out-to-see

Out To See festival brings live music, films, workshops, markets and more at South Street Seaport

by Bill Pearis

Out To See Festival

NYC’s Out to See Festival is happening now through April at 192 Front Street at South Street Seaport, featuring music, art and film. The festival is presented by Little Water Radio (full disclosure: I’ve got a show on LWR) and most events are free. This weekend’s events include a performance by No Bra and Neon Music tonight (2/5) at 8 PM and Platinum Vision on Saturday (2/6) at 8 PM. Then on February 10, it’s the monthly edition of Animation Nights NY which presents animated shorts from around the world. Other upcoming events: a screening for Russ Meyer’s classic Beyond the Valley of the Dolls on February 17, and there’s a kids “Intro To Interactive Electronic Circuits” workshop on February 20.

There are also other kids events, workshops, a market every Sunday (noon – 5 PM) and more. More info is at the OTS website, and Out To See’s 2016 schedule is listed below.

Out To See Festival – 2016 Schedule

—— FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

Les Bicyclettes Blanches Presents: No Bra, Neon Music, DJ, Pink Prjisms, CRE ( gluuu/y.b.b.s)
A night of music, projection, and art curated by Les Bicyclettes Blanches. Featuring artist
Piapatra and projections by Sun Castle. 7pm Free Admission

—— SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2016 ——
Ballet For Boys And Girls
Calling all boys and girls ages 5-9! Come learn some ballet basics with Miss Sarah. No experience, leotards, tights, or shoes necessary (but feel free to wear a tutu if you so desire.) Wear stretchy clothes and come prance around like a graceful swan. 1-2pm Free Admission

Matt Mottel Presents: Platinum Vision
Combining the punk energies of his youthful NYC days with his fermented large ensemble aspirations, Matt Mottel’s PLATINUM VISION is what would have been if Neil Young’s Crazy Horse had sat in with the Miles Davis Electric Band. Featuring heavy dudes who have jammed hard with Tune Yards, Bleachers, Beyonce, St. Vincent, John Brown’s Body, Dark Meat, Greg Ginn, Necking, and many more. 7pm Free Admission

—— SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—— WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2016 ——
Animation Nights New York – Feb Flicks
ANNY continues its highly popular monthly animation screenings of animated shorts from all around the world. Featuring Ornelia Macchia, Tiny Inventions, Gabriel Sonderegger, Natasha Kuusk and many others. 7pm Free Admission

—— THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2016 ——
Les Bicyclettes Blanches Presents: Cosmic Legends, My Favorite Things, Trootsie
A night of music, projection, and art curated by Les Bicyclettes Blanches. Artist Installation by Geoffrey Miller. 7pm Free Admission

—— FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

Night Diviner:
A Video & Sound installation by Dirty Churches
Live performances by Ala Muerte, Beatless , Healing Death Universe by Giorgio Handman & Jasmine Hirst, Dirty Churches with PWR&$$$. 8pm $7 Suggested Donation

—— SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2016 ——
IBIS – Intellectually Better In Script:
A Lyric and Performance workshop for Ages 15-21.
February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, April 9
Students will be encouraged to incorporate truth from their own lives and their own perspective, integrating it into their lyrics while practicing emotional communication through the written and spoken word. This workshop aims to recognize and exchange gifted skills while building healthy relationships between artists. IBIS is a Saturday workshop spanning a 5 week cycle of 2 hour sessions. 12-2pm Free Admission

Symmetry: Live Trilogy
A three-part performance by J.E.M. Musique Concrete, found sounds, home­made electronics meets 80s style Synth Pop using elements of Rock, Jazz, Classical and New Age via consumer electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Featuring material from the up­coming “Tribute” CD. 8pm Free Admission

—— SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—— WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2016 ——
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970, 1h 50m)
Ladies and gentlemen, The Carrie Nations… a rock band consisting of three gorgeous, but gullible girls who travel to Hollywood for fame, fortune, and a swingin’ good time. Penned by Roger Ebert, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is twisted, sexy, psychedelic, and outright outrageous film. 8pm Free Admission

—— THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2016 ——
Pas Musique Presents: Experi-MENTAL Sounds
Special guests include guitarist Valentin Carette from France who will be playing a duo with New York musician Ron Anderson (The Molecules/PAK). Other mind warping acts include Theosophus, LIMAX MAXIMUS, Jonas Bers with Eric Barry Drasin, and New York legends The Strangewalls! 8pm Free Admission

—— FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

Hans Tammen & The Third Eye Electric Band Residency: Third Brew
Unsettling, frantic and anti-sentimental, Hans Tammen’s “Third Eye Electric Band” fuses relentless polyrhythmic machinations with ethereal yet roughly sewn soundscapes. Dark, sometimes brooding ensemble passages mix and mingle with tightly woven drum-loops, and extended solo cadenzas build up to a mighty hymn to machine work, music of a metallic nightmare. 8pm Free Admission

—— SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2016 ——
IBIS – Intellectually Better In Script:
A Lyric and Performance workshop for Ages 15-21.
February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, April 9
Students will be encouraged to incorporate truth from their own lives and their own perspective, integrating it into their lyrics while practicing emotional communication through the written and spoken word. This workshop aims to recognize and exchange gifted skills while building healthy relationships between artists. IBIS is a Saturday workshop spanning a 5 week cycle of 2 hour sessions. 12-2pm Free Admission

Workshop: Intro to Interactive Circuits Ages 15 and up
In this course we will talk about the general nature of electronics and how the most basic components work. With the course fee each participant will get a Arduino starter kit that will include several basic components, LEDs, a breadboard and an Arduino UNO. This course is ideal for anyone who wants an introduction to using micro controllers and wants to make an interactive circuit. The skills learned can be used for the creation of electronic musical instruments, interactive sculptures, LED projects, wearable fashion devices, robotics projects and more. The deadline to register is February 11th. To register please email Nick Demopoulos at [email protected] 2-4pm $35

Port of Departure: An Audio/Visual Journey To Destinations Unknown
Nick Demopoulos presents an evening of experimental music featuring performances by Smomid, Don Mckenzie, Kristin Mercy, Teerapat Parnmongkol, Fairy Scouts 8pm Free Admission

—— SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—— FEBRUARY 22-27, 2016 ——
Face-to-Face: Blind Date
An Art Installation Curated by Endless Editions
Face-to-Face: Blind Date is a collaboration between Independent Biennial (SI) and Endless Editions (USA). It is the result of a mediated art workshop spanning four days in early November, 2015. During this workshop, 9 artists were selected by both organizations and were prompted to create two unique artworks each day with one artist working on the opposite continent. Artworks created in this workshop have been compiled and published in two unique artist books; the first being a silkscreen book printed in Slovenia, and the second being a risograph book printed in New York by Endless Editions. Open Daily, Free Admission

—— FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

—— SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—— WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2016 ——
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994, 1h 44m)
Two drag queens (Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce), a transgender woman (Terrance Stamp), and a glorious bus named Priscilla take their show on the road as they travel from Sydney to a remote town were they are offered a residency at a local hotel and casino. The three fabulous friends encounter oscillating homophobia and violence and community and compassion during their journey through the incredible Australian outback. 8pm Free Admission

—— MARCH 3-5, 2016 ——
Emily Thompson Floral Installation
Floral stage installation by Emily Thompson. Open Daily, Free Admission

—— THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2016 ——
Chris Carlone Residency: Borts Minorts
with Irrevery, Cookie Tongue and Jacquelyn Marie Shannon
Artist and performer Chris Carlone begins his OTS3 residency with a performance by his alter-ego Borts Minorts, including an epic floral installation by Emily Thompson . 8pm $10 Suggested Donation

—— FRIDAY MARCH 4, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

Hans Tammen & The Third Eye Electric Band Residency:
Unsettling, frantic and anti-sentimental, Hans Tammen’s “Third Eye Electric Band” fuses relentless polyrhythmic machinations with ethereal yet roughly sewn soundscapes. Dark, sometimes brooding ensemble passages mix and mingle with tightly woven drum-loops, and extended solo cadenzas build up to a mighty hymn to machine work, music of a metallic nightmare. 8pm Free Admission

—— SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2016 ——
IBIS – Intellectually Better In Script:
A Lyric and Performance workshop for Ages 15-21.
February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, April 9
Students will be encouraged to incorporate truth from their own lives and their own perspective, integrating it into their lyrics while practicing emotional communication through the written and spoken word. This workshop aims to recognize and exchange gifted skills while building healthy relationships between artists. IBIS is a Saturday workshop spanning a 5 week cycle of 2 hour sessions. 12-2pm Free Admission

Alrealon Musique Presents: Night of the Broken Hard Beats
Gritty Techno, Experimental Dub, Noise Rock Featuring: Aphreaq (Vague Output), Your Grace Adrianna Natalie (Alrealon), zRonk (Flaming Fire / Outsekt), Speak Onion ( Ohm Resistance ) 8pm $6 At the door

—— SUNDAY MARCH 6, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—— WEDNESDAY MARCH 9, 2016 ——
Animation Nights New York: March Flics
ANNY continues its highly popular monthly animation screenings of animated shorts from all around the world. 7pm Free Admission

