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The Ultimate Chill & After Party, After Every Party On A Sunday in Brooklyn

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Wett Sundays

Hosted By Supa C x DreDoGG (ShorBlu) THC & Friends

The Ultimate Chill & After Party After Every Party On A Sunday

FUN | MUSIC | FOOD | VIBES

Everyone Free w/rsvp, 2 For 1 Drinks B4 9pm

$30 Beer Buckets & $150 Bottles B4 10PM

Round 2 Cafe

1165 Utica Ave Brooklyn NYC (Cor Of Clarendon Rd)

Featuring The Hottest Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, Afro Beats & Caribbean Vibes

Music BY Supa C, SLI, Mr Groove, Dj Messi, Dj Starkid & More

Drs Open 6pm

Early Bird Specials

B4 9PM

Everyone Fee w/rsvp | 2 For 1 Drinks

B4 10PM

$30 Beer Buckets | $150 Bottles

CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY

YOU PLUS 1 GUEST FREE ALL NIGHT

NO RESERVATION NECESSARY JUST SHOW ID

Celebrating A Job Promotion/Life Event /B’day? You And Your Crew Party Get In Free!

(Advance Reservation Required)

DRESS CODE ENFORCED Sexy/Trendy Attire – No Hoodies, Caps Or Sagging Pants, Ladies No Sneakers. 23 years & older | ID Required

For Advanced Reservations/Tables/Info

347-551-8524 | 718-541-1073 | 347-468-0477

www.wettsundays.com | www.frontlineticketing.com

wettsundays@gmail.com | Instagram “@wettsundays”

We eat, drink and dance on Mondays now.

About this event
MHG (MASC Hospitality Group) producers of the Uptown Night Market, Bronx Night Market, Harlem Bazaar, Comemundo, & Uptown Oktoberfest are proud to announce the newest member of the family (drumroll, please)

Brooklyn Night Market in partnership with Industry City

We Eat, Drink, and Dance on Monday Now!

Y’all ready??

The event takes place in the Industry City compound on 36th St, between 2nd and 3rd ave, August 29th starting at 4 pm.

Learn more Brooklyn Night Market

Calling Fitness and Running Enthusiasts of ALL AGES! Join us for an evening run on the west side after work with Dr. Metzl and IronStrength

About this event
Calling Fitness and Running Enthusiasts of ALL AGES!

Join us for an evening run with Dr. Metzl and ASICS on Tuesday Evening, September 27!! The ASICS meatpacking store is our start and end. A run followed by snacks ! Giveaways from ASICS and great vibes and a run and strength on the Hudson River!

All fitness levels are welcome – the idea is to get everyone up and moving! We’ll see you in Meatpacking at 6 PM on September 27th!

SWAG and great tunes – we’ll see you there! 🙂

AFROBEATS WEDS AT TAYLOUR PEIGHTON EACH AND EVERY WED

About this event
EACH AND EVERY WEDNESDAY‼️JOIN US AT TAYLOUR PEIGHTON LOUNGE 📍

BYOB 🍾 ($20 fee for each bottle)

Hookah and Food are available for purchase, Rsvp for free entry before 9pm ($20 after)

Powered by: @afromix.nj 🌍

Music by your favorite DJ’S (playing the best of Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip hop, R&B and Dance Hall 💥)

Hottest Caribbean Thursdays Afterwork to hit Nyc

About this event
Come out and enjoy a fun filled evening of seafood boil bags

while listening reggae, soca , Afro beats and more Specials :

2 for 1 Drinks from 5pm to 8pm

Everyone is Free All night W/rsvp
So Round up the friends and get ready to have the time of your life .

Choice of either Patron or Hennessy + 1 Champagne And 1 Hooks for $300 *PRE-RESERVED ONLY | You Must Place A Deposit For Special Pricing

To Reserve a Table for Food, Drinks, Shots, Bottle Service

Birthdays or large Groups contact 212-651-9079

We have a lot of food to offer ,but look below for 2 of our favorites .

Shrimp and crableg combo

The #1 authentic Caribbean party in NYC on a Friday Night!

About this event
The #1 authentic Caribbean party in NYC on a Friday Night!

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!

Guest DJs: Young Tech & DJ Paddy

100% Soca, Reggae, AfroBeats & More..

Aura Cocina (315 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11206)

CASH BAR ONLY! CASH BAR ONLY!

Doors open 11PM

FREE Before 12:30AM With RSVP!

www.CaribbeanFridaysNYC.com

Strict Dress Code: Upscale & Classy! NO Hoodies! NO Sweatsuits.

