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Upcoming events

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · Wonderville

SONOSPHERE

Sonosphere is an audiovisual showcase gathering sounds from the local electronic music ecosystem.

Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST · Pete's Candy Store

Silent Writing Happy Hour

Free show at Pete's Candy Store; see the official calendar for details.

Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · Wonderville

Killer Queen Open Hive Night

Come learn how to play the only 10-player arcade game from some of NYC’s best players!

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Wonderville

The Donut Lounge

The Donut Lounge is an electronic instrumental showcase devoted to amplifying musicians who often go unheard.

Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 2:30 PM EST · Wonderville

Song for Medusa Book Release Party

Grace Desmarais (Author/Reading) https://gracedesmarais.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gracedesmarais/ https://substack.com/@gracedesmarais Jaime A.

Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · Wonderville

Stage Fright (Round 2)

Stage Fright is a new drag competition showcasing the best and brightest of alternative drag in NYC.

Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST · Pete's Candy Store

Silent Writing Happy Hour

Free show at Pete's Candy Store; see the official calendar for details.

Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · Wonderville

Killer Queen Open Hive Night

Come learn how to play the only 10-player arcade game from some of NYC’s best players!

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Pete's Candy Store

Rally Reading Series

Free show at Pete's Candy Store; see the official calendar for details.

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Wonderville

Red Parry NYC vs. Wonderville

Red Parry NYC is a community that has been entrenched in the NYC Retro gaming community for the past four years.

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Brooklyn Poets

Yawp Poem of the Year

Get tickets Join us on Friday, December 4, at 7:00 PM for the 2026 Yawp Poem of the Year Contest, featuring readings by the winners of Yawp Poem of the Month* over the past year contending for our Yawp Poem of the Year

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 8:30 PM EST · Wonderville

SWAMP RATZ (Florida x New York Takeover)

From the heart of the Everglades, drifting along the Gulf Stream, straight up the East Coast crash-landing in Brooklyn, the SWAMP RATZ have ARRIVED ✈️🐀🐊🌿💧🐀 ! ! fantasywrld and /noclip present an absolutely FILTHY night

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM EST · Center for Book Arts

Image Making on Letterpress #2: CMYK Photopolymer Printing

Virtual & In Person – Letterpress Image Making on Letterpress #2: CMYK Photopolymer Printing Elizabeth Castaldo Thursday, November 19th from 6PM to 9PM ET (Virtual), Saturday and Sunday, December 5th & 6th, from 11AM to 5PM ET (In-Person) $490 + a $75 material...

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM EST · Wonderville

KQ Wonderville Monthly BYOT (Bring Your Own Team)!

Watch some of the best Killer Queen players bring teams and face off in a tournament of the popular and fast-paced ten player strategy arcade platformer 🐝👑⚔️ while enjoying good company and, if you like, a dish to share

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · Wonderville

No Wonder

No David (@nodavidband) Both (@bothbandnyc) Mandy’s Dreaming (@mandys_dreaming) RSVP

Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM EST · Pete's Candy Store

Silent Writing Happy Hour

Free show at Pete's Candy Store; see the official calendar for details.

Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST · Center for Book Arts

Bookbinding III: Hardcover Editioning

In Person – Bookbinding Bookbinding III: Hardcover Editioning Hadley Vogel Tuesdays, November 10th to December 8th, from 6PM to 9PM $525 + $25 materials fee Details

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · Wonderville

Killer Queen Open Hive Night

Come learn how to play the only 10-player arcade game from some of NYC’s best players!

Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 9:00 PM EST · Wonderville

Nostalgic Inference

Soul meets hip hop meets r&b with some of the best producers in Brooklyn, djing and producing live at Wonderville.

Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:30 PM EST · Brooklyn Poets

Yawp 12.11.26

Our December Yawp will be led by poet Kayla Schwab!

Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Wonderville

Punk Show @ Wonderville

Punk Show at Wonderville featuring Your Best Nightmare (@itsactually_ybn), Pencildive (@pencildiveband), Train Traffic (@traintrafficnyc), Dig A Revel (@digarevel), Hopeless Otis (@hopelessotisnyc), and Heretic + The