be there: falling into the sun

For those who prefer their Friday nights a bit holistic, Claire Evans and the Body Actualized Center have got you covered this weekend. The YACHT frontwoman is hosting an "aesthetic and corporeal experience" tomorrow that features experimental film to complement a series of participatory activites like yoga, meditation, and reiki healing. DJ sets and live performances are also promised, as is a summer's end bonfire. Find more about the event and the venue here.

be there: softrock

the lower east side's 1:1 gallery continues an impressive roster of events with softrock, by actually huizenga and socrates mitsios. the video-themed exhibition features the dynamic, sexualized, and violently glamourous aesthetic that characterizes the collaborators alongside a curated soundtrack. saturday evening marks a highlight in the project, with a special performance featuring miss huizenga alongside brooklyn darlings house of ladosha and cody critcheloe. look here for more details.

be there: afro-punk festival 2012

Image by Jermaine Rogers

The eighth annual Afro-Punk Festival kicks off this weekend in Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park. The free event runs through Saturday and Sunday, featuring movement-centered bands, skate competitions, artists, and vendors. Live acts include performers like Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, TV on the Radio, Venus X, Ninjasonik, Toro y Moi, and Spank Rock. Check out the official website here for schedules and more information about the ethos that generated the whole thing.




Image by Jay Maldonado

Image by Jay Maldonado

THIS WEDNESDAY: KINGDOM at SANTO'S PARTY HOUSE

KINGDOM, TOTAL FREEDOM, BRIAN DEGRAW & SPECIAL GUESTS 

SANTO'S PARTY HOUSE 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH 2012 

9:00PM - 4:00AM 

$10 

Kingdom [Fade to Mind/Night Slugs]. Total Freedom [Fade to Mind]. Brian DeGraw [Gang Gang Dance]. Stryker Matthews [Disfigured Dubz/GoodKids]. +Surprise Performance (Dynamic Duo from Los Angeles) 

Hostesses: Menswear Designer Raul Lopez [Luar Zepol] + MALUCA MALA 

Visuals by: Katie Torn, Brian DeGraw, Jules Marquis 

RSVP HERE