Do you hear the call of the Siren within? She sings to you, you can’t resist her voice. You must follow, and in this Full Moon ritual of transformation, you will let your walls and masks be destroyed and drowned as you are reborn in your truest, primal, authentic voice. 

Reclaim your voice as a tool for transformation.

Sing from the depths of your ocean.

Express your truest desires. Vocalize with eros from the divine feminine within.

This Full Moon Siren Circle is open to all genders.

Come explore your embodied expression in this evening of somatic and vocal exploration and experimentation. In this ceremony, we will welcome the four elements of nature with body and breathing warm-ups. We will then explore Somatic Vocal Healing, relaxation of the body, deep listening, traditional somatic practices and connection with the inner sounds of our truest desires, and the divinatory nature of our inner voices, collectively and individually. We will literally call in our intentions for the summer Full Moon, as we weave a shared altar and sacred song of prayer and power.

This Siren Circle will feature a live musician and sound healer, Camilla Padgitt-Coles.

Preparation

Please be prepared to share one short sentence or 3-5 words to describe your Full Moon intention.

Bring a water bottle, wear clothes for movement and dance, bring an object for the altar (that you will bring back home with you) and please arrive on time. You may also bring a journal, but not required.

The doors will close promptly and the ritual will begin at 7:15pm.

You are welcome to bring snacks to share at the end.

Price: $40

Limited to 10 participants

Speak confidently about your art and creative practice

​Join Krystiana and Lynnette of Circling Studiosfor a three-hour workshop filled with guided reflection, exercises, and tips on speaking and writing with clarity and specificity about your work.

​The first portion of the workshop covers speaking about your art in an audience-aware, multi-sensory, and grounded style as you prepare for studio visits, exhibition tours, or artist talks.

​The second portion explores how to hone descriptions of your work in writing for career development: communicate clearly and with a goal in mind as you draft pitch letters, funding applications, artist statements, and more.

​Throughout, there will be opportunities for discussion, Q & A, and share out.

​Your registration includes

• ​Three-hour workshop

• ​Practice composing and presenting material with in-real-time feedback

• ​Access to a library of resources, templates, and more

• ​Discussion and sharing with fellow artists

• ​Light refreshments

• ​Subscription to Circling

​💫 Artists, writers, and creators of all disciplines welcome! Share this event with a friend you'd like to join you.

​💞 Pay what you can. $5-$50 range suggested.

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​From past participants

​“This workshop gave me so much insight into speaking about my work in a clear, approachable, and memorable way. I appreciated that the information was shared  in a way that was easy to understand and that the educators gave us tools to continue exploring our ideas.”

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​All attendees will receive upcoming issues of Circling. You may unsubscribe at any time.

About Circling

Circling is a publication, artist collective, and event studio charting the rhythms of the artist's life. Founded by Lynnette Therese Sauer and Krystiana Kosobucki-Howell and inspired by years of conversation about the creative process, Circling Studios provides opportunities for artists to share not just the work they make but what makes it possible. Through longform artist interviews, intimate workshops and events, and supportive professional development, Circling excavates the physical, financial, spiritual, and relational scaffolding that supports each artist’s practice.​​

About the Delight Factory Artists in Residence Program

Delight Factory incubates, supports, curates, and produces works by creative explorers. We provide use of our space, equipment, strategic brand and communications consulting, as well as feedback and constructive critique on the work itself before it’s presented to the public. We work with artists across different media – musicians, dancers, poets, painters, as well as creatives whose work is multi-disciplinary and/or underrepresented.

Creativity at home in the body

​Join Circling Studios and Austen Bohmer for an afternoon of movement and artmaking considering the embodied self as the site of creativity.

​The Vessel is a new movement practice for creatives by Austen Bohmer. Drawing inspiration from Butoh, yoga, Jungian Dreamwork, and dancefloors around the world, The Vessel helps you quiet your mind and connect to your body. This is where your creative impulse comes alive.

​After we move, create something with your hands. Guided by the Circling team, wrap up the afternoon with a reflective artmaking opportunity and connect what you've learned to your own creative practice.

​We hope you walk away feeling grounded, connected, inspired, and ready to integrate these experiences into the next steps of your artistic path.

​💥 An 18+ event. Please dress in clothing you can move comfortably in and bring an exercise mat if you have one; we will have a few extras available if needed.

​💫 For artists and anyone interested in the creative process! Share this event with a friend you'd like to join you.

​💞 Pay what you can. $5-$50 range suggested.

​About your facilitator

​Austen Bohmer is an actor, songwriter, and teaching artist based in Brooklyn. She has played on Broadway, on screen, and most recently, spent a year playing Glinda in the National Tour of Wicked. As a songwriter, she releases on all platforms under the name Plain Austen. As a teaching artist, Austen is one of Arts Ignite’s longest running resident artists, facilitating learning spaces in India, South Africa, and all five boroughs of New York. Austen is the founder of The Vessel: the movement practice for creatives. She could be your artistic doula… if you were into that sort of thing.

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​All attendees will receive upcoming issues of Circling. You may unsubscribe at any time.

​About the Delight Factory Artists in Residence Program

Delight Factory incubates, supports, curates, and produces works by creative explorers. We provide use of our space, equipment, strategic brand and communications consulting, as well as feedback and constructive critique on the work itself before it’s presented to the public. We work with artists across different media – musicians, dancers, poets, painters, as well as creatives whose work is multi-disciplinary and/or underrepresented.

A Night of Collective Sound + Vision

Join us every 3rd Friday for an evening of improvised ambient music and live visuals. Everyone's welcome, whether you want to play, project, or just relax and listen.

What happens: Musicians and sound makers create evolving ambient soundscapes together using instruments, voice, or audio equipment. Visual artists and VJs share abstract videos and experimental imagery on screen. Think part performance, part meditation, part creative experiment. Each night is different depending on who participates. 

How to join in:

• Music: Open to everyone, anytime during the event. Bring your instrument or use ours.

• Visuals: First-come, first-served slots (15-20 minutes each). Bring your laptop.

The vibe: There’s no setlist, no headliner, just a free-flowing mix of collaboration and exploration. You can participate or lounge in the cozy space and take it all in.Feel free to move between the main space, bar, or backyard art installation anytime. 

No intermissions. Shoes off inside.

Tarot readings by donation starting at 8:30 PM

Q&A

I’m bringing gear, what do I need to know?

Amplified instruments or synthesizer: We have five mixer inputs, three of which are stereo, 1/4”, and power supply. If your gear is more complex than a simple plug into the mixer, please arrive 15 mins before the event.
Video: We have an HDMI cable hook-up.

Can I bring an instrument? 

Yes, or you can use ours. We have a piano, Rhodes, and various hand drums and percussion instruments.

Is everyone free to play what they want? 

Yes, Drone Lab is an improvisational night with open participation. The intention is for it to be more meditative than cacophonous, so we reserve the right to do volume control.

What if there are lots of people wanting to plug in at the same time?

If demand is high, we’ll do what we can to make sure everyone gets to play.

Is there a drone sound foundation to build on?

Yes, facilitator Bearded Twin will provide the base drone for the night.

How much time do I have for my video set? 

We’ll have a sign-up sheet, each slot is 15-20 mins, depending on demand. If slots aren’t filled, you can do more than one.

Can I just come and watch / listen?

Absolutely! We have bean bags, cushions, hammocks, and chairs for your lounging pleasure.

Schedule

7:30 PM: Doors open
7:45 PM: Arrive if you need assistance with equipment beyond a simple plug-in (1/4” mixer, HDMI)
8:00 PM: Session begins
11:00 PM: Session ends

Drinks are available in the cafe.

How do you create a home in which art can survive?

​In this 90-minute artmaking workshop, attendees will learn to make a miniature zine and then use it as a container for a meditation on the spaces we inhabit and the objects that support our creative practices.

