upcoming events
Mondays w/ Mav Weekly Jam Session!
A free community open jam, hosted by Maverick, EVERY MONDAY OF EVERY WEEK! Our Monday night jams are close to our heart, forming the core of what community at Prototype is all about. Maverick kicks off the night with a set and then opens up the stage for a night of improvisational collaboration. If you’ve never been to Prototype, this is a great night to meet us. We have a house drum kit and amps.
FREE. Door Code: #Date#
ON MARCH 17TH, COME CELEBRATE OUR GIANT STUFFED DOVE, PATRICK. IT’S HIS BIRTHDAY AND WE’RE GONNA RING IT IN PADDY’S DAY STYLE.
THIRD THURSDAY W/ Shuttle program, Ævina, Tim Ruiz
Hosted EVERY third Thursday of Every month, we love this night of “first say, first play” sets, picked right from our home-grown community. At the top of each month, we post the Third Thursday graphic to our Instagram page. The first three or four performers to DM for a slot get to play! There is a small guarantee for performers and we pass the hat, so bring all your friends to support the cause!
$5 or pay what you can at the door.
DOOR CODE: #0320#
March 20th Third Thursday Features:
SHUTTLE PROGRAM- CHECK OUT THEIR SPOTIFY.
ÆVINA- CHECK OUT THEIR SPOTIFY.
TIM RUIZ- CHECK OUT THEIR SPOTIFY.
FEMME PUNK NIGHT: A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE, CANDY AMBULANCE, LADY LYCHEE
COME ROCK OUT WITH SOME BADASS FEMMES!
A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: Molded by a shared passion for pushing boundaries, A Very Special Episode is not merely a band but an immersive experience. They seamlessly traverse genres, oscillating between intense guitars and drums to soft, introspective vocals with remarkable agility. While their debut LP, FIX YOUR HEARTS OR DIE, captured their foundational, noisy state, 2023's Freak Me Out pushes the boundaries of their signature sound. AND THEY JUST WON BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT OUR WICKED LADY IN BROOKLYN! Check out their Spotify .
CANDY AMBULANCE: Candy Ambulance is an alternative rock band hailing from Troy, New York. The band's sound is characterized by a blend of grunge, punk, and alternative rock influences, delivering energetic and catchy music.
Candy Ambulance was formed in 2014 by Caitlin Barker (lead vocals, guitar), Jesse Bolduc (bass, backing vocals), and Jon Cantiello (drums). These three members form the core lineup of the band.
Their music is known for its raw, energetic, and dynamic nature. Candy Ambulance infuses their songs with catchy melodies, gritty guitar riffs, and powerful vocals. Their lyrics often explore personal experiences, emotions, and social themes, showcasing an honest and introspective approach.
The band is recognized for their engaging and high-energy live performances. They have toured extensively and shared the stage with notable acts, showcasing their passionate and captivating stage presence. Check out their Spotify.
LADY LYCHEE: 25-year-old philadelphia native lady lychee is spiky on the outside and sweet & squishy on the inside. nowadays she lives in new york city, bridging her jazz background with her love for pop and punk to create music that is both unapologetically raw and entirely self-produced. she released her first EP 'lovebug' in august 2022, her second EP 'yourning' in january 2023 and her debut album 'ROCKSTAR COSPLAY' in october 2023. philadelphia-based music blog The Wild Is Calling once described her song "other side of the world" as "drawn out of some chemical trip, an alteration of an academic that leads to creative Eureka…lady lychee is downright trippy. We can dig it. " Check out their Youtube.
DOOR CODE: #0321#
SPEAKEASY MILONGA
Hosted by Olga Pergament on the 4th Saturday of EVERY month.
Experience the freedom of Tango in a non-judgmental, beautifully curated art space, with hardwood floors, professional lighting and sound, and a welcoming, risk-taking environment. On some months a class is held before open floor and there is a LIVE DJ every time!
March 22nd Features:
7P CLASS and 8P OPEN MILONGA, WITH MUSIC CURATED BY Iakof Shonsky
$25 AT THE DOOR. DOOR CODE: #0322#
+ SPECIAL GUEST INVITED JAM: FEATURING CLOUD FACTORY
NEW!
