults, teens, and pre-teens in foster care. Come join this community event: Celebrating with a Pride Runaway and Arts & Crafts Activiites!    

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter   Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]

The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #7

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Everyone Welcome! Members and Non-members! Set 1 | 6:30 pm–6:50 pm  Band Name: Ran Livneh  Lineup: Ran Livneh – Bass, Ben Silahi – Drums About: Mediative Ethiopian Jazz and ambient. Music inspired by Ethiopian music, meditations, spiritual jazz, and Mediterranean sounds.   Set 2 | 7:00 pm–7:20 pm Band Name: Franglais Lineup: Ben Wood – […]

$10

Tumble Live: Sonic Saturday!

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come join us for Tumble NSF Stem Day, a fun-filled event celebrating all things science, technology, engineering, and math! Get ready to make some noise at Tumble Live: Sonic Saturday—a FREE, live science celebration for curious kids and their grownups! Hosted by Lindsay and Marshall from Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, this high-energy event blends […]

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter   Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]

BATTLE FOR THE BAG POETRY COMPETITION

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The first of 3 Battles for the Bag awarding 2 champion poets (1 male, 1 female) with $500 each and a "Battle for the Bag" Champion Sweatshirt. Join us at the Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY, USA at 837 Union Street on Battle Day- May 16, 2025 for an unforgettable evening of passion through poetry […]

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter   Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]

Come read Books at the Human Library!

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Human Library NYC breaks down social barriers by bringing strangers together in conversation. One person acts as a Book, sharing their lived experience, while one or more others act as a Reader, asking any questions they have about that experience. These open and honest conversations provide a safe space for all of us to challenge […]

Postponed Divinity Roxx Trio Live – Pop Up Adult Show

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Divinity stands out as a transformative and inspiring figure in the music industry, known for her extraordinary bass playing and dynamic artistry.   Divinity Roxx (lead vocals/bass), Granville Mullings Jr. (drums), Wes Mingus (guitar) Doors at 7:30 pm Show at 8 pm  

$25

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter   Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]

Jeff “Tain” Watts – Aftermask

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Jeff "Tain" Watts – drums James Francies – piano/keys Ravi Coltrane – saxophones James Genus – double bass Paul Bollenback – guitar Special Guest: Gregoire Maret – harmonica   This commission has been made possible by CMA’s New Jazz Works program with generous funding provided by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Rockquiem: A choral concert featuring works for choir and electronics including a Requiem setting with rock trio.

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

ROCKQUIEM Thursday, May 29 at 8:00pm C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective presents ROCKQUIEM, a night of world premieres for choir, live electronics and rock trio. Featuring "Rockquiem," a new, collectively composed requiem for choir and rock trio! C4 goes electric in this thrilling performance. Program Jeryl Johnston, What is This? Mirjam Tally, Sinu Vari ROCKQUIEM: […]

C4 presents: ROCKQUIEM

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

ROCKQUIEM Friday, May 30 at 8:00pm C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective presents ROCKQUIEM, a night of world premieres for choir, live electronics and rock trio. Featuring "Rockquiem," a new, collectively composed requiem for choir and rock trio! C4 goes electric in this thrilling performance. Program Jeryl Johnston, What is This? Mirjam Tally, Sinu Vari ROCKQUIEM: […]

Postponed Slyboots

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Slyboots is a melodic dream. Slip into the sounds of dreamy rock with emotional vocals, rich keyboard textures, post-punk bass, and shimmering guitar. Tiffany Lyons – Lead Singer KG* Noble – Guitar/Backing Vocals Margaret LaBombard – Bass Ted Marcus – Drums Jed Becker – Synth/Keys YouTube: bit.ly/Slyboots_Ytb Bandcamp: bit.ly/Slyboots_Bnd Apple Music & iTunes: bit.ly/Slyboots_Apl Spotify: bit.ly/Slyboots_Spt Pandora: bit.ly/Slyboots_Pnd

“The All Seeing Eye” – music of Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea & Dave Liebman

