MOON BULLETIN - serendipity soup
At this point I’m starting to sound like a broken record, but I keep calling it my summer of serendipity. Mostly, I’m just outside a lot, in the neighborhood, running into friends at the park or the cafe or the bike lane. I’ve been attempting to remain open to possibilities, giving myself space to say yes to unexpected offerings. But it can be kind of difficult when I’m working most evenings, and when the threats of fascism and war loom even bigger on the horizon. How do we reconcile these different scales of experience? What’s the point in seeking out seemingly blithe values like serendipity, whimsy, or joy?
I keep thinking about the covid turn of phrase “unprecedented times,” which itself seemed to quickly become a meme. It feels, to me, like these times are entirely precedented. The troubles don’t wait; we reap what others sowed. And while said troubles are entirely serious, and dire, we can’t meet them with only gravitas. All variety of approaches are needed to assert our vitality in the face of fascism. One piece of hope: early voting numbers for the democratic primary are double what they were in 2021… especially among younger voters. Can’t say for certain how this will influence the election, but we can trust that this is a good sign that Cuomo might not win this election. Perhaps there will be something to celebrate as the New Moon arrives — if you can spare the time, take a moment to phone bank or canvass for Zohran (or your preferred non-Cuomo candidate). Four days left!
🌘 Harnessing the Power of Your Cycle at Brooklyn House of Movement: Waning Crescent (Fri Jun 20 @ 4pm). Kayla is leading this workshop on understanding your cycle, connecting with yourself, and a moon yoga flow. $40.
🌘 Field Meridians’ Summer Solstice Celebration at Brower Park: Waning Crescent (Fri Jun 20 @ 4pm). Eco-altars, food performance, food waste tie-dye, potluck. Should be sweet! $10 suggested donation.
🌘 Of Earth - A Spatial Audio Assemblage: Waning Crescent (Sat Jun 21 - Sun Jun 22). A series of spatial sound experiences built from field recordings; I’m particularly interested in Mason Youngblood’s Alaka’i 1777, a speculative simulation of pre-colonial now-extinct birdsongs. $40-60.
🌘 Soulstice Wellness Expo at Soul Work Studio: Waning Crescent (Sun Jun 22 @ 12pm). Reiki, massage, tarot, the programming goes all weekend long, so your ticket would go towards Fri-Sun gatherings, Kayla will be sharing some of her work at this part! $69-123.
🌘 Your Seat at the Table’s Dinner Party in Prospect Heights: Waning Crescent (Sun Jun 22 @ 5pm). Miranda is putting on these dinner parties to connect more deeply with our food. Theme for this one is dry ingredients — featuring conversation, sustainably sourced ingredients, and lots of love <3. $30.
🌘 Octavia Butler: Between Worlds at BAM: Waning Crescent (Sun Jun 22 @ 5pm). Screening of afrofuturist films inspired by Octavia Butler’s expansive sci-fi - going to be special! $17.
🌑 Election Day: New Moon (Tue Jun 24). Please vote! And please don’t rank Cuomo! We need a more affordable NY, not a continuation of status quo!
🌑 Maya Keren at Rubulad: New Moon (Thu Jun 26 @ 8pm). Come see Maya play a beautiful solo set — alongside other musical offerings. $15.
🌒 Exploring Medicinal Mushrooms with the NY Mycological Society at Public Records: Waxing Crescent (Sat Jun 28 @ 12:30pm). I had the pleasure of leading a conversation with author Eugenia Bone about her new book Have a Good Trip on Wednesday at Public Records. Next Saturday, she’ll be back at PR with a whole cast across the myco-community to share wisdom, meditations, and mushroom food and beverages. $30.90.
🌒 Roughhousing at Prospect Park: Waxing Crescent (Mon Jun 30 @ 6:30pm). Olivia is such a gracious facilitator who leads these roughhousing sessions in the park, making it safe and accessible to let out your childlike wild side. Get dirty, get playful, get active! $20 suggested donation.