Past Events

NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Bronx Council on the Arts presents Durieux.  Durieux is a self-taught singer-songwriter from the Bronx, NY, who’s sound blends elements of Alternative Rock, Funk, and Soul. He’s a storyteller and a performer that writes his music, from the heart, based on experiences

NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America present George Braith.  A true original, saxophonist George Braith has brightened jazz with his innovations–from his classic 1960s recordings for Blue Note and Prestige, to his 1970s presentations at the lower Manhattan club Musart, which he ran, to

5BMF’s 2021-2022 Season closes with two performances by members of the HARLEM CHAMBER PLAYERS, true pillars of the Uptown music scene whose brilliant, innovative programs have served a loyal following of music lovers in Harlem and beyond for nearly 15 years. The members of HCP’s string quartet will perform a

Ranging from folk tunes to tangos to classical arrangements, this program will explore Argentinian and Armenian music through the medium of Baroque instruments. Join us for this intercultural dialogue across the ages, featuring Armenian-Argentinian American mezzo-soprano, Solange Merdinian.

Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT, aka DJ Neat Freak, will return to Schimanski for a Summer of Schimanski DJ series! On Friday, June 3rd, dance to a special DJ set by MGMT’s Andrew Van Wyngarden! DJ Neat Freak will curate a series of shows at Schimanski over the summer, returning on

Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT, aka DJ Neat Freak, will return to Schimanski for a Summer of Schimanski DJ series! On Friday, June 3rd, dance to a special DJ set by MGMT’s Andrew Van Wyngarden! DJ Neat Freak will curate a series of shows at Schimanski over the summer, returning on

5BMF’s 2021-2022 Season closes with two performances by members of the HARLEM CHAMBER PLAYERS, true pillars of the Uptown music scene whose brilliant, innovative programs have served a loyal following of music lovers in Harlem and beyond for nearly 15 years. The members of HCP’s string quartet will perform a

Ranging from folk tunes to tangos to classical arrangements, this program will explore Argentinian and Armenian music through the medium of Baroque instruments. Join us for this intercultural dialogue across the ages, featuring Armenian-Argentinian American mezzo-soprano, Solange Merdinian.

The largest festival of Francophone music in the U.S., France Rocks Summer Fest highlights the rich diversity of music from these countries featuring Free and Ticketed concerts across 25 New York venues. The festival presents a high-profile lineup of diverse artists for a series of concerts showcasing the best of

REVIVAL REGGAE dance party, a new beginning  Featuring DJ JASE & POINTBLANK SOUND + Jamaica & NYC’s Top Reggae DJs EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! DOORS OPEN: 10:00pm to 4:00am EVENT INFORMATION LINE: 212-301-6650 LOCATION: Gaia NoMaya 510 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn (bet Empire Blvd / Lincoln Road) Prospect Lefferts

Ranging from folk tunes to tangos to classical arrangements, this program will explore Argentinian and Armenian music through the medium of Baroque instruments. Join us for this intercultural dialogue across the ages, featuring Armenian-Argentinian American mezzo-soprano, Solange Merdinian.

MOMENT NYC & Subterra present: Frank London’s Bagels & Bongos, Arthur Kill + Xi Feng, Momento Rumbero, Faith NYC, Subterra Soundsystem, members of Groove Collective, jam, and oral history. DROM 85 Ave A nyc

Celebrate the National Sawdust belief that artistic and musical expression helps us all create a more joyful and just world. This intimate evening of music, dance, food, and community is curated by Karen Wong and celebrates the Brazilian music and dance genre of forró.

The 2022 season of the free festival will kick off at 8:00pm on Wednesday, June 8th (doors open at 6:00pm) with Kamasi Washington as the headliner, DJ Reborn and Ravyn Lenae as openers. For more information on artist lineup, tickets and more, visit bricartsmedia.org/bcb.

