Leftöver Crack returns to Tompkins Square Park

Photos by Stacie Joy 

Tompkins Square Park welcomed Leftöver Crack back on Saturday afternoon for a free, all-ages show presented by Show Brain.

The performance marked the band's return to Tompkins Square Park, where it first played in August 1999 during a Riot Reunion show. In the years that followed, the park also hosted performances by related projects, including Choking Victim reunions and Star Fucking Hipsters. 

Leftöver Crack has been on tour since early May, starting on the West Coast before making its way east. Ahead of Saturday's performance, the band reflected on its longstanding connection to Tompkins Square Park, writing on Instagram: "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."

Here are a few scenes from the afternoon, starting with vocalists Scott "Stza" Sturgeon and Tibbie X ... before an enthusiastic crowd...

Band tour manager (and EV resident) Holli P. with the 15-song setlist...

And in the crowd for the show...

Saturday's show also featured the Dollheads, Pilfers, Loosey and Balaclava.

... and a moment with Leftöver Crack right after the show...

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.