Pioneer Works' brick main hall once filled with Hurricane Sandy's water, and FLOODLINES uses that room to ask what happens to cities when the sea keeps rising. MacArthur fellow Hanif Abdurraqib hosts, Hurray for the Riff Raff plays, Eileen Myles reads, and MoMA's Paola Antonelli leads a panel with scientists and designers. If you want one Climate Week event that feels like a night out rather than a lecture, it is this one.
What to expect
Doors open an hour before the program, with interactive tables from groups like FloodNet NYC, Genspace, Urban Ocean Lab and Resilient Red Hook set up before and after. The main program mixes live sets, readings and conversation in the hall alongside Tuomas A. Laitinen's octopus-themed exhibition, then spills into the garden for drinks and a DJ set by Madame Gandhi.
Good to know
- RSVP through Pioneer Works; the evening is free but capacity is limited.
- Red Hook has no subway stop; the NYC Ferry to Red Hook/Atlantic Basin or the B61 bus are the easiest routes.
- The garden portion is outdoors, so bring a layer for the waterfront breeze.
- Arrive at doors to catch the hands-on science activations before the program starts.
- Singer-songwriter Steve Gunn is also listed among the guests.
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Common questions
Is FLOODLINES free?
Yes. Pioneer Works lists it as a free event with RSVP.
Who is performing?
Hurray for the Riff Raff performs, Eileen Myles reads, Hanif Abdurraqib hosts and Madame Gandhi DJs, with Paola Antonelli moderating a conversation.
How do I get to Pioneer Works?
It is at 159 Pioneer Street in Red Hook; take the NYC Ferry to Atlantic Basin or the B61 bus, as there is no subway station in the neighborhood.
