The sign that started it all...
& what's happening in the community this week
📝 Editor’s Note
Yesterday we unveiled a new look for 57.
Our original logo was never designed — it was gifted. A friend passing through town crashed on our basement couch one night and left behind a neon sign that spelled “57.” That sign became the first thing you’d see descending the stairs into our studio, our stage, our dance floor. It became us. Without anyone planning it, it became our identity.
For five years, our logo has literally been a photo of that sign. And that felt right. Because 57 was born from exactly that kind of energy — friends showing up, contributing something, and shaping this thing together. So much of what we’ve become grew from that spirit: a gift from a friend, glowing in a basement where music gets made, stories get told, and strangers become family.
But as this community has grown beyond our walls — from intimate gatherings in Williamsburg, to podcasts, to a record label, and a creative network thousands deep — we wanted our identity to grow with it. Not away from its roots, but forward with them.
We’re unveiling a new logo that echoes that original neon while looking forward to what 57 is becoming: a creative community pushing culture forward, sharing everything we’re so privileged to experience here in NYC with the rest of the world.
A reminder of where we came from. A sign of where we’re going.
Check it out here:
With love and gratitude,
57
🌟 Upcoming 57 Gatherings
Tonight, 57 is partnering with Reading Rhythms for an evening centered on the shared experience of reading in community.
Bring any book you’re currently reading and join us for a thoughtfully curated program featuring silent reading set to music, small-group discussions, and one-on-one conversations sparked by the question, “What are you reading?”
No assigned books. No preparation required—just a welcoming space, focused time, and meaningful connection with fellow readers.
Take a moment to slow down, reconnect with stories, and enjoy a sense of community through reading together.
🎟️ RSVP here: https://www.57.nyc/feb18-57xreadingrhythms
🎊 Special Events
Thur, Feb 26th, 6:00pm, Brooklyn: Tom Worcester is hosting INNER CLICK by Unplugs, an invite-only launch party at Unveiled in NYC. Unplugs are the hearing protection brand redefining our relationship with sound—backed by BLOND:ISH and leaders across music and culture. The evening will be headlined by Illich Mujica, have dancers & live performances throughout the night, and tasteful apps on service.
‼️ All 57 attendees will get a free pair of UNPLUGS - a new type of hearing protection - upon arrival. All 57 community RSVPs will be accepted and prioritized as long as they are in by next WEDS Feb 18th. This is a FREE EVENT, all +1s must be approved via the form. Details here: https://57.nyc/wp/mETc0O/
🎉 Social plans from our members
Wed, Feb 18th, 7:00pm, New York: STOA invites you to EPI: Mural Music, an immersive collaboration between violinist Antoinette Ady and famous visual artist LOVE, where sound and mark making unfold together in real time. Details here: https://57.nyc/wp/jYzWVu/
Thur, Feb 19th, 6:00pm, Brooklyn: Sarah Michelle Lee invites you to join them for the official launch of Sleeptalker Films and the premiere of the music video for “Bonafide Rockstar”. The night will feature a live performance by Sarah Michelle Lee, along with performances by: Esther Fallick, Miss Woman the Woman, and Anais & the hoops (solo). Details here: https://57.nyc/wp/duaTiZ/
Thur, Feb 19th, 7:30pm, New York: Simply Vika invites you to celebrate her new album with a night full of live music and dance - it’s gonna be lit! Experience the live debut of “Diaries” and join them for an unforgettable evening of raw, introspective hip-hop as Vika performs nine intimate tracks exploring self-discovery, resilience, and courage. Bring friends, connect with fellow fans, and celebrate this milestone moment! Details here: https://57.nyc/wp/OdHxnf/
Sat, Feb 21st, 2:00pm, Brooklyn: Nadine Hamilton invites you to FULLY SEEN | Truth, Desires, & Boundaries for Women. A 3-hour somatic immersion for women who want to practice speaking their raw truth, claiming their desires out loud, expressing boundaries guilt-free, and being witnessed... without apologizing, self-censoring, shrinking, or performing. Details here: https://57.nyc/wp/xkanO8/
🏡 Housing opportunities
Available every other week (& All of April), Miami Beach: Mariana Novak is subletting her studio unit with a full unobstructed Oceanfront view & private beach, 700+ sqft, heated pool, gym, 24 hr doorman, valet, 10 min walk to soho beach house/5 min-$5 uber, personal beach lounges & foldable writing desk, B&O sound, fiber optic internet, streaming platforms (HBO, Netflix, Hulu, prime, Apple TV plus, Disney plus), King bed, dishwasher, 2 coffee makers (espresso/cappuccino). Details here: https://57.nyc/wp/JF17MG/
🎤 Catch Full Performances and FAM Podcast Episodes on our YouTube: 57nyc Channel
Our intimate sessions—where we've gathered on floor pillows to witness artists share their raw, unfiltered music and stories—are now finding their way beyond our physical space to our new home on Youtube 📺
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