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06/01/2026
Come spend an evening with solo singer/songwriters Sam Obrist( ), Luke Herbermann () and Selena Tibert ().
Friday, JUNE 5TH!🦋🎤💫
We are so excited to be bringing you an intimate, stripped-down night of original acoustic-driven music. Fellow musicians and friends will be joining the artists on stage throughout the night.
If you're a fan of songwriting and raw performance, you don't want to miss out on this one!
06/01/2026
Mark your calendars and join us for
“Jazz & Justice” a monthly live-recorded event where radical poetry and radical improvisational music converge in spontaneous collaboration.
The event centers on the live recitation of poetry over improvised jazz and experimental soundscapes, creating an atmosphere that is politically charged, emotionally raw, and artistically unrestrained. Voices move through rhythm, dissonance, silence, and melody — turning poems into a living dialogue with music in real time.
05/31/2026
Rooted in collaboration and improvisation, the David Truilo Trio brings together three distinct voices from New York’s music scene this Wednesday night!
Saxophonist David Truilo () , known for performances at Smalls, Dizzy’s Club, and international jazz festivals in Copenhagen and Aarhus, joins forces with bassist Micheal Francis Gilbert () and drummer Jacob Patrone, with expansive approach to rhythm and texture.
Together, the trio explores original music and spontaneous interplay grounded in community, empathy, and the spirit of creative jazz.
05/30/2026
Come celebrate the release of Smileswithteeth's self-titled album on WEDNESDAY at 7PM!
Smileswithteeth ( ) is the musical project of Los Angeles-born, New York-based composer Gabriel Gutierrez. He will be joined by Samantha Kochis ( ), a Brooklyn-based flutist, improviser, and composer who explores various creative environments as an artist of experimental music.
05/29/2026
Arteidolia Press presents: SOUNDWRDS 💫🎵👄
SOUNDWRDS brings language artists & musicians together in interactive performance. This evening will include a poetic and sonic reconfiguration of feminist Rebecca Solnit’s recent essay on the siege of Minneapolis and an ensemble revoicing of a Randee Silv wordslab, plus more surprises.
With Bushwick Book Club founder Susan Hwang () (voice), Dafna Naphtali () (voice & electronics), On Ka'a Davis (.davis) (guitar), Claire deBrunner () (bassoon), Westbrook Johnson (trombone) and patrick brennan () (coordinator, composer & saxophone).
05/29/2026
Join us for the last of DADA’s monthly stream-of-consciousness creative workshops until fall! 🧠
We encourage all writers, illustrators, painters and thinkers to gather and let go of any mainstream notions in the spirit of creating spontaneously & unplanned in the moment.
For writers, together we will invite you to create poems or focus on building fictional characters in a story by honing the intricate craft of capturing a character's thoughts and emotions as they naturally occur in the mind by listening to the inner voice and strengthening our intuition. Painters, illustrators and designers will be inspired and guided to create improvised impulse-fueled art.
Pen & paper provided!
05/29/2026
Meet your new sunny day day obsession!🌞🍋The AMERICANO ROMANO
This fizzy, citrusy twist on the classic Americano combines fresh lemon juice, crisp seltzer, a touch of sweetness, and our signature Porto Rico espresso blend for the ultimate refreshing pick-me-up. Bright, bold, and seriously thirst-quenching, it’s the perfect sweat-killer for warm days ahead ☀️🥤
Available for a limited time only!
05/28/2026
Stellar jazz vocalist, Ha Do, brings her quartet to DADA this SUNDAY!🎵🎤
Ha Do performs regularly across NYC's live jazz scene as a solo artist with acclaimed musicians. She is known for her warm tone and expressive interpretations of jazz standards, and she brings contagious joy every time she walks onto the bandstand.
Her quartet features:
Kevin Du ()
Alv Li (.__.liao)
Ezra Beber (.beber
05/28/2026
Explore the wonderful sound of JAZZ with us at Music Explorers, DADA’s weekly free live jazz music gathering for children of all ages, happening this Sunday and every Sunday!
Shows at 10:30 & 11:30.
