Mickey Pérez presents BeBop Porú
Mickey Pérez returns to Friends & Lovers with Volume 3 of BeBop Porú, for a sonic journey into rhythm by way of Africa, The Caribbean, South & North America.
10 PM - Late
$10 general admission*
$5 early bird admission (limited supply online)*
Discount Philosophy
What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.
October's lineup features...
Zubi Ahmed (@chopzubicomedy)
Stephon Bishop (@stephonbishop)
Clayton Fujimura (@claytonfcomedy)
SHAKE!: DJ Monk-One x DJ Prestige
Our longest-running all-vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, returns every second Saturday, showing all the love to NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One for a night of deep selections, unmatched talent, and nonstop energy on the dance floor.
Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.
$10 general admission*
$5 online*
*= No Requests
Pickup Line: Queer Line Dancing
This coming Wednesday, 10/14, Pickup Line is BACK
Pickup Line is a queer, beginner-friendly line dancing fundraiser
All $$ from tickets will go to vetted families in Gaza
Join us for beginner line dance lessons, all-night open floor with a request sheet, partner dancing, & the chance to ask that special someone for a spin!
Plus very special guest teacher @lauriek_a from @strut.ldn
From country to club, we’ll play it all. xx
Doors at 7, first lesson at 7:30
PEACHFUZZ DISCOTHEQUE
PEACHFUZZ DISCOTHEQUE is a space for all to come together and celebrate dance music from across the Black Diaspora. Dance to 70’s R&B, Soul, Disco, Jazz, Funk, and more! Inspired by the parties that built NYC’s legendary dance culture - Paradise Garage, The Gallery, Club Zanzibar, Studio 54, and more! Come and Be Free!
PEACHFUZZ DISCOTHEQUE is a safe space for all with Zero Tolerance for Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Discriminatory Behavior, Violence, and Harassment of any kind. If you see or experience any of these behaviors, including unwanted contact or attention, please notify any DJ or venue staff.
Late Shift: Frontyard FM + Theoretic
Friday, October 16th:
Buckle up for the Late Shift
12:00AM - Close
Frontyard FM + Theoretic on deck, lighting things up with heavy-hitting heat and pristine vibes all night long. Expect Global Rhythms, Soulful House, Disco, New York City classics, and more!
Trust us - you're not going to want to miss it!
$5 online* (limited supply)
$10 at the door*
*= NO REQUESTS
Family Biz: A Dance Party for Kids & Their Grown-Ups
Family Biz is the best family party in Brooklyn. A daytime dance party for kids and their grown-ups at Friends & Lovers - real DJs, real music, and a space to move, connect, and let loose together.
We’ve got snacks, pizza, and props to keep the energy up from start to finish.
This one consistently sells out, so we strongly recommend grabbing tickets in advance. Price is per person. Kids under 1 are free.
Pricing is set to be inclusive. If you need support, message us.
Jonnea the Storyteller presents, 30 for 30: A 30th Birthday Special
Jonnea the Storyteller presents, 30 for 30: A 30th Birthday Special.
In 2012 she thought the world would end, for real – but now… he’s doing this? She never considered he’d be a 30 yr old gay, he/she, living in Brookyln with an e-scooter that no one respects. Come see what other stuff Jonnea hasn’t considered as he reflects on the last 30 years of being an only child and what kind of effect that has on someone.
For one night only, you can see Jonnea Herman’s debut 30min special in honor of her 30th birthday. And the best possible gift you can give to him? Pack the house at her favorite spot, Friends and Lovers at 7pmon Saturday, October 17th.
Featuring the incredible Ayana Francois, the hilarious Grace Johnson, and the incomparable GG, as our hostess with the mostest. You won’t want to miss this perfect night of comedy.
Bring your friends, bring your lovers, and even your enemies as all are welcome to come celebrate while Jonnea does his favorite thing: talk into a mic. Oh! And please wear something yellow (:
Algo.Riddim: Epic B & Uproot Andy
Sat. Oct 17th bring all the irie vibes at Algo.Riddim powered by QUENCH in Crown Heights, BK. Come bussa whine and ride for the people with Epic B andUproot Andy two certified NY staples on the Latin and Dancehall scenes. Come through as special guests bring all the smoke alongside Andy and Epic serving up EXTRA large portions of West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African flavors from start to finish.
Pull up Saturday, Oct 17th, as we welcome everyone to BK's most trusted dancefloor from 10pm to late!
Expect everything from cutting-edge to classic West Indian, Afro-Latin, and African music (Dembow, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Gqom, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Batida, Kuduro, and more).
