Join us for a “rare and radiant” evening in support of the Starr!
Step into a world of candlelight and splendor as the October moon rises, the raven keeps watch, and unexpected delights are revealed. Let the games begin! Guests will be welcomed with trick or treat style gifts while enjoying specialty sake & spirits. Cocktail Hour will be followed by a decadent Japanese meal by chef JT Vuong of the “pioneering cosmopolitan izakaya” Rule of Thirds. Dinner entertainment will feature a host of beguiling Bushwick Starr artists, and festivities will conclude with a dessert reception and take-home gifts. We invite you to indulge in an unforgettable evening of hearty tributes, haunting performances, wicked play, unearthly ambrosia and the dark divine.
Monday, October 27, 2025
6:30pm
at Rule of Thirds - 171 Banker Street - Brooklyn
Cocktail attire. Wear a costume if you dare!
“There is no exquisite beauty that hath not some strangeness…” - Edgar Allen Poe
OUR DISTINGUISHED 2025 HONOREE
Bushwick Starr Board Member - Philanthropist - Actor
We are thrilled to honor our longstanding Board Member (and beloved cultural icon) Keanu Reeves at this year’s Bushwick Starr Gala. Keanu has been a part of the Starr since our earliest days, when his foundational support helped lay the groundwork for what we've become. A passionate advocate for theaters like the Starr, Keanu has long championed our mission, offering not only his generosity but also his unwavering belief in the value of our work. His steadfast commitment — especially in helping us secure our permanent home — has been transformative, making this celebration all the more meaningful. We can't wait to honor this most excellent human!
Rachel Chavkin, Shayok Misha Chowdhury, Heather Christian, Julia May Jonas, and Ellenore Scott
And The Bushwick Starr Board of Directors:
Michael Contini (Chair), Gita Deo, Asenhat Gomez, Robin Griffiths, Christina Gu, David Herskovits, Tom McMillan, Eric Mendez, Luis Munive, Keanu Reeves, Ali Kennedy Scott, Jennifer Sendrow, Danielle Thomson and David Ringer (Board Chair Emeritus)
PERFORMERS + SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED…
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our 2024 Gala to celebrate the Starr’s new permanent home! Check out event photos below.
FULL PHOTO GALLERY HERE
Photos by Francisco Bravo
