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It’s official!! We are excited to share our new menus with you all, just shy of two weeks ago we previewed these items to our friends and family at our 2nd year wine anniversary and we already have crowd favorites. These last 2 years have been about growth and change (isn’t it always!) and we want to thank you for allowing our bar program to flourish and keep you coming back time and time again to celebrate and gather. Classic and signature cocktails crafted by Ahanaf Tashin, Beer selection by Gip Santapun and Wine by Nico Jacobsen. If you haven’t already done so, stop by for a beer, glass of wine and cocktails…mocktails and several other NA options. Specialty dessert by Ebru Etlemur to pair with our homemade Bangladeshi snacks. Thanks to Jess for these beautiful menus designs, wouldn’t be possible without you! This is a labor of love and it’s finally here. See you at the bar Thursday-Saturday: 6pm-12am

Semester two of recess is here. A creative programming series at Playground that invites you to pause, play, and reconnect with creativity — a place to explore, create, and teach your community something you love (or learn something new together).    New workshops, new voices, rooted in the same exploration and intention. Explore the second semester using the link in bio.    🤍 accessibility note: some workshops offer sliding-scale pricing with limited tiered spots, available on a first-come basis when selecting tickets.

playground radio is now live Inquire for shows at the link in bio ⇨

show highlights from last month Jungle Gym w/ @goretek_ @m27underground gluecast w/ @bev.vega @sinistare @tek.nena @akeemythedreamy @notyumiko plus much more on our youtube and soundcloud. linked! xx

Meet Our 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 Workshop Instructor Leslie Finnie Leslie Finnie (she/her) is a multidisciplinary designer and macramé artist with over 8 years of experience in architecture and interior design. With a professional background shaped by firms including Snøhetta, Gensler, and Studio DB, her work explores the intersection of architectural design, textile art, spatial composition, and biophilic environments. Through intricate macramé installations, suspended plant sculptures, and woven architectural elements, Leslie creates immersive spatial experiences that balance serenity, texture, and functionality. Her practice ranges from intimate residential pieces to large-scale installations, all designed to foster connection, warmth, and well-being within interior spaces. Inspired by nature, structure, and craft, Leslie is passionate about transforming everyday environments into living experiences that feel both grounded and expressive.Ruby Gold, the artist behind Orchard, creates work that blends poetry, drawing, photography, and physical collage. Raised in upstate New York, Ruby crafts whimsical pieces inspired by a childhood filled with nature, play, and creative freedom. Date: May 31 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Playground: 1114 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Cost: $90, $100, $110 Capacity: 15 Leaf & Loom Learn foundational macramé techniques while creating your own hanging macramé plant pendant — a soft, sculptural piece that blends craft, greenery, and interior styling. Designed to be both relaxing and interactive, this experience encourages creativity, mindfulness, and meaningful social connection in an approachable setting for all skill levels. Each participant will leave with a handcrafted macramé plant hanger paired with a 6” clear glass terrarium vessel, ready to style with plants at home. The finished piece serves as a lasting decorative accent that brings warmth, texture, and natural elements into everyday living spaces. Materials Provided: * Macramé cord * 6” clear glass plant pot * Wooden ring follow their work at @finnaknot & @finnaleslie Questions? Please reach out to Maddi Minicozzi at [email protected]

Nour Noir Bayt Presents: Sepehr (Live) w/ The Assembly band Michael C & TBM Solpara (Live) w/ K-LAJ (percussion) & Cirrus (Dance) Yibing (DJ) Friday May 22 2026 7 PM - 12 AM At Playground 1114 Bedford Ave Brooklyn NY 11216 Suggested donation at the door $5–$25 Nour Noir Bayt is an NYC event series run by Solpara showcasing SWANA artists and beyond RSVP at https://ra.co/events/2439264

Saturday May 16th, 2026 ⇨ @3sam3clarke3

Meet Our 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 Workshop Instructor Ruby Gold Ruby Gold, the artist behind Orchard, creates work that blends poetry, drawing, photography, and physical collage. Raised in upstate New York, Ruby crafts whimsical pieces inspired by a childhood filled with nature, play, and creative freedom. Date: May 24 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Playground: 1114 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Cost: $175 Capacity: 12 Whimsy Lamps Turn your favorite images into a one-of-a-kind piece for your home. You’ll learn how to collage a lampshade using sublimation printing, assemble it into a finished shade, and embellish it with ribbons, charms, and other appliqués. During the class, you’ll work with digital images to create your collage, heat press your designs, and build your piece. You’ll leave with a custom-made lamp and a physical copy of Orchard’s printing zine, Let’s Get Digital, filled with helpful resources and insights. Participants should have a basic knowledge of hand sewing or be comfortable using a glue gun. follow their work at @orchard.nyc Questions? Please reach out to Maddi Minicozzi at [email protected]