$10 general admission before 12AM*
$5 online(limited supply)*
* = No Requests
SALSA NA’MA x SALSACTIVISM
Get ready for a night of nonstop salsa, live music, and vinyl!
SALSA NA’MA x SALSACTIVISM brings together DJ WOOF spinning classic salsa and the live timba/salsa sounds of Fabio y Su Tremendo Lío.
From the turntables to the stage, it’s a night made for dancing.
Bring your people, hit the dance floor, and come ready to move all night!
Bored of the Dating Apps (BODA) Social
THIS THURSDAY 10/8 BODA NEW YORK TAKES OVER FRIENDS & LOVERS.
For everyone ready to get off the apps and back into the real world. No swiping, no algorithms, no awkward speed dating — just a room full of single people, good music, drinks, dancing, and plenty of reasons to flirt.
Come solo, bring a friend, meet someone new. Maybe it’s a date, maybe it’s your new favorite person, maybe it’s just a very good Thursday night.
Either way, we’re bringing the singles party back to Brooklyn.
THURSDAY 10/8 · 7PM
FRIENDS & LOVERS
Tickets at the link in bio!
Lost in Translation Karaoke
LOST IN TRANSLATION KARAOKE A multi-lingual karaoke night that welcomes expats, travelers, and music lovers! Join us and sing your favorite song in ANY LANGUAGE!
FREE ENTRY & PAY TO SING
$2 - Sing a song in English
$1 - Sing a song in ANY other language
Corazón Cumbiambero Discolocas
CUMBIA ALL NIGHT!
Sunday, October 4th, Corazón Cumbiambero × Discolocas take over Friends & Lovers for their first-ever all-women, all-vinyl lineup.
5–10PM - five hours of cumbia, vinyl, and dancing, plus a cumbia class led by the incredible @coolmarx + @the_kumbia_exp
Sounds by:
@loly.roots
@dayan___si
@lalin___da
@shessomethingelse
Come early, learn some moves, and stay on the dance floor.
Disco Libra
Sat Oct 3rd, get ready for our birthday bash in all its glory because we're celebrating Libra season at FnL as special guest Myyuh joins resident DJ Taj in lighting things up with heavy-hitting heat all night long. Expect Global Rhythms, Soulful House, Disco, New York City classics, and more!
$5 online* (limited supply)
$10 at the door*
*= NO REQUESTS
Feel The News (LIVE COMEDY)
Get your Saturday started right with @feelthenews comedy show!
Hosted by Marcela Onyango, Feel the News features a lineup of some of NYC's funniest comedians including:
James Mwaura
Lizzie Martinez
Amanda Gordon
Lucie Pohl
Get your tickets before they sell out...again
Stoop World + Ariiineversrry present: NO STANDING
THIS FRIDAY 10/2
Stoop World + Ariiineversrry present:
NO STANDING
DJs SeanGreenTea, Chip NYC, JKCRadio + STICKIRIC3 bringing all your favorite club classics - ranging from Hip Hop, Jersey House, Afrobeats, and everything in between
Pull up ready to dance.
Baile Tropidélico
Baile Tropidélico is BACK!
This Thursday (10/1) we've got our all-vinyl Latin and tropical dance party hosted by DJs Radio Ramsés and NXN
Featuring:
@recordsbywoof
@not_yourputa
@utteramutter
Cumbia, salsa, Latin funk/disco/house y mas all night
Doors at 7pm
Don't miss it
Open Decks
OPEN DECKS ALL NIGHT: THE FRIENDS & LOVERS TRAINING GROUND
Wednesday, September 30th 7PM-12AM
Come throw down all night long and bring your biggest blends and cherished cuts for our open deck session and happy hour.
Bring your USB, sign up, and take the booth. 15 - 20 minute sets depending on turnout.
USB only
One drink minimum to sign up
Pull up early to lock your slot
Salsa Na'Ma
Salsa Na’Ma returns 9/27 with an all-vinyl salsa night led by resident DJ Woof, plus special guest Loly Roots.
Grab a drink and spend the night with us on the dance floor.
Free entry. 21+
Come enjoy our Happy Hour Special!
QUENCH x Algo Riddim
Close the month out strong Saturday, September 26th, with Uproot Andy, Epic B, (Algo.Riddim) and Run P.(Quench) serving up the latest and greatest club classics across Afrobeat, House, Dancehall, Club, Latin, Hip-Hop and more.
It's all happening at Friends and Lovers on BK's most active dance floor so slide through and keep your hips in motion from 10pm until late!
Family Biz
Family Biz is the best family party in Brooklyn. A daytime dance party for kids and their grown-ups at Friends & Lovers—real DJs, real music, and a space to move, connect, and let loose together.
