May 1
4:30 PM
Birdland Big Band
Birdland

The Birdland Big Band roars into action playing a thrilling and original mix of jazz, funk, Brazilian, Latin and world music. Featured weekly guest artists drop-in from television bands and pop music touring bands.

May 1
6:00 PM
Saved By The 90's
Brooklyn Bowl.

Get ready for everything from Third Eye Blind to the Spice Girls, from The Backstreet Boys to The Beastie Boys with this live 90s music party.

May 1
8:00 PM
Mahler Chamber Orchestra: Yuja Wang
Carnegie Hall

The Mahler Chamber Orchestra performs with Yuja Wang at Carnegie Hall - Isaac Stern Auditorium.

May 1
5:00 PM
Free First Fridays: Lulada Club Salsa Orchestra
Hudson River Museum

Get ready to dance with Lulada Club, a groundbreaking all-women salsa orchestra celebrating tropical music traditions with vibrant rhythms, original songs, and an irresistible stage presence. The ensemble reimagines the golden era of Latin dance music with a fresh, soulful edge.

May 1
8:00 PM
Madison Cunningham: The Ace Tour
Town Hall

Madison Cunningham performs as part of 'The Ace Tour'.

May 1
5:30 PM
SWING JAZZ with Nadia Chechet Trio
The Flatiron Room - Nomad

Enjoy R&B/Jazz covers performed by Sydney Small & Accompanist.

May 1
5:30 PM
SWING JAZZ with Nadia Chechet Trio
The Flatiron Room - Murray Hill

Enjoy an evening of Swing Jazz with the Nadia Chechet Trio.

May 1
6:30 PM
Pets Dot Com, Nodding Terms, Future Mondays, Taylor Van Cleave
Arlene's Grocery

Live music performance featuring Pets Dot Com, Nodding Terms, Future Mondays, and Taylor Van Cleave. Doors open at 06:30 PM, show starts at 07:00 PM.

May 1
7:00 PM
Bellaire
Warsaw

Bellaire performs live at Warsaw.

May 1
7:00 PM
Drugdealer
Music Hall Of Williamsburg

Drugdealer with Sedona and Longplayer at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Doors open at 07:00 PM, show starts at 08:00 PM. This event is for ages 18 and over.

May 1
7:00 PM
Jonatan Alvarado & Ariel Abramovich: Huehuetenango
Americas Society

The duo of Argentine artists explores the rich repertoire of 16th-century sacred music from Guatemala.

May 1
7:00 PM
Steam Powered Giraffe
Racket NYC

Steam Powered Giraffe (SPG) is a musical project combining pantomime, sketches, pop culture references, improvised comedic dialogue, and original music of various genres.

May 1
7:30 PM
9:15 PM
Rick Germanson Quartet
The Django

Pianist Rick Germanson has been highly in-demand on the New York City jazz scene for two decades. He will be performing with Tony Davis on guitar, Paul Gill on bass, and Joe Strasser on drums.

May 1
7:30 PM
Sophia Stel live The Hall

A concert with Sophia Stel in The Hall at Elsewhere. Doors open at 7:30 PM.

May 1
8:00 PM
GELLI HAHA - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS GELLI HAHA TOUR 2026
Mercury Lounge

Gelli Haha brings their 'Where in the World is Gelli Haha Tour' to Mercury Lounge. This is an 18+ event with doors opening at 8pm.

May 1
8:30 PM
MICHAEL WIMBERLY SOLO AND QUARTET
The Stone

A tribute to Connie Crothers featuring Michael Wimberly on piano and drums, Alexis Marcelo on piano, Adam Lane on bass, and Steve Swell on trombone.

May 1
9:00 PM
BLUES/ROCK with The Blicker Blues Band
The Flatiron Room - Nomad

Listen to blues and rock music with The Blicker Blues Band.

May 1
10:00 PM
Moon Soul

Moon Soul is a raw, psychedelic soul & garage rock band from New York City -- a spontaneous, high-energy outfit that blends the sounds of The Zombies, Fela Kuti, Tame Impala, and Sly & the Family Stone into something funky and totally original.

May 1
10:45 PM
Kal Ferretti Quintet with Jam Session
Jazz at Lincoln Center

Trumpeter Kal Ferretti performs, with Friday night featuring an open Jam Session hosted by Mariel Bildsten, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage.

May 1
10:45 PM
Kal Ferretti Quintet
Dizzy's Club

Trumpeter Kal Ferretti brings a bright, modern sound to the stage. Friday night features an open Jam Session hosted by Mariel Bildsten.

May 1
11:45 PM
Rafaelito y su Tumbao
Gonzalez y Gonzalez

Rafaelito y su Tumbao, a Latin Salsa Band, will perform two sets. Music by DJ J Loco.