—— THURSDAY MARCH 10, 2016 ——
Chris Carlone Residency: Tarot Society
Tarot and palm readers, music and theater! 7pm $10 Suggested Donation

—— FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

Paper Garden Presents:
TBA 8pm Free Admission

—— SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2016 ——
IBIS – Intellectually Better In Script:
A Lyric and Performance workshop for Ages 15-21.
February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, April 9
Students will be encouraged to incorporate truth from their own lives and their own perspective, integrating it into their lyrics while practicing emotional communication through the written and spoken word. This workshop aims to recognize and exchange gifted skills while building healthy relationships between artists. IBIS is a Saturday workshop spanning a 5 week cycle of 2 hour sessions. 12-2pm Free Admission

Alrealon Musique Presents:
TBA 8pm Free Admission

—— SUNDAY MARCH 13, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—— WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 2016 ——
True Stories (1986, 1h 30m)
Inspired by the supposedly true stories plucked from trashy tabloids, David Byrne says this film is “like 60 Minutes on acid.” This offbeat comedy directed by and starring Byrne takes place in a small Texas town where we meet vibrant weirdos preparing for a talent show celebrating the 150th anniversary of independence from Mexico. 8pm Free Admission

—— THURSDAY MARCH 17, 2016 ——
Chris Carlone Presents:I Dream Of Butoh
A Benefit for Vangeline Theater’s DREAM A DREAM PROJECT: DANCE WORKSHOP FOR INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN
This night of Vangeline Theater Butoh, film, theater and dreamy music will transport you!
100% of proceeds benefit the Vangeline Theater’s program teaching Butoh dance to inmates at correctional facilities across New York State.
Your $25 donation will help an incarcerated men and women move, sweat, connect, and be empowered through butoh dance. 8pm $25 Suggested Donation

—— FRIDAY MARCH 18, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

Alarke Presents: Spirit Twin, Oracle Room, Creature In The Woods + Graffiti Royale
Bringing together opera, gypsy jazz and electronica Mary Alouette [Alarke] showcases her expansive talents along with special guests. 8pm Free Admission

—— SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2016 ——
IBIS – Intellectually Better In Script:
A Lyric and Performance workshop for Ages 15-21.
February 13, 20, March 5, 12, 19, April 9
Students will be encouraged to incorporate truth from their own lives and their own perspective, integrating it into their lyrics while practicing emotional communication through the written and spoken word. This workshop aims to recognize and exchange gifted skills while building healthy relationships between artists. IBIS is a Saturday workshop spanning a 5 week cycle of 2 hour sessions. 12-2pm Free Admission

Matt Mottel Presents: Talibam!
The irascible duo Talibam! returns to the Seaport with their spastic brand of noise, jazz and bear hugs. 8pm Free Admission

—– SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—— MARCH 21-26, 2016 ——
Adele Eisenstein Presents:
TBA Open Daily, Free Admission

—— FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 ——
Little Water Happy Hour
Come in, have a drink, and hang out with some of LWR’s DJs, friends and family. 4-8pm

—– SUNDAY MARCH 27, 2016 ——
OTS3 Market Party
Paper Garden Records and Jill Lindsey have partnered to bring a wonderful variety of vendors selling everything from Books, Art, Vintage Clothing and House Wares from local designers to tarot reading and nail art. There is also a cash bar, so feel free to drop by to sip and shop while listening to Little Water Radio, broadcasting live from OTS3. OTS3 Market Party will also host workshops and musical acts. 12-5pm Free Admission

—– WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 2016 ——
Play Misty For Me (1971, 1h 42m)
Clint Eastwood’s directorial debut, Play Misty For Me, is psychological thriller about a jazz radio DJ living the dream in his seaside bachelor pad, and the crazed young woman obsessed with having him all to herself. Pre-screening show: Erroll Garner Live (1964, 35m) featuring the jazz pianist who wrote the standard, “Misty”. 8pm Free Admission

More…
April 1, 8pm // Patrick McCann
April 2, 8pm // Bill Plympton
April 2, 8pm // Stelha
April 3, 12pm // Sunday Market
April 5, 8pm // Taina Delmar
April 6, 8pm // Film Night – Play Misty For Me (1971)
April 7, 8pm // New Compositions Quartet
April 8, 8pm // Zulu P
April 9, 8pm // Dj Leecy T & M-TRI
April 12, 8pm // Set Collective
April 13, 8pm // Animation Nights New York
April 15, 8pm // Hans Tammen & Third Eye Electric Band Residency
April 16, 7pm // Northern Spy Records Showcase