We’ve got snacks, pizza, and props to keep the energy up from start to finish.
This one consistently sells out, so we strongly recommend grabbing tickets in advance. Price is per person. Kids under 1 are free.
Pricing is set to be inclusive. If you need support, message us.
SAZONAO
SAZONAO returns Friday!
DJ Woof running it all night: reggaeton, afrobeat, dembow, dancehall, cumbia + more.
Spuddy Roots on percussion. 10pm ‘til late.
Let’s move.
Awkward Sex.....And the City
Awkward Sex is exactly what it sounds like: comedians reliving intimate tales about their sex life and breaking barriers about sex and dating.
Hosted by Natalie Wall, the show pairs sexual inclusion with humor and sheds light on the awkward universal experience we all know and love.
Awkward Sex is about taking taboo subjects and creating a safe space for people to feel seen and heard.
From cocaine infused one night stands to IBS flare ups during cunnilingus, you and your friends will be hanging on to every word and excited to go out and have a sexual misadventure of your own.
“Good sex is always good sex, but it takes a special person to turn bad sex into something amazing. And that’s where our New York comedian and podcaster Natalie Wall comes in.” -Philadelphia Gay News
“The voyeur within will delight.” – Refinery29
Y2k Baby One More Time
This Thursday, Niche Night NYC returns
Y2K Baby: One More Time is taking us back to the late 90s and early 2000s with all the hits you know and love.
Pop, R&B, eurodance, rock throwbacks, and dance floor favorites all night long.
All nostalgia. No cover.
Open Jams
Attention all musicians and music lovers‼️
This is your chance to join in or simply watch the BK's best do their thing.
This Wednesday, Brooklyn brings the noise at the Friends & Lovers Open Jam
Hosted by @thunderouscaption + @ianwexx
Whether you’re getting on the mic or cheering from the crowd, everyone’s welcome!
8PM • Free entry • One drink minimum to play
See you there
FLAVA
GET READY!
FLAVA is back this Sunday, just like the good old days🔥
DJs Delaceiba, Phantom + Celo are bringing flavorful tunes from all over the world purely for your enjoyment.
And your fave Kitchentime Kev is BACK on the grill making sure you have delicious bites to go along with the good vibes.
And for the Sunday football crew, we’ll have the game on too.
Good music. Good food. Good people.
Sunday, Sept 20th
5-10PM
FREE entry
Toast & Jams
Get ready - Toast & Jams is back this Friday
Good music, good people, and good energy all night long.
Join @donwill and @mekdot, with special guest DJ 9AM, as they take you on a journey through Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Disco, and everything in between.
Expect a dance floor full of familiar faces, deep cuts, and the kind of night that keeps you coming back.
Come catch a vibe with us.
Grab your tickets before they're gone.
AYOOO Comedy Show
This Friday, 9/18, pull up for AYOOO Comedy Show!
Hosted by Darius Dinkins, AYOOO features a lineup of some of NYC's funniest comedians, bringing the wild stories and out-of-pocket material you won't catch at the mainstream clubs.
This week's lineup:
Eva Evans -Netflix
Ryan Roman -Shutcho Ass Up comedy
Amber Singletarry -NowThis, HBO
Ashton Womack -The Daily Show
Join us for a night of incredible comedy, great drinks, and good company!
Vinyl Only Open Decks
Vinyl-only Open Decks is back this Thursday, Sept 17th!
Any genre welcomed. All experience levels wanted.
Play jazz, ambient, house, rock, or even just one side of your favorite record.
Whether you want to learn the basics, network with local DJs, or just get a drink.. stop in and say hi!
Sign-ups will be 'first come first served' between 7-9pm and the rest of the night will be a raffle sign up with half-hour sets.
Bring your own headphones.
One drink minimum to sign up
$10 classic cocktail happy hour from 7pm
Hosted by Perlin Noise
The Wednesday Perreo
You asked for it! We listened
djs zadi and beautidotcom team up for one last summer ki at friends and lovers this wednesday from 8pm - 12am
playing dancehall, soca, perreo, tribal, dembow, cumbia, n more
4 ALL NIGHT LATIN AND AFRO CARIBBEAN MUSIC
ASI K PREPARENSE - PREPARE URSELVES MI GENTE
Wed, 9/16
8pm - 12am
NO COVER
Back to the Roots: A community performance fundraiser for Palestine
We are back with another community performance fundraiser! Shut It Down for Palestine Brooklyn presents: Back to the Roots--A community performance fundraiser for Palestine. Celebrate the harvest season with a performance competition, live bands, a raffle, and your favorite Pro-Palestine friends. All proceeds with go to the Palestinian Social Fund--supporting land sovereignty through agricultural development.
