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SUMMARY:City Fragments | Carol Dronsfield & Leigh Klonsky
DESCRIPTION:City Fragments\, a dual exhibition featuring Carol Dronsfield and Leigh Klonsky\, encourages viewers to look at their urban surroundings in a different light. The Brooklyn-based artists explore and dissect familiar NYC scenes that many of us often overlook. Dronsfield zeros in on wild postings – multi-layered wheat paste advertisements\, and Klonsky focuses on street trees. They photograph these everyday sights and reinterpret them using collage and mixed media\, creating extraordinary\, fragmented views of our city. \nCarol Dronsfield started The Wild Postings Project in 2012\, focusing her lens on construction site walls plastered with multiple layers of advertisements\, posters\, and graffiti — the more layered\, weathered\, and battered the walls\, the better. She photographs the multi-layered remnants of the postings and adds painting\, drawing\, and vintage ephemera to the prints\, highlighting the beauty in urban decadence. \nOriginally from Hartford\, Connecticut\, Dronsfield began her career as an art director in New York City before becoming a commercial photographer. Her current work focuses on street photography\, capturing the city’s landscape and its diverse array of characters. She co-founded Exposure\, The Salon for Women Photographers\, in 2024. Learn more at www.caroldronsfieldphotography.com. \nLeigh Klonsky’s collages are part of an ongoing series inspired by the complex and contradictory relationship New Yorkers have with street trees. Composed with more than 500 photographs of tree beds\, bird’s nests\, plastic bags\, indoor plants\, and images of humans intersecting with nature\, the works reveal the love\, neglect\, and abuse directed toward these urban oases. Using glue\, paint\, and nails\, Klonsky transforms her photos of the trees into mighty patchworked beings. \nA native of Chicago\, Klonsky received her BFA from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and her Masters of Art in Education from Brooklyn College. She has been an NYC public school art teacher for nearly 20 years. Learn more at www.leighklonsky.com. \nCITY FRAGMENTS\nOn view Saturdays\, August 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 1-5pm \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, August 8 2-5pm \nCollage Workshop\nSaturday\, August 22 2-3:30pm\nSuited for ages 6 & up.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/city-fragments-carol-dronsfield-leigh-klonsky/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area\, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays\, from 1:30 to 3:30\, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. \nGerry reads poetry at the canal\nThe readings will be followed by open mic time limited to ten readers (one poem no longer than 3 minutes) who have signed up the day of the reading on a first come basis. \nReading will be outdoors at the Gowanus open shoreline and we invite you to engage with the emerging Gowanus Canal habitat as we witness the EPA conduct their SuperFUN/d cleanup program. Event may move to inside the boathouse if it begins to rain or we want to escape the summer heat. If other activity is occurring on the street or esplanade\, event may move inside. \nParticipation is free but we encourage donations to sustain the efforts of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club\, an advocacy stewardship organization who has been representing neighborhood interests for over two decades. \nMay17 Linda Lerner\, Patricia Carrigton\, Abigail Welhouse\, Bill Lessard \nJune7 Susan Michele\, Gregory Crosby\, Melinda Wilson\, Dennis Nurkse14 Donna Masini\, Richard Smith\, Maria Lisella\, Elizabeth T Gray Jr.28 Elaine Sexton\, Karen Hildebrand\, Don Yorty\, Judith Lee Herbert \nJuly12 David Catz\, Estha Wiener\, Shean Nevin\, Katherine Swett19 Sarah Wallace\, Ashley Mabitt\, Zoe White\, and Michael T. Young26 Broadstone Books: S.H. Case\, Myra Malkin\, Vera Salter\, Stephanie Laterza\, David Mills\, Lucia Cherclu \nAugust2 Jiwon Choi\, Amy Holman\, Miranda Beeson\, Sarah Sarai9 Kimiko Hahn\, Joanne Solfrian\, Sam Cha\, Mervyn Taylor16 KGB: John Demming\, Selena Spier\, Tyler Allen\, Penny Susan Lewis\, Jada Gordon23 Karen Neuberg\, Scott Hightower\, Indran Amirthanayagam\, Neil Shepard30 Titanic \nSeptember13 Hilary Sideris\, Tom Sleigh\, Austin Alexis\, Kristine Esser-Slentz20 Joanne McFarland\, Ruth Danon\, Brad Vogel\, David Formanek27 Amy Lemmon\, Jane Rosenberg LaForge\, Richard Levine\, Nicole Callihan \nOctober4 Lisa Andrews\, Lisa Badner\, Arden Levine\, Anthony Capo11 Broadstone Books: Amy Barone\, Margo Taft Stever\, Billy Cancel\, Mary Moloney
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/a-persistence-of-cormorants-poetry-reading-3/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st-7/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evenings\, 6-8:30 April through October. \nAt the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse 165 2nd Street between Bond and the Gowanus Canal. We are excited to expand our musical offerings with this new weekly jam.\nDredger Host: Liz Rabson Schnore\nJam Leader: Papa Ernie Vega \nWhat Jug band and String band music?\nLet’s start with String band music. Black String band music\, which will be our focus\, was created by Southern Blacks and pre-dates the Blues & Jazz. Groups which consisted of mostly stringed instruments (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, violin\, mandolin\, ukulele\, etc) performed a wide variety of songs and styles for all manner of social functions and for personal enjoyment; two-steps\, waltzes and breakdowns for dances\, ballads and love songs\, humorous & novelty songs\, as well as blues\, jazz\, and pop tunes as they came into fashion. This genre\, sadly\, was under-represented by the burgeoning recording industry in the 1920’s and 30’s\, which helped contribute to its already declining popularity in the wake of the success of the Blues and Jazz: though groups like the Mississippi Sheiks and the Dallas String Band did make great and popular recordings. The genre never completely died out\, however\, and is alive and well today thanks to the perseverance of its