Leftöver Crack headlines the lastest Show Brain show in Tompkins Square Park tomorrow

Leftöver Crack is returning to Tompkins Square Park tomorrow for a free, all-ages concert via Show Brain. 

It's a homecoming of sorts for the band, which first played in Tompkins in August 1999 as part of a Riot Reunion show. Over the years, the park also hosted performances by related projects, including Choking Victim reunions and Star Fucking Hipsters. 

Per an Instagram post: "We all live for music & the power of anarcho-punk activism & to play for free in the park that made us who we are is an honor that we shall never take for granted." 

The stacked lineup features (set times very approximate) 

• the Dollheads (1:50-2:20) 

• Pilfers (2:40-3:10) 

• Loosey (3:30-4) 

• Balaclava (4:20-5) 

• Leftöver Crack (5:20-6:10)

 

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Sunday afternoon with Pinc Louds in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Tompkins Square Park hosted a free Show Brain concert on Sunday, with headliners Pinc Louds closing out the afternoon. 

The local band — who were recording a new live album — filled their set with an F train, Christmas tree, inflatables, dancing and the kind of audience-participation-fueled chaos that has become a trademark of their performances. 

Here are a few scenes from the show...

From earlier in the day, here's Show brain founder Ozzie... and some other faces in the crowd...

The show also featured Telescreens, Abbie Roper and, below, Nautics...

The next Show Brain show is June 27 with, among others, Leftöver Crack.

Pinc Louds is recording their new record live tomorrow in Tompkins Square Park

Tomorrow's free Show Brain show in Tompkins Square Park features headliners Pinc Louds (5-6 p.m.), who'll be recording their new album live during the set. 

The afternoon lineup includes an album-release show by locals Telescreens (3:35-4:35) ... plus Nautics (2:40-3:10) and Abbie Roper (1:50-2:20).

There's also an after-party at 96 Tears on Avenue A near Seventh Street.

Set times are subject to change!

At the first Show Brain show of 2026 in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Sunday saw the first Show Brain show of the year in Tompkins Square Park. 

The bill featured headliners the Lemon Twigs (above) and Josephine Network...

... Fine Mess ...

... with tarot card readings by MamajoeVramajoe... (unfortunately, we missed the opening DJ set by Sarah Savannah)...

Here's Show Brain founder Ozzie...

... and in the crowd...

You can follow Show Brain on Instagram for updates on free shows here or in Washington Square Park or Maria Hernandez Park.

Sunday's parting shot

Photo by Stacie Joy 

Great turnout this afternoon for the first Show Brain show of the season in Tompkins Square Park... more photos soon!

About the first Show Brain show in Tompkins Square Park this year

This afternoon marks the first FREE Show Brain show of the season in Tompkins Square Park.

On the bill: Headliners The Lemon Twigs ... Josephine Network and Fine Mess. There is also a DJ set by Sarah Savannah. Music is expected to start around 2 p.m.

Unfortunately, The Shadow's show yesterday, headlined by Non Residents, got rained out.

By the numbers

 

This Sunday afternoon marks the first FREE Show Brain show of the season in Tompkins Square Park.

On the bill: The Lemon Twigs ... Fine Mess... and Josephine Network.

The above video is for "2 or 3" by Long Island's own The Lemon Twigs, from their album Look For Your Mind! out TODAY. 

Scenes from the final Show Brain concert of 2025 in Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy

Halloween afternoon brought the last Show Brain concert of the season to Tompkins Square Park, wrapping up another year of live music here. (There's a Show Brain show coming Saturday in Washington Square Park.) 

A big thanks to Ozzie, the tireless promoter behind these events, for another season of community and music — all free...

The lineup featured Bec Lauder & the Noise, a band with East Village roots, which recently released their debut record...

We also enjoyed the energetic set from Brooklyn's TVOD...(their debut album came out in May)...

EVG faves Skorts were also on the bill ... and lead singer Alli Walls and bassist Emma Welch showed off their debut record that came out on Friday...

And headlining — punk-trash scenesters Balaclava ...

Thanks, too, to Chris Flash of The Shadow and all the other promoters who bring live music to Tompkins. 

To 2026...

There's a Halloween afternoon show in Tompkins Square Park TODAY

In case you are around... Show Brain is hosting another free show this afternoon in Tompkins Square Park — from 2:30 to 6. Starting off with Bec Lauder & the Noise ... then TVOD ... Skorts (whose debut album is out TODAY) and Balaclava.