Sunday, September 13, 2026, 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM · Friends and Lovers, South Brooklyn, New York City
Belly dancer Laura headlines a community performance fundraiser at Friends and Lovers benefiting the Palestinian Social Fund. Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7pm, followed by bands and a silent auction.
Friends and Lovers splits cleanly in two. Bar up front, and a back room that flips between DJs, live sets, and comedy depending on the night. It’s cash only, and the crowd comes prepared, especially once things shift to the back. You can hang at the bar, but the real move is following the noise and seeing where it lands.
Mezcal, Campari, sweet vermouth. Their most distinctive $12 cocktail
Rye, dry vermouth, lemon, grenadine, a Prohibition-era throwback
Fruity, strong, perfect for the dance floor crowd