Welcome to Bad Apple, The New School Free Press’ weekly post that delivers the low-down on the most time-worthy and the best bad events of the upcoming week.
SEE.
Black Lives Matter Art Show
Tuesday Jan. 31 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and given the current state of political affairs, artist Carla Cubit will be hosting the free opening reception of her new exhibit at Bushwick’s The Living Gallery. The show displays Cubit’s the movement’s artwork, posters, and photographs from Black Lives Matter protests throughout the NYC area, as well as artwork from the Museum of Impact. There will also be a performance by Welf Dorr of underground horns, Ras Moshe Burnett, Kenny Wollesen and open jam session and a speaker from the Museum of Impact, followed by an open discussion with the artist herself. Free posters will be available from The Stop Mass Incarceration Network. Food and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact: carlacubit@hotmail.com
The Living Gallery 1084 Broadway, Brooklyn
LOOK.
Visual Resistance
Wednesday Feb. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
An interactive evening spent building, discussing and viewing examples of visual resistance. The event will be led by Quito Ziegler and Kristen P. Lovell of the WRRQ Collective.
Register for free entry, online at https://buy.acmeticketing.com/
The International Center for Photography
1114 Sixth Ave., Manhattan
WATCH.
Independent Women: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Thursday Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Come to Williamsburg’s famed movie theater slash bar for this weekly segment of must see independent films, directed by women and hosted by a former New School student. Channel your hate of the patriarchy into supporting women in cinema!
Videology Bar and Cinema 308 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn
LISTEN.
Poetry Reading: Ann Carson
Thursday Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Ann Carson, a distinguished poet-in-residence in the NYU Creative Writing Program and winner of the T.S. Elliott prize for poetry, will be hosting a free reading open to the public. No tickets or reservations necessary; seating is first-come first-served, so we suggest getting there by 6:30 p.m.
NYU Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House 58 W. 10th St., Manhattan
GET INVOLVED.
Brooklyn Forum To Address The Needs of TGNC NY’ers
Friday Feb. 3 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
A strategy session with community leaders, elected officials and other professionals on the needs and potential solutions to the violence affecting the trans and gender non-conforming community in New York City. The discussion will focus on education, immigration, employment, policing, housing and healthcare. It will be led by trans and gender non-conforming leaders. Food and Metrocards will be provided.
YWCA Brooklyn 30 Third Ave., Brooklyn
DANCE.
Nosaj Thing, Blue Hawaii, and Octo Octa in the Bad Room
Friday Feb. 3 at 10 p.m.
Come dance the pain of this political climate away and listen to the electric tunes of up-and-coming artists! The event is 21+ and there will be a $15 cover charge at the door.
Good Room 98 Meserole Ave., Brooklyn
Illustration: Alex Gilbeaux