practitioners and the dedication of its fans\, which has led to a rediscovery and a new appreciation by audiences young and old. \nJug band music developed in the early 20th century within Southern Black communities and was essentially a string band with a jug used as a “poor man’s tuba”\, in the role of a bass instrument. Other household items as instruments were popular as well; washboard and/or spoons for percussion\, washtub bass\, and kazoo. These combined with the guitars\, banjos\, mandolins/violins of the traditional string band\, along with the harmonica\, made for a unique sound that won the hearts of the public in the early days of the recording industry. The Memphis Jug Band and Cannon’s Jug Stompers recorded well over a hundred examples of blues\, ballads\, pop and dance numbers – and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. The genre found new life in the Folk Music Revival of the 1960’s and remains popular to this day.\nThese sessions will be open to Intermediate and above players\, and we encourage you to sing along and bring a song to lead. To lead a song\, you will be expected to sing it loudly enough for those around you to hear\, to know the key you will sing in\, and to explain the chord changes and form of the song if need be. We may also discuss some ideas for performing in an ensemble to help everyone find their place in the music. \nPapa Ernie Vega is a NYC singer\, instrumentalist\, bandleader\, teacher\, songwriter and performing/recording artist. He has over 20 years of professional experience and has performed at the Newport Folk Festival\, the Jug Band Jubilee and the Osaka Jug Band Festival. He also taught and performed at the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival from 2016-2021. He is a lover of fine cheap food\, old movies\, humor\, and photography. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/gowanus-jug-string-band-sessions-3/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st-7/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st-8/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:Boathouse Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come\, bring an acoustic instrument. \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1999\, the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy\, conservation\, and education. Our organization promotes waterfront stewardship and is raising awareness of sewer overflow issues that affect our Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn\, NY. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/boathouse-bluegrass-jam-2/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T210000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Gowanus Voyage - AUGUST
DESCRIPTION:Join our Crew on a full-moon guided adventure!! Meet at the the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker\, at the end of 19th St / off 3rd Ave\, 11232 – NOT our 2nd St. boathouse. \n🎟️ Tickets required\, get yours here. 🎟️ (Tickets go on sale Saturday\, August 1 at 12:00 PM) \nSunset 19:34 |Moonrise 19:46 | Civil End 20:02 | Nautical End 20:36 \nThe stars should be on display along with harbor lights. We will provide lights for each canoe\, you’re welcome to bring/wear your own head lamp as well. Each canoe will have up to 3 people. Solo paddlers are welcome\, you will be paired with other members of the group based on experience and comfort in a canoe. Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Use a restroom before arrival\, as we have limited facilities on-site. \nDue to EPA cleaning of the Gowanus Canal\, voyage will head towards the 9th St bridge and return to Gowanus Bay and our new South Gowanus Bunker. \nIf raining or threatening weather (high winds\, lightning) by 5:00 pm we may cancel. Attendees will be notified via the email used to purchase tickets. Tour is not cancelled due to clouds but let’s hope for a clear sky for the moon rise! \nTickets are nonrefundable for any event that proceeds as planned. We will offer the option to transfer your ticket to another event if we have to cancel for weather. Transfer must be requested before the tour starts. If you choose not to transfer\, the cost of your ticket becomes a tax-deductible donation to the Gowanus Dredgers.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/full-moon-gowanus-voyage-august-2/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Guided Tours,On the Water
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype Workshop with Brian Ellis and The Gowanus Dredgers
DESCRIPTION:Gather materials for cyanotype printmaking on a short canoe paddle in Gowanus Bay! \n🎟️ RSVP REQUIRED tickets available starting August 17🎟️ RSVP here \nJoin Brian Ellis and the Gowanus Dredgers for a mid-day cyanotype printmaking workshop! After a short discussion of the printmaking process\, we will paddle to a nearby location to gather materials for our prints. Upon returning to the Bunker \, we will set up and harvest the power of the sun to create some wonderful prints that participants will be able to take home the same day. Beyond the standard cyanotype process\, we will also cover wet cyanotype\, image transfer\, and coffee-based bleaching and toning as time allows. \nCost: Suggested donation of $5-10\, however no one turned away for lack of funds. We want this to be accessible to everyone\, please contact us if you have a financial hardship. \nRSVP Required as seats are limited. \nAbout the Artist: Brian Ellis is a process-based cyanotype artist who uses the medium to explore human physicality and detritus. Using their practice to document meaning-making in the context of waste\, degradation\, and impermanence\, Brian’s cyanotype work utilizes wet cyanotype\, singing\, portraiture\, interview\, and print toning.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/cyanotype-workshop-with-brian-ellis-and-the-gowanus-dredgers/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Guided Tours,On the Water
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SUMMARY:City Fragments | Carol Dronsfield & Leigh Klonsky
