Be ready to couple up, take on challenges, and prepare for the MOST dramatic recouplings, all in the name of true love Pearl Island is a FLINTA* reality TV show-inspired dating experience ready to get your heart rates going! Dress in your best costume for a chance to win our costume contest! 

A variety of hilarious clown acts to fundraise for cancer resaerch. $15 donation to enter the Stage Room.

Please join us for a screening of the new film Occupy Wall Street: An American Dream (dir. Michelle Fawcett, 2025, 51 min.), a personal narrative with footage from travels to 42 occupations in 27 states in 2011-2013 that offers a unique look at how the movement spread like wildfire, upending politics as usual. It’s the story of laid-off factory workers in the Rust Belt, Indigenous activists in the Southwest fighting another kind of occupation, recent graduates saddled with debt and no jobs, and homeless veterans of America’s forever wars kicked to the curb. But out of this suffering, the occupiers forged a new American Dream on street corners, parks, and public plazas from coast to coast. And out of this struggle, they flipped the script from austerity to inequality, from reform to revolution, and from fear to power, heralding a new era in American politics. The film will be followed by discussion with the filmmaker about the movement and its legacy.

To kick off the NYC DSA’s political education series on colonialism, neocolonialism and natural resource extraction in Congo, please join us for a screening of Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat, a documentary that recounts the suppression of Congo’s national liberation struggle and the horrific assassination of Patrice Lumumba. The film weaves together a complex, global history featuring figures ranging from Louis Armstrong to Malcolm X and Fidel Castro.

This Dance Battle is hosted by Punk Something and @cypher4gaza with 100% of proceeds going to @dahnounmutualaid. Dahnoun does invaluable work providing food, clothing, tents and direct cash aid to families on the ground in Gaza ❤️💚🤍🖤

1v1 open styles, all music! Dj’ed by our resident @breakskee & we’re so honored to announce our incredible judging panel: @bigmikeomegasupreme , @cocomotionnyc & @shadow_pine🤩🤩

Join us for a night of great music, extraordinary dancing, and collective solidarity. Featuring @breakskee spinning all genres on vinyl, and special guests from @dancers_for_palestine !!

Rah Digga writes: “25 years ago today, I dropped my debut album DIRTY HARRIET. Thank you to all of the producers and artists who lent their talents to helping me put this masterpiece together. Thank you to @bustarhymes , @ablitz2020 , Vinita Butler @iamsylviarhone, and the entire Elektra records staff for all of your hard work and dedication in helping bring my baby to life.” This anniversary show at Starr Bar will be lit.

We all need a good laugh, so come have a giggle! On Oct 15th, we begin our line up with Fully Charged Open Mic at 5pm, followed by The Annual Men in NYC Fishing Trip Variety Show at 8pm!

This event in the Stage Room will be raising funds for the Trans Justice Funding Project - an organization that funds grassroots trans movements across the nation. Melody Matthews will be performing music from their newly released album.

Presenting ART ROCK at Starr Bar! Dr. Dan has renounced his evil medical degree and decided to become an artist. Check out our live music show FREE Sunday with four incredible acts! It’ll be spectabulous! Poster by @izzymarsail

Celebrate Brooklyn’s music makers—with featured performances by members of The Medley. ⭐️ Come meet fellow musicians and build harmonious community.

Workers Strike Back is organizing this watch party for Kshama Sawant’s campaign. Working people across the country are coming together for a rally to build her independent, anti-genocide, pro-worker campaign for Congress to defeat warmongering Democrat Adam Smith. Her campaign is demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza by ending all U.S. military aid to Israel, stopping the deportations and shutting down all detention centers, free healthcare for all by taxing the rich, and rent control. Come out to Starr Bar for our NYC area watch party and learn how you can support this important campaign!

On the decks are NYC local Fatin, bicoastal baddie Mansaf Mama, and our guest from San Francisco: Ahmed!
10% of proceeds will benefit the Middle East Children's Alliance.
Stage Room Suggested Cover: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Join us to celebrate 5 years of advocacy, organizing, and community power! We launched Freedom Agenda in October 2020 with a commitment to continue the vital work of building power with directly impacted people to decarcerate New York City, transform our approach to public safety, and bring the closure of Rikers Island to the finish line.
This celebration is more than just a milestone - it's a chance to honor the community that's been at the heart of our work, and build momentum for the fights ahead.

Dance to sounds by Sonny Singh, Tarka, and DJ Ushka at this fundraiser for Faizah Malik, who is running for LA City Council! Support a DSA comrade and her movement for more affordable housing, safe streets, thriving neighborhoods, and a government that works for the people, not the wealthy few. RSVP here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nycfm25/

An variety clown show, driven by a deeply rooted need in human society to embrace and celebrate our Inner Idiot. We often fear judgment and worry about being seen as idiots in our darkest moments. But let’s accept it with ridiculous laughter, because we often are. A good life isn’t about banishing our Inner Idiot; it’s about living with it sensibly. This is a safe space to be stupid, awkward, and human. Not a flicker, but a fire — long-form clowning.

Hailing from the vibrant streets of New York City, Brass Monkeys is an electrifying brass band that's breathing new life into the soulful sounds of New Orleans. With a repertoire that effortlessly blends the infectious rhythms of the Crescent City with irresistible pop covers, our musical journey is a foot-stomping, heart-pounding, and soul-soothing experience like no other.

Experience rhythms from the diasporas — Afro House, Afrobeats, Indo House, Soca, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, and R&B. Together, we’ll let the drumbeats that have sustained our communities for generations reconnect us with our bodies — a reminder that joy and sustainability are intertwined.
Come get rooted in rhythm, uplifted in spirit, and connected in community.
🎶 Sounds by @zewoooooooo, @bachtroy, & @brownbuttervibes

Every 4th Tuesday of each month, Ali Bishop hosts a jam session here. Bring your instruments, because all are welcome!

Excited to host our first NOVA YORK FAVELA party! Bringing you the best New York and Brazil have to offer! To kick things off we have:
DJ Nyack reppin’ São Paulo @djnyack
DJ Julio Rodriguez reppin’ Rio de Janeiro @djjuliorodrigues
Disco Curandera reppin’ da boogie down Bronx @steffi_michelle
Come thru to dance, vibe, and enjoy this dope line up we have in store!!

Come see some of the best comedians in New York with headliner Judah Friedlander from NBC’s 30 Rock! Standup Against Billionaires is a comedy showcase and benefit working to raise money for Planet Over Profit— a mutual aid organization working to fight back against climate change and billionaires through direct action. Come out, laugh, and fight for a better world. See you there, then!” 

Join two facilitators from Sunrise NYC for a teach-in on empowering working people to resist the billionaire class's influence on our elections. Working with material similar to Bernie Sander's and AOC's national tour, this more intimate workshop provides space for discussion, learning, and a chance to meet your neighbors who want to advocate for environmental justice.