🎷🎶 All are welcome! 🎶 🎷
05/28/2026
The legendary Smith/Atwal/Marcus trio returns to Dada TONIGHT 🎵⚡
Mitch Marcus (saxophone), Julian Smith (bass), and Hamir Atwal (drums) will deliver a dynamic performance that blends improvisation with soulful melodies.
Don't miss it!
05/22/2026
In today’s issue of QNS () , DADA’s founders Neda Zahraie and Emil Bovbjerg had a chance to sit down with Tammy Scileppi to talk all things DADA. Including details about our history, food, and stacked Memorial Day Weekend programming!
To read the full article visit QNS.com or, click the link in their bio for direct access. And, don’t miss Emil’s () B2B set with@ohmhourani TONIGHT starting at 10 pm 🎵💫
Thank you again to QNS!
05/21/2026
Closing out our stellar Memorial Day Weekend DJ Series, 🌀Christina Crossin () brings her signature blend of deep, dark, and melodic electronic music to the decks for an immersive late-night set and birthday bash!
A respected presence in the NYC underground scene since 2014, Christina is known for her meticulous track selection, fluid mixing style, and bass-heavy sound shaped by over fifteen years of classical training. Expect hypnotic rhythms and energy that pulls you in for the whole night.
05/21/2026
Explore the wonderful sound of JAZZ with
us at Music Explorers, DADA’s weekly free live jazz
music gathering for children of all ages, happening this
Sunday and every Sunday!
Classes at 10:30 & 11:30.
🎷🎶 All are welcome! 🎶 🎷
05/20/2026
Iraqi-American musician and visual artist Maryam Turkey () presents an intimate live performance blending haunting vocals, live synth, hypnotic rhythms, and raw storytelling. 🎵🎤🌻
Singing primarily in Arabic, her music draws from her roots in Baghdad and her life in New York, reinterpreting Iraqi folk traditions through a contemporary, genre-fluid lens. Accompanied by percussionist David Flaherty () , the evening will unfold through layered textures, experimental collaboration, and deeply immersive sound.
05/20/2026
This Friday, Ohm Hourani and VAVAV bring an evening of immersive sounds rooted in experimentation, rhythm, and atmosphere.📀💫
Montreal-based artist Ohm Hourani () explores the evolving relationship between sound, technology, electronic music, and jazz through deeply inventive sets.
DJ/Producer VAVAV’s () analog-driven style blends melodic rhythms, warm bass lines, and carefully crafted arrangements into soundscapes that move seamlessly between atmospheric and danceable. Together, they’ll deliver a night of textured grooves, experimental energy, and thoughtful sonic exploration.
05/19/2026
This Friday! Anastassiya Petrova and her band are LIVE at DADA 🎹🔊
Anastassiya Petrova is a jazz pianist and organist whose sound lives at the intersection of classic organ jazz and modern harmony — groove-centered, tradition-aware, and shaped by sophisticated harmonies in her original compositions, with much of her repertoire featuring works by under-represented women composers.
05/18/2026
Join us Thursday, May 21 for an evening of captivating live music with Brooklyn-based artists Chase Elodia and Kelly Schenk. 🎵🍃
Composer, drummer, and writer Chase Elodia brings a deeply expressive sound shaped by poetry, jazz, and adventurous songwriting. Joining him is singer/songwriter Kelly Schenk, whose music blends folk storytelling, indie-pop warmth, and a fluid jazz spirit into songs that feel both intimate and honest.
Together, they create a rich, reflective performance full of connection, improvisation, and atmosphere.
05/18/2026
Dan Rico presents a collaborative and free flowing mixture of bespoke analogue beats, loops, catchy melodies, and earnest, powerful vocalizations in the service of his memorable and poignant songs. 🌀🎶🎸
For this 90 minute program he will invite up collaborators Lovervoid, electronic producer and musical magician, alongside whimsy-pop conductress, Maximum Love Timeline, neo-soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Royee, guitarist Ethan Porter, and more.
05/14/2026
Meet your new spring cocktail obsession: the Up Jump Spring 🌼🍋✨
When life gives you lemons, add tequila! Made with St.Germain elderflower liqueur, Zumbador Blanco tequila, and fresh lemon juice, this specialty cocktail is bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with floral sweetness and crisp citrus in every sip.
Springtime in a glass? Pretty much.
