Is it a club? Is it a bar? Is it something weird and less conventional than either of those? We’ll have to wait and see. But whatever it is, it’s coming to Metropolitan Avenue and comedian Hannibal Buress appears to be behind it.
According to Brooklyn Vegan, Buress is set to open an event space called Isola Brooklyn within the next few weeks. Isola will be housed in the former location of Knitting Factory, a venue near and dear to the comedian. Buress was a regular performer and residency host at the Williamsburg venue before it closed in 2022, and even sent it off on its final night in operation. The venue reportedly shuttered due to an ungodly jump in rent—75%, according to Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis. For a time, there were rumors the venue would enjoy a second life, but those seemed to have folded when Knitting Factory instead partnered with Baby’s Alright to open Night Club 101 in Manhattan in the former Pyramid Club location on Avenue A between East 6th and East 7th Streets.
“I’m excited to have a consistent home to experiment onstage and showcase top talent. When I’m not performing I love going to shows, so now I get to consolidate that into one space. I have a lot of great memories in the space and I’m excited to create more. I’m excited to move past the construction phase and get to putting on events,” Buress told Brooklyn Vegan.
After a bit of a delay, Isola’s grand opening is officially slated for Sunday, March 9. Buress will christen his stage with a musical and comedic performance along with some special guests. You can buy tickets here. Head over to Isola’s site to keep an eye on their calendar.
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