CONCERTS ON PORCHES: HIKO MEN & FREAKY WILDERNESS, ELI PAPERBOY REED, MESHUGANAH MAMBO

From Operation Gig! 

We're mixing it up this weekend. A little indie-rock, a little soul, a little Klezmer. A lot of amazing local musicians! Hiko Men & Freaky Wilderness Friday, May 29, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 328 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 This is how we do it on a Friday night: "Beautiful, curious, atmospheric rock" from Hiko Men and "Cosmic Fuzz Acid Western" from Freaky Wilderness. Long live indie rock! Eli Paperboy Reed Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 202 Argyle Rd Huge privilege to feature neighbor Eli Paperboy Reed, "a modern soul revivalist who blends classic R&B, gospel, and Chicago-style soul with raw contemporary energy." Meshuganah Mambo Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1501 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Just your average tropical-Klezmer music featuring clarinetist Michael Winnograd and led by bassist Abe Pollack.

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Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.

 

Concerts are canceled when weather conditions aren't suitable for outdoor activities. Before heading to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website to make sure it's still scheduled to take place.

  
The concert series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park since July 2020, was created in order to offer a venue for musicians to perform during the COVID-19 pandemic. The series provides them with a source of income as well as providing a safe space for neighbors to gather to enjoy live music.
 
The performances are free, but a suggested donation of $10--which goes directly to the musicians--is more than welcome. Donate either at the performance or online at the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund page on GoFundMe.