Hatian vs. Vegan!
Wednesday, September 2nd
Night School: Double Feature
This Wednesday we are offering two classes at the same time! Only at the House of Yes can you find a vegetarian cooking class right next to a Haitian dance class. Same time, same place, same price. Come, choose and learn something new.
Dances of Snakes and Dirty Old Dead Men
Rich and complex, Afro-Haitian folkloric dance has a movement and rhythm for every mood, but here we’ll stick to the basics of three. First, we’ll practice the undulating, snaky moves of Yanvalou, emulating waves and the serpent god. Then we’ll crank it up with the crazy carnival dance Rara. And lastly Banda, where we’ll take on the persona of naughty gede spirits, who drink, cuss, and dance nasty (they even rub hot peppers on their privates, but we’ll skip that) to stimulate procreation and to create laughter. To really get into Banda, consider bringing a cane, sunglasses (pref with one lens) and a hat—and wear something black and torn that you can move in. Haitian rum will be on hand—and hopefully a drummer. $10-$25 (to cover drummer and rum)
For the past decade, Libby Sentz has immersed herself in Afro-Haitian dance. A wordsmith by day, you can often find her at night performing with the Mikerline Haitian Dance and Drum Company or the Hungry March Band.
Cooking with Compassion: Vegan and Vegetarian Gourmet Cuisine
Adopting a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is not only healthier for you and of course our furry friends, but studies are also showing it to significantly reduce your ecological footprint. In this course we will create an exciting five course dinner menu that will impress your gastronome guests, from appetizer to decadent dessert. Also we will be covering the basics of veggie and vegan cooking, stocking the veggie pantry, as well as the secrets to easily adapting your favorite recipes.
9pm-11:00
10-20$ sliding scale
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Saturday, Sept 5
Stranded!
House of Yes will be quiet, as we venture to Sunset Park to go exploring with our friends Winkel & Balktik. You should come.