May 1
8:00 PM
Heard Immunity Horns - Jazz

Heard Immunity Horns (HIH) is an 11-piece jazz band that features stellar ensemble playing and outstanding solo power.

May 1
11:00 PM
Paul Josephs & Metro Sonics - 60s / 70s Soul Funk

Paul Josephs is a city-born mystic with the soul of a poet and the instincts of a bandleader. Raised in the heart of New York, he speaks the language of rhythm and streetlight.

May 1
12:00 AM
Kacie Sky
Banc Cafe

Kacie Sky performs live at Banc Cafe.

May 1
5:45 PM
For The Love Of Music Presents: Ca$h Bar * Code of Conduct * Citizen Jay & Friends?! * Dream! * Heatherwurld
The Delancey Rooftop

Live music performance featuring Ca$h Bar, Code of Conduct, Citizen Jay & Friends?!, Dream!, and Heatherwurld.

May 1
7:00 PM
Will Bollinger -Electronic Banjo!

Will Bollinger is an experimental banjo player and electronic musician from Virginia based in NYC. He plays in a 3-finger style in original tunings and makes instrumental music that goes between dissonant and melodic sections.

May 1
8:00 PM
Gelli Haha
Bowery Ballroom

Gelli Haha performs live at Bowery Ballroom.

May 1
9:00 PM
BLUES/ROCK with The Blicker Blues Band
The Flatiron Room - Murray Hill

Experience blues and rock with The Blicker Blues Band at The Flatiron Room - Murray Hill.

May 1
9:00 PM
Yes Ma'Am
Pete's Candy Store

Live music performance by Yes Ma'Am.

May 1
9:00 PM
Weekend Jazz at The Knick
Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

Enjoy live jazz music with Piano: Antonio Ciacca and Bass: TBA. Music charge $3.50 from 9:15 PM.

May 1
10:00 PM
Marcyline
Pete's Candy Store

Live music performance by Marcyline.

May 1
11:00 PM
The Latona Brothers
The Django

Guitarist Andrew Latona and his brother, Christopher Latona (jazz drummer and pianist), co-lead their own group, The Latona Brothers, paying homage to the experiences that have shaped their musical journeys.

May 1
11:00 PM
The Jaguar
Pete's Candy Store

Live music performance by The Jaguar.

May 1
Bob Elliott's Music Makers
Bitter End

Bob Elliott's Music Makers perform live at The Bitter End.

May 1
Rae The Band
Bitter End

Rae The Band performs live at The Bitter End.

May 2
6:00 PM
The Polish Ambassador: Polish Phish
Brooklyn Bowl.

The Polish Ambassador, David Sugalski, brings his sound-art passion project to life, offering a sublime and intentional artistic work. DJ Greenie of Lotus will also be performing, fusing hip-hop, electro, and jam-inspired grooves.

May 2
6:00 PM
Bring Me The Horizon: N. American Ascension Program 2
Radio City Music Hall

Bring Me The Horizon performs live at Radio City Music Hall for their 'N. American Ascension Program 2'.

May 2
7:00 PM
Arkells
Racket NYC

Hailed by The Globe and Mail as “the right kind of band for this decade,” Arkells are widely considered one of the most passionate, exuberant and in-demand live bands working today. They are the 2023 recipients of the JUNO Award for “Group of the Year”– making them the most decorated act in the category, having won the honour more than any other group.

May 2
6:00 PM
Bring Me The Horizon: N. American Ascension Program 2
Beacon Theatre

Bring Me The Horizon performs as part of their 'N. American Ascension Program 2'.

May 2
6:00 PM
Bring Me The Horizon N. American Ascension Program 2

Bring Me The Horizon performs N. American Ascension Program 2 at The Theater At Madison Square Garden.

May 2
9:30 PM
CLASSIC JAZZ with Brian Newman Quintet
The Flatiron Room - Murray Hill

Experience classic jazz with the Brian Newman Quintet.

May 2
12:15 AM
11:00 PM
The Richard Cortez Band
The Django

Richard Cortez, with millions of streams worldwide, captivates audiences through his rich interpretations of the Great American Songbook, masterfully balancing beloved standards with rediscovered gems.

May 2
4:30 PM
Pasquale Grasso Trio
Birdland

Pat Metheny called Pasquale Grasso 'the best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life.' Born in Italy and now based in New York City, the 30-year-old guitarist has developed an astounding technique and concept informed not by jazz guitarists so much as by bebop pioneers like Bud Powell, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and the classical-guitar tradition.