We’re excited to announce that on the fourth Thursday of every month, we’ll be hosting a jam with an invited feature to focus the sound. Admission is free, but donations are welcome for the featuring musicians.
MARCH FEATURE: CLOUD FACTORY, a two piece modern jazz duo from New Jersey. Check out their Youtube!
DOOR CODE: #0327#
OPEN FILM SCREENINGS
Hosted monthly, by Matthew Zeitoun on the 4th floor.
Open Film Screenings is a community of filmmakers supporting filmmakers in an environment that isn’t after a bullshit submission fee. Make some connections. Talk about your art.
For more information on submissions, DM @openfilmscreenings on Instagram.
NEXT UP: MARCH 28th
FREE
DOOR CODE: #0328#
THE SAPPHO ROOM GRAND OPENING!
Nestled on the 5th floor, alongside Prototype 237 is THE SAPPHO ROOM - your favorite neighborhood QUEER social club! Come celebrate the grand opening with drinks, bites, vendors, dancing, and more!
DJ SETS BY THE IZM.
FOOD BY MICHELLE KOGAN.
VENDORS:
LIVE PAINTING BY REGINA RUFF
+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
FREE!
DOOR CODE: #0329#
IDES OF MARCH: FEATURING MANICBURG, MYTHOLOGY, 37 HOUSES
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH! Unless of course…you forget!
MANICBURG: Manicburg’s self-titled debut album, released in late 2024 on Respirano Records, spans a vast sonic palette from post-punk to dreampop, with influences including Blonde Redhead, Bauhaus, and Radiohead. The album is getting press attention both in the US and Europe, and has entered radio rotation on several European and U.S. FM stations.
Manicburg's live band lineup of five includes guitarist/backing vocalist Rob Salmon, drummer Varo Barahona, and bassist Daniel Espinoza. Check out their music here.
MYTHOLOGY: Extraordinarily handsome Progressive Rock trio from NJ. Check out their Spotify!
37 HOUSES: Being quarantined together after 4 months of marriage isn't easy, and 37 Houses' debut self-titled album puts a soundtrack to that experience. Songwriter Jeremy Rosenblum put his most intense emotions to music and his wife, singer Erin Sydney put her soul into the emotional intensity of the vocal arrangements. Recorded entirely in their living room, this album is an expression of the tangles that manifest in even the best of relationships. The experience brought out emotionally charged and expressive post-punk reminiscent of Emma Ruth Rundle and Chelsea Wolfe, but with a decidedly more pop leaning sound of Built To Spill and Pulp. While the music is lithe and hummable, Erin’s powerhouse singing takes their sound into the stratosphere. This album is proof positive that pain can create immense beauty. Check out their Spotify!
DOOR CODE: #0315#
Guilty Pleasures Cabaret, presented by Puffy Shirt Productions and Built Different Theatre
Guilty Pleasures is a fun and sassy musical cabaret celebrating the music, moments, and indulgences we secretly adore but rarely admit to. From 80s pop hits to cheesy ballads, reality tv shows, and deliciously terrible movies, this show is a vibrant mix of tunes and storytelling that will have the audience laughing, singing along, and confessing their own “guilty pleasures.”
Presented by Built Different Theatre and Puffy Shirt Productions.
$20 at the door or donate what you can.
Door Code: #0313#
NrISH Open Decks: Foundations DJ Exchange
🔊 **Foundations: The Start of a Dance Music Community** 🔊
**NrIsh** is a new dance music community in North Jersey, and this free, monthly open decks event is where it all begins, the first Friday of every month.
We're gathering at **Prototype 237**, a creative hub in the heart of North Jersey, to connect, dance, and **build the scene that we want**, right in our own backyards. Whether you're behind the decks, painting, spinning flow arts, or just dancing and enjoying the scene, this night is about building a community together, fueled by music, love, and acceptance.
Every Foundations has a featured upcoming or experienced DJ, and this month we’ve got a special one: **MORGANA** will be bringing her world-influenced deep organic house vibrations to move our bodies at midnight!
🗓 Friday, March 7th 10PM - 3AM
📍 Prototype 237, 237 River St 4th Floor, Paterson NJ 07501
🔓 Door code \*0307\*
💸 Free Event