DESCRIPTION:City Fragments\, a dual exhibition featuring Carol Dronsfield and Leigh Klonsky\, encourages viewers to look at their urban surroundings in a different light. The Brooklyn-based artists explore and dissect familiar NYC scenes that many of us often overlook. Dronsfield zeros in on wild postings – multi-layered wheat paste advertisements\, and Klonsky focuses on street trees. They photograph these everyday sights and reinterpret them using collage and mixed media\, creating extraordinary\, fragmented views of our city. \nCarol Dronsfield started The Wild Postings Project in 2012\, focusing her lens on construction site walls plastered with multiple layers of advertisements\, posters\, and graffiti — the more layered\, weathered\, and battered the walls\, the better. She photographs the multi-layered remnants of the postings and adds painting\, drawing\, and vintage ephemera to the prints\, highlighting the beauty in urban decadence. \nOriginally from Hartford\, Connecticut\, Dronsfield began her career as an art director in New York City before becoming a commercial photographer. Her current work focuses on street photography\, capturing the city’s landscape and its diverse array of characters. She co-founded Exposure\, The Salon for Women Photographers\, in 2024. Learn more at www.caroldronsfieldphotography.com. \nLeigh Klonsky’s collages are part of an ongoing series inspired by the complex and contradictory relationship New Yorkers have with street trees. Composed with more than 500 photographs of tree beds\, bird’s nests\, plastic bags\, indoor plants\, and images of humans intersecting with nature\, the works reveal the love\, neglect\, and abuse directed toward these urban oases. Using glue\, paint\, and nails\, Klonsky transforms her photos of the trees into mighty patchworked beings. \nA native of Chicago\, Klonsky received her BFA from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and her Masters of Art in Education from Brooklyn College. She has been an NYC public school art teacher for nearly 20 years. Learn more at www.leighklonsky.com. \nCITY FRAGMENTS\nOn view Saturdays\, August 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 1-5pm \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, August 8 2-5pm \nCollage Workshop\nSaturday\, August 22 2-3:30pm\nSuited for ages 6 & up.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/city-fragments-carol-dronsfield-leigh-klonsky/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T153000
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SUMMARY:A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area\, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays\, from 1:30 to 3:30\, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. \nGerry reads poetry at the canal\nThe readings will be followed by open mic time limited to ten readers (one poem no longer than 3 minutes) who have signed up the day of the reading on a first come basis. \nReading will be outdoors at the Gowanus open shoreline and we invite you to engage with the emerging Gowanus Canal habitat as we witness the EPA conduct their SuperFUN/d cleanup program. Event may move to inside the boathouse if it begins to rain or we want to escape the summer heat. If other activity is occurring on the street or esplanade\, event may move inside. \nParticipation is free but we encourage donations to sustain the efforts of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club\, an advocacy stewardship organization who has been representing neighborhood interests for over two decades. \nMay17 Linda Lerner\, Patricia Carrigton\, Abigail Welhouse\, Bill Lessard \nJune7 Susan Michele\, Gregory Crosby\, Melinda Wilson\, Dennis Nurkse14 Donna Masini\, Richard Smith\, Maria Lisella\, Elizabeth T Gray Jr.28 Elaine Sexton\, Karen Hildebrand\, Don Yorty\, Judith Lee Herbert \nJuly12 David Catz\, Estha Wiener\, Shean Nevin\, Katherine Swett19 Sarah Wallace\, Ashley Mabitt\, Zoe White\, and Michael T. Young26 Broadstone Books: S.H. Case\, Myra Malkin\, Vera Salter\, Stephanie Laterza\, David Mills\, Lucia Cherclu \nAugust2 Jiwon Choi\, Amy Holman\, Miranda Beeson\, Sarah Sarai9 Kimiko Hahn\, Joanne Solfrian\, Sam Cha\, Mervyn Taylor16 KGB: John Demming\, Selena Spier\, Tyler Allen\, Penny Susan Lewis\, Jada Gordon23 Karen Neuberg\, Scott Hightower\, Indran Amirthanayagam\, Neil Shepard30 Titanic \nSeptember13 Hilary Sideris\, Tom Sleigh\, Austin Alexis\, Kristine Esser-Slentz20 Joanne McFarland\, Ruth Danon\, Brad Vogel\, David Formanek27 Amy Lemmon\, Jane Rosenberg LaForge\, Richard Levine\, Nicole Callihan \nOctober4 Lisa Andrews\, Lisa Badner\, Arden Levine\, Anthony Capo11 Broadstone Books: Amy Barone\, Margo Taft Stever\, Billy Cancel\, Mary Moloney
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/a-persistence-of-cormorants-poetry-reading-3/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T150127Z
CREATED:20260306T202919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150127Z
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SUMMARY:Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evenings\, 6-8:30 April through October. \nAt the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse 165 2nd Street between Bond and the Gowanus Canal. We are excited to expand our musical offerings with this new weekly jam.\nDredger Host: Liz Rabson Schnore\nJam Leader: Papa Ernie Vega \nWhat Jug band and String band music?\nLet’s start with String band music. Black String band music\, which will be our focus\, was created by Southern Blacks and pre-dates the Blues & Jazz. Groups which consisted of mostly stringed instruments (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, violin\, mandolin\, ukulele\, etc) performed a wide variety of songs and styles for all manner of social functions and for personal enjoyment; two-steps\, waltzes and breakdowns for dances\, ballads and love songs\, humorous & novelty songs\, as well as blues\, jazz\, and pop tunes as they came into fashion. This genre\, sadly\, was under-represented by the burgeoning recording industry in the 1920’s and 30’s\, which helped contribute to its already declining popularity in the wake of the success of the Blues and Jazz: though groups like the Mississippi Sheiks and the Dallas String Band did make great and popular recordings. The genre never completely died out\, however\, and is alive and well today thanks to the perseverance of its practitioners and the dedication of its fans\, which has led to a rediscovery and a new appreciation by audiences young and old. \nJug band music developed in the early 20th century within Southern Black communities and was essentially a string band with a jug used as a “poor man’s tuba”\, in the role of a bass instrument. Other household items as instruments were popular as well; washboard and/or spoons for percussion\, washtub bass\, and kazoo. These combined with the guitars\, banjos\, mandolins/violins of the traditional string band\, along with the harmonica\, made for a unique sound that won the hearts of the public in the early days of the recording industry. The Memphis Jug Band and Cannon’s Jug Stompers recorded well over a hundred examples of blues\, ballads\, pop and dance numbers – and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. The genre found new life in the Folk Music Revival of the 1960’s and remains popular to this day.