​Taking inspiration from Circling’s artist features, which invite artists to share a glimpse behind the scenes of their art practice using material objects and spaces as an entry point, this workshop invites community members to consider the same question. How do you make space for your creative work? What are the tools, supports, and material objects that facilitate your practice?

​Participants will first be guided through the process of creating a versatile mini zine out of paper, and then work through a series of prompts from a drawing warmup to a brainstorming activity, an object study, and a reflection, before sharing out with the group.

​Your registration includes: 

• ​All artmaking supplies

• ​Facilitated zine-making experience with take-home instructions provided

• ​Guided artmaking and share out in community

• ​Subscription to Circling

​💫 All ages welcome! Share this event with a friend you'd like to join you.

​💞 Pay what you can. $5-$30 range suggested.

​From past participants:

​“I loved the progression from basic paper folding to warm-up doodles to written lists of inspirations, to drawing + journaling. I really enjoyed this session! It was so helpful to [get unstuck] to draw again.”

​“I love the ease and calm of the topic and the hosts. It was so easy to be creative when the prompts are so accessible.”

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​All attendees will receive upcoming issues of Circling. You may unsubscribe at any time.

​About Circling

Circling is a publication, artist collective, and event studio charting the rhythms of the artist's life. Founded by Lynnette Therese Sauer and Krystiana Kosobucki-Howell and inspired by years of conversation about the creative process, Circling Studios provides opportunities for artists to share not just the work they make but what makes it possible. Through longform artist interviews, intimate workshops and events, and supportive professional development, Circling excavates the physical, financial, spiritual, and relational scaffolding that supports each artist’s practice.

About the Delight Factory Artists in Residence Program

Delight Factory incubates, supports, curates, and produces works by creative explorers. We provide use of our space, equipment, strategic brand and communications consulting, as well as feedback and constructive critique on the work itself before it’s presented to the public. We work with artists across different media – musicians, dancers, poets, painters, as well as creatives whose work is multi-disciplinary and/or underrepresented.

July edition of Circling’s monthly coworking session

​This time is designed for artists to tackle the admin projects which makes our practices work — in community. Circling Studios is a publication, artist collective, and event studio exploring how exactly artists sustain their creative lives. (Turns out there's a lot of administrative work required!)

​💻 📓 🖊 Bring whatever you need to update your website, respond to emails, draft a proposal, submit applications, catch up on bookkeeping... or work on whatever admin tasks are most pressing for you.

​☕ 🍩 Coffee, tea and light snacks provided.

​Share this event with a friend you want to join you!

​​All attendees will receive upcoming issues of Circling. You may unsubscribe at any time.

​About the Delight Factory Artists in Residence Program

Delight Factory incubates, supports, curates, and produces works by creative explorers. We provide use of our space, equipment, strategic brand and communications consulting, as well as feedback and constructive critique on the work itself before it’s presented to the public. We work with artists across different media – musicians, dancers, poets, painters, as well as creatives whose work is multi-disciplinary and/or underrepresented.

Opening reception: In Situ

An exhibition of Circling artists living and working in New York

​This is the kick-off of the first artist residency of the Circling collective, hosted at Delight Factory throughout the month of July!

Circling In Situ contextualizes the work of eight New York area artists within their daily life, home, and logistical concerns. This is a multidisciplinary exhibition, locating each artist’s work within their own life and practice, with Circling’s essential focus on logistics and domestic spaces. One artist makes photographs in spare moments while receiving medical treatment, another turns his neighborhood into a painting studio; a third uses found objects from a family home to connect local and familial history with global struggle. 

This is the first exhibition organized by Circling Studios, an artist-run project which provides opportunities for artists to share not just their work but also what makes it possible: excavating the physical, financial, spiritual, and relational scaffolding that support each artist’s practice. Circling In Situ continues and expands this conversation with Circling featured artists Krystiana Kosobucki-Howell, Marilyn Mitchell, Natalie Preston, Mona Saeed Kamal, Lynnette Therese Sauer, Nicholas Thomson, Veronica Velasquez, and Sara J. Winston. 

There are as many ways to be an artist and sustain creative practice as there are people, and this collection of works showcases a diversity of not just subject matter and medium, but of the ways that the work comes into being. True to Circling’s ethos, a companion zine makes visible part of the constellation of objects, practices, and relationships that make these creations possible. While each artist works in their own medium and manner, this exhibition brings them together to highlight how the creative practice fits into the artist’s life.

​🥂 Refreshments will be served. Share this event with a friend!​

​All attendees will receive upcoming issues of Circling. You may unsubscribe at any time.

​Participating Artists

Krystiana Kosobucki-Howell
Circling co-founder

Kystiana Kosobucki-Howell is a writer and textile artist, and half of Circling Studios. She holds a degree in Creative Writing from Indiana University and in Humanities from the University of Chicago. Professionally, she works in nonprofit data and development, helping organizations to increase their impact through data and storytelling. In her home studio, she designs quilts and garments with an emphasis on repurposed materials and experimentation. She is enthusiastic about the tradition of folk art. Krystiana also provides editorial services to writers under All Trades Editorial. She lives with her partner and dog. 

Website: Circling / All Trades Editorial / IG @krystianaspractice

Marilyn Mitchell

Featured in Circling Issue #33: Marilyn Mitchell doesn't do the ironing (March 2025) + featured speaker at Circling Studios’ event “Art x Embodiment: Creativity at Home in the Body” (May 2026)

Marilyn Mitchell was born in Queens, NY and was raised primarily on Long Island, NY. She attended SUNY New Paltz as a Fine Art major in the late 1970’s. Her professors encouraged everyone to ‘do your own thing’ and she decided she could do that while also doing good in the world. She dropped out of art school, changed her major and graduated on the Dean's Honor List from SUNY Stony Brook with a BS in Nursing. She eventually worked in medical ethics and has an MAS degree in Health Law from UCSD/CWSL. She has won recognition prizes and exhibited art nationally for decades.

She and her husband have lived in Paris, France, Los Angeles, CA, Urbana, IL, Boston, MA, Encinitas, CA and the Hudson Valley. She studied painting with Martin Lubner in Venice, CA and printmaking with Don Emery at Santa Monica City College.

Her work has ranged from interactive sculptures to monumental drawings/oil paintings and is strongly influenced by popular media. She is also a Certified Black Belt Nia Dance instructor.

Website: marilynmitchell.net // IG:@marilynxmitchell

Natalie Preston

Featured in Circling Issue #22: Natalie Preston cuts up her sketchbooks (May 2024)

Natalie Preston (b. 1998, Miami, FL) graduated in 2020 from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, where she received her BFA in Painting with a minor in Art History. Preston had her first solo exhibition, The Darkest Valley, in March of 2020 at the Gateway Gallery in Baltimore, MD. She has exhibited her work at the National Young Arts Foundation (Miami, FL), Current Space Gallery (Baltimore, MD), VisArts (Rockville, MD) and Delaplaine Art Center (Frederick, MD). She was recently included in Pearl Divers curated by Caroline Heffron at Studioninedee and 100 Women of Spirit at Zürcher Gallery in New York City. She currently lives and works in New York.

Website: natalie-preston.com  // IG: @nat_art_nat_art

Mona Saeed Kamal

Featured in Circling Issue #37: Mona Saeed Kamal finds treasures in an old house (June 2025)

Mona Saeed Kamal is a multi-media installation artist who creates narratives about migration, journeys, and identities. Through questioning religion, ethnicity, conflict and borders, she creates stories that directly confront her personal experiences and also the lives of people living in the many cultures and places that she has a connection to. Her origins are rooted in the Indian subcontinent and she has had a migratory upbringing—born in Algeria, raised in Canada and currently residing in New York. The materials and processes she uses are a means to build a dialogue on contemporary issues involving migration, religious interpretation, media biases, cultural practices, ethnicity and racial struggles.

