House Of Yes To Host 'Summer Of Love' Celebration With Aerials And A 'Cuddle Puddle'

BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN — Celebrate summer this weekend with day-long dance party with aerials, a "cuddle puddle" and glitter, courtesy of Bushwick’s own House of Yes.

The Brooklyn venue, known for circus-forward parties and acrobatic displays, will host a Summer of Love dance party with local “beatmasters” The Scumfrog and Alex Cecil at the House Of Yes headquarters at 2 Wyckoff Ave. Saturday afternoon.

There will be aerial spectacles, a hot tub, and an outdoor courtyard, which will be covered to protect partiers from a looming nor'easter.

The #NOMOREBLACKTARGETS project, in which artists reimagine the target practice poster, and the works of local artist Jeff Sullivan will be on display.

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The House of Yes foodies in residence, Mama’s Bazaar, will provide a Heineken Open Air Bar (which will serve $7 Piña Coladas and $5 mimosas until 7 p.m.) as well as rosé cocktails, and food, with vegan and vegetarian options.

Party proceeds will go to the co-host DISTRIKT, a non-profit collective that promotes diversity it the arts that is currently raising money for a new stage at Burning Man 2017.

(Photo courtesy of Rob Bell design for DISTRIKT)

Saturday afternoon celebrations run from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and entry is free to those who RSVP and arrive before 3 p.m.

There will also be a late-night celebration, Neon Nights, after 9 p.m. It will be a fluorescent-themed party with a “cuddle puddle” and a neon beauty bar for which costumes are required. Summer of Love attendees will pay a discounted $10 at the door if they arrive before 11 p.m.

Summer of Love tickets cost $20 and are available on Eventbrite.

Update: The daytime festivities were originally slated for the Onderdonk House in Ridgewood, but the party was moved to the House Of Yes headquarters because of storm predictions. House Of Yes said in a statement they will provide refunds to ticket-holders inconvenienced by the venue change.

Header photo courtesy of Mike Shane/House of Yes