Meet Our 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 Workshop Instructor Mads Davis Mads Davis (they/them) is a fiber artist blending fashion, textile craft, and sustainability. Originally trained at SCAD (2018), they moved to NYC and interned with Telfar and Vaquera before shifting away from fast fashion toward a slower, more personal art practice. Grounded in patternmaking and sewing, Davis combines tailoring with textile work to explore human connection, gender transition, and labor. Using deadstock and donated materials, they transform textile waste into soft sculptures called “Buddies,” filled with recycled fibers produced in Brooklyn. Date: May 17 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Playground: 1114 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn Cost: $65 Capacity: 10 Sachet Buddy Learn hand-stitching and soft-object construction using recycled materials. Create a small plushie that doubles as a pocket sachet for aromatherapy—choose calming lavender or clarifying eucalyptus. Each piece is unique, serving as both a tactile object and a tool for self-soothing. This slow-paced, beginner-friendly workshop requires no machine. All materials are provided, encouraging a thoughtful, hands-on process. The space supports both quiet focus and connection, emphasizing creativity over consumption. You’ll leave with a handmade companion, foundational sewing skills, and a deeper appreciation for intentional making. Follow their work @madsphere Questions? Reach out to Maddi Minicozzi at [email protected]

Friday May 1st, 2026 live on playground radio ⇨ @bev.vega @sinistare @tek.nena

Meet Our 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 Workshop Instructor Kashi Saloni Kashi Saloni is an artist and educator whose work bridges design, upcycling, and creative technology. Her practice centers on repurposed and impermanent materials, using art to imagine and build more sustainable futures. She has led workshops at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the City College of New York. She advocates for art as a form of activism and fosters community collaboration rooted in intersectional liberation. Date: May 13 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Playground: 1114 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Cost: $50, $65, $80 Capacity: 20 Cyber Necklaces: Technology Reclaimation Design and create your own custom necklace using up-cycled computer components, tailored to your personal style. You’ll learn foundational jewelry-making techniques and explore how to incorporate reclaimed computer chips into wearable designs. The session also features a guided conversation on solar punk ideas and e-waste, with a focus on practical, everyday actions you can take. Reimagine discarded technology through traditional craft and transform it into a meaningful piece of wearable art. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind necklace that blends classic and cyber-inspired aesthetics. All materials are provided, including chains, charms, beads, loops, clasps, and one computer chip per participant. follow their work at @kashi.archive Questions? Please reach out to Maddi Minicozzi at [email protected]

Meet Our 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 Workshop Instructor Miguel Villalobos Miguel Villalobos (he/him) is a Venezuelan-born American multidisciplinary artist working across illustration, photography, sculpture, and fashion. Trained at the Instituto de Diseño de Caracas, he received an honorary mention in the Pedro León Zapata Award for journalistic illustration. After moving to New York in 1997, he worked on projects including Hedwig and the Angry Itch and Laurie Anderson’s Life on a String. His work has appeared in Vogue Hommes, Le Monde, Interview, Purple, and Fantastic Man. Miguel co-founded the accessory label 1-100 with Graham Tabor, creating jewelry, scarves, and one-of-a-kind objects. The Tabor & Villalobos collection is represented by Cristina Grajales Gallery. Ongoing collaborators include Zaldy, John Cameron Mitchell, and Guido Palau. Recent projects include contributions to major shows and the ASVOFF trophy for Diane Pernet. He currently teaches at Parsons School of Design. Date: May 6 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Playground: 1114 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Cost: $40, $45, $50 Capacity: 20 Exploring Watercolor through Narrative Experiment with watercolor through playful, hands-on exercises exploring form, process, and storytelling through a zine—a small, foldable watercolor book. The focus is on rethinking how watercolor can drive narrative. As an illustrator, designer, and teacher, Miguel returns to these exercises when feeling stuck—using a single constraint (format) to unlock the subconscious, surreal, and instinctual. By the end, you’ll have a finished zine, new drawings, and a refreshed approach to watercolor. Suitable for all levels. Materials provided: • Pencils • Sketching & prototyping paper • Brushes • Watercolors • Watercolor paper follow their work at @miguelvillalobosnyc Questions? Please reach out to Maddi Minicozzi at [email protected]