\nThese sessions will be open to Intermediate and above players\, and we encourage you to sing along and bring a song to lead. To lead a song\, you will be expected to sing it loudly enough for those around you to hear\, to know the key you will sing in\, and to explain the chord changes and form of the song if need be. We may also discuss some ideas for performing in an ensemble to help everyone find their place in the music. \nPapa Ernie Vega is a NYC singer\, instrumentalist\, bandleader\, teacher\, songwriter and performing/recording artist. He has over 20 years of professional experience and has performed at the Newport Folk Festival\, the Jug Band Jubilee and the Osaka Jug Band Festival. He also taught and performed at the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival from 2016-2021. He is a lover of fine cheap food\, old movies\, humor\, and photography. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/gowanus-jug-string-band-sessions-3/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T203000
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SUMMARY:Boathouse Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come\, bring an acoustic instrument. \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1999\, the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy\, conservation\, and education. Our organization promotes waterfront stewardship and is raising awareness of sewer overflow issues that affect our Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn\, NY. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/boathouse-bluegrass-jam-2/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T174028Z
CREATED:20260425T230243Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T170000
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st-7/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T174028Z
CREATED:20260425T230243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T174028Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T233649Z
CREATED:20260810T233649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T233649Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st-7/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T150127Z
CREATED:20260306T202919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150127Z
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SUMMARY:Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evenings\, 6-8:30 April through October. \nAt the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse 165 2nd Street between Bond and the Gowanus Canal. We are excited to expand our musical offerings with this new weekly jam.\nDredger Host: Liz Rabson Schnore\nJam Leader: Papa Ernie Vega \nWhat Jug band and String band music?\nLet’s start with String band music. Black String band music\, which will be our focus\, was created by Southern Blacks and pre-dates the Blues & Jazz. Groups which consisted of mostly stringed instruments (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, violin\, mandolin\, ukulele\, etc) performed a wide variety of songs and styles for all manner of social functions and for personal enjoyment; two-steps\, waltzes and breakdowns for dances\, ballads and love songs\, humorous & novelty songs\, as well as blues\, jazz\, and pop tunes as they came into fashion. This genre\, sadly\, was under-represented by the burgeoning recording industry in the 1920’s and 30’s\, which helped contribute to its already declining popularity in the wake of the success of the Blues and Jazz: though groups like the Mississippi Sheiks and the Dallas String Band did make great and popular recordings. The genre never completely died out\, however\, and is alive and well today thanks to the perseverance of its practitioners and the dedication of its fans\, which has led to a rediscovery and a new appreciation by audiences young and old. \nJug band music developed in the early 20th century within Southern Black communities and was essentially a string band with a jug used as a “poor man’s tuba”\, in the role of a bass instrument. Other household items as instruments were popular as well; washboard and/or spoons for percussion\, washtub bass\, and kazoo. These combined with the guitars\, banjos\, mandolins/violins of the traditional string band\, along with the harmonica\, made for a unique sound that won the hearts of the public in the early days of the recording industry. The Memphis Jug Band and Cannon’s Jug Stompers recorded well over a hundred examples of blues\, ballads\, pop and dance numbers – and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. The genre found new life in the Folk Music Revival of the 1960’s and remains popular to this day.\nThese sessions will be open to Intermediate and above players\, and we encourage you to sing along and bring a song to lead. To lead a song\, you will be expected to sing it loudly enough for those around you to hear\, to know the key you will sing in\, and to explain the chord changes and form of the song if need be. We may also discuss some ideas for performing in an ensemble to help everyone find their place in the music. \nPapa Ernie Vega is a NYC singer\, instrumentalist\, bandleader\, teacher\, songwriter and performing/recording artist. He has over 20 years of professional experience and has performed at the Newport Folk Festival\, the Jug Band Jubilee and the Osaka Jug Band Festival. He also taught and performed at the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival from 2016-2021. He is a lover of fine cheap food\, old movies\, humor\, and photography. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/gowanus-jug-string-band-sessions-3/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T023953Z
