The Urbane Arts Club
Events & Classes
From musical performances to literary readings and artistic debates, we aim to spark conversation and bring the arts to life. Conspire with us!
Jazz & Gin: A Speakeasy Soirée
A special monthly event series in partnership with Prohibition Productions, featuring live jazz, DJ, swing dance lessons, and craft cocktails in our historic Brooklyn Speakeasy!
Upcoming dates:
(Summer break)
Friday, October 30 (Spooky Jazz)
Lectures on Tap
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, September 16: "Biohacking & Regenerative Therapies in Wellness & Sport" with Dr. Tiana Woolridge
Thursday, September 24: "The Screenplays of Christopher Nolan" with Professor Isabella Tecson
Sign up below, or email urbanebrooklyn@gmail.com to learn more about Urbane Arts Member discounts.
Pocket Ghost Productions Variety Show
Celebrate three years of Pocket Ghost Productions on Wednesday, September 9th! Please join us for an evening of curated performances from PGP collaborators and alums; there will truly be something for everyone. Performances will kick off in the ballroom at 7:30 PM, but arrive early to experience the space and grab a glass of vino. This show is a pay what you can fundraiser for the 2027 season!
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research
Monday, September 14 - October 5: Gender, Sex, and Performance: an Introduction to Judith Butler
Monday, October 19 - November 9: Reading Sianne Ngai: Aesthetics, Emotions, and Capitalism
Sign up below, or email urbanebrooklyn@gmail.com to learn more about Urbane Arts Member discounts.
The Mouth of the Sun Reading & Musical Performance
Join us on Thursday, September 17 to celebrate talented Muslim women creating change through their art! Featuring performances by the 2026 cohort of The Mouth of the Sun, a creative writing incubator program. Followed by powerhouse singer and songwriter Alsarah who blends traditional Sudanese rhythms and retro-pop into revolutionary energy with her band, the Nubatones.