May 2
5:30 PM
SWING JAZZ with Nadia Chechet Trio
The Flatiron Room - Nomad

Enjoy an evening of Ragtime Jazz with Miss Maybell & Her Ragged Jazz Band.

May 2
6:30 PM
The Mascots, The Sees, Alright Junior
Arlene's Grocery

Live music performance featuring The Mascots, The Sees, and Alright Junior. Doors open at 06:30 PM, show starts at 07:00 PM.

May 2
7:00 PM
Yumi Zouma
Warsaw

Yumi Zouma performs live at Warsaw.

May 2
7:00 PM
OCT
Music Hall Of Williamsburg

OCT performs live at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Doors open at 07:00 PM, and the show starts at 08:00 PM. This event is for ages 18 and over.

May 2
7:30 PM
9:15 PM
Eric Person Quartet
The Django

Join us at the Django for swinging, cutting edge modern jazz with saxophonist Eric Person and his Quartet.

May 2
8:00 PM
An Evening With Maya Hawke / The Maitreya Corso Tour
Mercury Lounge

An Evening With Maya Hawke / The Maitreya Corso Tour. Doors Open 8pm, $40 Advance, $45 Day of Show. Ages 18+.

May 2
8:00 PM
Maya Hawke
Bowery Ballroom

Maya Hawke performs live at Bowery Ballroom.

May 2
8:30 PM
KAZZRIE JAXEN SOLO AND DUOS
The Stone

A tribute to Connie Crothers featuring Kazzrie Jaxen on piano, Bill Payne on clarinet, and Roger Mancuso on drums.

May 2
10:00 PM
Kakande - Music from West Africa

The balafon (xylophone) has electrified popular music in West Africa since the court of Emperor Sundiata Keita back in 1235. Lush vocals, flutes, sinewy guitars, cellos.

May 2
10:30 PM
La Derbi "Spring Fling" Chris Moore, Malik Lindo, Nota & More
Nublu

La Derbi presents "Spring Fling" with Chris Moore, Malik Lindo, Nota, and more.

May 2
10:45 PM
Kal Ferretti Quintet
Jazz at Lincoln Center

Trumpeter Kal Ferretti performs, with Saturday being a featured performance only.

May 2
10:45 PM
Kal Ferretti Quintet
Dizzy's Club

Trumpeter Kal Ferretti brings a bright, modern sound to the stage, blending strong ensemble writing with the spontaneity and swing of the jazz tradition.

May 2
11:00 PM
Big City Folk presents - Tom Shaner
L.I.C. Bar

Tom Shaner performs a wide range of music, blending rock and roll, folk, blues, pop, country, new wave, soul, and more. He covers songs from the 19th to the 21st century, along with his own original work.

May 2
11:45 PM
Grupo K'ndela
Gonzalez y Gonzalez

El Grupo K’ndela Salsa Band, a high-energy Salsa Dura powerhouse, will perform two sets. Music by DJ J Loco.

May 2
Peekaboo Tickets
Brooklyn Steel

Peekaboo is performing live at Brooklyn Steel.

May 2
Tony Glausi
So & So’s Piano Bar

Growing up in a multi-generational musical family in Portland, Oregon, Tony Glausi began singing and playing piano early, later picking up trumpet and composing by age ten. Now based in New York, he performs regularly with artists like Peter Cincotti, Sean Mason, Remy Le Boeuf, and hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane, and has toured globally at venues including the Montreux, Seoul, and Java Jazz Festivals and Blue Note clubs worldwide.

May 2
Heroes For Ghosts Pink Floyd Tribute
Bitter End

Heroes For Ghosts perform a Pink Floyd Tribute.

May 2
The Hip Snacks
Bitter End

Denver-based rock-n-soul outfit The Hip Snacks perform, touring on their new album 'Out On A Limb'.

May 2
9:00 PM
The Truth Project - Soul / Jazz

The Truth Project: Songs of Truth, Justice, & Hope is a new music project by NYC-based songwriter/composer, saxophonist, and full-time NYC public school music teacher Craig McGorry. The suite of songs is a multi-genre mix of Modern-Soul, R&B, and Jazz.

May 2
1:00 PM
Adult Performance Program Show - Terrific Trifecta
School of Rock

See the talented student bands of School of Rock Williamsburg perform live at Adult Performance Program Show - Terrific Trifecta.

May 2
4:45 PM
For The Love Of Music Presents: Brazen Astor * West of Eve * Dreams of Delphi * Bill Dempsey * mcguffin * BROKELAND
The Delancey Rooftop

A staple of the Lower East Side for over two decades, For The Love Of Music Presents: Live At The Delancey. Join us for a showcase of NYC's finest emerging talent.