Sony presents Blue Note Jazz Festival Jill Newman Productions Presents The Legendary RAKIM with special guest RAVI COLTRANE. World Premiere Wed June 8, 2022 Sony Hall, NYC @thegodrakim @officialrakimallah @ravicoltrane www.ravicoltrane.com www.sonyhall.com @sonyhall Jill Newman Productions Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

A part of The Future Is… Festival: Featuring contributions from Brandon Kazen-Maddox, Max Greyson and Austin Regan with an opening performance by Val-Inc aka Val Jeanty (2022 Toulmin Fellow at National Sawdust and Center for Ballet and the Arts) and Jean Appolon: Pozesyon. Left and Right is a collaboration between composer/performer

NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America presents Retumba, a multi-ethnic, all-female Afro-Caribbean dance and percussion ensemble whose electrifying presentations have been heard throughout the United States for almost 30 years. Retumba interweaves the dynamic power of Caribbean polyrhythms with the drama and excitement of

A part of The Future Is… Festival: ChamberQUEER 2022 opens their two-show engagement at National Sawdust on June 10 by drawing centuries of music into conversation – juxtaposing boundary-breaking Renaissance nuns with the voices of three fantastic emerging composers drawn from their 2020 Call for Scores. A new collaboration by

A part of the The Future Is… Festival: Open G Records presents Music in The Constellation: An In-Person Immersive Audio Experience, an invitation to our community to engage with National Sawdust’s performance space and to explore the possibilities and nuance of our state-of-the-art sound technology. Open G Records presents Music in

A part of The Future Is… Festival: Irreversible Entanglements cultivate the liberation technologies of jazz and associated Black music in root, stem, and branch.

A part of The Future Is… Festival: The June 12 performance of ChamberQUEER’s Pride Festival highlights Gay Guerrilla by iconoclastic queer composer Julius Eastman, in a new arrangement for string septet by Jessie Montgomery, and featuring the arranger on violin.

A2IM Indie Week is a four-day international conference and networking event aimed at maximizing the global impact of Independent music. Featuring keynotes, panels, exclusive networking sessions, and more, Indie Week returns to the New York Law School June 13 to 16. Delve into the most important topics in music today,

Sony presents Blue Note Jazz Festival Jill Newman Productions Presents BILAL Opener: Introducing Bee-B June 13, 2022 Sony Hall, NYC CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS  www.sonyhall.com @sonyhall www.officialbilal.com @bilalmusic – IG & Twitter www.facebook.com/officialbilal Jill Newman Productions Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun presents Retumba.  Join us for an unforgettable performance by Retumba, a multi-ethnic, all-female Afro-Caribbean dance and percussion ensemble whose electrifying presentations have been heard throughout the United States for almost 30 years. In partnership with the Center for Traditional Music and Dance. Joyce Kilmer

Join NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America for a concert with Danny Mixon. Born in Harlem and based in Brooklyn, pianist Danny Mixon has long been one of New York City’s jazz treasures. His expressive technique and mastery of the blues have been on

Born in Harlem and based in Brooklyn, pianist Danny Mixon has long been one of New York City’s jazz treasures. His expressive technique and mastery of the blues have been on keen display from his early days with Patti Labelle and Betty Carter, through engagements with Charles Mingus, Art Blakey

 Join the audience for the premiere of “Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares,” an original play by Christine Stoddard. The show will run 10 performances from June 15-26 at Gene Frankel Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite.  The performance dates & times are as follows:

SoundExchange knows music and believes in the power of creators, above all else. We are proud to launch Breakthrough Beats, a new SoundExchange initiative dedicated to championing and amplifying the work of rising creators through artist-driven events and digital content. In celebration of Breakthrough Beats, and Indie Week 2022, SoundExchange

NYC singer Izze Stein and her band cover all of the heavy hitters from the 60s/70s – Fleetwood Mac, Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, the Beatles, and more. Come by to relive the summer of love!