CREATED:20260520T023813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T023953Z
UID:10000870-1788976800-1788985800@gowanusdredgers.org
SUMMARY:Boathouse Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come\, bring an acoustic instrument. \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1999\, the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy\, conservation\, and education. Our organization promotes waterfront stewardship and is raising awareness of sewer overflow issues that affect our Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn\, NY. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/boathouse-bluegrass-jam-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T172834Z
CREATED:20260810T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T172834Z
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SUMMARY:On Location with Artichoke Dance | Robin Michals
DESCRIPTION:On Location with Artichoke Dance is a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based photographer Robin Michals. Curated by Pam Wong\, the exhibit showcases photographs of Artichoke Dance Company performing the Immersive Performance Tours of Gowanus conceived by Lynn Neuman in 2021\, and co-hosted annually with various environmental and social justice organizations. \n\nThe photographs on view feature Artichoke dancers moving through Gowanus in space and time and include images at the defunct Salt Lot in 2021 and the new 420 Carroll Street development in 2026. Michals merges the genres of dance photography and urban landscape photography in vibrant shots that capture the performances as well as the evolution of the neighborhood. The photos juxtapose the dancers as they work together to create patterns and shapes against a backdrop of the transforming waterfront. The photos offer an interpretation of the performances as a positive vision of urban life that values art\, collaboration\, and environmental awareness.\n\nIn addition\, there is a portrait of Neuman\, in costume\, on the tipping floor at SIMS Municipal Recycling\, taken for Michals and Neuman’s collaborative project Waste Side Story. Michals and Neuman met in 2018 through a residency offered by Works on Water and Underwater New York on Governors Island. Michals\, who had been working on environmental issues for 15 years\, was struck by Lynn’s upcycling of plastic bags into costumes\, and the pair began to work together to make images of a dancer wearing the costumes at locations that reflect the lifecycle of plastics from production to various end points including landfills and oceans. Several of these images were exhibited at The Old Stone House in 2021. Robin shifted her focus to dance photography after the pandemic\, starting with her work with the Times Square Project in 2020 and 2021.\n\nFor Robin\, photographing the Artichoke Dance tours is an incredible opportunity to bring together her longstanding love of urban landscape photography and her much more recent\, but no less profound\, love of dance photography.\n\n—————-\n\nON LOCATION WITH ARTICHOKE DANCE\nOn view Saturdays: Sept 12\, 19\, 26 and Oct 3 from 1-5pm   \n\nON LOCATION WITH ARTICHOKE DANCE Programs:\nSept. 12 (2:00–2:30pm): Video screening of Immersive Performance Tour Highlights: 2021–2026 with Artichoke Dance Company\nSept. 12 (2:30-4:30pm): Join a guided tour using the Gowanus Augmented Reality Walking Tour App featuring animated virtual environments of the past as visual overlays on the canal-scape\, as well as the Underground Waterways Soundwalk where voices from the past murmur and sing\, led by Sarah Drury\, Project Director. iPads and headphones provided\, or download to your iPhone. The 20-minute tour will be available from 2:30-4:30pm.\nSept. 19 (2:00pm): Pop-up performance by Artichoke Dance Company\nSept. 26 (2:00pm): Pop-up performance by Artichoke Dance Company\nSept. 26 (2:30pm): Role of the Arts in Change Making: A Conversation with Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts of New York\nOct. 3 (2:00pm): Pop-up performance by Artichoke Dance Company\n\n—————-\n\nAbout the Artist:\nRobin Michals is a photographer who specializes in dance and performance. She is completely omnivorous when it comes to dance with an interest in all forms from folkloric to street dance. Her clients include the international Human Rights Arts Festival and the Queensboro Dance Festival among many others. In 2025\, she had a public installation of photos of dancers at the party Vinyl Nights in Albee Square in Downtown Brooklyn\, sponsored by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.  Her work has also been in numerous publications including Hyperallergic\, Queens Chronicle\, and Time Out. Before shifting her focus to performance\, she spent 15 years documenting  environment issues including climate change and the fossil fuel industries. She was raised in Manhattan and moved to Brooklyn in the last century. Robin has taught photography at City Tech\, CUNY\, where her students are from all over the world\, for 23 years. For more info: www.robinmichals.com\n\n\nAbout Artichoke Dance: \nArtichoke Dance Company\, based in Brooklyn\, NY\, is known for innovative and engaging performances paired with environmental activism\, education\, community building and civic engagement. Previous large-scale projects have addressed plastic pollution mitigation on Coney Island\, single use plastic bags in New York\, sea level rise and climate migration\, the remediation of the Gowanus Canal\, river revitalization in Los Angeles\, and water use and rights in the desert southwest. Under the Direction of Lynn Neuman\, Artichoke Dance Company also annually produces an Eco-Arts Festival during NYC Climate Week on Governors Island\, bringing visual and performing arts and climate consciousness together through participatory workshops\, exhibitions\, and performances. Neuman began Artichoke’s Immersive Performance Tours of Gowanus drawing on her many years of experience organizing with the Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice. Artichoke’s ecoarts activism training program\, Artichoke Ambassadors\, and fellowship program\, Arts Incubator for Change Making\, trains and mentors the next generation of ecoarts activists. Incorporated as a non-profit in 1999\, Artichoke Dance has held 23 New York seasons and toured nationally and internationally. For more info: www.artichokedance.org.