Dance Heginbotham’s You Look Like a Fun Guy

• Advance tickets required. To attend the pre-event Mycology & Mingle cocktail party, purchase both a performance ticket and a party reservation for the same evening.
• Enter at 990 Washington Avenue. Nearest subways: 2/3 to Eastern Parkway—Brooklyn Museum or 4/5 to Franklin Avenue (no elevator).
• Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:45 p.m. The event takes place on Cherry Esplanade and other areas of the Garden are closed. Drinks and snacks will be sold on site.
• You may bring a blanket or stadium chair (no folding chairs, please). There will be a small section reserved for wheelchairs and people who require a seat. If you require an accessibility accommodation, please contact [email protected].
• Please observe all Garden rules, including:
  • Please do not lean on tree trunks or hang items from trees.
  • No outside food or beverages. (Baby bottles and pocket snacks for individuals with dietary restrictions are allowed.)
  • Please properly dispose of your trash and do not pour liquids or ice on the lawn.
• In the event we must cancel the performance due to weather, we will notify you by 4 p.m. Unless we have to cancel, there are no refunds. The indoor Mycology & Mingle event takes place rain or shine.

• Mycology & Mingle is a supplemental experience for ticketholders for the Dance Heginbotham performance of You Look Like a Fun Guy. You must purchase performance tickets for the same evening.
• Mycology & Mingle will happen rain or shine! In the event the outdoor performance is canceled due to inclement weather, the cocktail party with choreographer John Heginbotham and the New York Mycological Society will still go on.
• Reservations for Mycology & Mingle are final; there are no refunds.
• If you select the member price, you will be required to show proof of membership at the event.
• Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Passed Mushroom Canapés

Wild mushroom taleggio Wellington

Mushroom beggars purse

Italian mushroom bruschetta

Mushroom smoked gouda tartlets

Porcini truffle tiramisu

Chef’s Mushroom Slider Station

Balsamic-glazed portobello on ciabatta

Tempura maitake on steamed bun with sriracha mayo

Mushroom Milanese with mozzarella and spiced tomato on focaccia

Mushroom patties with cheddar, lettuce, and pickled shimeji on a bun

Beverages

Mushroom Manhattan
Porcini-Infused syrup, bourbon, sweet vermouth, sweet & sour pickled button mushrooms

Reishi Berry Fizz (Mocktail)
Reishi iced tea, blueberry, raspberry, mint, club soda

Beer, Wine & Mixed Drinks

August 1 & 2: Andrew Cannon

Andrew Cannon is an artist and amateur mycologist who has led many forays for NYMS. He has had work exhibited at the Santa Monica Museum, White Columns, and Page Gallery, among others. He became interested in fungi while taking a botany course in 2008 and has participated in mycological societies in Los Angeles and New York ever since. He also enjoys identifying and foraging plants, and cooking meals with wild ingredients.

August 3: Wilton Rao

Wilton Rao is an engineer, naturalist, and walk leader at NYMS. He loves fungi and is especially fond of lichens. Passionate about urbanism, ecology, and their intersection, he spends a lot of time exploring NYC, looking for wildlife in every park, sidewalk, lawn, and train platform. His other interests include drawing, foraging, and reading about social, cultural, and economic history.