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ArtPärdē Slumber Party

Archive folder: Arte Parde

Bethany Mitchell and Meghna Purkayastha (producers, ArtPärdē Inc.)

ArtPärdē is a San Francisco art party that presents about ten short acts of dance, music, poetry, improv comedy and a fashion show in one evening, followed by a DJ set. At the May 17, 2025 pajama-themed 'Slumber Party' edition at The Faight Collective (show 7:30-9:30pm), Ben performed a set of original songs and a musical duet with co-producer Bethany Mitchell.

Premiere
2025-05-17
Venue
The Faight Collective, 473A Haight St
Where
San Francisco, CA
Performances
One night only. ArtPärdē is a recurring performance-party series (earlier editions since Apr 2022; later 'Sweater Weather' ArtPärdē at iMPACt Center for Art & Dance, Oct 11, 2025, and 'ArtPärdē Spectacle' at the Verdi Club, May 22, 2026). Ben appears on the lineup only for May 17, 2025.
Credits
Producers: Bethany Mitchell and Meghna Purkayastha (ArtPärdē Inc.). Ben Juodvalkis: original songs; and a musical duet with Bethany Mitchell. Other acts: Bethany Mitchell and Meghna Purkayastha (opening skit), Fares Maimani and CJ Watson (oud and guitar), Stephanie Sherman (poetry), Ian Buchanan (dance duet), Ài Yīn Adelski (performative dance), Vanessa VerLee (poetry), Bethany Mitchell (dance), Women and Children First (improv team), Tess Lane (lingerie fashion show), DJ Streak/Manny Llanes (DJ set). Craft corner: David Knight. Snacks: Kelly McVicker. Photography: Maximillian Tortoriello (@maxtphoto).

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“Ben Juodvalkis | original songs”

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