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April 22, 2023 at 1:00pm

Digital Shamanism

AYDO

Conversation with Indigenous Korean shaman Mudang Jenn

April 29, 2023 at 1:00pm

Offering of Dreams: Closing Reception & Book Launch

AYDO

Visitors will be able to enjoy a sculptural display of Dreams, a new limited edition, hand-crafted artist book with ceramic and wood elements.

May 20–June 13, 2023

Void Spa

Akeema-Zane and A. Sef

Void Spa aims to challenge and subvert the extractive and appropriative use of Black and Brown spirituality within the luxury wellness industry.

May 20, 2023 at 6:00pm

Void Spa Opening Reception

A. Sef and Akeema-Zane

View the installation, hear sound by a²z, Akeema-Zane’s music/sound practice arm

June 2023

Everyday Objects, Complicated Histories

Kleaver Cruz

written in conjunction with artist Francheska Alcántara's Session project, Secure the Bag, Mint the Soaps and Throw the Bones.

June 10, 2023 at 5:00pm

Void Spa Closing Performance & Reception

Akeema-Zane and A. Sef

Cafe offering by pleasure ceremony (cy x). Live sound facilitation by a²z and brandon king (subt.le fka leon grey).

July 8–August 12, 2023

Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation

SFPC

The Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation (ECPC, pronounced easy-peasy) is an internet cafe being developed in real time.

July 8, 2023

Experiments in Networked Performance Showcase

SFPC

a day and night of experimental digital performances designed for a live online audience

July 22, 2023, 11:00am–2:00pm

Seeding your own cloud - hands on self-and-community-hosting with Jonathan Dahan

SFPC

Participants will set up computers with the ability to host personal home pages.

July 29, 2023, 2:00 – 5:00pm

The Basis of Electronic Music thru Sequencing with Dweller Electronics <> JWords

SFPC

Students will be learning how to sequence through a DAW (digital audio workstation)

August 5, 2023, 11:00am–2:00pm

Hand Coding Round Robin with Emma Rae Bruml Norton

SFPC

Participants of this workshop will learn how to “hand code” for the web through the creation of collective web pages.

August 10, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00pm

A Conversation with Kit Galloway

SFPC

An artist talk by Kit Galloway, followed by a conversation between the artist and SFPC Co-Director Celine Wong Katzman.

August 12, 2023

SFPC Community Day

SFPC

September 2023

BLESSED BE OUR CARE!

Chinyere Okafor

written in conjunction with artist Suhyun Choi's Session project, Memorial for Laptop.

September 14–November 10, 2023

Conjuring the Past, Marking the Present: Ancestral Healing Through Shamanic Reiki, Tattoo, and Sound

KING COBRA and Hue Hallums

Combining the sacred power of tattoo and shamanic reiki healing during this year's harvest and initiation season.

September 14, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00pm

Conjuring the Past, Marking the Present Opening Reception

KING COBRA and Hue Hallums

Join the artists for introductory remarks and celebratory drinks.

September 23, 2023, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Soulful Synergy

KING COBRA and Hue Hallums

Step into the realm of profound healing as you immerse yourself in a transformative yoga and Reiki collaboration between Yaya and Master Hue.

October 21, 2023, 1:00 – 2:00pm

Resonant Being: A journey through Ashtanga/Vinyasa style yoga, Energy and Sound Healing

KING COBRA and Hue Hallums

A blend of yoga and sound healing to offer a comprehensive approach to well-being that encompasses your physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

November 2023

Flowers to Seeds: Tilling the Dreamscape in AYDO’s Offering of Dreams

Alison Guh

written in conjunction with artist duo AYDO's Session project, Offering of Dreams.

November 11, 2023–January 25, 2024

Session & Assembly Collaboration: BARRO

Marcela Torres and Assembly

Torres in collaboration with Assembly will explore the history of New York through its soil and natural clay deposits.

January 5, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Community Potluck

Marcela Torres and Assembly

Artist Marcela Torres and Assembly will make a series of food vessels and ask Recess community members and the public who want to attend, to bring dis

January 11, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Holding Water: Workshop 1

Marcela Torres and Assembly

January 18, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00pm

In the Barro: An Evening of Performance

Marcela Torres and Assembly

January 27, 2024, 2:00 – 3:30pm

Holding Water: Workshop 2

Marcela Torres and Assembly