James Spooner and Theo Kogan discuss how the punk communities of New York and California have informed their lives, their art, and their new books. This event is in-person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 7th Floor. JAMES SPOONER is an accomplished tattoo artist, illustrator, and filmmaker. He directed the

A part of the The Future Is… Festival: Celebrated American soprano Karen Slack’s dynamic opera and recital performances combined with her passionate advocacy for racial justice and women composers make her a sought-after artist on many fronts. For her performance at National Sawdust, Slack performs Of Thee I Sing, her

NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America present the Ed Cherry Trio.  Since his 14-year run with Dizzy Gillespie, guitarist Ed Cherry has cemented a spot as one of the great small-group bandleaders in jazz, especially in the organ trio format. With half a dozen

Elisa Winter presents two original shows at Littlefield (235 Sackett St) on Friday, June 17, including music from her upcoming debut album “Summer & Smoke”. Her dynamic performances incorporate cello, voice, synth, loopers, grunge, pop, theatrical elements, and her raw, genre-bending style. www.elisawinter.com

After their star turn covering Cher at Prohibition NYC, drag artist Chase Runaway and chanteuse Izze Stein unite to sing the songs of iconic divas who have historically stood by the LGBTQ+ community. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Trevor Project.

Arts Gowanus ArtWalk on Atlantic Ave is set to return the weekend of June 18th and run for two weekends until June 26th.   The 1.5-mile self-guided ArtWalk through Brooklyn neighborhoods of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, and Cobble Hill will include the works of local artists.

NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America present a Juneteenth concert with Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax.  Born in Philadelphia, but a longtime Brooklyn resident, Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax studied at Berklee College of Music and went on to work with many musical greats, including Kevin Eubanks, Eartha

Celebrate the resurgence of vinyl records with Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) on Record Store Day Drops, Saturday, June 18, 2022,  2-4 PM! New York-based journalist, Larry Jaffee, will be in conversation with Q104.3 DJ Ken Dashow and record industry executives Gina Williams and John Boulos to discuss Jaffee’s book, Record Store Day:

Contemporary pianist Alex Peh explores the piano as a hybrid global instrument in a program of new work by Ne Myo Aung, Anna Clyne, Hafez Modirzadeh, Nikos Ordoulidis, Phyllis Chen and Susie Ibarra.

The Serpentones is having an album release party on June 19th, starting at 7pm in NYC. Another one of our punk-hardrock clients, SILENT FURY is leading the end of evening heavy rotation.   

MUSIC NFT MEETUP WAS FOUNDED TO BE THE PREMIERE GATHERING FOR THE TOP MINDS IN THE MUSIC NFT AND WEB3 SPACE AND IS TAKING PLACE JUNE 20TH DURING NFT NYC.

Sing Out! is a 90-minute Broadway revue infused with personal and inspiring stories from Grammy and Tony recognized performers who all identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Austin Artists Project will bring this show, which premiered in Austin, TX, to the Rose Theater at The Jazz at Lincoln Center

In partnership with Found Sound Nation and HARMAN, the popular Street Studio returns after a two year pandemic hiatus. From 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm, local musicians and producers Ricardo Nigaglioni and Frankie Leroux will set up a mobile recording studio in front of the JBL Store SoHo (19 E

Kickstart your summer with an afternoon of music under the Apollo’s iconic marquee. Hosts MamaSoul & The L.A.W. from The Harlem Connection radio show lead a musical journey through Motown, Soul, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, Caribbean, Latin Music and more. Whatever your style, we’ve got you covered, so grab your crew and

Free show! 2pm-8pm! Tons of bands! Everyone will find something to love on this eclectic bill featuring ska, soul, indie rock and punk acts. Come hang out with us at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge as these amazing bands crank it up for Make Music Day. Forsyth Plaza, Forsyth

The always popular participatory program affectionally known as Sousapalooza returns this season with a special evening performance from Bryant Park. You don’t need a ticket to join the event, just come out and enjoy! Calling all brass, woodwind, and percussion players of all backgrounds and skill levels! You are invited

Pueblo Harlem is the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance’s (ALJA) annual celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture, which has taken place since 2014 with support from New York City Council District 7. The festive program takes place in General Grant National Memorial, Morningside Heights and includes activities for children and families,

Join the Queens Memory Project team and the QPL bookmobile at Travers Park in Jackson Heights for a showcase of performances from musicians, storytellers, and poets. This live outdoor event will celebrate the third season of the Queens Memory Podcast, “Our Major Minor Voices,” which explores the rich and diverse

