Head Hi Events + News
Towards a Nude Architecture Book Presentation with author Yuval Zohar
Wednesday, February 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Join author, architect, and designer Yuval Zohar for a special presentation of his latest book Towards a Nude Architecture, a visual journey of the architecture of Japan’s onsen, or naturally occurring hot springs. Yuval will share his exploration of these diverse structures built around the tradition and the lasting influence of this poetic mingling between architecture, nature and the naked body including photos, drawings, collages and diagrams from over a decade of travel across the country.
Come celebrate the book, get your book signed and stamped, and enjoy steamy onsen inspired beverages!
Power Of Love: A Zine Launch & Valentine’s-Themed Open Decks
Thursday, February 12, 6:00-8:00pm
Join Head Hi and Crush, a curatorial project led by Sasha Alcocer, to celebrate the launch of her latest zine Power Of Love. The limited edition zine is centered around love songs and the importance of physical media. It features writings and musical selections from the collections of fourteen New York-based DJs, musicians, and artists, ranging from seasoned collectors with deep crates and those new to the art of digging. All musical pieces presented in this project are love songs expressed through soul, disco, house, avant-funk, R&B, folk, calypso, and more. This project honors the sacred connection to physical media, the ritual of collecting music, listening without ads, and the tangible trace of the lived experience.
In spirit of Valentine’s Day, we invite you all on February 12, from 6:00 - 8:00pm to listen to music that’s featured in the zine, as well as participate in our love-themed open decks. All are encouraged to hop on the turntables to present two vinyl records that have elements of romance, desire, crush vibes. Together, we will enjoy the sounds on Head Hi Fi’s Klipsch soundsystem, share track IDs, and let the messages of love uplift our souls, carrying long lasting effects as we continue to create our own light in these dark times.
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Head HiFi presents:
Sala Sessions with Toribio & All Things Ada
NEW DATE: Sunday, February 15, 4:30-7:30pm
If you are looking for a place where you can out the phone down and open up to the music, the intentionally brewed herbal tea, the aromatics from hand made incense, and the energy exchange with like minded people in a room that feels and sounds good, then this is for you!
Created by partners Toribio (musician/producer/DJ) and Ada Rojas (herbalist and reikipractitioner), Sala Sessions is a multi-sensory deep listening experience rooted in their at-home grounding ritual. Each session expands this intimate practice into a collective experience, where curated music, custom herbal tea blends, and ritual incense create space for meditative presence and connection.
Please note: This event was originally supposed to take place on Sunday, January 25. Due to the extreme weather warning we have postponed until Sunday, February 15. See you then!
Weeds: A Germinating Theory Book Launch with author Kwan Queenie Li and Curator Kelly Ma
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00-8:00pm
Join us for the New York book launch for Weeds: A Germinating Theory by artist Kwan Queenie Li who will be joined by curator Kelly Ma in a lively discussion about this brand new book published by MACK as part of their new Sightlines series featuring essays looking at architecture from distinct points of view, each taking the perspective of a particular entity, history, discipline, or form of writing.
Head HiFi presents:
Susumu Yokota Sakura Album Listening
Thursday, February 19, 6:00-8:00pm
Join us Thursday, February 19 for the Susumu Yokota World Listening Tour stopping at Head Hi.
Hosted by Head HiFi music director and record collector M:sco Disco, we're thrilled to be part of these 60 intimate listening sessions spanning 6 continents organized by Lo Recordings from London (UK) as part of the Head HiFi series. The remastered and reissued album includes 2 blue 12" vinyl records and posters with Yokota's artworks and graphics, a set that any music lover and record collector must have.
We'll feature the album Sakura, Yokota's ambient masterpiece, originally released in 1999, featuring 12 wonderful subtly percussive textured melodies that we'll listen through our beautiful vintage Klipsch La Scala sound system. Susumu Yokota’s lasting influence and impact on electronic and contemporary music is difficult to overstate. With the generous assistance of the Yokota family, Lo Recordings made a special release to commemorate the singular talent of this music pioneer.
Jack Balderrama Morley's DREAM FACADES Book Launch
Tuesday, March 3, 6:00-8:00pm
In new book Dream Facades: The Cruel Architecture of Reality TV, the former architectural designer and current managing editor of Dwell Jack Balderrama Morley explores the physical spaces in reality TV shows, and what our obsession with the homes on the screen says about us. Join us to hear more about the book from Jack during a book launch and conversation with writer and editor Megan Reynolds.