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/on-location-with-artichoke-dance-robin-michals/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:It is the end of the season\, and we do have a reason! A reason to get together that is.  It’s the New York️New Wave Ukulele Cabaret! September 12th\, 6pm-9pm.  Whether you’re feeling like a day glow\, fishnets\, mini skirt\, thrift store finery\, black eyeliner\, aqua net new waver.  Or a gritty downtown\, graffiti\, skinny jeans and chucks\, safety pinned to the gods smoking clove cigarettes punk post punk. Then we have the cabaret for you!  You can do New Wave or New York songs\, or a combo of both\, any and all combinations welcome in this cabaret! As always costumes are encouraged!!   Who’s like totally ready to pogo and play!?!??! It’ll be like totally awesome\, like fer sure….. \nFor twenty years the Ukulele Cabaret has provided a stage for musicians\, artists and performers from New York’s underground ukulele scene. \n\nTed and Jason of Sonic Uke started the cabaret in May 2005 in the back of Julius bar in West Village. After outgrowing our stage there we settled in for a residency at legendary East Village gastropub Jimmy’s 43\, with cameos at Barbes\, The Zipper Factory and Banjo Jim’s before moving to The Red Room at the KGB Bar — an East Village speakeasy that in 1914 was the headquarters of Emma Goldman’s Secret Society of anarchists.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/ukulele-cabaret-4/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:A Persistence of Cormorants Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:A Persistence of Cormorants is a summer-long poetry reading series on our shoreline featuring accomplished and exceptional poets from the New York area\, many of who live in Brooklyn. On each of the scheduled Sundays\, from 1:30 to 3:30\, up to four featured poets will read for 10 to 15 minutes each. \nGerry reads poetry at the canal\nThe readings will be followed by open mic time limited to ten readers (one poem no longer than 3 minutes) who have signed up the day of the reading on a first come basis. \nReading will be outdoors at the Gowanus open shoreline and we invite you to engage with the emerging Gowanus Canal habitat as we witness the EPA conduct their SuperFUN/d cleanup program. Event may move to inside the boathouse if it begins to rain or we want to escape the summer heat. If other activity is occurring on the street or esplanade\, event may move inside. \nParticipation is free but we encourage donations to sustain the efforts of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club\, an advocacy stewardship organization who has been representing neighborhood interests for over two decades. \nMay17 Linda Lerner\, Patricia Carrigton\, Abigail Welhouse\, Bill Lessard \nJune7 Susan Michele\, Gregory Crosby\, Melinda Wilson\, Dennis Nurkse14 Donna Masini\, Richard Smith\, Maria Lisella\, Elizabeth T Gray Jr.28 Elaine Sexton\, Karen Hildebrand\, Don Yorty\, Judith Lee Herbert \nJuly12 David Catz\, Estha Wiener\, Shean Nevin\, Katherine Swett19 Sarah Wallace\, Ashley Mabitt\, Zoe White\, and Michael T. Young26 Broadstone Books: S.H. Case\, Myra Malkin\, Vera Salter\, Stephanie Laterza\, David Mills\, Lucia Cherclu \nAugust2 Jiwon Choi\, Amy Holman\, Miranda Beeson\, Sarah Sarai9 Kimiko Hahn\, Joanne Solfrian\, Sam Cha\, Mervyn Taylor16 KGB: John Demming\, Selena Spier\, Tyler Allen\, Penny Susan Lewis\, Jada Gordon23 Karen Neuberg\, Scott Hightower\, Indran Amirthanayagam\, Neil Shepard30 Titanic \nSeptember13 Hilary Sideris\, Tom Sleigh\, Austin Alexis\, Kristine Esser-Slentz20 Joanne McFarland\, Ruth Danon\, Brad Vogel\, David Formanek27 Amy Lemmon\, Jane Rosenberg LaForge\, Richard Levine\, Nicole Callihan \nOctober4 Lisa Andrews\, Lisa Badner\, Arden Levine\, Anthony Capo11 Broadstone Books: Amy Barone\, Margo Taft Stever\, Billy Cancel\, Mary Moloney
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/a-persistence-of-cormorants-poetry-reading-3/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T203000
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SUMMARY:Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evenings\, 6-8:30 April through October. \nAt the Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse 165 2nd Street between Bond and the Gowanus Canal. We are excited to expand our musical offerings with this new weekly jam.\nDredger Host: Liz Rabson Schnore\nJam Leader: Papa Ernie Vega \nWhat Jug band and String band music?\nLet’s start with String band music. Black String band music\, which will be our focus\, was created by Southern Blacks and pre-dates the Blues & Jazz. Groups which consisted of mostly stringed instruments (guitar\, banjo\, bass\, violin\, mandolin\, ukulele\, etc) performed a wide variety of songs and styles for all manner of social functions and for personal enjoyment; two-steps\, waltzes and breakdowns for dances\, ballads and love songs\, humorous & novelty songs\, as well as blues\, jazz\, and pop tunes as they came into fashion. This genre\, sadly\, was under-represented by the burgeoning recording industry in the 1920’s and 30’s\, which helped contribute to its already declining popularity in the wake of the success of the Blues and Jazz: though groups like the Mississippi Sheiks and the Dallas String Band did make great and popular recordings. The genre never completely died out\, however\, and is alive and well today thanks to the perseverance of its practitioners and the dedication of its fans\, which has led to a rediscovery and a new appreciation by audiences young and old. \nJug band music developed in the early 20th century within Southern Black communities and was essentially a string band with a jug used as a “poor man’s tuba”\, in the role of a bass instrument. Other household items as instruments were popular as well; washboard and/or spoons for percussion\, washtub bass\, and kazoo. These combined with the guitars\, banjos\, mandolins/violins of the traditional string band\, along with the harmonica\, made for a unique sound that won the hearts of the public in the early days of the recording industry. The Memphis Jug Band and Cannon’s Jug Stompers recorded well over a hundred examples of blues\, ballads\, pop and dance numbers – and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. The genre found new life in the Folk Music Revival of the 1960’s and remains popular to this day.