Percussionist Andre E. Small of Afrikumba Utibé Drummers will bring the entire East Harlem community to vibrant life with a historic participatory performance experience: 1,000 Drums Crying for Peace. Drummers of all backgrounds, styles, ages and skill levels are invited and encouraged to take part and to take to the

Flowerpot Music, written by composer Elliot Cole and directed by percussionist Peter Ferry, is a composition for an unlikely but beautiful percussion instrument – the flowerpot! Flowerpot Music returns for Make Music Day 2022 on Tuesday June 21! Sign up here to host an event, and create outdoor soundscapes through

Master harmonica player Jiayi He (as featured on America’s Got Talent) will lead lessons and a group play-along for harmonica players of all ages and skill levels, including beginners! Free Hohner harmonicas will be available to participants while supplies last. Location: Pilgrim Hill, Central Park.

France Rocks Summer Fest will take over New York City in June for its fifth annual celebration, highlighting the rich diversity of music from France. Featuring 15 concerts across Brooklyn and Manhattan, with a high-profile line-up of electronic, jazz, world music, and pop/rock artists, the festival will culminate with a

NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America celebrate the Summer Solstice with Mike Flythe “The Atomic Drummer” and the Atomic Band.  A versatile and explosive drummer, befitting of his nickname, Mike Flythe “The Atomic Drummer” is a Queens native with deep musical roots. A first

Calling all ukulele players of all ages and playing levels, come join us June 21st at 6pmET for a ukulele playalong in Central Park! We’ll play popular tunes with easy to follow chord charts and strum patterns. If you don’t play the uke, you’re welcome to come sing along with

Gwendolyn Fitz is a jazz-pop singer-songwriter, ukulele player, and theater creator who enjoys weaving stories through music and bringing them to life virtually and onstage. People of all ages and skill levels are invited to bring their Ukuleles and join together to make music! Location: Dana Discovery Center Plaza in

Uplift funk music for party people. 6 musicians onstage. Original music. In the vein of parliament, prince and Cameo. Free show! Live at Rockwood musichall @ 10:30pm  

MORGANA is a series of events to unwind and relax amidst the lounges and stellar sound at The Brooklyn Mirage, your evening soundtracked by a carefully curated selection of electronic music’s finest. Our second edition of the summer includes performances from critically acclaimed Italian live performer Giorgia Angiuli, Iceland’s Holmar,

The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Parks have teamed up again to present a series of concerts in Bronx and Queens parks to celebrate New York Music Month! Ranging from Caribbean music to Latin to R&B, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Please join us for

Chelsea Music Festival launches its annual June Festival with five dynamic days of concerts, conversation, and tastings with musicians, visual artists, chefs. Taking inspiration from the rich siblinghood, friendship, and deep bond between Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn on the 175th anniversary of their passing, Co-Artistic Directors Melinda Lee Masur and

New York, June 1, 2022— Chelsea Music Festival launches its annual June Festival with five dynamic days of concerts, conversation, and tastings with musicians, visual artists, chefs. Taking inspiration from the rich siblinghood, friendship, and deep bond between Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn on the 175th anniversary of their passing, Co-Artistic

On Pride Saturday Androgyne Superstar Dexter Driscoll’s band (think Iggy Pop meets Britney Spears) returns to Parkside Lounge for Backside Pride. Opening for Christeene and Tami Hart.

REVELRY is aNYC based 5 PC Rock Cover Band playing uptempo Classic and Contemporary Rock Hits

Class is in session at 54 Below! School Girlz, a musical cabaret directed by Zak Biggins, pays homage to the shows that raised the next generation of Broadway stars. Featuring Broadway/Television stars: Arica Jackson, Olivia Dei Cicchi, Jana Jackson, Nya,  Khaliah Johnson, Caroline Mixon & New comers: Juliet Perel, Isabel

REVELRY is a NYC based 5PC Rock Band appearing at THE RED LION WEDS JUNE 29TH at 10PM playing your favorite Hi Octane Classic and Contemporary Rock Hits