GYS is a non-profit organization founded by Mitch Borden, the original founder of legendary Jazz clubs Smalls and Fat Cat in NYC, and Rie Yamaguchi-Borden, Jazz musician.

They have recognized the dire needs of Jazz community after Covid-19 outbreak and have decided to remedy their vulnerable situation.

We are celebrating our namesake Charlie Parker's Birthday in grand style!

GYS is happy to present collaboration event "Soiree with Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary" to deliver our head quarter business Ornithology Jazz Club experience for you to understand our mission!

Soiree with Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary

8/28(Su) 11 to 2pm @ Brooklyn Grange 850 3rd Ave Brooklyn

Free Admission

11 to 11:40am

GYS Greenbird Workshop: Female Leader special speakers in Environmental Justis and Animal Advocacy

Katerina Bogatireva (Precycle)

Vandra Thorburn (Vokashi)

Sarah Metcalf (Modo Yoga)

Eloisa Trinidad (Chilis On Wheels)

12:15pm to 2pm

GYS Dreambird Project 2022: Courtney Wright Jazz Orchestra

Free Mezcal tasting by Leyendas Mezcal

Free sponsored drinks through Brooklyn Grange

Eco Artist Vendors

Vegan Chef Pop-Up by Children Off The Cob

Donation will help us creating these free Live Jazz performances in unique settings through out the New York City!!

(Video Clip will be added to this page after the event)

Soiree with Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary at Brooklyn Grange

By Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary

Soiree with Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary at Brooklyn Grange

Let Jazz lead New Green Renaissance movement right here in NYC, a mecca of Jazz Culture