IG: @monasaeedkamal

Lynnette Therese Sauer
Circling co-founder

Lynnette Therese Sauer is a visual artist and cultural producer working at the intersection of contemplative and communal creative practices. She makes slow drawings and paintings, enacting habits of return and ritual through densely layered marks and imperfect patterns that accumulate over time. Lynnette’s work has been exhibited nationally and she has been awarded previous residencies at ChaNorth (Pine Plains, NY) and Jen Tough Gallery (Santa Fe, NM). 

In addition, she has ten years’ experience in event programming and production in NYC cultural institutions and now facilitates workshops independently, connecting people to art and one another. As co-founder of Circling Studios – a publication, artist collective, and event studio – she hosts gatherings, writes essays, and interviews artists about how, practically, they sustain their practices. Lynnette studied painting at the Herron School of Art + Design in Indianapolis, IN and currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

Website: lynnettetherese.com // IG: @lynnettetherese

Nicholas Thomson

Featured in Circling Issue #36: Nicholas Thomson finds cat hairs in his paintings (May 2025)

Nicholas Thomson is a painter and writer from San Francisco. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their many cats.

Website: nicholasthomson.com // IG: @nt_paints

Sara J. Winston

Featured in Circling Issue #45: Sara J. Winston collects everything (February 2026)

Sara J. Winston is an artist and writer who works with photographs, text, and the book form to describe and respond to chronic illness and its ongoing impact on the body, mind, family, and memory. She currently serves as Associate Director of the Photography Program at Bard College, where she is also Artist in Residence.

Website: sarajwinston.com // IG: @sarajwinston

Veronica Velasquez

Featured in Circling Issue #47: Veronica Velasquez delights in ink on the brush (May 2026) and was a featured speaker at Circling Studios’ event “Art x Embodiment: Creativity at Home in the Body” (May 2026)

Veronica Velasquez is a New York–based artist, designer, and architect interested in the built world and how it interfaces with immaterial realities. Across her practices, she explores how physical environments shape emotional and relational experience. Her current art practice engages embodiment through movement and emotional catharsis, approaching the body not as subject, but as medium: a tool and expressive vehicle for self-exploration and inner connection.

Website: vvastudio.com // IG: @vero.v.art

About Circling

Circling is a publication, artist collective, and event studio charting the rhythms of the artist's life. Founded by Lynnette Therese Sauer and Krystiana Kosobucki-Howell and inspired by years of conversation about the creative process, Circling Studios provides opportunities for artists to share not just the work they make but what makes it possible. Through longform artist interviews, intimate workshops and events, and supportive professional development, Circling excavates the physical, financial, spiritual, and relational scaffolding that supports each artist’s practice.

About the Delight Factory Artists in Residence Program

Delight Factory incubates, supports, curates, and produces works by creative explorers. We provide use of our space, equipment, strategic brand and communications consulting, as well as feedback and constructive critique on the work itself before it’s presented to the public. We work with artists across different media – musicians, dancers, poets, painters, as well as creatives whose work is multi-disciplinary and/or underrepresented.

A monthly improvisational sound journey for musicians and non-musicians alike, in a beautiful and cozy space.

WHAT HAPPENS?

Together we go on two journeys, each lasting about two hours, with emphasis placed on listening to and supporting each other. Dancing, stretching, and art making are welcome. Bring an instrument or use ours. There are no spectators, only creators. Allow for the magic to happen!

The opening ritual is an invitation to overcome our resistance to self-expression. Take a little risk and delight in knowing that it didn't kill you ;)

There is a bar area and loungey art installation for breaks and conversations. 

WHEN & HOW?

• 7:30 PM: Doors open, time to settle & mingle

• 8:00 PM: Jam #1 begins

• 10:00 PM: Jam #2 begins

This is a shoes-off event. Bring your cushy socks & Let loose.

$ by donation ($25 recommended, depending on your wealth, no one turned away)

WHAT’S THE INTENTION & VIBE?

The idea is to let go and allow ourselves to play.

There are no audiences at an Ego Free Jam. We're all participants, even when we're just quietly enjoying the groove. Jams include musicians and sound makers of all experience levels. They are safe spaces where we explore our creativity and where we strive to support others in their explorations.

The Delight Factory has four areas, the main area is for music making, the bar, back yard, and Vibe Check audiovisual environment are for conversations.

WHY ‘EGO FREE’?
The ego is the part of us that wants to keep us safe in the world. Often it shows up as fear and embarrassment and tries to make us NOT do something. It can also show up as an urge to draw attention to ourselves (“Mama, look!”). When we get the urge to "do it right” out of the way, we can play, improvise, take a little risk, mess up, see that it didn't kill us, and feel the delight in that piece of freedom.

DO I NEED TO BE A MUSICIAN?
Not at all. You can pick up an instrument and improvise, vocalize, move your body, make something, or just listen.

WHAT TO BRING?
You are encouraged to bring an instrument, dancing body, art supplies, favorite toy, whatever inspires you and is fun for you. Or come as you are. We have percussion instruments, a piano, synthesizers, guitars, mics, & more.

IS THIS A REOCCURRING EVENT?
Yes! It's every first Saturday of the month. We alternate between acoustic and electro-acoustic (acoustic on even months). Hear about future jams & other events through our newsletter or FB, IG, BS (@delightfactorynyc).

CAN I COME FOR PART OF IT?
Sure! Try and come before the jams start (8 & 10 PM) but you're welcome any time. Stay for however long or briefly you want!

THE SIX JAM GUIDELINES
- Explore & Play!
- No judgment of others (or yourself - if you’re able to).
- Claim space: Do a solo, stand out, be loud, and remember to stay connected and step back when it’s time for someone else to claim space.
- Listen to others.
- No spectators.
- Have fun!

THE INTENTION IS FOR IT TO BE
* Experimental / Exploratory
* Improvisational
* Spiritual
* Therapeutic
* Inclusive
* Playful
* Supportive
* Open

WHAT IT ISN'T
* A Performance
* A Singalong
* An Open Mic
* A Party
* Getting/Doing it Right

HEALTH SAFETY
COVID-19 is still here, as are other illnesses. Please be aware of the risks you take by attending our events.
We try and create cross airflow (as temperatures allow) and we have sanitizers for instruments and mics.
If you're having symptoms, please stay home. We encourage masks. Thank you!

QUESTIONS?

Please reach out at delightfactoryNYC@gmail.com.
Sign up for our newsletter to be in the know about what’s coming up at Delight Factory.

We look forward to seeing you.
Jason & Elke - Delight Factory founders

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"One of the great pleasures of making music with others is when all musicians are in sync, aware of each other, listening to the separate streams of each instrument merging into a river of greater sound and meaning ...
A new field of consciousness is generated. It is a palpable experience"

-- Jonathan Rose 

World Cup Watch Party

1:00 PM Brazil vs Japan
4:30 PM Germany vs Paraguay

Grab your crew and join us for a FREE FIFA World Cup Watch Party!
Free!

Expect

🥳🎉 Great vibes
🎁 FREE Giveaways (while supplies last)
Food & Drinks available for purchase
⚽️ Big screen + community energy = unforgettable moments 

Limited seats available. First come, first served.

About this circle

Messy Hearts Circle is a small, facilitated gathering for people navigating emotional life between cultures, expectations, and different versions of themselves.

This evening’s theme is Love & Loneliness Between Worlds. A space for anyone trying to make sense of closeness, longing, disconnection, tenderness, or solitude while moving between different worlds.

You might be single, partnered, divorced, dating, heartbroken, or uncertain. You might have people who love you and still feel strangely alone.

