ShapeShifter Plus

CAPOEIRA
2024-11-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor, 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
CAPOEIRA
Taught by Curu

SATURDAYS 9:30-10:30am
AGES 4-7

$35

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The esteemed Contramestre Curu began his Capoeira training in Brasília, Brazil’s capital, at the young age of 11. In this fun-filled class children will learn every aspect of the dynamic Brazilian martial art!

They will be introduced to traditional Brazilian instruments, sing Portuguese songs, delve into the history, and learn to move expressively and harmoniously to the rhythm!

Partner activities enhance trust, encourage cooperation, create a distinctive sense of community, and promote dynamic interactions among peers. Curu’s Capoeira class celebrates the joy of collective effort and cultural expression!

Class Length: 60 min.
Level: Beginner

CAPOEIRA-2
2024-11-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-30 10:30 - 11:30 | ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor, 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
CAPOEIRA
Taught by Curu

SATURDAYS 10:30-11:30am
Ages 8-16

$35

Pay Online or Pay In Person!

The esteemed Contramestre Curu began his Capoeira training in Brasília, Brazil’s capital, at the young age of 11. In this fun-filled class students will learn every aspect of the dynamic Brazilian martial art!

They will be introduced to traditional Brazilian instruments, sing Portuguese songs, delve into the history, and learn to move expressively and harmoniously to the rhythm!

Partner activities enhance trust, encourage cooperation, create a distinctive sense of community, and promote dynamic interactions among peers. Curu’s Capoeira class celebrates the joy of collective effort and cultural expression!

Class Length: 60 min.
Level: Mixed

Bowery Jazz Messengers Open Rehearsal
2024-03-09 12:00 - 15:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
The Bowery Jazz Messengers is a NYC band and charity that plays at The Bowery Mission in New York City, and other venues in the Greater New York area, where its music helps inspire anyone experiencing homelessness or poverty. The Bowery Jazz Messengers received 501C3 status in NYS in July of 2020 and also provides a positive environment for young jazz musicians to develop their craft while performing service to their community.

ShapeShifter Plus provides the space and equipment for The Bowery Jazz Messengers for their monthly rehearsals allowing the public to sit in during the café open hours.
Come join!
Free

Diving Deeper - Mixed Level Iyengar Yoga
2024-11-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-01-12 09:00 - 10:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Diving Deeper – Mixed Level Iyengar Yoga

SUNDAYS 9 am to 10:30 am
$25

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Seasoned and dynamic instructor Lara Warren invites you to reconnect with your practice and explore new depths in her weekly classes and immersive monthly workshops!
This mixed level Iyengar Yoga class is designed for you to explore more complex poses and to dive deeper into your practice. You will observe the subtle connections in the body, and the role of the breath and mind in refining our actions and experiences within the asanas.
Expect to learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy will power, that in turn supports remaining in the asanas longer and with ease.

Age Group: Adult
Class Length: 90 min.
Level: Mixed

Please Note:

Doors open 15 min before class.
Wear comfy, easy to move in clothing.
Bring your own mat, optional.
Be prepared to remove shoes when entering studio.

Thank you! 🙂

CLASS DATES:
SUNDAY SEPT. 8TH – SUNDAY DEC. 29TH

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals
2024-11-03 11:00 - 17:00 | ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor, 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, 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 across all NYC boroughs.
Founded in 2010 by Arturo O’Farril and managed by the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, The Fat Cats is led by Zack O’Farrill with Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra members Jim Seeley, Berta Moreno, and Jasim Perales, as well as Arthur Alvarez and Adam Baksh-García.
Over the years, The Fat Cats have taken the stage at New York venues such as the Brooklyn Museum, New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, the Frick Collection, the Greene Space at WNYC, BRIC House, Birdland and Brooklyn’s Shapeshifter Lab who has welcomed the band for weekly rehearsals since their 2023-2024 season.

BREAKING THE ICE
2024-12-15 14:00 - 17:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
I.C.E. Music Dept. presents BREAKING THE ICE, a series of concerts performed by ICE students in the most famous New York City jazz clubs and rock venues. ICE (Institute for Collaborative Education) is a public school in the East Village and the director of the Music Department is Albert Marques. The students will perform arrangements of some of the most famous jazz standards and they will also perform original songs with eclectic influences from reggae to funk, from swing to hip-hop.