\nThese sessions will be open to Intermediate and above players\, and we encourage you to sing along and bring a song to lead. To lead a song\, you will be expected to sing it loudly enough for those around you to hear\, to know the key you will sing in\, and to explain the chord changes and form of the song if need be. We may also discuss some ideas for performing in an ensemble to help everyone find their place in the music. \nPapa Ernie Vega is a NYC singer\, instrumentalist\, bandleader\, teacher\, songwriter and performing/recording artist. He has over 20 years of professional experience and has performed at the Newport Folk Festival\, the Jug Band Jubilee and the Osaka Jug Band Festival. He also taught and performed at the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival from 2016-2021. He is a lover of fine cheap food\, old movies\, humor\, and photography. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/gowanus-jug-string-band-sessions-3/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T203000
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SUMMARY:Boathouse Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Boathouse Jam every Wednesday evening 6-8:30 April-Oct. Just come\, bring an acoustic instrument. \nThe Boathouse Jam is hosted by the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club to activate our shoreline while fostering the continued resurgence of acoustical collaborations in Brooklyn. We are inclusive of all – young & old\, new & seasoned musicians. Just bring a smile and your musical instrument and/or your voice to join our one night makeshift band. \nFree but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged\, limited beverages are provided. \nThe Boathouse is located at 165 2nd Street\, Brooklyn NY between Bond Street and the Gowanus Canal. Sessions are rain or shine\, we gather outside the Boathouse unless it’s cold or raining then we move inside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1999\, the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy\, conservation\, and education. Our organization promotes waterfront stewardship and is raising awareness of sewer overflow issues that affect our Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn\, NY. \nMore information on all the Boathouse Jams HERE
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/boathouse-bluegrass-jam-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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SUMMARY:On Location with Artichoke Dance | Robin Michals
DESCRIPTION:On Location with Artichoke Dance is a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based photographer Robin Michals. Curated by Pam Wong\, the exhibit showcases photographs of Artichoke Dance Company performing the Immersive Performance Tours of Gowanus conceived by Lynn Neuman in 2021\, and co-hosted annually with various environmental and social justice organizations. \n\nThe photographs on view feature Artichoke dancers moving through Gowanus in space and time and include images at the defunct Salt Lot in 2021 and the new 420 Carroll Street development in 2026. Michals merges the genres of dance photography and urban landscape photography in vibrant shots that capture the performances as well as the evolution of the neighborhood. The photos juxtapose the dancers as they work together to create patterns and shapes against a backdrop of the transforming waterfront. The photos offer an interpretation of the performances as a positive vision of urban life that values art\, collaboration\, and environmental awareness.\n\nIn addition\, there is a portrait of Neuman\, in costume\, on the tipping floor at SIMS Municipal Recycling\, taken for Michals and Neuman’s collaborative project Waste Side Story. Michals and Neuman met in 2018 through a residency offered by Works on Water and Underwater New York on Governors Island. Michals\, who had been working on environmental issues for 15 years\, was struck by Lynn’s upcycling of plastic bags into costumes\, and the pair began to work together to make images of a dancer wearing the costumes at locations that reflect the lifecycle of plastics from production to various end points including landfills and oceans. Several of these images were exhibited at The Old Stone House in 2021. Robin shifted her focus to dance photography after the pandemic\, starting with her work with the Times Square Project in 2020 and 2021.\n\nFor Robin\, photographing the Artichoke Dance tours is an incredible opportunity to bring together her longstanding love of urban landscape photography and her much more recent\, but no less profound\, love of dance photography.\n\n—————-\n\nON LOCATION WITH ARTICHOKE DANCE\nOn view Saturdays: Sept 12\, 19\, 26 and Oct 3 from 1-5pm   \n\nON LOCATION WITH ARTICHOKE DANCE Programs:\nSept. 12 (2:00–2:30pm): Video screening of Immersive Performance Tour Highlights: 2021–2026 with Artichoke Dance Company\nSept. 12 (2:30-4:30pm): Join a guided tour using the Gowanus Augmented Reality Walking Tour App featuring animated virtual environments of the past as visual overlays on the canal-scape\, as well as the Underground Waterways Soundwalk where voices from the past murmur and sing\, led by Sarah Drury\, Project Director. iPads and headphones provided\, or download to your iPhone. The 20-minute tour will be available from 2:30-4:30pm.\nSept. 19 (2:00pm): Pop-up performance by Artichoke Dance Company\nSept. 26 (2:00pm): Pop-up performance by Artichoke Dance Company\nSept. 