This is not therapy and not a place where anyone will analyze or fix you. It is a structured circle for reflection, listening, and connection.

​Who this is for

This circle centers people connected in some way to Middle Eastern / SWANA cultures and diaspora, while also welcoming others who genuinely resonate with the themes and values of the space.

All genders, sexualities, and relationship statuses are welcome. The space is secular, queer-affirming, feminist, and anti-racist.

You do not need to be “good at sharing.” You can speak, stay brief, or simply listen.

What we’ll explore

We’ll reflect on love, loneliness, emotional closeness, and the contradictions of wanting connection.

Possible prompts may include:

• Where does loneliness show up in your life right now?

• What kind of love feels possible to you, and what feels difficult?

• When do you feel most emotionally close to someone?

• What do you long for but struggle to name?

Circle agreements

To help the space feel safe enough, we’ll keep to a few simple agreements:

• Confidentiality: what is shared here stays here

• Speak from “I”: share from your own experience

• No fixing or unsolicited advice

• Right to pass: you can always choose not to answer

• Respect differences: we won’t all relate in the same way

Format

Over about 2 hours, we’ll move through a mix of:

• a gentle arrival

• guided prompts

• simple communication exercises

• structured sharing

• a grounded close

The exact flow may change, but the intention stays the same: to slow down and make room for what feels true.

Logistical details

• Date: Saturday, May 16

• Location: Delight Factory, Brooklyn

• Group size: small circle, usually 6–12 people

• Duration: about 2 hours

• What to bring: optional notebook, anything that helps you feel comfortable

​What we’ll do together

Over about 2 hours, we’ll move through a mix of:

• A gentle arrival and check-in to help everyone land in the space

• A few guided prompts around identity, belonging, and living between worlds

• Simple communication exercises to support how we listen and speak with each other

• Time for structured sharing, where you can talk from your own experience if you’d like, and also time to simply listen

• A brief closing so people can leave feeling grounded rather than raw or rushedThe exact flow may change, but the intentions stay the same:
slow down, notice what’s true for you right now, and be in a room where other people are doing the same.

​Registration

To attend:

1. Complete the registration form and make the payment after

2. Wait for your confirmation email and participation agreement

Your spot is only confirmed after registration is complete and you receive the confirmation email.

Refund policy

If you contact me 48+ hours before the circle, I can transfer your payment once to a future date, subject to availability. Within 48 hours or for no-shows, no refunds or transfers.

VoicePlay is a safe space to play with voice as a tool for healing and expression. Come explore your embodied expression in this joyful evening of somatic and vocal exploration and experimentation. We will play with vocal improvisation, relaxation of the body, deep listening, traditional somatic practices and connection with the inner sounds waiting to be expressed!

We begin with stretches and breathing exercises to relax the body and open the flow of expression. We then move to a playful voice exploration, creating a safe and brave space to play with voice and movement as tools for healing and expression as a group, including unpitched sounds as well as traditional singing warm-ups. We will explore and be silly with the curiosity of the inner child. The workshop concludes with a group voice and movement improvisation. You will not be asked to sing or perform alone in front of the group. Think free form dance with vocal expression as a central focus!

Bring a water bottle, wear clothes for movement and dance, and please arrive on time. The doors will close promptly and the workshop will begin at 7:15pm.

Price: $25

A gathering for cinephiles, creatives, and distributors, showcasing films fresh off the festival circuit

The third film in the series is Alice-Heart by Mike Macera and Lissa Carandang-Sweeney.

Set in black-and-white Philadelphia, an aimless college senior navigates shallow artists, genuine friendships, and homework.

Alice-Heart is an aimless college student residing in Philadelphia. She aspires to be a famous writer but drops out of school in her last semester of senior year on a whim. Immediately cut off from her disappointed Filipino mother and dumped by her studious boyfriend, she finds that she has to pay bills on her own for the first time. Distraught, she takes solace in her neighbor Tony, a self sufficient freelance photographer. Tony encourages her to pursue her passions and hold onto her friendships. With this in mind, Alice-Heart navigates the beginnings of adulthood and combats “adult baby” allegations along the way.

Schedule

7:00 PM Doors
7:30 PM Screening (95 mins)
Time to mingle after the screening.
There’s a bar with drinks and snacks.

Your Oddhaus Hosts

Francie Wendorf is a Texas-born, NYC-based film programmer, writer, and archival researcher with a passion for horror movie marathons and overly specific Letterboxd lists. She’s worked with institutions like the American Film Institute and the Academy Museum, and is currently finishing her MLIS in Archival Studies. Her favorite directors are Agnès Varda to David Cronenberg, and she remains convinced there’s a tasteful double feature program in there somewhere. Outside of the movie theatre and archives, Francie enjoys reading melodramatic Victorian novels with her two cats, Peep and Wemberly. 

Movie taste: Hidden gems from the pre-code era starring subversive female leads, period pieces of both the romance and horror varieties (ideally both), and 90s cult-classic indies.

Kyle Andrews is a NYC-based director, writer, and producer, whose shorts and screenplays have picked up awards at festivals like SoHo and Screencraft. Originally from Northern California, he spent his college years and then some in New York, enjoyed a brief stint in Los Angeles, and then returning to the Big Apple (due to a preference for walkability and a lingering disillusionment with juice cleanses.) He’s currently in pre-production on his first feature, Odd Jobs, starring Jefferson White (Yellowstone) and Kelly Bishop (Gilmore Girls.) 

Movie taste: Earnest John Hughes classics, ensemble dramas with a touch of surrealism (favorite Paul Thomas Anderson film: Magnolia), and the Iranian New Wave canon.

Mike Macera’s Director’s Statement

For college, I moved to Philadelphia and majored in film at Temple University. Coming from suburban South Jersey, I was always fascinated with city life. But once I got there, I found myself alone and aimless. I settled on wanting to be a writer, but I had no idea how to put myself out there. My education at Temple often frustrated me, especially during COVID when my classes went online. I felt as though my mom was pouring money into a half-assed education, and I hated my classes. I threatened to drop out more than once and almost did until I couldn't find a job, and fear set in. This is how most of my college experience was shaped—teetering on the edge of dropping out while being pulled back in by financial support and guilt to obtain a degree.

Our deal was that my mom would pay for my student housing as long as I was still in college. Alice-Heart emerged from this personal place. Stuck in a middle ground between feeling like an adult but not financing myself as one. In many ways, I wrote Alice-Heart to be me. But a much more headstrong version of myself— someone who could talk back to ridiculous teachers and openly complain about capitalism with no self-awareness of my privileges. Alice-Heart is meant to reflect this period of young adulthood for many liberal college students who move to cities. On the cusp of independence, recognizing talents, and learning how to cultivate them without the resources that have always been handed to you.

Lissa Carandang-Sweeney’s Lead Actor / Lead Producer’s Statement

Born and raised in the quiet suburbs of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, I grew up yearning to be in a city more dynamic and more diverse than the little life I knew. Upon moving to Philadelphia for college at the ripe age of 19, I found myself surrounded by insular, caucasian art scenes, reminiscent of social circles from my hometown- but this time, against a gritty, urban backdrop. In moving away from the suburbs, I grew to recognize and appreciate the diverse family I had all along- particularly from my brash but altruistic Filipino mother. It also helped me to acknowledge the triviality of most of my college-socialite concerns, and realize there was more to life than simply coasting by with good grades.

Juggling up to three jobs at a time to make rent and a majority of my tuition while in college, I can’t fully relate to Alice-Heart’s financial plight. However, I can relate to having a mother that provides endless support where she can, and offers invaluable life lessons shaped from a childhood abroad. As I grow older, I’ve come to appreciate how fortunate I am to have the loving security blanket that is my mom. I’ve also learned to laugh at the quarrels and sense of entitlement that occasionally define the experiences of mixed second-generation immigrants- Alice-Heart’s and my own included.

