footing and so we will march, together, in perfect unison and harmonious cacophony that will erupt into one unified voice and one irrepressible movement. in DC and throughout the country, in the footsteps and hearts and words and minds of so many woman and men and people who want more. better. different. real.
i’ve been asking myself, what good is a vehicle for your words if you can’t speak your mind? because one must not aim not to offend but hope to move and to mobilize. to incite honor and belief. and if you’d prefer me to be quiet then i suppose you wouldn’t be here now would you, you little weasel.
stay with me, eh? i’ve listed all the best ways to get involved this weekend, or i suppose, to have a healthy debate. or whatever. just get involved and believe in a better world every time you open your eyes in the morning. let’s discover just how strong we are by being together and moving together. your election weekend empowerment weekend guide awaits, brooklyn.
and i solemnly swear, at least, to never let you down.
THURSDAY
Trump, Keep Out: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood, Broken Land, Greenpoint.
for the glass ceiling that wasn’t broken, we find ourselves coming together, in a land that we realize now was more broken than we imagined. and although our hearts may still be aching, our spirits are lifting and our voices are rising to be heard. so let’s raise our glasses full of spirits and our voices full of hope to help mend this land, Thursday night at Brokenland. you know, that really great fucking bar on franklin st, in greenpoint. sure they’re usually known for their frozen drinks, but thursday’s event aims to warm our hearts and ignite a fire under our asses that we won’t let burn out, especially for the next four years. Trump, Keep Out is part of an ongoing series of benefitsfor planned parenthood, where they gracious owner and bartenders will sacrifice what is always quite a profitable night in this drunk town and give 100% of the proceeds to this vitally importantcause. and we all know that is reason enough for you to choose to go seek inebriation, retaliation, communication, and perhaps a new partner in fornication (come on, the best way to love your body is to let it get a little lovin‘) at such a locale on thursday night. they have provided some audacious incentives. prizes will be auctioned off from glasserie, shag sex shop, dandelion wine, beacons closet, and plenty of other neighborhood haunts where you choose that make your body feel wild and free and worthy. the charming elizabeth weitzen of shag playhouse and members of her oh-so-charming burlesque company will be making sure you don’t stop believing in the cause all night. there will be a dj dance party by LYLAS spinning all your favorite hip-hop, r&b, and 80s and 90s dance tunes to make sure those hips keep moving all night. oh and the drink specials won’t hurt. the event is free so come thirsty. 105 franklin st at broken land, where they can fix anything.
Chroma Key, part of the Exponential Festival at the Brick Theater in Williamsburg.
Snatch Back! at the Gemini & Scorpio Loft, Gowanus.
FRIDAY
Nasty Women and Bad Hombres: A Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood at Freddy’s, Gowanus.
Blog Haus Dance Party at Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg.
watch this video and tell me you don’t want to go to brooklyn bowl friday night.
come onnnn, i don’t know why you insist on still lying to me… you know that was dope as fuck. just like their sound. mixing lcd soundsystem, daft punk, mgmt, ratatat, chromeo, fools gold, and basically everyone you’re always up to get down to. rsvp here for guaranteed $5 admission all night, just tell them you’re on the GBH list or the brooklyn, i’m trying list. then text me and let me know if that last one worked. 61 wythe ave, 11pm-3am. all other info here. see you there homies.
Thanks Obama: A Dance Party Fundraiser at The Call Box, Greenpoint.
Anti-Inauguration Get Down at Hanson Dry, Clinton Hill.
SATURDAY
Women’s March on NYC, First Ave in Manhattan.
$1 Dumplings at Carma Asian Tapas in the West Village.
SUNDAY
Brooklyn Soup Takedown, Brooklyn Bazaar, Greenpoint.
it’s a soup takedownnnnnnnnnn! this is the soup takedownnnnnnnnnn. all day we doin soup TAKEDOWNNNNNN. takin you down to SOUP TOWNNNNNNN. TAKIN IT DOWNNNNNNNN TOWNNNNNNN. with sooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuppppppppppps. all info here. $20, lotta soups. nothing more to say.
IUD Soundsystem Planned Parenthood Fundraiser at Baby’s All Right, Williamsburg.
we need to be able to laugh a little about all of this, because if not we will all be in misery for the next for years. planned parenthood losing its funding is really really fucking serious. lcd soundsystem is really really the best fucking band of our time. to show our support for the former let’s use the latter and dance ourslves clean to IUD soundsystem sunday night, music for and by nasty women and raising money for planned parenthood. the bar will donate a % of their monies and also proceeds from a big indie-label raffle featuring all kids of dope prizes. all info here, party is free, 6pm, at baby’s all right, 146 broadway.
Stephane Wrembel plays Barbes in Park Slope.
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