The Jaguar Live

The Jaguar is a New York–based psychedelic surf cumbia band inspired by the vibrant spirit of cumbia across Latin America and its rich tropical sound traditions. Their music blends hypnotic percussion, surf-style guitars, and modern grooves to create a high-energy live experience rooted in rhythm, movement, and connection. 

Barzakh Café also offers a curated selection of small plates and drinks. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, ease into the evening, and enjoy something from the kitchen or bar before the program begins. Happy Hour All Year.

To Lebanon, with Love

Join us on June 7th at 6 PM for an evening of poetry, storytelling, music and collective gathering to raise donations for relief efforts in Lebanon, despite a so-called ceasefire. 

This open mic night is a space to come together through conversation, art and community so bring a poem, a song, a story or just yourself — all are welcome: languages, experiences and backgrounds.

Suggested donation: 10-20$

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Barzakh Café also offers a curated selection of small plates and drinks. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, ease into the evening, and enjoy something from the kitchen or bar before the program begins. Happy Hour All Year.

GIANCARLO VULCANO’s RADIO HOUR

**Giancarlo Vulcano reimagines the narrative radio hour **

Reimagining some old pieces, and creating some new ones to accompany live readings of found tex…

CLUBE DO CHORO with REGIONAL SAMAUMA

**Fernanda Silveira** leads a weekly Choro jam in our front room with Regional Samauma and special guests. A casual affair with  virtuosos.

**Fernanda Sil…

Yiddish Solidarity Songs of the Bund and Beyond, A Workshop with Ira Temple

Sunday, June 7th, 2026
2-3:30pm
$30

Ira Khonen Temple is a songwriter, accordionist and cultural organizer. A founder of the radical-traditional Yiddish music group Tsibele, Ira was also a longtime music director for the Aftselakhis Spectacle Committee Purimshpil and member of New York’s activist street band The Rude Mechanical Orchestra. Ira performs on and off Broadway, playing recently in Cabaret and Fiddler afn Dakh. Their first solo album “Strange Tongue – Mistame-Loshn” was released by Borscht Beat Records this October. The album is a collection of traditional Yiddish songs, reimagined and expanded in English – marrying queer, trans songwriting with the urgent, living breath of Yiddish culture as it is vibrantly practiced today in Brooklyn.

PRIDE: CLOWN CLASS

HAPPY PRIDE CLOWNS!
Free Your Inner (Gay) Child: A Queer Clown Movement ClassAre you missing space in your life to be a silly little goose? Have you always…

Sudan: After Hours (Day 2)

Following a full day of performances across Brooklyn, Sudanese musician, composer, and Berklee College of Music alum Mohamed Araki brings a late-night, intimate set to Barzakh Café.

Blending oud, synth, rhythm, and voice, the ensemble moves through the rich sonic landscape of Sudan — from traditional roots to contemporary expression. Featuring special guest Mohamed Tahir (Adarob) on oud and vocals, the music reflects Sudan’s cultural depth, diversity, and evolving sound.

This late-night session will be stripped down, emotional, and immersive — a space to listen, connect, and experience Sudanese music up close.

Mohamed Araki is a Grammy-nominated artist and the first Sudanese alumnus of Berklee College of Music, known for bridging traditional Sudanese sounds with modern global influences.

Barzakh Café also offers a curated selection of small plates and drinks. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, ease into the evening, and enjoy something from the kitchen or bar before the program begins. Happy Hour All Year.

Sudan: After Hours

Following a full day of performances across Brooklyn, Sudanese musician, composer, and Berklee College of Music alum Mohamed Araki brings a late-night, intimate set to Barzakh Café.

Blending oud, synth, rhythm, and voice, the ensemble moves through the rich sonic landscape of Sudan — from traditional roots to contemporary expression. Featuring special guest Mohamed Tahir (Adarob) on oud and vocals, the music reflects Sudan’s cultural depth, diversity, and evolving sound.

This late-night session will be stripped down, emotional, and immersive — a space to listen, connect, and experience Sudanese music up close.

Mohamed Araki is a Grammy-nominated artist and the first Sudanese alumnus of Berklee College of Music, known for bridging traditional Sudanese sounds with modern global influences.

Barzakh Café also offers a curated selection of small plates and drinks. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, ease into the evening, and enjoy something from the kitchen or bar before the program begins. Happy Hour All Year.

BANDA DE LOS MUERTOS

**Banda de Los Muertos** is back every Saturday of the monthIn the Mexican state of Sinaloa, brass bands (bandas) are part of every public celebration. In …