As a proud Filipino-American creative, I celebrate the opportunity to portray humble elements of FilAm culture and biracial existentialism in a way that doesn’t follow text-book melodramas. Working with and becoming close with Mike has been one of life’s greatest pleasures: the tongue-in-cheek laments of all privileged twenty-somethings he depicts in Alice-Heart is the perfect setting to explore this playground of identity expression that isn’t typically presented in film.

Alice-Heart is a coming-of-age love letter to the city of Philadelphia, ruminating on the unique concerns of obliviously privileged Gen-Z city transplants. With Alice-Heart, our entire team hopes to rekindle the liberated spirit of mumblecore filmmaking and encourage more young Gen Z artists to tell stories that are true to them, no matter how seemingly trivial or grand.

Zach Rineer

Producer, Actor, 2nd Assistant Director

Zach Rineer is a New York-based filmmaker hailing from Philadelphia and Delaware roots. Zach has been recognized for his producing and directing work on over 30 short films featured at Nashville, Philadelphia, Santa Fe, and NFFTY Film Festivals. Recently, Zach produced western thriller short film, Idle Speed (2022), which was featured at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner and awarded the Best Producing Craft Award by NYU’s 2023 First Run Film Festival.

Zach has also had an extensive background producing, writing, and directing alongside Mike Macera on short films, including Nobody Left Behind (2022), which has amassed over 75k views online. Zach is excited to take his next steps as a producer into feature film territory with Alice-Heart.

Adam McAlonie

1st Assistant Director, Editor, Actor

Adam McAlonie was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He attended Temple University for a year before leaving to dive head-first into the film industry. Since then, Adam has begun to work as a 1st and 2nd Assistant Director in New York and Philadelphia while continuing to pursue his personal goals of writing and directing. Adam's goal is to tell stories that he cares about and to reach audiences that can find a personal connection to his work.

Alice-Heart is a very special project for Adam. When Mike first showed him the script two winters ago, he fell in love with the whole idea of the piece. The snarky overconfidence of Alice-Heart. The warm support and kind ear of Tony. What’s not to like? Adam is so excited to see what this little script blossoms into.

Tony McCall

Producer, Actor

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Tony McCall is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter and occasional actor. His debut short film, First Time (2023) premiered at the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival and Philly Film Showcase. Moreover, Tony strives to create stories about genuine human experiences and overcoming obstacles.

Nevertheless, Tony was initially drawn to the Alice-Heart project when Mike Macera showed him an early draft of the screenplay. He found the depiction of characters to be alluring, funny and quite relatable. Tony is excited to help produce this piece and see it come to life.

Alfred Giancarli

Producer, Sound Mixer

Alfred Giancarli has been an English teacher, photo editor, press photographer, assistant cameraman, DIT, cinema worker, and museum educator. With a Bachelors in Filmmaking from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Masters in Journalism from Universidad de Complutense de Madrid, Alfred returned to filmmaking after a long absence in 2014 with the short film My Wife Is no Longer with Us.

In 2015, he wrote and directed Don't Despair, a critically acclaimed indie horror darling which premiered at the Horror Hound Weekend Film Festival. In 2017, he wrote and directed the short Hope to Her Register. Weeknights, his newest feature film, premiered at the South Carolina Underground Film Festival, where it won Best Feature. As of recent, Alfred has produced the upcoming short film Gettysburg.

Will Bricca

Unit Production Manager, Actor

Will Bricca is a filmmaker from Westminster, MD based in New York City who earned a BFA in Directing at Temple University in 2022. Will is a member the creative collective Echidna Cone Productions, a group of young filmmakers with a passion for creating funny and fearsome films, including Will’s newest short, mother, son, Comedy! debuting this February at the Houston Comedy Film Festival.

As a Unit Production Manager he has overseen the productions of the forthcoming short films Nothing to Do But Ice Cream Sundays and The Sleepover. He cannot wait to be a part of Alice-Heart and its eminently talented team of lovely people. He thinks the movie will really turn out and hopes that you 'll like it!

Matt Connelly

Director of Photography, Colorist

Matt Connelly is a Philly based photographer and cinematographer, primarily working on music videos and narrative projects. His work always strives to be visually unique and expressive.

“What really drew me to Alice-Heart was Mike’s vision for the story. He tends to fall in a really grounded space, but still leaves room for levity and exploration from a visual sense.”

SPECIAL: Tarot readings by Anya

A Night of Collective Sound + Vision

Join us every 3rd Friday for an evening of improvised ambient music and live visuals. Everyone's welcome, whether you want to play, project, or just relax and listen.

What happens: Musicians and sound makers create evolving ambient soundscapes together using instruments, voice, or audio equipment. Visual artists and VJs share abstract videos and experimental imagery on screen. Think part performance, part meditation, part creative experiment. Each night is different depending on who participates. 

How to join in:

• Music: Open to everyone, anytime during the event. Bring your instrument or use ours.

• Visuals: First-come, first-served slots (15-20 minutes each). Bring your laptop.

The vibe: There’s no setlist, no headliner, just a free-flowing mix of collaboration and exploration. You can participate or lounge in the cozy space and take it all in.Feel free to move between the main space, bar, or backyard art installation anytime. 

No intermissions. Shoes off inside.

Tarot readings by donation starting at 8:30 PM

Q&A

I’m bringing gear, what do I need to know?

Amplified instruments or synthesizer: We have five mixer inputs, three of which are stereo, 1/4”, and power supply. If your gear is more complex than a simple plug into the mixer, please arrive 15 mins before the event.
Video: We have an HDMI cable hook-up.

Can I bring an instrument? 

Yes, or you can use ours. We have a piano, Rhodes, and various hand drums and percussion instruments.

Is everyone free to play what they want? 

Yes, Drone Lab is an improvisational night with open participation. The intention is for it to be more meditative than cacophonous, so we reserve the right to do volume control.

What if there are lots of people wanting to plug in at the same time?

If demand is high, we’ll do what we can to make sure everyone gets to play.

Is there a drone sound foundation to build on?

Yes, facilitator Bearded Twin will provide the base drone for the night.

How much time do I have for my video set? 

We’ll have a sign-up sheet, each slot is 15-20 mins, depending on demand. If slots aren’t filled, you can do more than one.

Can I just come and watch / listen?

Absolutely! We have bean bags, cushions, hammocks, and chairs for your lounging pleasure.

Schedule

7:30 PM: Doors open
7:45 PM: Arrive if you need assistance with equipment beyond a simple plug-in (1/4” mixer, HDMI)
8:00 PM: Session begins
11:00 PM: Session ends

Drinks are available in the cafe.

Generation Ex: everyone needs to break up with something. What do you need to break up with? Your cell phone carrier, your codependent boss, your procrastination techniques? Bring it with you, and leave it in flames at the end of the night. 

What to expect:

Comedy! The show will be filled with hilarious comedians who will help us laugh at all the insanity. 

Live piano accompaniment.

Fire Ritual: The show will end with a fire dancer in the yard, and an optional release. You can burn a paper with what you want to release into the fire. In a way, you can throw your new “Ex” into the fire.

Chill Out Space: Stay after the show! Our cozy art installation Vibe Check is in the yard, and the bar area is perfect for more conversations and more laughter. 
It will be a memorable night, made better by your attendance!

Generation Ex is produced by comic/filmmaker Meghan Scibona, with Delight Factory.

Comics

Liz Sale

Carley Moore

Carolina Montesquieu

Katie Blunt

Meghan Scibona

Chase DuRousseau - headliner

With piano player Joe Cahill

Schedule

7:30 PM Doors

8:00 PM Show

10:00 PM Close & Reception

The Buried Sun Opening Night

We celebrate the opening of Sarah Porter’s second solo exhibition at Delight Factory with a reception and an audiovisual performance. Come join us!

