A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join Movement Research Artists-In-Residence and international guests each season in performing at the historic Judson Memorial Church.

The Ghetto Shaman: That Which Lurks in the Shadows is a performance ritual that conjures themes of endurance, power, and transformation. The only way is through.

6:30pm Free Food + Doors | 7pm Show *Note earlier time!

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A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join Movement Research Artists-In-Residence and international guests each season in performing at the historic Judson Memorial Church.

PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City, presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979. We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.

For more info, including a performance schedule, please go here.

As we begin our 2025-26 season, in addition to our usual preparations for our upcoming concerts, our community has another task ahead of us—to celebrate the life of our dear friend Ed Shiner, who passed away on July 13th.

If you would like to join us as we remember our friend, please RSVP to westvillagechorale@gmail.com.

NYC Friends of Clearwater is having our monthly gathering which is held on the third Friday of each month, starting at 6:30pm in the Assembly Hall. Join us for a night of live music, potluck dinner, and environmental discussion.

On Oct 15th, the Judson Book Group will be reading and discussing James Baldwin's Go Tell It On the Mountain.

Go Tell It on the Mountain is a 1953  semi-autobiographical debut novel by James Baldwin. It tells the story of John Grimes, an intelligent teenager in 1930s Harlem and his relationship with his family and his church.  The novel focuses on the role of the Pentecostal Church in the black community, both as a source of repression and a source of inspiration and community.  It also describes John’s journey of self-discovery.  It is considered one of the 100 best English-language books of the 20th century.

The Big Bang is a cold reading series of new works, hosted by Jonathan Caren, at Judson Church.

PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City, presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979. We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.

For more info, including a performance schedule, please go here.

A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join Movement Research Artists-In-Residence and international guests each season in performing at the historic Judson Memorial Church.

PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City, presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979. We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.

For more info, including a performance schedule, please go here.

ORI TAHITI COMPETITION

Be ready for an exciting day of energetic dancing, pulsating drums, and lively cheers. The Ori Tahiti competition features an international lineup of soloists, duets, and groups. A special mauruuru to our master carver Eriki Marchand for offering hand carved wooden trophy masterpieces. Winners will be privileged take home one of these beautiful works of art.

*The awards ceremony will follow the competition.

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The Village is pleased to present a new iteration of the beloved Salon format under new leadership. The evening will feature pop up performances (so get there on time!), artists-in-residence TBD (Josh Fulton and Jamie Wygle) and Yiseul LeMieux, with a full lineup to be announced. This event will also feature our pilot guest bartender series with Dawson Mesh and Pathfinder Spirits! 

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AN EVENING OF MUSIC, DANCE, & POETRY

*Doors Open at 6:00 PM for attendees to engage with artists and additional collaborators on site, including traditional Hawaiian kakau (tattoo) artist Kawika Au, and Tahitian/Marquesan carver Eriki Marchand.

Connect with our histories, our ancestry, and Moanan virtuosity. Poetry Reading and special performance of Dan Taulapapa McMullin’s Auē Away, musical selections by TJ Keanu Tario, Hawaiian Piano virtuoso, and a world premiere of Dance Suite from Lili’u, a collaboration between Grammy nominated composer Leilehua Lanzilotti and acclaimed choreographer Anthony Aiu. The suite includes a libretto translated into `Olelo Hawaii by Kahanuola Solatorio, clothing designs by Manaola Yap, and Te Ao Mana dancers. Lili’u Opera is supported in part by a Native Arts + Cultures Foundation SHIFT Grant.

Following the performances, there will be a short Q & A with the artists.

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After a decade abroad and a five-year hiatus from dance, Matthew Dane Livingston returns to the stage for an intimate solo performance. Join us for an evening as Black Egg ventures into a truncated ten-year journey of transient identity, dismantlement of fear, and repatriation.

A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join Movement Research Artists-In-Residence and international guests each season in performing at the historic Judson Memorial Church.

A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join Movement Research Artists-In-Residence and international guests each season in performing at the historic Judson Memorial Church.

PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City, presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979. We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.

For more info, including a performance schedule, please go here.

Love Beyond Monogamy is about to be released in to the world and Brian G. Murphy would love for you to come celebrate! Join us for a release party on Friday September 19 at The Gym at Judson.

There will be food.
There will be drinks.
There will music.
There will be rad people.

More details coming as I’m cooking up some special surprises but wanted to get the save the date to you now.

Hope to see you soon!

In the spirit of loving without limits, all are welcome, so bring your plus 1s, 2s, 3s, and mores.

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NYC Friends of Clearwater is having our monthly gathering which is held on the third Friday of each month, starting at 6:30pm in the Assembly Hall. Join us for a night of live music, potluck dinner, and environmental discussion.

Judson’s Book Group meets monthly on Wednesdays to discuss the book of the month.

The Big Bang is a cold reading series of new works, hosted by Jonathan Caren, at Judson Church.

A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas, and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join Movement Research Artists-In-Residence and international guests each season in performing at the historic Judson Memorial Church.

PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City, presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979. We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.

For more info, including a performance schedule, please go here.

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"I Am Swimming with Zaza" explores an ongoing intimacy between fact and the fantastical. Zaza is a six-person dance piece, choreographed as both a visual meditation and an experimental runway inspired by real and imagined Colombian-Jamaican spirit traditions.

PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City, presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979. We shine a spotlight on social issues and artists from underrepresented cultures.

For more info, including a performance schedule, please go here.

Queer Urban Orchestra’s 2025-2026 season begins with a special edition of QUOtets. The creativity and artistry of Queer Urban Orchestra’s musicians is on full display in this evening of chamber music, selected and performed by groups of QUO musicians. Advance sale tickets are $30 and are available through Friday September 6. Day of show tickets are $35 at the door.

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