Three weeks ago several of New York City's most infamous art / event producers took over an abandoned bank building to create "
The Palms" a self-built ode to the Boca Raton resorts of the 1940's; invigorated with liquor, dance-floors and thoughtful hedonism. Each week more of the space will be built out and revealed. This week TheDanger, Okay Empire and subMercer invite you to a night-time pool party made
exquisitely out-of-control.
This Saturday You Are Invited To:
Night Swimming @ The Palms
Okayplayer and
Okayafrica present
dirty delicious funk, Afrobeat, dancehall, hip-hop, house and soul from:
DJ Gravy (LargeUp / Rice and Peas) //
MOMA (Good Spot / Hot Music) //
Little Shalimar (Chin Chin / Reverend Vince / Big Mono) //
Sinkane (Yeasayer(!))
+ more to be announced...
And big, jumping East-meets-West African live sets from from the brilliant:
Just-A-Band
This Kenyan house / disco / funk band is exploding in their first full frontal foray into the American market. Their sound has all the cultural cool of Outkast, with a touch of Daft Punk and a Kenyan flair unlike anything you've heard recently. See this band now.
Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew
Recently back from Sierra Leone, Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew became favorites across New York City last year as their beautifully infectious music made crowds jump up and dance at sold-out shows from Prospect Park to Lincoln Center. This is their official welcome back party from after a year overseas. If you need any hint of the truth and vigor of African hip-hop, this is it.
Plus the Whispered Late Night Affair hosted by
Gabby Mejia of
subMercer featuring:
Tim Sweeney
Tim Sweeney and Beats in Space. The story of the man is synonymous with that of the radio show. Over the course of a decade, Sweeney has built Beats in Space into an iconic brand. In return, BIS has launched Sweeney's career as one of New York's most sought-after DJs.
The Gorges Boys
The Gorges Boys play the beautiful, fun beats you love. Their selections match what you expect on a relaxed August afternoon mixing hip-hop, electro and indie-pop in a way that calls for champagne, swim suits and easy abandon.
The Spectacle We Love:
Vintage Bathing Suit Fashion Show by
Xango Shola, take your own picture with
The Self Portrait Project, play Strip Bocce and Bubble Gun battles by
Winkel & Balktick, plus acts of Fire by
Flambeaux, Synchronized Swimming Lessons from
The Modern Dance Awareness Society, and video projections from
Sebastian Patane Masuelli.
This Saturday : Noon through 4am
$10 before 7pm : $20 after
Strictly 21+
All this and more at:
The Palms
26-01 Jackson Ave.
@ the corner of 44th Dr.
Click here for a map
3 blocks from PS1
Steps from the 7, E, G, M, N, Q, R trains
...and a cheap cab ride from Manhattan.
{ Click here for future invites to all events at The Palms. }
