From underground club nights to queer clown shows to D&D sessions, here’s what’s happening in our neighborhood this week.
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Kein Klub at H0l0
Saturday, January 17
Kein Klub returns to H0l0 for another night of left-of-center club music, this time featuring three distinct European club lineages. The lineup includes DC Salas, the Brussels-based DJ and resident at Fuse and Kiosk Radio known for deep, hypnotic selections; Privacy, an Australian-born, Berlin-based DJ and Panorama Bar regular playing slow, heavy club music rooted in EBM and dark disco; Intergalactic Gary, a key figure of the Dutch underground with releases on Clone and Dekmantel; and Brooklyn’s own Beartrax, founder of Melodize. The Danley sound system is tuned for pressure and clarity. No photos, no videos, two rooms running in parallel until 6 a.m. Capacity is limited—come early and settle in.
Price: Early Entry $15, All night entry, $25
Tuesday, January 13
Trivia Tuesdays at The Bonus Room
The Bonus Room, 991 Wyckoff Ave., Ridgewood
Test your knowledge at this weekly trivia night. Winners receive one free house cocktail or a beer and shot special.
Price: Free to play
Wednesday, January 14
Karaoke Wednesdays at The Bonus Room
The Bonus Room, 991 Wyckoff Ave., Ridgewood
Grab the mic at this weekly karaoke night. Drink specials include one free house cocktail or a beer and shot combo.
Price: Free to sing
Sana Sana, Fraternal Twin, and Prophet II
8 p.m. | Purgatory, 675 Central Ave., Bushwick
Sana Sana brings their heavy, dreamy waves of guitar from Queens, alongside Brooklyn’s Fraternal Twin, whose recent single suggests a louder, darker edge to their established slow and spooky sound, and Prophet II, who mix blissful guitar solos with frenetic noise rock.
Price: $13.60
Thursday, January 15
Soap Gene Premiere and Celebration
8:30 p.m. | The Makers’ Ensemble, 281 North 7th St., Brooklyn
Join the public premiere and celebration of Soap Gene, a horror-comedy short film. In the film, five couples discover that only one of them likes cilantro, leading to an erotic and bloody debate. The event includes a screening, talkbacks from the creators, food, drinks, and mingling. Directed by Ali Lynn Roberts, written by Hannah Weisz. Dress code is camp-casual. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The film contains implied sex and gore. RSVP encouraged but not required. Follow @soapgenefilm on Instagram.
Price: $15 suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Friday, January 16
AGAPĒ Presents: AISHA
10 p.m.–5 a.m. | 70 Scott Ave., Bushwick | 21+
AGAPĒ kicks off 2026 with a free RSVP event featuring an international headliner and stacked local lineup: AISHA, AKR, ANDRE-KX, and PARADØX. Free RSVP does not guarantee entry—admission is first come, first served and subject to venue capacity.
Price: Free RSVP
RSVP: posh.vip/e/agap-presents-aisha
New Year New-To-You Night Out
6–12 a.m. | Brooklyn Roots Collective, 255 Randolph St., Bushwick
Fresh starts and great vibes at this evening of sustainable shopping, art, and plant-based tastings. Browse a secondhand and local maker market, participate in a free clothing swap (bring pieces you’re ready to part with or just browse), and check out a Veganuary tasting featuring vegan cheese and caviar. From 7–10 p.m., Drink and Draw with Richard Burrowes hosts a group life drawing class. Brooklyn Roots Collective’s craft cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options available throughout.
Price: Free entry to market and clothing swap; $15 for Drink & Draw (supplies not included)
Fool Around the Block
9:30 p.m. | Nook, 45 Irving Ave., Brooklyn
This monthly queer clown show celebrates the fool in all of us. Performers try out the weird, the grotesque, and their most foolish ideas. Come laugh, hang, bring friends, and make new ones.
Price: Free
Drone Jam and Open Projector
8–11 p.m. | Delight Factory, 303 Saratoga Ave., Brooklyn (C train to Rockaway Ave. or J train to Chauncey)
Every third Friday, musicians, sound artists, visualists, and drop-in participants co-create a lush, evolving composition with electronic and acoustic instruments. Visual artists and VJs are invited to share live visuals, abstract videos, and experimental imagery. Part performance, part listening meditation, part creative laboratory. Bring your gear, laptop, instruments—or just your presence.
Price: $20 suggested donation
Info: delightfactorynyc.com | Tickets: eventbrite.com
Sunday, January 18
The Black Cherry Sideshow
7 p.m. | Purgatory, 675 Central Ave., Bushwick
This monthly sideshow drag experience features some of Brooklyn’s premier nightlife performers. The Black Cherry 21 lineup includes Selena Surreal, Xaddy Addy, Klondyke, and Oliver Herface.
Price: Free
Karaoke at Bar Jade
Bar Jade, 4 Stuyvesant Ave., Bed-Stuy
Weekly karaoke at this cocktail dive at the center of Myrtle-Broadway, featuring rotating cocktails, frozen drinks, beer and shot combos, a dance floor, and lounges.
Price: Free
Monday, January 19
DOWNSTAIRS: Darlings and Dragons
7–10 p.m. | Purgatory, 675 Central Ave., Bushwick
A BIPOC-focused community event where anyone and everyone is welcome to meet new people and play Dungeons & Dragons. Experienced game guides lead you through a fun, simple one-time adventure designed for both newcomers and long-time players. Limited participation—RSVP ahead.
Price: Free
Have an event you’d like included in our weekly roundup? Email us at [email protected].
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