☀️ Available now 🍸
05/13/2026
Radio Dada takes over DADA once again for a night of deep grooves and late energy⚡
Expect a mix of deep house, house, and techno—slow builds, steady pressure, and moments that open up the room. Featuring: Greg Paulus, Matias Jofre, Nabila, AMBA, Lovegreg.
05/13/2026
Evan Palmer, Kaelen Ghandhi and Nick Neuburg showcase a night of improvisation with their musical project, The Great Link ⛓
The Great Link is the trio project of Brooklyn musicians Evan Palmer (double bass), Kaelen Ghandhi (reeds), and Nick Neuburg (percussion). All three members of the group are adventurous improvisers, adept at pushing their instruments past their limits and into unknown territory. Through a deep connection to both African-American and European improvised music traditions and a powerful musical synergy, The Great Link has crafted a sound that is both relentless and emotionally moving.
05/13/2026
Full Spectrum returns with their DJ residency, GEOBALL, this Thursday🌍🌀
This one is for the slow rollers.
Those who love to take it steady.
Music for patient listeners.
Full Spectrum wants to bring you something meant to change the usual pace of things. A night with a loose interpretation of music brought to you by each selector of the night. Keepin' it under 115BPM with freedom to get as looooow as we need to spark a mood. There's some room to dance, and lots of comfortable places to chat.
05/12/2026
presents: George Crotty Trio
ft. &
Wed, May 20 @ 9:00PM
DADA, 60-47 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, NY
George Crotty has forged his own exciting vocabulary pushing the boundaries of the cello. Versed in many styles, his inquisitive eclecticism draws on diverse influences within jazz and global music including post-bop, modal jazz, Indian Raga, and Arabic Maqam. Crotty’s modernist genre-bending is heavily influenced by his hometown of Toronto’s vibrant pluralism.
05/12/2026
Come read with us tonight! 📖🎤
Are you team red or team blue? What do the colors mean? Can they combine ? Only one way to find out!
Hosted by OK Fox and Nas.
All readers are welcome to share!
Address
60-47 Myrtle Avenue
Ridgewood, NY
11385
Public Transport:
- Take the subway to the Myrtle Avenue station (J, M, Z lines).
- Walk east on Myrtle Avenue for about 5 minutes.
Driving/Parking:
- From Manhattan, take the Brooklyn Bridge and continue onto Adams Street.
- Turn left onto Tillary Street and then right onto Flatbush Avenue.
- Continue on Flatbush Avenue and turn left onto Myrtle Avenue.
- Look for parking garages or street parking in the area.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
5pm - 2am |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 2am |
| Thursday |
5pm - 2am |
| Friday |
5pm - 4am |
| Saturday |
5pm - 4am |
| Sunday |
5pm - 4am |
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What people say
DADA NYC on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens is a hidden gem that seamlessly combines the ambiance of an arts café, the sophistication of a cocktail club, and the comfort of a gourmet kitchen. This unique establishment offers a one-of-a-kind experience for patrons looking to immerse themselves in creativity and culture.
The recent Summer Solstice bash at DADA was a testament to the vibrant energy and eclectic entertainment that this venue has to offer. From live jazz performances by talented musicians to captivating burlesque shows and engaging tarot readings, DADA knows how to curate an unforgettable night out. The diverse music selection ranging from boogie to funk to house ensures that there's something for everyone to enjoy on the dance floor.
For those seeking a more laid-back experience, DADA also hosts events like Father's Day Jazz matinees and brunches in their charming garden space. The combination of great food, live music, and outdoor ambiance creates the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend afternoon with friends or family.
Additionally, Radio Dada events featuring talented DJs spinning tunes provide guests with the opportunity to groove all day long while savoring delicious brunch offerings. The seamless transition from daytime brunch vibes to evening small plates and dinner service ensures that patrons can enjoy DADA's hospitality throughout the day.
With its commitment to showcasing diverse influences and fostering a sense of community through music and art, DADA NYC stands out as a must-visit destination for those looking for a unique dining and entertainment experience in New York City. Whether you're stopping by for a casual brunch or dancing the night away at one of their themed parties, DADA promises an unforgettable journey into creativity and culture.
