The Red Pavilion hosts private parties, corporate functions, workshops, weddings and photo or film shoots for up to 224 standing guests. It is an Asian neo-noir cabaret and nightclub at 1241 Flushing Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn, with a stage, a rigged performance floor, a full bar and a house sound and lighting system.
Seminars and company events
The venue states that it takes corporate functions and workshops as well as private parties. The room works best for evening formats: a client reception, a launch, a team celebration, a holiday party or a brand activation with a show attached. The main stage and the center of the floor are rigged for aerial acts, so an organiser can add live performance to a program instead of hiring a separate entertainment space.
A house audio setup is available. It includes a digital mixing console, a DJ mixer with two CDJ players, wired and wireless microphones, floor monitors and speaker systems covering both the stage and the dance floor. A lighting desk with pre-programmed looks, moving spot and wash fixtures and color-changing accent lighting is also in place. A baby grand piano and a jazz drum kit can be used for live music. Ask the team which items are included in your booking.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are on the list of events the venue accepts. The room holds up to 224 people standing, and 20 tables and 70 chairs are available, so a seated reception for a smaller group is possible. Seating for the full standing capacity is not stated, so confirm the layout you need with the team before planning a dinner.
A separate green room, which doubles as the coat check, gives performers or the couple a private space away from the floor.
Rooms and capacities
The main floor measures 823 square feet and the stage 365 square feet. The venue lists a maximum of 224 guests standing. Ceiling height is about 13 feet 11 inches from the stage floor to the beam and 12 feet 6 inches from the DJ stage floor to the beam. The center of the floor is rigged at a height of 10 feet, and a lantern fixture of 9 feet in diameter hangs in the room. The green room and coat check covers 186 square feet. There are two unisex restrooms.
A floor plan and an information deck can be downloaded from the private events page.
Catering
A full bar serves beer, wine, liquor and bottle service, as well as herb-infused beverages inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and a range of non-alcoholic drinks. The venue has no full kitchen on the premises. Food comes through a partner restaurant, The Monkey King, whose menu is published on the venue's site.
History and setting
The Red Pavilion presents cabaret, live jazz and concerts built around Asian and Asian American artists, with regular weekly shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The bar menu was designed by Orson Salicetti. The venue has been covered by the New York Times, according to its own site. Private events are booked around this public calendar, so check which dates are free.
Getting there
The address is 1241 Flushing Avenue, in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn. Contact the venue for access details, loading and parking for your group.
