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Established in 2006, Machines with Magnets hosts experimental music performances, sound and art exhibitions and installations, performance art, film and video screenings, cultural and community events, private events, and fundraisers. Past performances include The Body, Dan Deacon, Mirah, Etran de l'Aïr, Braveyoung, Lydia Lunch, Lightning Bolt, Brown Bird, Container, and Mdou Moctar.
Upcoming Events + Tickets
All ages unless otherwise noted, 21+ with valid ID to drink
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Opening Reception
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Opening Reception
Special Event
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Closing Reception
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Closing Reception
Special Event
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
“Light as a Feather ,Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kaufman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
ANOTHER FUCKING RIPPER! Working man techno all night long from the boys behind White Material and featuring the hardest working man in techno––Container! Who's ready to party? Who's ready to dance? It's January, let's keep each other warm. DJ sets by JAM.
Vio/Mire (PVD)
http://music.sealooks.net/
They will be kicking off their US tour, come listen & blow kisses. Ava Marie (VT)
http://avamariefolk.bandcamp.com/ Sianna Plavin (RI)
https://soundcloud.com/siannaplavin
New year jams with us @ Machines With Magnets. A few faves from BUFU Records in Boston & our very own Pixels. Join us. Sip a little jungle juice & cut a rug.
CTRL + ALT + REPEAT #14: Frank Bretschneider • Work / Death • Area C • Intimacy & Intrigue • Peter Ablinger performed by Caroline Park, Luke Moldof, David Lee and Laura Cetilia.
Power Masters
http://powermasters.bandcamp.com/ Clox King
http://cloxking.bandcamp.com/album/da-singles MOUTHGUARD88 (Brooklyn)
http://vimeo.com/73881152
11/ 23 Witness the gnarly insanity!!! BLOWFLY (AKA Clarence Reid - The Original Dirty Rapper): Black in the Sack Tour 2013. With locals Tinsel Teeth, DJ Dave Public & The New Lewiss and His Big Bang.
Open your minds. Back to back ripper, everyone just sleep over after the Profligate/Humanbeast show so we may all experience this together. Daniel Higgs (USA), Larry Marshall (RI), Geoff Mullen (PVD), & Luke Moldof (PVD).