26 (2:30pm): Role of the Arts in Change Making: A Conversation with Naturally Occurring Cultural Districts of New York\nOct. 3 (2:00pm): Pop-up performance by Artichoke Dance Company\n\n—————-\n\nAbout the Artist:\nRobin Michals is a photographer who specializes in dance and performance. She is completely omnivorous when it comes to dance with an interest in all forms from folkloric to street dance. Her clients include the international Human Rights Arts Festival and the Queensboro Dance Festival among many others. In 2025\, she had a public installation of photos of dancers at the party Vinyl Nights in Albee Square in Downtown Brooklyn\, sponsored by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.  Her work has also been in numerous publications including Hyperallergic\, Queens Chronicle\, and Time Out. Before shifting her focus to performance\, she spent 15 years documenting  environment issues including climate change and the fossil fuel industries. She was raised in Manhattan and moved to Brooklyn in the last century. Robin has taught photography at City Tech\, CUNY\, where her students are from all over the world\, for 23 years. For more info: www.robinmichals.com\n\n\nAbout Artichoke Dance: \nArtichoke Dance Company\, based in Brooklyn\, NY\, is known for innovative and engaging performances paired with environmental activism\, education\, community building and civic engagement. Previous large-scale projects have addressed plastic pollution mitigation on Coney Island\, single use plastic bags in New York\, sea level rise and climate migration\, the remediation of the Gowanus Canal\, river revitalization in Los Angeles\, and water use and rights in the desert southwest. Under the Direction of Lynn Neuman\, Artichoke Dance Company also annually produces an Eco-Arts Festival during NYC Climate Week on Governors Island\, bringing visual and performing arts and climate consciousness together through participatory workshops\, exhibitions\, and performances. Neuman began Artichoke’s Immersive Performance Tours of Gowanus drawing on her many years of experience organizing with the Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice. Artichoke’s ecoarts activism training program\, Artichoke Ambassadors\, and fellowship program\, Arts Incubator for Change Making\, trains and mentors the next generation of ecoarts activists. Incorporated as a non-profit in 1999\, Artichoke Dance has held 23 New York seasons and toured nationally and internationally. For more info: www.artichokedance.org.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/on-location-with-artichoke-dance-robin-michals/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:FREE Walk-Up Paddling - 2nd St.
DESCRIPTION:Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure\, practice your paddling skills\, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history\, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. \nWe’ll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle\, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe\, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. \nWho can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups\, families\, solo paddlers\, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian’s signature to participate\, and all participants must sign a waiver. \nWhat should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen\, hats\, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there’s a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended\, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. \nIs it really free?  Yes! But donations are encouraged to help us continue offering these and other programs. \nCan I volunteer? Yes! You can sign up to volunteer here. No prior experience is required\, but we love return volunteers! Note: Volunteer shifts run from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours\, or from the middle of the program to 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/free-walk-up-paddling-2nd-st-7/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse\, 165 2nd St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:On the Water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T183000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Ecologies Series 2026: Unheard-of + Mehrnam Rastegari Trio
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Ecologies Series 2026: Unheard-of and the Gowanus Dredgers present Mehrnam Rastegari Trio\nDredgers Bunker\, 2 19th Street\, NY 11232 \nDate and Time: September 19\, 2026\, 6:30PM Canoe Launch\, 7PM Music\nOn September 19th\, Unheard-of presents a new expansive electroacoustic commission by Matt McBane exploring underwater topographies in acoustic and synth forms paired with a set by Mehrnam Rastegari and her trio. Rastegari is a prominent Persian musician\, award-winning film score composer\, and master Kamancheh player bringing Persian music in new directions with inflections of rock\, jazz\, and modern fusion. \nTICKET RSVP OR RESERVE YOUR CANOE SEAT HERE \n— \nThese free performances will take place at the Gowanus Dredgers Bunker as well as their satellite locations including the paddle-in movie location and Boathouse (both ADA accessible). The audience will be able to attend the performance either via canoe (reserved in advance via the Dredgers)\, sitting on one of the Dredgers’ new docks\, or on shore via an accessible location. Unheard-of will be on a floating dock with full live sound setup literally floating on the canal. Each performance opens with a talk given by members of the Dredgers about their work in the Canal. \nCredits:  \nUnheard-of’s Cultural Ecologies series is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. \nUnheard-of Ensemble is a recipient of a 2026 Chamber Music America Artistic Projects grant for our Cultural Ecologies series New Pathways Initiative. The Artistic Projects program is administered by Chamber Music America and made possible with funding from the Howard Gilman Foundation. \nUnheard-of’s 2025-2026 performances are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://gowanusdredgers.org/event/cultural-ecologies-series-2026-unheard-of-mehrnam-rastegari-trio/
LOCATION:Gowanus Dredgers Bunker (19th St.)\, 2 19th St.\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Music
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