Barbara Pierre - Everyday Smiles
2026-05-31 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Everyday Smiles: An Intimate Night of Tunes is a soulful evening of music, storytelling, and connection led by Boston performer Barbara Pierre. Blending Broadway, blues, soul, and contemporary favorites, piano cabaret invites audiences into the songs that have shaped Barbara’s artistic journey – numbers that celebrate resilience, humor, heartbreak, and joy.
Whether it’s the sass of a Chicago showstopper, the soul of Etta James, or the emotional honesty of Adele, each song reflects a moment, memory, or message that resonates.
Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and settle in for an evening of music, laughter, and the small everyday moments that make us smile!

Brenda Liz Henry: A Boogie Down Bronx Tale
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth Ave 4th floor of the Yotel, New York, NJ, 10036, United States
The Green Room 42 presents Brenda Liz Henry in A Boogie Down Bronx Tale on June 4th and June 20th. Making her solo cabaret show debut, Brenda will tell the story behind her musical journey and music’s role in her life. The show will feature a variety of musical genres that inspired Brenda growing up, including the genre that was born in her borough – Hip Hop. Audiences will learn not only about the role that music played in Brenda’s life, but also how she found her way to the cabaret stage. At the end, Brenda hopes audiences will come away connecting to the universal elements of her personal story. The show features Gregory Toroian, piano, arranger, and musical director, David Silliman, drums, Skip Ward, bass and Lina Koutrakos, director.
Brenda Liz Henry in A Boogie Down Bronx Tale plays at The Green Room 42 on Thursday, June 4th @ 7pm and Saturday, June 20th @ 1pm. Tickets are available starting at $19, with no food or beverage minimum. Tickets and more information are available at www.thegreenroom42.com.
From her earliest memories, Brenda Liz Henry has loved music and storytelling. Over the last decade, Brenda has performed at Don’t Tell Mama, the Duplex, and Pangea. Of a December 2025 group holiday show performance, Bart Greenberg, Cabaret Scenes, wrote “Following that was the confident Brenda Henry. She knew her material and was sure of how to use her excellent voice. She projected a relaxed presence that allowed the audience to relax as well. Her quartet of numbers were fresh and clever….Henry will definitely be heard from again.” Instagram: @brenlizhen
The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue inside YOTEL New York City. @TheGreenRoom42
Direct ticket links:
Thursday, June 4, 7 PM: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/booking/9IzAS9SHbEqbbT0pTXZb
Saturday, June 20, 1 PM: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/booking/ZFpsnVtqvPks9CwesDCA
Graphic Design by Safiy D Sanchez [@safdasan.com]

Risa Finkel: Grist for the Mill
2026-06-12 18:00 - 2026-06-14 20:30 | Lefferts Tide Mill, 5 Bouton Road, Lloyd Harbor, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
Risa Finkel returns to the great outdoors of Long Island to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation in her new show Grist for the Mill, June 12, 13, and 14. With arrangements and musical direction by Paul Greenwood and Michael Rice, Rex Benincasa on drums, Ritt Henn on bass, and Mike Rosengarten on guitar, banjo, and mandolin, the show is directed by Geoff Stoner, with technical direction by Kelly Wohlford. Creative consultant is David Friedman.
Finkel will offer an eclectic program of songs, both familiar and new, combined with stories and humor, that celebrate freedom, family, love, opportunity and community. Before and after the show, there will be a gathering with refreshments inside the Mill. Proceeds will benefit the preservation of the Lefferts Tide Mill, the nation’s best preserved 18th century tidal gristmill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“…it is her depth of expressiveness and attention to story that makes a lovely voice remarkable.” ~ Navida Stein, StageBuddy
“…an impressive talent for making listeners feel fully at home.” ~ Mark Dundas Wood, Bistro Awards
Risa Finkel has had a long and illustrious career. She has appeared on stages and in concert venues on Long Island, in New York City and around the country as an actress and as a singer of music ranging from the American Popular songbook, to Broadway and opera. In addition to her love of performing and singing, Finkel has always had a great interest in story-telling. Over the years, she has found that the best way to combine all of these talents and interests is in the art form of cabaret. Grist for the Mill follows Finkel’s two sold-out shows outdoors at Long Island’s Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve: A Grand Night For Singing, June 28, 2024, and Sunday in the Park with Risa, October 20, 2024.
Lefferts Tide Mill and Preserve is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to preserve this 18th century treasure in its original location and to maintain the preserve as a sanctuary for native and migratory waterfowl and as an important contributor to the biodiversity of the surrounding area. For more information: leffertstidemill.org
Grist for the Mill
Friday, JUNE 12 – Mill opens 6 pm / Showtime 7:30 pm
Saturday, JUNE 13 – Mill opens 6 pm / Showtime 7:30 pm
Sunday, JUNE 14 – Mill opens 5:30 pm / Showtime 7:00 pm
Vocals: RISA FINKEL
Arrangements and Musical Direction: PAUL GREENWOOD and MICHAEL RICE
Drums: REX BENINCASA
Bass: RITT HENN
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin: MIKE ROSENGARTEN
GEOFF STONER – Director
DAVID FRIEDMAN – Creative Consultant
KELLY WOHLFORD – Technical Director
Parking and walking access to the Mill. Transport by golf cart is also available.
5 Bouton Road
Lloyd Harbor
Huntington, NY 11743
TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON AT: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/leffertstidemillpreserve
For more information and to make a tax deductible donation visit: leffertstidemill.org

