CONCERTS ON PORCHES: SWEET WORLD, ELIZA EDENS, ALEGBA & FRIENDS

From Operation Gig!

Sweet World Friday, July 24, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM 294 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Trumpeter/composer Kenny Warren's music embodies the adventurous spirit of jazz and is inspired by the multitudinous sounds of New York. "Non-stop eccentricity and rhythmically complex music, all while achieving a fleet-footed and airy spirit…. simultaneously free-flowing and absolutely thrilling” (NYC Jazz Record). Featuring Nathan Ellman-Bell on drums and Christopher Hoffman on cello

Eliza Edens Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 1415 Dorchester Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Alt-folk for (and from) neighborhood folk. "With a love for tinkering with alternate tunings à la Nick Drake, a curious harmonic ear from years of childhood classical piano lessons, and an ever-expanding affinity for words and stories, Edens’ songs build a kaleidoscopic world." - Club Passim

Alegba & Friends Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM 447 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Alegba and Friends is a collective led by Haitian roots and jazz musician Alegba Jahyile. Born out of spontaneous, daily jam sessions in the Prospect Park during the pandemic!

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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.

OPERATION GIG! PORCH CONCERTS: ELIZA EDENS; FATBOY WILSON & THE RIPLEYS

 

From Operation Gig!

Eliza Edens Saturday, August 30th 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1415 Dorchester Road Alt-folk for (and from) neighborhood folk. "With a love for tinkering with alternate tunings à la Nick Drake, a curious harmonic ear from years of childhood classical piano lessons, and an ever-expanding affinity for words and stories, Edens’ songs build a kaleidoscopic world." - Club Passim  Fatboy Wilson & the Ripleys  Sunday, August 31st 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 188 Stratford Road Repping Brooklyn's thriving jug band scene, Fatboy Wilson & The Ripleys bring their string-band music, pre-war blues and early jazz to the porch!

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Sometimes, Operation Gig! concerts get canceled because the weather conditions aren't suited to these outdoor activities. Before you go to a concert, check the Operation Gig! website (https://www.operationgig.org/) to see if it's been canceled.
 
Operation Gig! provides live music performances outdoors on weekends.
 
The series, held on the porches of private houses in Ditmas Park, started in July 2020 in order to offer a venue where musicians could 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 the suggested $10 donation, which goes directly to the musicians, is more than welcome. You can donate either at the performance itself or to the tax-deductible Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund on GoFundMe. 

Operation Gig! t-shirts can be purchased here; the proceeds go to the Operation Gig Musician Guarantee Fund.