Paradise Garage Reunion

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**In order for you to join us, we require a physical, valid, scannable US Government issued ID or foreign passport for admission (expired IDs will NOT be accepted)! If you are traveling, please be prepared to show a physical passport for entry (Photocopies and Photographs of IDs are NOT accepted). We recommend that all customers read Elsewhere's ID Policy in the FAQ section on our website before arriving at the venue.** **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** *Garage Reunion @ Elsewhere* *When Michael Brody wanted to open a club in New York City, he had a vision. He wanted an exciting, inclusive space that welcomed dancers of all races, ethnicities, backgrounds, and most of all, sexualities. In 1977 his dream came true with the opening of the Paradise Garage. The club was named when David DePino, one of the co-hosts of the Garage Reunion Parties, exclaimed that the space, an actual garage, would make people feel like they were in Paradise. The other reunion co-host, Joey, Llanos, joined the staff in late 1979. The deejay Michael had in mind was never in doubt. Larry Levan was a close friend, whose taste in music was completely aligned with Michael’s vision.* *The Paradise Garage opened during the winter of 1977-78. In almost no time the club became an underground sensation. It was a go-to destination for record company promotion people, who would bring their new music to Larry to gauge whether his dedicated audience of serious dancers would respond positively. Although the club was private, celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment flocked to the club to savor the music, the passion of the crowd, and Larry’s genius for creating extraordinary performances, night after night, year after year.* *Sadly, after a decade of ground breaking club life, the Garage closed its doors in 1987, after Michael Brody became ill. He passed away not long after the club’s closure. Yet the demand for parties continued even after the passing in 1992 of Larry Leven, the man whose name was and is most closely associated with the Paradise Garage. Less than a decade later, in 2000, David DePino and Joey Llanos came together to host the first Paradise Garage Reunion Party. It was a smashing success, bringing together 2000 partygoers to relive the essence of the Garage. In the near quarter century since the reunion parties began, David and Joey have been very discerning in picking venues, with their top priority being pristine sound.* *A major high point was the 2014 street party that drew 25,000 people to the site of the club for a celebratory tribute to Larry and the legacy of the club. David and Joey are overjoyed to bring what would have been its 47th year of Paradise back to "Elsewhere", a space that closely resembles elements that made the Paradise Garage legendary; sound, lighting, capacity, great staff, and that all important vibe that made Garage members call it their church! Thank you all for helping us keep this iconic vibration and legacy alive, 47 years later!!! Looking forward to "Seeing you on the dance floor"* **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** Elsewhere is a community that values inclusivity, joy, and creativity. In order to make this space accessible for everyone, we operate a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or hate of any kind. Please keep in mind that ticket sales are final, with the exception of a cancellation. The following items are subject to change without notice at all times; opening performers, set times, location of event within Elsewhere. ☼ About Elsewhere Rooftop Elsewhere Rooftop is a seasonal large outdoor bar and events space, offering a signature frozen drink menu, shows & parties, sunset DJ sessions, food pop-ups, film screenings, art happenings, and much more all summer. Full calendar at elsewherebrooklyn.com/events ☼ Hours \*The Rooftop is only open when events are happening - please do make sure to check the rooftop calendar before stopping by ☼ Rain or Shine Policy All shows and events on the Rooftop are rain or shine! If the weather prevents us from carrying on outdoors we will move the show into one of our indoor spaces. We do not offer refunds for this type of change. When rain plans are required we will update customers via our website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, DICE and Resident Advisor. For further information about our ticketing policies and FAQs, please visit our website.

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Elsewhere

599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Elsewhere is a multi-room music venue, nightclub, and arts space in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Our focus is underground and unbound music, presented with love. Since 2017, Elsewhere’s three stories of dancefloors and stages have been home to expansive sonic offerings for all New Yorkers to explore. We are and will forever remain fiercely independent.