NiCori Cabaret Seminar
2026-06-25 18:00 - 2026-06-28 21:00 | NiCori Studios & Productions, 375 Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003, United States
The NiCori Cabaret Seminar is an immersive four-day performance intensive designed for adult performers (ages 18+) looking to develop their voice, storytelling, and stage presence in a cabaret setting. Through a series of hands-on sessions, participants explore key elements of cabaret performance, including finding their personal story, working with a music director, mastering microphone technique, and understanding the art of engaging an audience. The seminar will take place at NiCori Studios in Bloomfield, NJ.
The seminar combines practical training with collaborative rehearsal, culminating in a final showcase where participants have the opportunity to perform. With guidance from industry professionals, including Corinna Sowers Adler, Frank Dain, Adam DeCarlo, Meg Flather, James Horan, Karen Mack, Marieann Meringolo, Shane Turner, Lisa Viggiano, and Darnell White, this program offers a supportive and dynamic environment to refine skills, build confidence, and bring authentic, compelling performances to life.
This seminar is for beginner and advanced cabaret performers alike. Participants may choose to register for the complete seven-session seminar, choose four of the seven sessions, or choose single sessions, à la carte. (Only those participating in all seven sessions are eligible to perform in the final showcase.)
NiCori Studios & Productions is dedicated to educating both amateur and seasoned performing artists alike. Voice lessons, musical theatre classes, acting workshops, songwriting workshops, dance classes, and technical theatre workshops are all part of the curriculum that makes NiCori the place to create and grow as an artist, a performer, and a person.
June 25, 6 PM – June 28, 9 PM
Produced by NiCori Studios & Productions
Corinna Sowers Adler, Founding Artistic Director
Nicholas Adler, Executive Director
NiCori Studios & Productions
375 Watchung Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
nicoristudios.com
(570) 640-9226
Registration and information:
nicoristudios.com/events/nicori-4-day-cabaret-seminar/
$773.00 (includes Sales Tax) – 7 Sessions: Full Seminar
$559.76 (includes Sales Tax) – 4 Sessions: Partial Seminar
$213.24 (includes Sales Tax) – 1 Session: Single Sessions
At time of registration, payment may be made via Venmo to Corinnasings or by check to NiCori Studios & Productions. If paying by check, please email info@nicoristudios.com.
NiCori Cabaret Seminar Schedule: June 25, 6 PM – June 28, 9 PM
JUNE 25
Session One
Cabaret Lab
Corinna Sowers Adler and Shane Turner
6:00 – 9:00 PM
JUNE 26
Session Two
Finding Your Story
Meg Flather
6:00 – 9:00 PM
JUNE 27
Session Three
Rehearsing With Your MD
Darnell White, James Horan, and Shane Turner
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Session Four
Cabaret Pro Panel Discussion: “The Art of Cabaret”
Marieann Meringolo, Lisa Viggiano, Frank Dain, and Karen Mack
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Session Five
The Mechanics of the Mic
Adam DeCarlo
6:00 – 8:00 PM
JUNE 28
Session Six
Applying What You Learned to Rehearsal
Corinna Sowers Adler and Shane Turner
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Session Seven
Final Showcase
Seven-Session Seminar Participants
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Open to the public: $20 cover
(Tickets will be available for purchase at NiCoriStudios.com)