Doors at 1:30 pm;
Online ticket sales closes 1 hour before showtime;
Ticket at door $25

Part-Time Samurai and Human Music Double Bill
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Noah Galbreath – Saxophone and Vocals
Jess Schneider – Vocals
Evan Amoroso – Trombone and Vocals
Eli Goldstein – Trumpet
Sam Towse – Keyboards
Brad Kang – Guitar
Isaac Beaumont – Bass Guitar
Pat Petrus – Drumset

Human Music:
Sam Towse – Keyboards
Santosh Sharma – Saxophone and EWI
Michael Hilgendorf – Guitar
Rafael Enciso – Bass Guitar
Drums TBA

Part-Time Samurai is an up-and-coming neo-soul/jazz-pop group based in New York City. Bringing an exciting blend of complex uptempo tunes as well as sensitive, groove-centric music, the band puts on a live show that showcases each member and accentuates their thoughtful yet playfully sarcastic lyrics. Drawing on influences such as Jacob Mann, Louis Cole, Haitus Kaiyote, and the Beatles, to name a few, listeners can expect tight unison lines, pop melodies sung over active jazz fusion accompaniment, and some extended instrumental solos. Part-Time Samurai features a full horn section consisting of trombone, trumpet, and saxophone as well as vocals and a rhythm section that includes keyboards, guitar, bass, and drumset.

Human Music Bio TBA

Movement Arts Program: FUNDAMENTALS OF IYENGAR YOGA
2024-09-10 09:30 - 11:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
FUNDAMENTALS OF IYENGAR YOGA
(Level I)
Taught by LARA WARREN

TUESDAYS 9:30-11am
$25

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Seasoned and dynamic instructor Lara Warren invites you to reconnect with your practice and explore new depths in her weekly classes and immersive monthly workshops!
In this class, through the practice of fundamental yoga postures (including standing poses, seated poses, twists, forward bending, inversions, and restorative poses) the essential actions and organizing principles of Iyengar Yoga are introduced and refined.
Expect to develop your strength, stamina, coordination, flexibility and ability to relax. Students with injuries are easily accommodated, and more importantly, are taught how to work with their specific physical challenges and adapt poses accordingly.

Age Group: Adult
Class Length: 90 min.
Level: Beginner

Please Note:

Doors open 15 min before class.
Wear comfy, easy to move in clothing.
Changing space is limited.
Bring your own mat, optional.
Be prepared to remove shoes when entering studio.

Thank you! 🙂

CLASS DATES:
TUES. SEPT. 3RD-TUES. DEC 17TH
No Class Dec. 24th
No Class Dec. 31st.

Passage
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Mark Martinez – vocal,
Blake Ebert – Cello,
Erin Kennedy – Piano

The theme of the cabaret will be love and time and will be a celebration of how things changes with time, and evolve in beauty in unexpected ways. It will be a mixture of jazz, musical theater, classical music, and a celebration

Sohei Narita Quintet
2024-12-17 20:30 - 21:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Saxophone: Sohei Narita
Guitar: Sanchez Fernandes
Piano: Alec Castro
Bass: Mason O’Donnell
Drums: Yeasung Kim

Sohei Narita, saxophonist and composer. Sohei is known for his signature dark, deep, and warm saxophone tone, deeply rooted in classical and jazz music. His original compositions, characterized by singable melodies, classical-influenced orchestration, and rich jazz harmonies, showcase his unique musical identity. He recently released his first EP, “Lights in the Distance,” featuring his original compositions.

A Charlie Brown Christmas LIVE!
2024-12-21 12:00 - 13:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Weeeeeee’re back!
The Wild Oat Theatrical Company is delighted to bring this holiday favorite back to Brooklyn where we belong!
Our company will perform verbatim, the Charlie Brown Christmas Special accompanied by a live jazz trio playing all of Vince Guaraldi’s classic tunes. So bundle up, come on over to our house and we’ll take you back to the very first time you heard Linus say “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown”.
The talented performers from this production come from all over the New York theatre world: Broadway, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, The Metropolitan Opera House and more.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live is a tradition that emerged from the Penn State Theatre program and has made a home in Brooklyn. The actors all share a deep love for this holiday classic and have worked hard to match the exact physicality of the cartoon characters from the original Christmas Special.
Bring the whole family! Spread the word and help us keep the tradition alive. We promise to show you what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!