Doors at 6:30, performance competition at 7, and bands at around 8:30.
Suggested Donation $5-25
21+
To purchase tickets: RSVP and venmo @Elizabeth-VanFlandern
How the Competition Works: Winner will be decided through audience votes (dollars) given throughout the show. If you are interested in performing (dance, drag, variety of all kinds + no professional experience required) please fill out this form.
SHAKE!
Our longest-running all-vinyl dance party, SHAKE!, returns every second Saturday, showing all the love to 70s/80s NYC nightlife. Join residents DJ Prestige and Monk-One , as they combine high-level talent with nostalgia for one of the defining eras of clubbing in the city that never sleeps!!
Preview some audible treats and party anthems here for SHAKE! via their regularly updated playlist.
$10 general admission*
$5 online*
*= No Requests
Discount Philosophy (LIVE COMEDY)
What is the meaning of life? Are we alone in the universe? What's for dinner? Join host, Spencer Simpson, and a variety of talented comedians as they interrogate questions that have plagued humanity for ages. A comedy show where great humor is matched with great inquiry: Discount Philosophy asks you to come for the laughs but stay for the confusion. Or the drinks.
September's lineup features...
- Kristina Feliciano (@brklynbvby)
- Wes JP (@wesleyisonig)
- Yedoye Travis (@yedoye_)
Virgo Vibes: Disco, Soul, Funk, & More
Friday Sept. 11th, get ready for our birthday bash in all its glory because we're celebrating Virgo season at FnL as special guest Laila Amira joins resident DJ Taj in lighting things up with heavy-hitting heat and pristine vibes all night long. Expect Global Rhythms, Soulful House, Disco, New York City classics, and more!
$5 online* (limited supply)
$10 at the door*
*= NO REQUESTS
Pickupline Presents: Cowboy Cupid
Beginner-friendly, queer line dancing party, suitable for all levels! All $$ from tickets goes to vetted families in Gaza.
Pickup Line is a queer, beginner-friendly line dancing fundraiser
Join us at for beginner line dance lessons, all-night open floor with a request sheet, partner dancing, & hanging out at the bar.
From country to club, we’ll play it all. xx
Doors at 7, first lesson at 7:30
feel the News (LIVE COMEDY)
Saturday, September 5th: Feel The News is back!
Feel the News is an anti-capitalist, anti-fascist comedy experience where comedian and writer Marcela Onyango tells you how to feel about the news, cultural moments and other random things that are happening to us. There will be books, inspirational guests, and general chaos that will have you asking: why aren’t we revolting?! Each month will cover a different topic of concern and raise funds for mutual aid.
Featuring:
Darius Dinkins
Kristal Adams
Achille Vann Ricca
John O’Donell
Julianna Dudley
Danielle Deluty
ALL SALES FINAL
CHEZA
Friday, 9/4 The wait is over - CHEZA is back!
Dance to the rhythms of East Africa on at Friends & Lovers, with @akachooch, @umumaroon, @lil2hood bringing heat from across the continent.
Hosted by @weshhh collective
Come ready to move.
10pm - Late
Quickies Singles Event
Are you single and living in NYC? Let Jen Barrett fix that at her speed-dating/singles mixer hybrid! Drink, flirt, laugh and more!
Welcome to the hottest NYC-based singles event! Hotties everywhere are calling this event "better than hinge".
Quickies is a loosely structured speed-dating/singles mixer aimed to help the lonely, silly, and sexy folks of NYC find someone for the rest of their lives (or at least one night).
Every 5 minutes there will be a conversation starter and you will be free to talk to anyone in the room!
Quickies is queer friendly. Feel free to write your preferences on your name-tag so others can know what to expect when chatting with you.
Join us Friday, 9/4 for the singles event of the season!
Love Save Life
Thursday, 9/3/2026 get ready for: Love Save Life
a new vinyl-forward dance party from DJs modrums & Reaganomics: soca, dancehall, konpa, Afro-house and every beat in between: life-saving rhythms.
We'll be kicking off our Labor Day Carnival celebrations Thursday, September 3rd at Friends & Lovers.
Come sweat, whine and let Love Save Life!
USB Only Open Decks
OPEN DECKS ALL NIGHT: THE FRIENDS & LOVERS TRAINING GROUND
Wednesday, September 2nd 7PM–12AM
Come throw down all night long and bring your biggest blends and cherished cuts for our open deck session and happy hour.
Bring your USB, sign up, and take the booth.
15–20 minute sets depending on turnout.
USB only
One drink minimum to sign up
$8 NA slushies / $10 with a floater* from 7pm
Pull up early to lock your slot