Ladies, NO UGGS! Ladies, NO sneakers.

MUST BE 21 & Over! MUST have a valid PHOTO ID!

CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US! FOR INFO, SEND A TEXT TO: 917 732 8073

Follow @HovaTheBusinessMan @Rogermentalist

Visit the first commercially-viable rooftop vineyard (you heard that right) and wine bar located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard!

About this event
Welcome to Rooftop Reds! Come enjoy NYC’s only rooftop vineyard! Your reservation includes a bag of Zapp’s Chips, Boxed Water and amazing rooftop views.

Reservation Policy & Rooftop Rules:

You must be 21+ to enter
No dogs or pets
Your ticket is linked to a specific reservation time frame—end times are strictly enforced and must be adhered to. For example, if you purchase tickets to a 12pm—4pm session, you can arrive any time after 12pm, but will be asked to leave the rooftop by 4pm
No outside food is permitted
No outside alcohol is permitted
NO SMOKING ON THE ROOFTOP
If anyone throws anything off the rooftop, that person will be asked to leave immediately
Using the elevator is strictly prohibited; if you are seen using it, you will be asked to leave immediately
Location:

We are located at in the Brooklyn Navy Yard

299 Sands Street, Building 275, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Directions:

299 Sands Street is the address of a Brooklyn Navy Yard gate. Once at the gate, follow the walking directions below to reach Rooftop Reds.

BY FOOT:

Enter the Navy Yard via the Sands Street gate at 299 Sands Street.
Show the barcode you receive the day of your reservation to the security guard at the gate.
Proceed past the gate and bear right at the stop sign—you will see Duggal on your left and the Wegmans loading dock on your right.—the building straight ahead is our building!
Rooftop Reds is located in, Building #275.
Follow the signs to the staircase around the bend of the building and walk up to the rooftop (5 flights up!)
Promptly enjoy cold water !!!!

Tech, Drinks and Startups

About this event
𝗗𝗲𝘃.𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽+ 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Have you been attending virtual networking events in your basement? We weren’t. 🙂 What is virtual networking, anyways?

NYC’s best networking mixer in startup space. Calling all tech founders, SaaS founders, entrepreneurs, recruiters, free-lancers, startup mentors, coaches and engineers.

Join us to connect with co-founders, coaches or new hires, or even if you would like to practice your elevator pitch. This is a no pressure event that brings in a lot of talent in tech and startup space, you would stand to benefit from the conversations and meaningful connections.

– Bring your business cards

– Name tags will be provided

– Our events are in reserved space with conversational music, make the most of it

– Dress code is business casual

Disclaimer: By attending the events of Startup+ or Dev.Talks, you agree that the photos/videos taken during the event will be used for promotion of future events.

OKTOBERFEST 2022 Celebration on the WATER @ Pier 15 NYC! PURCHASE FAST PASS TICKETS, RESERVE A VIP TABLE, OR RSVP FOR FREE GENERAL ADMISSION

About this event
OKTOBERFEST 2022 IS HERE!
FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL INFO@OKTOBER-FEST.NYC or FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE & DAY OF INQUIRIES, SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO: 917.862.1181.
SCROLL DOWN TO RSVP FOR GENERAL ADMISSION, PURCHASE A FAST PASS TO SKIP THE LINE OR RESERVE A TABLE.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT FRIDAYS ONLY. CLICK HERE FOR SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS.
*CLICK HERE TO MAKE TABLE RESERVATIONS*
SEE FULL MENU AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
Leave your passport at home and experience Oktoberfest 2022 in New York! You can experience everything that makes Oktoberfest great – authentic German beer, brats and giant pretzels & Oktoberfest decorations. Authentic German beer will be flowing, complimented by traditional Oktoberfest food and fun for the entire family.

Enjoy the festivities at our WATERFRONT venue which features amazing views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and Brooklyn skyline.
*FULL BAR AVAILABLE ALL DAY AND NIGHT IN ADDITION TO GREAT FOOD MENU!
*CLICK HERE TO MAKE TABLE RESERVATIONS*

ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
-EXPECT THE USUAL ASSORTMENT OF GAMES, GERMAN BREWS, BRATS, GIANT PRETZELS & MORE! FULL FOOD MENU IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS WELL AS A FULL BAR FOR COCKTAILS, WINE & MORE
WE ARE STEPPING IT UP IN 2022 AND INTRODUCING SOME NEW AND EXCITING OFFERINGS! TAKE A PEEK INSIDE!
ANY QUESTIONS: PLEASE TEXT MESSAGE ONLY TO: 917.862.1181 AND MENTION “OKTOBERFEST FRIDAYS”
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
GENERAL ADMISSION & FAST PASS TICKETS
*OKTOBERFEST is FREE to enter! Come on in and enjoy the FESTIVITIES! THE LINES GET CAN GET LONG AT PEAK TIMES, WE SUGGEST RESERVING A TABLE OR PURCHASING A FAST PASS TICKET TO SKIP THE LINE!
*YOU CAN PURCHASE VIP “FAST PASS” TICKETS TO GET IN ON THE VIP EXPRESS LINE. EACH TICKET INCLUDES 2 BEER TICKETS – PROST!
*CLICK HERE TO MAKE TABLE RESERVATIONS*
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
HAVE A BIG GROUP? RESERVE A VIP WATERFRONT CABANA!
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
There are lots of reasons to love Oktoberfest… the lederhosen, the beer, the pretzels & of course our patented…..
PERSONAL MINI KEG! 5 LITERS OF BREW, JUST FOR YOU!
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
FULL MENU of Beers by the Glass is Available AS WELL AS A FULL BAR!
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
ALL FRIDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
THE FESTIVITIES GO ON DAY AND NIGHT! FULL BAR AVAILABLE ALL DAY IN ADDITION TO THE GERMAN BEER!

OKTOBERFEST 2022 Celebration on the WATER @ Pier 15 NYC! PURCHASE FAST PASS TICKETS, RESERVE A TABLE, OR RSVP FOR FREE GENERAL ADMISSION

About this event
OKTOBERFEST 2022 IS HERE!
FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL INFO@OKTOBER-FEST.NYC or FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE & DAY OF INQUIRIES, SEND A TEXT MESSAGE TO: 917.862.1181.
SCROLL DOWN TO RSVP FOR GENERAL ADMISSION, PURCHASE A FAST PASS TO SKIP THE LINE OR RESERVE A VIP TABLE.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT SATURDAY ONLY.
CLICK HERE FOR FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS.
CLICK HERE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR MONDAY-THURSDAY.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE FULL FOOD & BEVERAGE MENU
ALL SATURDAYS: OktoberFest NYC 2022 at WATERMARK: Sept – Oct image
Leave your passport at home and experience Oktoberfest 2022 in New York! You can experience everything that makes Oktoberfest great – authentic German beer, brats and giant pretzels & Oktoberfest decorations. Authentic German beer will be flowing, complimented by traditional Oktoberfest food and fun for the entire family.

Enjoy the festivities at our WATERFRONT venue which features amazing views of the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges and Brooklyn skyline.
*FULL BAR AVAILABLE DAY AND NIGHT IN ADDITION TO OUR GREAT FOOD MENU!

A guided figure-drawing class held weekly on Mondays at Book Club Bar, the East Village’s boozy bookstore.

About this event
Shani Nizan brings the popular Drinking & Drawing series, originating in Berlin, to NYC! Shani is a painter, sketch artist, and tattoo artist, who will guide you through a series of sketches based on various prompts.

All skill levels are welcome, and materials will be provided. (If you have a preferred sketch pad and pencils, you’re welcome to bring your own!)

What your ticket includes:

support for the artist/instructor
materials
$8 toward any drink at the bar

Refund Policy
Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.
About this event
Doors: 630pm

Class 7-8pm: TBD

Dj set – 8-1030 TBD

Sound Healing and Closing 1030-11pm

First time to Ecstatic Dance? Here’s a little bit about what it is:

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Ecstatic Dance is a community gathering for people who want to express themselves freely, to connect, and to expand together through the inspiration of music & dance.

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Live DJs | Live Drumming | Free-Form Movement | Workshops | Sound Meditation | Massage | High Vibe Food & Elixirs | Community ❃

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Join us and enjoy a safe and inspiring space to dance without talking, drinking, and the nightclub vibe. This is about self-expression, freeing your mind and body, and connecting with yourself and those around you. No booze, no shoes and no chit-chat on the dance floor helps us keep it intentional. Amazing music helps us keep it all about dance.

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There will also be a beautiful lounge space to relax, decorated as well as refreshing, alcohol-free beverages and food.

➤ Guidelines:

1. No talking on the dance floor (plenty of room to talk in the lounge space up on the balcony)

2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment

3. No photos or videos, cellphones muted and out of sight

4. Respect for the space and one another

5. Move your body however you wish!

➤ What to Bring:

1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself

2. Water and a water bottle. You can refill it at the venue. We do not provide plastic cups as we strive to be a zero-waste event.