The mixed-media works in The Buried Sun evoke both perpetual loss and volatile renewal. Figures taken from vintage sources are layered over collage and watercolor backgrounds; the phototransfer technique gives these figures a dangerous transparency, leaving them always on the edge of disappearance. At the same time, fine slivers of collage, cut from vintage magazines, come unmoored from the images that once contained them and are transformed into pure radiance: an immanent energy ready to burst forth and assume unpredictable forms.

An immersive experience with live music, visuals, and improvisation

Special Guest: Zé Nigro

USHAN is the audiovisual project of Brazilian multi-disciplinary artist Lorena Hollander, blending voice, synthesizers, guitar, koto, beats and experimental elements into immersive live performances that move between electronic, psychedelic and ritualistic atmospheres. Together with Snark, the evening will feature individual sets followed by an open improvisational section with invited guest musicians, creating a collaborative and spontaneous experience through sound and visuals.

This is a shoes-off event in a space where you can lounge or sit in chairs.
The bar area and back yard with art installation Vibe Check will be open all night.

About the Artists

USHAN is a musical project from São Paulo, Brazil, that combines voice, guitar, koto, synthesizers, live looping, and real-time sound processing. Blending organic and electronic elements, the performances unfold as immersive, evolving sonic landscapes shaped in the moment. With a strong dialogue between music and performance, USHAN creates a sensorial atmosphere that feels like a portal into other states and imagined worlds — fluid, atmospheric, and not easily defined. Alongside original material, the repertoire also engages in dialogue with Brazilian music, incorporating quotations and fragments from bossa nova and other traditions. Learn more.

Snark is a musician and visual artist who uses the tenor saxophone and abstracted video projection as a gateway to deep and untethered experiments in electronic manipulation, repetition, drone, and emotional frenzy. His catalogue of recordings tracks intimate partnerships with fellow adventure-seeking musicians, and takes shape in spacious long-form compositions and spontaneous free improvisation. Inspired by rāga, ceremonial icaros, new age warmth and chthonic dissonance, the music aims to bring lessons from the Other Side. Learn more.

Zé Nigro is a Brazilian musician, composer, producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges contemporary Brazilian music, funk, electronic, and Afro-Brazilian sounds through a balance of tradition and experimentation. Founder of Estúdio Navegantes in São Paulo since 2009, he has collaborated with artists such as Russo Passapusso, Anelis Assumpção, Curumin, João Donato, and Liniker. In 2024, he released his second solo album, Silêncio, through Nublu Records, featuring collaborations with Arthur Verocai. His career includes three Latin Grammy nominations, two wins for Best MPB Album, and recognition from APCA and the Multishow Awards. Alongside his work in music production, he is also active as an educator, developing workshops through Estúdio Navegantes, and creates projects spanning theater, dance, audiovisual arts, and international collaborations across Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Learn more.

This event has been CANCELED

About this circle

This is not about defining yourself correctly or arriving at one clean answer. It’s about noticing what gender and identity feel like when culture, family, language, body, safety, desire, and belonging do not always point in the same direction.

We’ll make space for the parts of identity that feel clear, fluid, hidden, protected, questioned, inherited, or newly claimed. We’ll reflect on where we feel most like ourselves, where we edit or defend ourselves, and what it can cost to be seen — or to stay unseen.

The goal isn’t to fix anything or arrive at answers. The goal is to speak gently, listen deeply, and leave feeling a little less alone and a little kinder to ourselves.

​This is not therapy, not coaching, and not a place where anyone will analyze or attempt to fix you. It’s a small, facilitated group space for grounded reflection and gentle connection.

​Who this is for

All religions, genders, sexualities, and relationship statuses are welcome. The circle is secular, queer-affirming, feminist, and anti-racist.

​What we’ll do together

Over about 2 hours, we’ll move through a mix of:

• A gentle arrival and check-in to help everyone land in the space

• A few guided prompts around identity, belonging, and living between worlds

• Simple communication exercises to support how we listen and speak with each other

• Time for structured sharing, where you can talk from your own experience if you’d like, and also time to simply listen

• A brief closing so people can leave feeling grounded rather than raw or rushedThe exact flow may change, but the intentions stay the same:
slow down, notice what’s true for you right now, and be in a room where other people are doing the same.

​How we hold the space

At the start of the circle, we’ll agree to a few simple guidelines, including:

• Confidentiality: stories stay in the room

• Consent: you only share what feels okay for you

• No fixing / no advice unless someone explicitly asks

• Speak from “I” and let others have their own experienceYou’re always allowed to pass on a question or just listen.

​How registration works

1. Fill out the registration form on the website here:
➤ Registration form

2. Wait for your confirmation email
 with:

   • Your spot confirmation

   • The circle address and additional details

   • A brief consent & agreements form to sign before attending.

​Your spot is only confirmed once you receive that email and sign the consent form.

If the circle fills up, we will keep a short wait list and let you know about future dates. Please update your RSVP if your plans change so someone else can take the spot.

A Night of Collective Sound + Vision

Join us every 3rd Friday for an evening of improvised ambient music and live visuals. Everyone's welcome, whether you want to play, project, or just relax and listen.

What happens: Musicians and sound makers create evolving ambient soundscapes together using instruments, voice, or audio equipment. Visual artists and VJs share abstract videos and experimental imagery on screen. Think part performance, part meditation, part creative experiment. Each night is different depending on who participates. 

How to join in:

• Music: Open to everyone, anytime during the event. Bring your instrument or use ours.

• Visuals: First-come, first-served slots (15-20 minutes each). Bring your laptop.

The vibe: There’s no setlist, no headliner, just a free-flowing mix of collaboration and exploration. You can participate or lounge in the cozy space and take it all in. Feel free to move between the main space, bar, or backyard art installation anytime. 

No intermissions. Shoes off inside.

Q&A

I’m bringing gear, what do I need to know?

Amplified instruments or synthesizer: We have five mixer inputs, three of which are stereo, 1/4”, and power supply. If your gear is more complex than a simple plug into the mixer, please arrive 15 mins before the event.
Video: We have an HDMI cable hook-up.

Can I bring an instrument? 

Yes, or you can use ours. We have a piano, Rhodes, and various hand drums and percussion instruments.

Is everyone free to play what they want? 

Yes, Drone Lab is an improvisational night with open participation. The intention is for it to be more meditative than cacophonous, so we reserve the right to do volume control.

What if there are lots of people wanting to plug in at the same time?

If demand is high, we’ll do what we can to make sure everyone gets to play.

Is there a drone sound foundation to build on?

Yes, facilitator Bearded Twin will provide the base drone for the night.

How much time do I have for my video set? 

We’ll have a sign-up sheet, each slot is 15-20 mins, depending on demand. If slots aren’t filled, you can do more than one.

Can I just come and watch / listen?

Absolutely! We have bean bags, cushions, hammocks, and chairs for your lounging pleasure.

Schedule

7:30 PM: Doors open
7:45 PM: Arrive if you need assistance with equipment beyond a simple plug-in (1/4” mixer, HDMI)
8:00 PM: Session begins
11:00 PM: Session ends

Drinks are available in the cafe.

A monthly improvisational sound journey for musicians and non-musicians alike, in a beautiful and cozy space.

WHAT HAPPENS?

Together we go on two journeys, each lasting about two hours, with emphasis placed on listening to and supporting each other. Dancing, stretching, and art making are welcome. Bring an instrument or use ours. There are no spectators, only creators. Allow for the magic to happen!

The opening ritual is an invitation to overcome our resistance to self-expression. Take a little risk and delight in knowing that it didn't kill you ;)

There is a bar area and loungey art installation for breaks and conversations. 

