Open Mics
Feb
24

Open Mics

Be a part of our bi-weekly Open Mics every second, fourth, and fifth Monday this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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Open Mics
Feb
10

Open Mics

Be a part of our bi-weekly Open Mics every second, fourth, and fifth Monday this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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Louie Lou Louis “Moonlit Dream” Album Release
Feb
6

Louie Lou Louis “Moonlit Dream” Album Release

Louie Lou Louis is a Brooklyn-based songster (and 2025 Keepsake House Artist in Residence) who combines an uplifting musicality with a soothing, yet energizing vibe. Through life experiences and short stories, he celebrates human imperfection and engages audiences with an infectious positivity. With a unique blend of folk, jazz, and global music, he inspires joy and connection in any audience. Louie has opened for artists like Dietrich Strause, Carolyn Wonderland, and has been a guest singer-songwriter for Zachariah Hickman's Power Outage Party.

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Open Mics
Jan
27

Open Mics

Be a part of our bi-weekly Open Mics every second, fourth, and fifth Monday this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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Open Mics
Jan
13

Open Mics

Be a part of our bi-weekly Open Mics every second, fourth, and fifth Monday this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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House for the Holidays
Dec
7

House for the Holidays

Cozy up in Brooklyn for a night of holiday cheer. Keepsake House Artist in Residence alum TONIE will host this show and open mic featuring performances by Keepsake family members dolltr!ck & Jesse Nebres, Emily McNally, JAE.CI, Jasmine Jang, katrina sotera, Morninglory, and themselves with Robin Wong. Come together to raise money for Transanta and kick off your holiday season with love and laughter.

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Open Mics
Nov
25

Open Mics

Be a part of our monthly Open Mics every fourth Monday (and select Fridays) this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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From Story to Song
Nov
15

From Story to Song

Come together for an evening of storytelling and original music featuring resident songwriters Adeline Um, Emily McNally, and Kacia Flórez and storytellers Azhar Bande-Ali, Katherine Gan, and Paula Croxson. Songwriters and storytellers pair up to share their chosen stories through new songs never played live before, accompanied by a full band. Be a part of this very special Keepsake House showcase where performance, music, and conversation intersect.

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Open Mics
Nov
1

Open Mics

Be a part of our monthly Open Mics every fourth Monday (and select Fridays) this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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Smash Bros Live
Oct
31

Smash Bros Live

Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the Smash Bros Live Halloween Bash! 🎃 We’re leveling up this year’s event with all your favorites and some epic Halloween twists. Alongside our classic tournament and live band shredding the iconic stage music from Super Smash Bros, we’ve got a costume contest and a photo station to capture all the spooky fun.

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Frames of Reference
Oct
12

Frames of Reference

Peer through different windows of inspiration at the most interactive Keepsake House show yet! Submit your own letter or dream for the chance to have your story turned into a performance by Artists in Residence Emily McNally and Paula Croxson and songwriter Sofía Campoamor. Watch these artists share the stage as inspiration turns to improvisation, then join them in a workshop facilitated by Gaia Music Collective, where together you’ll turn a fictional work into an original song.

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Handcrafted Octoberfest at Rhinebeck
Oct
5
to Oct 6

Handcrafted Octoberfest at Rhinebeck

This Fall, on October 5 and October 6, an artfully reimagined Octoberfest will return to Rhinebeck, NY for its fifth anniversary. This Octoberfest offers much more than beer-guzzling and polka-dancing (although both are welcomed!). Produced by Quail Hollow Events, the festival is centered around the concept of handmade, but also infused with harvest energy and Oktoberfest staples.

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The Writers Room at Meadowlark
Sep
14
to Sep 15

The Writers Room at Meadowlark

Join us at Keepsake House’s exclusive stage at Meadowlark, a Hudson Valley music festival celebrating roots and independent music in support of local farmers.

The Writers Room, taking place inside the Cider House at Stone Ridge Orchard, highlights emerging artists local to the Hudson Valley, Catskills, and New York City in four sets themed around stages of growth: seed, bloom, plant, and harvest. Welcome autumn and support your neighbors’ music at this one-of-a-kind festival stage whose bill was wholly created by public submissions.

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Meadowlark In the Round
Sep
13

Meadowlark In the Round

Experience a taste of Meadowlark in its smallest and most intimate setting on Friday evening, where Keepsake House presents four solo women artists from the region and beyond inside the acoustic Cider House stage. Grab a drink and find a cozy spot to watch Ella Ray Kondrat, Jayla Kai, Jolie Holland, and Miriam Elhajli meet in the round to share songs and stories with each other and all of you.