3. Coat check will be available to allow dancers to store their coats, bags and other valuables. You can also leave your belongings in the back of the dance floor, but please note that Ecstatic Dance NYC is not responsible for any lost/stolen items.

➤ Where:

Judson Memorial Church – New York City

55 Washington Square S, New York, NY

➤ Tickets: $30 the full experience includes warm up class, edance, sound healing:

Tickets are non-transferable between events and non-refundable.

REMINDERS:

Beware of fake ticket sellers offering tickets on the Facebook page.

Be mindful of others personal space and always ask for consent. It takes all of us to create this container. If you are going through a hard time or need any help please find one of our organizers or staff.

About this event
Tech Career Fair
[IMPORTANT UPDATE!] :

“With COVID-19 now a global pandemic, the first thing on our minds is your safety! We are hosting ALL of our career fairs virtually until the public health officials and our own executive team determines it’s safe enough to resume them in person. Here is a quick rundown:

Career fair will be tentatively moved virtually/ to a later date, please check the event description for updates or the following steps below to get notified.
If you have not already created your account, do so with the normal process as below and you will be notified on the updates of it.”
[END OF UPDATE]

We will be hosting a Tech Career Fair with our hiring partners from fast growing startups and Fortune 500 companies in technology. There will be a focus on helping companies achieve their diversity and inclusivity initiative with more diverse candidates to their talent pool. Available roles that our hiring companies are looking to fill are of the following:

Software Engineering

Product Management

Data Scientist

AI/Machine Learning Engineer

Data Analyst

UI/UX Design

Marketing

Sales

To make sure your profile is visible and accessible to hiring partners and companies in their system please make sure you complete your profile and upload your resume to the platform.

Steps:
Complete the Sign-up form here or the link below and upload your resume to the system to get your QR code/candidate profile link: https://careerscrossroad.com/signup?code=NYTechCareerFair2022

*Completed and approved profiles will then be visible to companies for each career fair where companies will select who to send the invite to attend their career fair with the next steps.

Attend the career fair and check-in with your QR code/digital profile link with the hiring companies that you have been invited to.

*Note: This is an invite only event due to limited space and high demand. To increase your chance to be selected by our hiring companies and partners to this event please make sure to follow the instructions and submit a complete profile. Shortlisted candidates will then be notified for next steps .To make sure your profile is visible and accessible to hiring partners and companies on the platform please make sure you complete your profile and upload your resume to the platform for approval. Approval process timeline varies depending on backlog. Once approved, your profile will be visible to companies.

Employers:
To reserve your spot signup here to get your company or get your company on the waitlist here for the next event and we will reach out to you with more info if we can slot you in.

LISTEN UP, NYC! Harlem is NYC’s Foodie Kingdom! Uptown Night Market is back every Second Thursday of the month.

About this event
LISTEN UP, NYC! Harlem is NYC’s Foodie Kingdom! Uptown Night Market is back every for a special event. A true celebration of Hispanic Herritage Month. El sabor y el Sazón will be the protagonists of October 13th event. Plus a full Hispanic performance lineup! Do not miss this iconic event.

El dia de la Hispanidad se vive in Uptown Night Market.

October 13th 2022, 4-10 pm. The place to be is W 133rd St and 12th Ave (Under the Arches).

#meetmeuptown

THE EVENT

Location: W133rd St and 12th Ave
4 pm – 10 pm
Free Event
Rain or shine
This event is produced in collaboration with WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TRULY HARD SELTZER, GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY, TWISTED TEA, SAM ADAMS, ANGRY ORCHARD, DOGFISH HEAD, CONEY ISLAND, SAUZA AGAVE COCKTAILS, LIBERTY COCA-COLA, and FRESH DIRECT

With the support of HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAZZ, COMMUNITY BOARD 9, and HARLEM PRIDE

For more information visit:

www.uptownnightmarket.com
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About this event
The Manhattan Vintage Show is the largest and longest-running vintage show in New York City. This October 14 +15 join us to shop 90+ dealers showcase their collections of vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories and textiles that reflect every era, style and point of view capturing the history of fashion. Find fashion from the 20th century through the 21st century and all decades in between. Manhattan Vintage is an invitation to vintage lovers of all backgrounds, ages, and tastes to experience this extraordinary world of vintage for all.

** NEW!** Limited number of Early Access Tickets (Friday ONLY) to enter one hour early at 12PM prior to the show opening to the general public. Tickets available on October 3rd.

Student Tickets are available at a discount. You must show a valid ID to enter.