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The premiere of Scott’s big band arrangement of Wayne Shorter’s seminal 1966 recording The All Seeing Eye, and works by Corea and Liebman.The premiere of Scott’s big band arrangement of Wayne Shorter’s seminal 1966 recording The All Seeing Eye, as well as works by Corea and Liebman. Scott Reeves – arranger, conductor Saxophones: Matt Hong, Jay Brandford, […]

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter   Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]

Tomoko Omura’s World-Premiere of “Run, Run, Run”

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

New musical compositions by Tomoko Omura, along with an original short story about a girl who survives an atomic bomb in New York City.Welcome to Tomoko Omura's World-Premiere of "Run, Run, Run"! Join us at ShapeShifter Lab for the world-premiere of her brand new musical compositions, along with an original short story written by Tomoko. […]

Free - $20.00

Ruby Farmer Quartet

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Bassist Ruby Farmer debuts her jazz quartet at ShapeShifter, featuring original compositions and more. Ruby Farmer – Bass Skylar Tang – Trumpet Ben Schwartz – Drums William Schwartzman – Piano

Dave Anderson “In Lieu of Flowers” Album Release

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Dave Anderson – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones Grant Richards – Piano Lorin Cohen – Bass Jimmy Macbride – Drums Dave Anderson’s quartet plays a collection of original songs inspired by jazz luminaries.  

A Celebration of ALL IN MY HEAD by Jessica Morris

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Please join us for an evening of readings from ALL IN MY HEAD: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Patient Power by Jessica Morris. We’ll be joined by Ed Pilkington, Jessica’s husband and Chair of OurBrainBank, and Dr. Fabio Iwamoto, the neuro-oncologist who treated Jessica and a leading voice in the ongoing search for breakthroughs […]

Allora Open Day!

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Class Experience   Join our Open Day, explore our Park Slope location on two levels, and get to know our staff and other families in the area. Make pasta from scratch, arts and crafts,  enjoy our playroom, read some books, be part of a new community of learners! RSVP   Sample Class Format 10:00 AM […]

Free

Park Slope Windsor Terrace Artists Open Studios 2025

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

38 members are participating in our Annual Open Studios! Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 12-6 pm. Artists will open their studios to the public or display artwork at local venues that are generously hosting us. We look forward to seeing you!  

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter   Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]

Park Slope Windsor Terrace Artists Open Studios 2025

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

38 members are participating in our Annual Open Studios! Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, 12-6 pm. Artists will open their studios to the public or display artwork at local venues that are generously hosting us. We look forward to seeing you!  

Fyütch & Aura V: ‘Harmony’ Album Release Concert

ShapeShifter Plus 501(c)(3) 837-839 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Experience the magical harmony of Fyütch & Aura V's new album live at our concert!Welcome to Fyütch & Aura V: 'Harmony' Album Release Concert! Harmony is the debut album from dynamic daddy-daughter duo Fyütch and his 7-year-old daughter, Aura V.Fyütch – VocalsAura V – VocalsErikos Vlemas – BassYeshak Pellot – DrumsBasil Morgan – Keys

Free

The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #8

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Performances by: Peter Kronreif, Zoe Firn, Hugo Moreno, Ye'ela Wilschanski Everyone Welcome! Members and Non-members! Set 1 | 6:30 pm–6:50 pm  Band: CROWNĒ / Soul Lever Lift Lineup:  Peter Kronreif - guitar, vocals Ben Hoffmann - keys, vocals, drums Nick Jost - bass CROWNĒ is the brainchild of Peter Kronreif, a Brooklyn based drummer and […]

Blue Playhouse Fundraiser Show

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Hey there! Get ready for a day of entertainment at the Blue Playhouse Fundraiser Show to support our Preschool!Blue Playhouse Fundraiser ShowWelcome to the Blue Playhouse Fundraiser Show! Join us for a day of entertainment and support a good cause at ShapeShifter Lab. Get ready to enjoy live performances, music, and more. Come together with […]

Free - $30.00

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter   Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]