WHEN & HOW?

• 7:30 PM: Doors open, time to settle & mingle

• 8:00 PM: Jam #1 begins

• 10:00 PM: Jam #2 begins

This is a shoes-off event. Bring your cushy socks & Let loose.

$ by donation ($25 recommended, depending on your wealth, no one turned away)

WHAT’S THE INTENTION & VIBE?

The idea is to let go and allow ourselves to play.

There are no audiences at an Ego Free Jam. We're all participants, even when we're just quietly enjoying the groove. Jams include musicians and sound makers of all experience levels. They are safe spaces where we explore our creativity and where we strive to support others in their explorations.

The Delight Factory has four areas, the main area is for music making, the bar, back yard, and Vibe Check audiovisual environment are for conversations.

WHY ‘EGO FREE’?
The ego is the part of us that wants to keep us safe in the world. Often it shows up as fear and embarrassment and tries to make us NOT do something. It can also show up as an urge to draw attention to ourselves (“Mama, look!”). When we get the urge to "do it right” out of the way, we can play, improvise, take a little risk, mess up, see that it didn't kill us, and feel the delight in that piece of freedom.

DO I NEED TO BE A MUSICIAN?
Not at all. You can pick up an instrument and improvise, vocalize, move your body, make something, or just listen.

WHAT TO BRING?
You are encouraged to bring an instrument, dancing body, art supplies, favorite toy, whatever inspires you and is fun for you. Or come as you are. We have percussion instruments, a piano, synthesizers, guitars, mics, & more.

IS THIS A REOCCURRING EVENT?
Yes! It's every first Saturday of the month. We alternate between acoustic and electro-acoustic (acoustic on even months). Hear about future jams & other events through our newsletter or FB, IG, BS (@delightfactorynyc).

CAN I COME FOR PART OF IT?
Sure! Try and come before the jams start (8 & 10 PM) but you're welcome any time. Stay for however long or briefly you want!

THE SIX JAM GUIDELINES
- Explore & Play!
- No judgment of others (or yourself - if you’re able to).
- Claim space: Do a solo, stand out, be loud, and remember to stay connected and step back when it’s time for someone else to claim space.
- Listen to others.
- No spectators.
- Have fun!

THE INTENTION IS FOR IT TO BE
* Experimental / Exploratory
* Improvisational
* Spiritual
* Therapeutic
* Inclusive
* Playful
* Supportive
* Open

WHAT IT ISN'T
* A Performance
* A Singalong
* An Open Mic
* A Party
* Getting/Doing it Right

HEALTH SAFETY
COVID-19 is still here, as are other illnesses. Please be aware of the risks you take by attending our events.
We try and create cross airflow (as temperatures allow) and we have sanitizers for instruments and mics.
If you're having symptoms, please stay home. We encourage masks. Thank you!

QUESTIONS?

Please reach out at delightfactoryNYC@gmail.com.
Sign up for our newsletter to be in the know about what’s coming up at Delight Factory.

We look forward to seeing you.
Jason & Elke - Delight Factory founders

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"One of the great pleasures of making music with others is when all musicians are in sync, aware of each other, listening to the separate streams of each instrument merging into a river of greater sound and meaning ...
A new field of consciousness is generated. It is a palpable experience"

-- Jonathan Rose 

VoicePlay is a safe space to play with voice as a tool for healing and expression. Come explore your embodied expression in this cozy afternoon of somatic and vocal exploration and experimentation. We will play with vocal improvisation, relaxation of the body, deep listening, traditional somatic practices and connection with the inner sounds waiting to be expressed!

We begin with stretches and breathing exercises to relax the body and open the flow of expression. We then move to a playful voice exploration, creating a safe and brave space to play with voice and movement as tools for healing and expression as a group, including unpitched sounds as well as traditional singing warm-ups. We will explore and be silly with the curiosity of the inner child. The workshop concludes with a group voice and movement improvisation. You will not be asked to sing or perform alone in front of the group. Think free form dance with vocal expression as a central focus!

Bring a water bottle, wear clothes for movement and dance, and please arrive on time. The doors will close promptly and the workshop will begin at 1:15pm.

This workshop will be filmed and photographed for promotional use. Please reach out to melaniecloss@gmail.com with any questions.

Price: $25

CANCELED

About this circle

This evening is for anyone carrying the weight of expectation, obligation, or guilt while living between cultures, values, or ways of life.

Maybe you’ve disappointed your family, or fear that you will. Maybe you’re trying to choose yourself without betraying where you come from. Maybe guilt shows up around love, work, marriage, independence, money, or simply wanting a different kind of life.

This circle is a place to slow down and reflect on some of that with others who may also know what it feels like to carry both care and pressure at the same time.

​This is not therapy, not coaching, and not a place where anyone will analyze or attempt to fix you. It’s a small, facilitated group space for grounded reflection and gentle connection.

​Who this is for

All religions, genders, sexualities, and relationship statuses are welcome. The circle is secular, queer-affirming, feminist, and anti-racist.

​What we’ll do together

Over about 2 hours, we’ll move through a mix of:

• A gentle arrival and check-in to help everyone land in the space

• A few guided prompts around identity, belonging, and living between worlds

• Simple communication exercises to support how we listen and speak with each other

• Time for structured sharing, where you can talk from your own experience if you’d like, and also time to simply listen

• A brief closing so people can leave feeling grounded rather than raw or rushedThe exact flow may change, but the intentions stay the same:
slow down, notice what’s true for you right now, and be in a room where other people are doing the same.

​How we hold the space

At the start of the circle, we’ll agree to a few simple guidelines, including:

• Confidentiality: stories stay in the room

• Consent: you only share what feels okay for you

• No fixing / no advice unless someone explicitly asks

• Speak from “I” and let others have their own experienceYou’re always allowed to pass on a question or just listen.

​How registration works

1. Fill out the registration form on the website here:
➤ Registration form

2. Wait for your confirmation email
 with:

   • Your spot confirmation

   • The circle address and additional details

   • A brief consent & agreements form to sign before attending

Your spot is only confirmed once you receive that email and sign the consent form. ​If the circle fills up, we will keep a short wait list and let you know about future dates.

Please update your RSVP if your plans change so someone else can take the spot.

A Night of Collective Sound + Vision

Join us every 3rd Friday for an evening of improvised ambient music and live visuals. Everyone's welcome, whether you want to play, project, or just relax and listen.

What happens: Musicians and sound makers create evolving ambient soundscapes together using instruments, voice, or audio equipment. Visual artists and VJs share abstract videos and experimental imagery on screen. Think part performance, part meditation, part creative experiment. Each night is different depending on who participates. 

How to join in:

• Music: Open to everyone, anytime during the event. Bring your instrument or use ours.

• Visuals: First-come, first-served slots (15-20 minutes each). Bring your laptop.

The vibe: There’s no setlist, no headliner, just a free-flowing mix of collaboration and exploration. You can participate or lounge in the cozy space and take it all in. Feel free to move between the main space, bar, or backyard art installation anytime. 

No intermissions. Shoes off inside.

Q&A

I’m bringing gear, what do I need to know?

Amplified instruments or synthesizer: We have five mixer inputs, three of which are stereo, 1/4”, and power supply. If your gear is more complex than a simple plug into the mixer, please arrive 15 mins before the event.
Video: We have an HDMI cable hook-up.

Can I bring an instrument? 

Yes, or you can use ours. We have a piano, Rhodes, and various hand drums and percussion instruments.

Is everyone free to play what they want? 

Yes, Drone Lab is an improvisational night with open participation. The intention is for it to be more meditative than cacophonous, so we reserve the right to do volume control.

What if there are lots of people wanting to plug in at the same time?

If demand is high, we’ll do what we can to make sure everyone gets to play.

Is there a drone sound foundation to build on?