*This year the proceeds of our show will be donated to:
CAMBA- Help New Yorkers in need transform their lives
The Brooklyn Brownstone- A Title 1 Public School in Bedstuy

Get your tickets HERE!

Saturday IN-PERSON Immersive Worskhop with Lara Warren
2024-12-28 15:00 - 17:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Prepare for the New Year with a session dedicated to cultivating quietness, receptivity, and spaciousness. We’ll explore poses, relaxation, and breathing techniques to release tension and bring solace to the nervous system.
RESERVE YOUR MAT

Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton and Ameila Robinson of Mil's Trills - a joyful concert for the littlest dancers and their grown-ups!
2025-01-04 09:45 - 11:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton and Amelia Robinson of Mil’s Trills –
a joyful concert for the littlest dancers and their grown-ups!

9:45am – doors
10:15 – storytime from Lalo + Physique Swimming
10:30-11:30am – concerttickets:
$15 per person (under 12 months – free)
$45 family pack of 4

www.shapeshifterplus.org

Geared for families with children ages 0-8 years old, this early morning concert features story time, music and dancing that is sure to engage, inspire and uplift! Welcome in, get some drinks from the café, and get ready to kick off your weekend with musical fun by Suzi and Amelia!
** Please be aware that photography and video recording may take place during this event. By attending, you give your consent to be photographed or recorded, and for the images or footage to be used in future promotions or event materials. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let our event staff know when you arrive.
Sponsored by Lalo and Physique Swimming.

Free Snacks from Brand Partner Once Upon a Farm.

Bios:

For more than a decade, Suzi Shelton has been recognized as a voice in independent family music, and a leading figure in the NYC children’s music scene. She has four solo albums under her belt along with multiple hit singles frequently played on the radio (and everywhere you listen to your music), and a popular livestream show called Sing with Suzi featuring special guests from around the globe that is watched in over 70 countries! Suzi is a staple in Park Slope with her regular playground-packed performances at Old Stone House of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Public Library, and Jalopy Theatre.
Mil’s Trills is a 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, we work to find new creative ways of bringing people together towards a peaceful global community.

Veuveleuge
2025-01-05 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Dylan DeFeo: Rhodes, Organ, synthesizer, key bass
Ross Procaccio: drums/percussion
Michael Krause: Guitar/strings

Veuveleuge is a power trio born in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn that melds funk, jazz fusion and world music into an irresistible instrumental sound. Their unique lineup of longtime NY musicians Dylan DeFeo on keys/synth bass, Michael Krause on guitar/strings and Ross Procaccio

Speakeasy Open Mic Jam feat. "Dulie Noted" & Friends
2025-01-08 19:00 - 23:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
January 8th Featured Artist; Mike Davis is A New York City Based RB singerand recording artist!! He will blow you away with his Amazing Voice!! Youwill not be disappointed!!! Doors open @7pm Showtime Starts @8pm
$20 online
$25 at door
plus fees
Get tickets in link below.

The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #3
2025-01-17 18:30 - 20:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
6:30 pm James Pratley Watson – piano
Post-classical, ambient piano miniatures
7: 00 pm. Rob Garcia Band
Lily White – saxophone; Michel Gentile – flute; Frank Carlberg – piano; Jim Whitney – bass; Rob Garcia – drums
Adventurous jazz; arrangments of jazz standards and original music
7:30 pm Alida Torres
Alida & Aidan are a vocals and accordion duet doing Latin American folk songs including protest songs from Cuba, zambas from Argentina and heart wrenching rancheras from Mexico.
8:00 pm Noa Fort Solo- piano and voice
Noa Fort is a vocalist, pianist, composer, improviser and music therapist. She will perform a selection of her original songs arranged for a solo voice/piano set.

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 Jay 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 Jay Rodriguez are both professional musicians, composers, and producers. 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.
