Upcoming events.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Wednesday Wildcard: Spanish Facilitation w/ Mark
Still ironing out the kinks here but this is basically Spanish-speaking figure drawing. Want more instruction/facilitation in Spanish? Want more people around you to socialize with who speak Spanish? Come to this night. If you’re an English speaker obviously you can still come but you better be attempting to speak Spanish.
This is facilitated by Mark (from Spain)
Yes & Everything: Zoo!
Y'all know the drill. Open mic (kinda), variety show, absolute banger. Best crowd in the city, feel it to believe it.
Yes & Everything is a big loud fun show that showcases all sorts of local talent, from magic to music to acrobats to drag queens. We've got big sound, big emcees, cabaret-style seating & vibes. Patrons have described it as "it's hard to tell where the art ends and the venue begins." That is to say, it's good to bring this show home.
Another quote: "I invited four of my friends tonight but one couldnt make and the other one couldnt get in. How do I explain the show to them? It’s so unique and different. There truly isn't a way to explain what I just witnessed tonight."
This month's theme is ZOO! Dress as your favorite animal, zookeeper, Steve Irwin, idk get creative. Hay. Zoo.
Sign-ups are still available to perform at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6oxl4L_918hVSWjZIEDMZw9BcPpTJta24f2_gOjhRzaAZVw/viewform?usp=dialog
This show consistently sells out. The past two events, people have been turned away at the door (even though we sometimes hold a few tix for stragglers). Don't sleep on these.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Wildcard Wednesdays: Community Model Night w/ David
If you've ever thought "hey, figure modeling would be cool" - but haven't known how to pull the trigger - this Wednesday's session is for you!
Volunteer models will be able to pose for 1-2 poses (depending on interest) and try out figure modeling!
You are welcome to come draw even if you don't want to model.
This is REPLACING the rat-themed night because David had some scheduling issues :)
The Dutch Castaway: Friday Night Show
ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE LOOV - LIVE THEATER. What can’t we do?!? Now, y’all know Cas - most famously our beloved producer and host of historical portrait night. Well, they recently directed & produced their OWN PLAY! They debuted (is that spelled correctly?) it at the Boston Fringe Festival and it was an absolute smash hit, winning an award for crowd favorite, selling out shows, etc. I am STOKED to help them bring this show to the next level at The Loov!
CREW
Director Cas Berta (they/them) @friendlyghostcas
Playwright Lawrence Gullo (he/him) @lewdalfred
Dramaturg (what does this mean?) Justin Peavy (he/him)
CAST
Sebastian Crane (he/him)
Lemaris Bell (they/them)
Zach Fuller (he/him
@thedutchcastaway
The Dutch Castaway: Saturday Night Show
ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE LOOV - LIVE THEATER. What can’t we do?!? Now, y’all know Cas - most famously our beloved producer and host of historical portrait night. Well, they recently directed & produced their OWN PLAY! They debuted (is that spelled correctly?) it at the Boston Fringe Festival and it was an absolute smash hit, winning an award for crowd favorite, selling out shows, etc. I am STOKED to help them bring this show to the next level at The Loov!
CREW
Director Cas Berta (they/them) @friendlyghostcas
Playwright Lawrence Gullo (he/him) @lewdalfred
Dramaturg (what does this mean?) Justin Peavy (he/him)
CAST
Sebastian Crane (he/him)
Lemaris Bell (they/them)
Zach Fuller (he/him
@thedutchcastaway
The Dutch Castaway: Sunday Matinee
ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE LOOV - LIVE THEATER. What can’t we do?!? Now, y’all know Cas - most famously our beloved producer and host of historical portrait night. Well, they recently directed & produced their OWN PLAY! They debuted (is that spelled correctly?) it at the Boston Fringe Festival and it was an absolute smash hit, winning an award for crowd favorite, selling out shows, etc. I am STOKED to help them bring this show to the next level at The Loov!
CREW
Director Cas Berta (they/them) @friendlyghostcas
Playwright Lawrence Gullo (he/him) @lewdalfred
Dramaturg (what does this mean?) Justin Peavy (he/him)
CAST
Sebastian Crane (he/him)
Lemaris Bell (they/them)
Zach Fuller (he/him
@thedutchcastaway
Wildcard Wednesday: Cosplay w/ Blake
Chapter 4! New model, same concept, great time. These guys go so hard - the costumes last month were outrageous! All you nerds and cosplayers and anime kids - this one is for you!!!
Wednesday Wildcard: Portrait Club w/ Big Dave
Everyone loves Portrait Club. It’s the community-centered portrait session where one cherished community member brings their favorite cool outfits and everyone draws them and hugs and cries. Seriously it’s an absolute banger.
Salsa at The Loov
Featuring our FAVORITE BAND Los Mambiseros, Salsa is coming to The Loov!
For all levels, it's going to be an absolute fucking blast.
Note - our floor is NOT VERY FRIENDLY FOR HEELS!!