Yes, facilitator Bearded Twin will provide the base drone for the night.

How much time do I have for my video set? 

We’ll have a sign-up sheet, each slot is 15-20 mins, depending on demand. If slots aren’t filled, you can do more than one.

Can I just come and watch / listen?

Absolutely! We have bean bags, cushions, hammocks, and chairs for your lounging pleasure.

Schedule

7:30 PM: Doors open
7:45 PM: Arrive if you need assistance with equipment beyond a simple plug-in (1/4” mixer, HDMI)
8:00 PM: Session begins
11:00 PM: Session ends

Drinks are available in the cafe.

About this circle

Dating and relationships can already feel complicated. Maybe family, religion, gender roles, distance, or timing are part of the story. Maybe you’re trying to build intimacy while carrying more than one idea of what love is supposed to look like. This evening is for anyone trying to make sense of dating and relationships between worlds. A place to put some of those tensions into words, listen to others, and feel a little less alone in the mess of it.

​This is not therapy, not coaching, and not a place where anyone will analyze or attempt to fix you. It’s a small, facilitated group space for grounded reflection and gentle connection.

​Who this is for

All religions, genders, sexualities, and relationship statuses are welcome. The circle is secular, queer-affirming, feminist, and anti-racist.

​What we’ll do together

Over about 2 hours, we’ll move through a mix of:

• A gentle arrival and check-in to help everyone land in the space

• A few guided prompts around identity, belonging, and living between worlds

• Simple communication exercises to support how we listen and speak with each other

• Time for structured sharing, where you can talk from your own experience if you’d like, and also time to simply listen

• A brief closing so people can leave feeling grounded rather than raw or rushedThe exact flow may change, but the intentions stay the same:
slow down, notice what’s true for you right now, and be in a room where other people are doing the same.

​How we hold the space

At the start of the circle, we’ll agree to a few simple guidelines, including:

• Confidentiality: stories stay in the room

• Consent: you only share what feels okay for you

• No fixing / no advice unless someone explicitly asks

• Speak from “I” and let others have their own experienceYou’re always allowed to pass on a question or just listen.

​How registration works

1. Fill out the registration form on the website here:
➤ Registration form

2. Wait for your confirmation email
 with:

   • Your spot confirmation

   • The circle address and additional details

   • A brief consent & agreements form to sign before attending.

​Your spot is only confirmed once you receive that email and sign the consent form.

If the circle fills up, we will keep a short wait list and let you know about future dates. Please update your RSVP if your plans change so someone else can take the spot.

A Spring Equinox Voice Ritual for Women and Femmes

Do you hear the call of the Siren within? She sings to you, you can’t resist her voice. You must follow, and in this Spring Equinox ritual of transformation, you will let your walls and masks be destroyed and drowned as you are reborn in your truest, primal, authentic voice. 

Reclaim your voice as a tool for transformation.

Sing from the depths of your ocean.

Express your truest desires. Vocalize with eros in sisterhood.

Come explore your embodied expression in this evening of somatic and vocal exploration and experimentation. In this ceremony, we will play with vocal improvisation, relaxation of the body, deep listening, traditional somatic practices and connection with the inner sounds waiting to be expressed and so often repressed! As women and femmes*, our vocal expression will call in our intentions for the Spring Equinox, as we weave a shared altar and sacred song of prayer and power

Bring a water bottle, wear clothes for movement and dance, bring an object for the altar (that you will bring back home with you) and please arrive on time. You may also bring a journal, but not required. The doors will close promptly and the ritual will begin at 7:15pm.

You are welcome to bring snacks to share at the end.

*Femmes = female-identifying, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and anyone who wants to cultivate their inner feminine power

Timing

6:45 PM: Doors
7:15 PM: Ritual begins
ca. 10 PM: Ritual ends, with time to mingle after

Price: $28

Limited to 15 participants

Breathwork & Cold Plunge

Chill out, NYC!

Join Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor Amar Jehs for a Breathwork & Cold Plunge Community Class! You will be guided through a set of breathing exercises, learn about nervous system regulation, and have the opportunity to do an outdoor ice bath immersion. 

Physical & mental benefits:

    •    Reduce Stress & Anxiety

    •    Boost Immune System

    •    Increase Energy

    •    Heightened Focus & Determination

    •    Better Sleep

All levels are welcome! 

Come breathe in community, and leave more energized than you arrived.

We’re keeping the group size limited so you’ll get personalized attention and coaching. 

Health & Safety
A basic level of health is recommended for participation. Out of precaution, we advise against participating during pregnancy, or if you have epilepsy. People with cardiovascular issues or other severe health conditions should always consult a medical professional before starting the Wim Hof Method.

Mindset

For the best experience, go in with an open mind and without expectations. 

Preparation

We advise to eat light, if at all, before the workshop.

What to bring

• Bathing suit (we recommend wearing it upon arrival, as there is limited change room capacity)

• Towel

• Comfortable clothing

• Snacks & Tea

Hot tea and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale.

About the teacher

Amar Jehs is a dedicated breathwork, cold exposure, and yoga practitioner whose work invites others into deeper presence, inner freedom, and heart connection. His path weaves together the transformative power of conscious breath, cold exposure and the wisdom of yoga. Drawing from decades of personal practice and study, Amar creates spaces that are both grounding and expansive, allowing others to feel safe to release and reconnect with their true self. Whether guiding a breathwork journey, cold plunge, or leading a meditative flow, his presence is compassionate and calming. With a deep belief in the body’s innate wisdom to heal itself, Amar’s work as a Wim Hof Method Instructor is an invitation to pause, listen, and return to the quiet truth within.

A Night of Collective Sound + Vision

Join us every 3rd Friday for an evening of improvised ambient music and live visuals. Everyone's welcome, whether you want to play, project, or just relax and listen.

What happens: Musicians and sound makers create evolving ambient soundscapes together using instruments, voice, or audio equipment. Visual artists and VJs share abstract videos and experimental imagery on screen. Think part performance, part meditation, part creative experiment. Each night is different depending on who participates. 

How to join in:

• Music: Open to everyone, anytime during the event. Bring your instrument or use ours.

• Visuals: First-come, first-served slots (15-20 minutes each). Bring your laptop.

The vibe: There’s no setlist, no headliner, just a free-flowing mix of collaboration and exploration. You can participate or lounge in the cozy space and take it all in. Feel free to move between the main space, bar, or backyard art installation anytime. 

No intermissions. Shoes off inside.

Q&A

I’m bringing gear, what do I need to know?

Amplified instruments or synthesizer: We have five mixer inputs, three of which are stereo, 1/4”, and power supply. If your gear is more complex than a simple plug into the mixer, please arrive 15 mins before the event.
Video: We have an HDMI cable hook-up.

Can I bring an instrument? 

Yes, or you can use ours. We have a piano, Rhodes, and various hand drums and percussion instruments.

Is everyone free to play what they want? 

Yes, Drone Lab is an improvisational night with open participation. The intention is for it to be more meditative than cacophonous, so we reserve the right to do volume control.

What if there are lots of people wanting to plug in at the same time?

If demand is high, we’ll do what we can to make sure everyone gets to play.

Is there a drone sound foundation to build on?

Yes, facilitator Bearded Twin will provide the base drone for the night.

How much time do I have for my video set? 

We’ll have a sign-up sheet, each slot is 15-20 mins, depending on demand. If slots aren’t filled, you can do more than one.

Can I just come and watch / listen?

Absolutely! We have bean bags, cushions, hammocks, and chairs for your lounging pleasure.

Schedule

7:30 PM: Doors open
7:45 PM: Arrive if you need assistance with equipment beyond a simple plug-in (1/4” mixer, HDMI)
8:00 PM: Session begins
11:00 PM: Session ends

Drinks are available in the cafe.