There is a complimentary coat check. Food & drinks available for purchase. Tailor onsite!

Please Note: All ticket sales are final, non-refundable and non-transferable.

By attending this event, you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give Manhattan Vintage Enterprises, LLC the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image and/or photo (collectively, “image”), without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. You hereby waive, release and forever discharge Manhattan Vintage Enterprises, LLC from and against any and all claims or actions arising out of or resulting from any use of your image. In addition, all ticket holder email addresses will be automatically added to our email database. You can elect to opt out.
By attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

Experience the hottest weekly all season heated rooftop party in nyc

About this event
EXPERIENCE THE HOTTEST AFRO CARIBBEAN WEEKLY DANCE PARTY IN NEW YORK,
NYC HOTTEST CARIBBEAN/ AFRICAN DJS ON ROTATION, 2 ROOMS . 100% MUSICAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
CARIBBEAN ROOM–>REGGAE, DANCEHALL, SOCA, AFROBEATS, KOMPA, AMAPIANO.
INTERNATIONAL ROOM HIP-HOP R&B LATIN AND TOP40.
WE ARE LOCATED AT 228 DUFFIELD ST. SHERATON/ A-LOFT HOTEL. DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN, PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM THE 26TH FLOOR. SAVORY ASIAN FUSION CUSINE, BROOKLYNS BEST HOOKAH AND LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE.
DRESS TO IMPRESS, NO Plain White T-Shirts | NO Work Boots | NO Fitted Hats | NO Sweats OR Athletic wear | NO Hoodies | Designer Snekers & T-Shirts Allowed, Jeans ok
LADIES
NO Flip-Flops , Fury Slippers or UGS Allowed!
HEELS PREFERRED.
EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED! FOR BIRTHDAY PACKAGES, VIP AND BOTTLE SPECIALS CALL OR TEXT 646-756-9717 6467569717

About this event
Created in January 2015 by I DON’T DO CLUBS founder Genese Jamilah, MUST LOVE BEARDS is a national day party series for men who rock beards and women who can’t get enough of them. Women’s tickets are sold in advance to ensure the event is gender-balanced. Men are allowed into the event for free, beard or not.

MEN’S PRICE: Free for men with RSVP, mlbnycsneakerball.splashthat.com

WOMEN’S TICKETS: $30 – $50

All women’s tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite, no tickets will be sold at the door. There are no refunds on women’s tickets.

TYPE OF CROWD: Black, West Indian, and African professionals & creatives

AGE RANGE: 28 – 40 years old

DRESS CODE: Sneakers with semi-formal attire

INSTAGRAM: @mustlovebeardsparty & @idontdoclubs

HASHTAG: #IDDCmustlovebeards

CONTACT INFORMATION: partnerships@idontdoclubs.com

A guided figure-drawing class held weekly on Mondays at Book Club Bar, the East Village’s boozy bookstore.

About this event
Shani Nizan brings the popular Drinking & Drawing series, originating in Berlin, to NYC! Shani is a painter, sketch artist, and tattoo artist, who will guide you through a series of sketches based on various prompts.

All skill levels are welcome, and materials will be provided. (If you have a preferred sketch pad and pencils, you’re welcome to bring your own!)

What your ticket includes:

support for the artist/instructor
materials
$8 toward any drink at the bar

A can’t-miss showcase of NYC’s best comedians from Comedy Central and Late Night at the legendary Bowery Electric, with free pizza!

About this event

Tuesdays! Freestyle Comedy w/ FREE PIZZA & $8 Frozen Margs (7PM & 9PM) image
Featured in Time Out New York as one of NYC’s best independently-produced comedy shows, Freestyle Comedy presents some of the best standups in the country, and if you get there early, we have FREE PIZZA! 🍕

Join us EVERY TUESDAY for two killer lineups, free slices, and happy hour-prices.

We also have surprise drop-ins all the time! Like Todd Barry, Drew Michael, Jerrod Carmichael, Mark Normand, and more.

This week’s lineups

See poster^

Tickets are FREE for the first 20 RSVP and $5 for all others.

**Tickets Non-Refundable**

Produced by Zach Russell, Santiago Angel, and Charles Engle .

Follow us on Instagram for pics of the show @Freestylecomedyshow

EARLY SHOW Doors @ 7:00| Show @ 7:30

LATE SHOW Doors @ 9:00| Show @ 9:30

Address: 327 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

(P.S. Charles and Zach have a podcast out called “Overshadowed” about the siblings of famous people, so check that out too on Instagram/Podcast Apps)

Here’s a preview of what you can expect below!