Wildcard Wednesday: Poetry + Figure Drawing w/ Cail
Back by popular demand! This one’s for all you poets and poetry appreciators.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A perfect compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller evening that gives you some space to dive into your art practice. Great vibes, great people, less chaotic playlists.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
Now Kiss: Comedy Showcase w/ Erin Lee
DOORS AT 6:30
We’re BACK baby! A comedy showcase hosted by the wonderful, public school teacher by day, comic by night, Erin Lee!
Erin breaks down the walls between the comedy worlds in the Boston area, and brings the funniest together to kiss.
Come for an unforgettable night featuring standup, sketch, improv - all the things!
Wildcard Wednesday: Historical Portraiture w/ Cas
Y’all know the drill. More details coming soon.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A perfect compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller evening that gives you some space to dive into your art practice. Great vibes, great people, less chaotic playlists.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
Wednesday Wildcard: Portrait Club w/ Big Dave
Everyone loves Portrait Club. It’s the community-centered portrait session where one cherished community member brings their favorite cool outfits and everyone draws them and hugs and cries. Seriously it’s an absolute banger.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A perfect compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller evening that gives you some space to dive into your art practice. Great vibes, great people, less chaotic playlists.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
Yes & Everything: Beach!
Y'all know the drill. We're BACK AT THE LOOV - AGAIN. Open mic, variety show, absolute banger. Best crowd in the city, I swear.
Yes & Everything is a big loud fun show that showcases all sorts of local talent, from magic to music to acrobats to drag queens. We've got big sound, big emcees, cabaret-style seating & vibes.
This month's theme is BEACH! BEACH BEACH BEACH! Come in your bathing suits. Come in your beach linens. Come with your pool noodles, your visors, your kites. Come ready to get some SUN!!!
Sign-ups are still available to perform at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6oxl4L_918hVSWjZIEDMZw9BcPpTJta24f2_gOjhRzaAZVw/viewform?usp=dialog
THERE MIGHT NOT BE ANY TICKETS AT THE DOOR. LAST MONTH SOLD OUT. BE WARNED!
Wildcard Wednesday: Cosplay w/ Blake
Chapter 3! New model, same concept, great time. These guys go so hard - the costumes last month were outrageous! All you nerds and cosplayers and anime kids - this one is for you!!!
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A perfect compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller evening that gives you some space to dive into your art practice. Great vibes, great people, less chaotic playlists.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
Wildcard Wednesdays: Community Model Night w/ David
If you've ever thought "hey, figure modeling would be cool" - but haven't known how to pull the trigger - this Wednesday's session is for you!
Volunteer models will be able to pose for 1-2 poses (depending on interest) and try out figure modeling!
You are welcome to come draw even if you don't want to model.
This is REPLACING the rat-themed night because David had some scheduling issues :)
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
Sunday Sessions
Sunday studio time for… anyone! Free (with $10/month Patreon subscription)
Come hang, order pizza, get to know other community members. Occasionally there will be fun programming to go along. Bring your fiber art projects, your sketchbooks, your collage materials. That’s collage - not college. But fuck it, bring your homework too.
To sign up to host a Sunday Session or propose your own Sunday Session programming, click here.
Now (gay) Kiss: Comedy Showcase w/ Erin Lee
DOORS AT 6:30
We’re BACK baby! A comedy showcase hosted by the wonderful, public school teacher by day, comic by night, Erin Lee!
Erin breaks down the walls between the comedy worlds in the Boston area, and brings the funniest together to kiss.
Come for an unforgettable (perhaps forgettable) night featuring standup, sketch, improv - all the things!
For pride, this month's show features an all-queer lineup!
Wednesday Wildcard: Queer Figure Drawing + Mini Market w/ Cas
Come revel in our beautiful queer community (allies welcome & encouraged!) at this drag + queer figure night (which is basically all figure nights at the Loov just more camp). $15 to illustrate a nude + partially clothed queer model while enjoying a market of goods from local queer vendors including art, jewelry, and baked goods! Plus, performances by local artist and drag king Ebenezer Splooge where drawing is encouraged!
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
Sunday Sessions
Sunday studio time for… anyone! Free (with $10/month Patreon subscription)
Come hang, order pizza, get to know other community members. Occasionally there will be fun programming to go along. Bring your fiber art projects, your sketchbooks, your collage materials. That’s collage - not college. But fuck it, bring your homework too.
To sign up to host a Sunday Session or propose your own Sunday Session programming, click here.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.
A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.
No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.
Sunday Sessions
Sunday studio time for… anyone! Free (with $10/month Patreon subscription)
Come hang, order pizza, get to know other community members. Occasionally there will be fun programming to go along. Bring your fiber art projects, your sketchbooks, your collage materials. That’s collage - not college. But fuck it, bring your homework too.
To sign up to host a Sunday Session or propose your own Sunday Session programming, click here.
Wildcard Wednesday: Historical Portraiture (Queer Edition) w/ Cas
Y’all know the drill. More details coming soon.