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Open Mic
Sep
6

Open Mic

Be a part of our monthly Open Mics every fourth Monday (plus Fridays 8/9 and 9/6) this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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Open Mics
Aug
26

Open Mics

Be a part of our monthly Open Mics every fourth Monday (plus Fridays 8/9 and 9/6) this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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Open Mics
Jul
22

Open Mics

Be a part of our monthly Open Mics every fourth Monday this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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GDM Music Vol I: Ryan Lee Crosby, Lulu Lewis, Honeycrush
Jul
20

GDM Music Vol I: Ryan Lee Crosby, Lulu Lewis, Honeycrush

Welcome to the first edition of GDM Music, a series of live music experiences brought to you by Gotham Depot Moto, a members-only motorcycle facility and lounge space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

GDM Music Volume I features artists from the upcoming Meadowlark Festival in Stone Ridge, New York including Ryan Lee Crosby, Lulu Lewis, and Honeycrush. Don't miss out on this fantastic lineup!

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Inner Child
Jul
19

Inner Child

Heal your inner child with songs and stories that reframe traumatic experiences and rediscover childlike wonder. Keepsake House Artists in Residence Adeline Um and Azhar Bande-Ali join electronic musician dolltr!ck and singer/songwriter Jen Kwok to perform in the round and share their experiences growing up Asian American, choosing to pursue artistic paths, and using nostalgia as medicine for the soul.

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Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra
Jul
18

Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra

Join us for the world premiere of Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra's Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. The piece is composed for Ibarra’s eight-piece music ensemble, including the Extended Filippino Talking Gong Ensemble with Claire Chase on flute, Alex Peh on piano, and Levy Lorenzo and Ibarra on percussion, joined by the four-member Bergamot Quartet comprising violinists Ledah Finck and Sarah Thomas, violist Amy Huimei Tan and cellist Irène Han.

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Deanne Ferro & Friends @ Free Mind
Jul
13

Deanne Ferro & Friends @ Free Mind

Spend a night of music, art, dance, community, and more at Free Mind, the Studio! Deanne Ferro & Friends is an immersive art/performance event. Vine charcoal and paper will be provided for everyone to get creative, doodle, or do whatever you please while you listen and watch performances by Deanne, in honor of her upcoming single release, and members of the Free Mind community. Feel free to bring any other art supplies you'd like!

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BLOOM: A Sakura Series Poetry Slam
Jul
12

BLOOM: A Sakura Series Poetry Slam

Come join Sakura Series for a night of poetry at Hell Phone! Kick off the New York Poetry Festival in the best way :) Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of words and emotions as performers compete for a cash prize! Prepare to be mesmerized as poets from all walks of life take the mic, weaving tales of love, pain, triumph, and everything in between. From raw emotions to thought-provoking narratives, each verse promises to captivate the audience. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or just looking for a unique night out, this event is sure to delight and inspire you. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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Sarah Khatami, Lora Mouna
Jul
9

Sarah Khatami, Lora Mouna

R&B/soul songstress, Sarah Khatami, hits the stage with a new collection of songs from her debut album, "stalemate." Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Sarah's powerful vocals and emotive lyrics promise an unforgettable experience. Don't miss the opportunity to witness her outstanding artistry live, with an opening performance by Lora Mouna.

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Hari Nandu with Robin Wong and Thomas Hutchings
Jul
8

Hari Nandu with Robin Wong and Thomas Hutchings

Hari Nandu is an electric solo bassist living in the heart of the lower east side of Manhattan. Hari’s style blends elements of jazz and classical music drawing inspiration from artists such as Michael Manring, Damian Coccio, Jeff Schmidt and Jesús Rico Peréz. Playing both 5 string bass and the fretless Zon Hyperbass, Hari’s solo compositions are both elegiac and energetic.

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Open Mics
Mar
25

Open Mics

Be a part of our monthly Open Mics every fourth Monday this year! Swing by the coziest Asian American owned cafe in Williamsburg to workshop your performance in a safe space, connect with our community of artists, and support your peers. At a Keepsake Open Mic, all types of performance are welcome, artists are given ten minutes each to perform, and sets are scheduled in advance to allow for equal opportunity and a diverse line-up.

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