May 2
5:30 PM
SWING JAZZ with Nadia Chechet Trio
The Flatiron Room - Murray Hill

Enjoy an evening swing jazz performance with the Nadia Chechet Trio at The Flatiron Room - Murray Hill.

May 2
7:00 PM
Niner Ivy w/ Grim River
Nublu

Niner Ivy performs with Grim River.

May 2
7:00 PM
Volterra - Alt-Pop Duo

Volterra is an alt-pop duo from Italy & Hawai'i creating cinematic, heart-opening songs rooted in harmony, ecology, and deep emotional connection.

May 2
8:00 PM
Jedd and a bass - Infinite Soundscapes

Join us for a breathtaking solo bass performance by the incredible Jedd Chlebowski, a master of the low-end groove. This is bass like you've never heard, layered, looped, and transformed into a full-bodied sonic experience.

May 2
8:00 PM
Open Stage
Postcrypt Coffeehouse

Musicians, comedians, storytellers, poets, or any other artists are welcome to take the stage. Performers are generally limited to two songs or 10 minutes.

May 2
9:00 PM
Weekend Jazz at The Knick
Knickerbocker Bar and Grill

Enjoy live jazz music with Piano: Miho Sasaki and Bass: Clayton Thompson. Music charge $3.50 from 9:15 PM.

May 2
9:00 PM
BOOGIE ROCK with Jason Ewald Duo
The Flatiron Room - Nomad

Experience a night of Classic Jazz with the Brian Newman Quintet at The Flatiron Room - Nomad.

May 3
7:00 PM
SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai: Surfing with the Hydra 2026 Tour
Radio City Music Hall

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai join forces for the 'Surfing with the Hydra 2026 Tour'.

May 3
7:00 PM
SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai: Surfing with the Hydra 2026 Tour
Beacon Theatre

The SatchVai Band, featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, performs on their 'Surfing with the Hydra 2026 Tour'.

May 3
2:00 PM
National Symphony Orchestra
Carnegie Hall

The National Symphony Orchestra performs at Carnegie Hall - Isaac Stern Auditorium.

May 3
7:00 PM
SatchVai Band Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai Surfing with the Hydra 2026 Tour

SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai brings their Surfing with the Hydra 2026 Tour to The Theater At Madison Square Garden.

May 3
4:30 PM
5:45 PM
Roberta Piket Quartet
The Django

Pianist and organist Roberta Piket, daughter of a European composer and a Great American Songbook singer, explores adventurous harmonic possibilities of jazz and improvised music.

May 3
6:00 PM
Club d'Elf 'Loon & Thrush' Official Album Release & Elephant Proof
Brooklyn Bowl.

Club d'Elf celebrates their official album release of 'Loon & Thrush' with a performance, joined by Elephant Proof. Doors open at 6:00 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM.

May 3
6:30 PM
Goon Dads / Fist / Light Brand / THRILLDRIVER
Arlene's Grocery

Live music performance featuring Goon Dads, Fist, Light Brand, and THRILLDRIVER. Doors open at 06:30 PM, show starts at 07:00 PM.

May 3
7:00 PM
Katie Tupper - Greyhound Tour
Mercury Lounge

Katie Tupper brings her Greyhound Tour to Mercury Lounge with special guest Ety. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

May 3
7:00 PM
HoYoFair Music!
Beacon Theatre

HoYoFair Music! 2026 Fan Concert will come to the Beacon Theatre on May 3. Doors open at 7:00 PM ET, show starts at 8:00 PM ET.

May 3
7:30 PM
9:15 PM
10:30 PM
Pete Malinverni Trio
The Django

Pianist Pete Malinverni has been a fixture on the New York City Jazz scene since moving there in the early 1980s from his hometown of Niagara Falls, NY. Don't miss him on stage at the Django!

May 3
7:30 PM
The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra with David DeJesus
Birdland

The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra performs classic Mambos, Cha-Chas, Danzons and Salsa from legends of Latin Jazz. Led by saxophonist David DeJesus, this orchestra consists of some of the best musicians in New York City.

May 3
8:00 PM
The Shrine Big Band - Jazz

The Shrine Big Band Returns! A 16-piece big band, with three trumpets, three trombones, four saxes, flute, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Come and experience the experimental and hard-swinging sounds every first Sunday of the month.

May 3
8:00 PM
HoYoFair Music!
Radio City Music Hall

HoYoFair Music! presents a fan concert at Radio City Music Hall.

May 3
8:00 PM
HoYoFair Fan Concert
Beacon Theatre

A HoYoFair Fan Concert featuring music from popular games.

May 3
8:30 PM
Rumba Nation
Gonzalez y Gonzalez

Rumba Nation, led by Derek Christopher Suarez, will perform two live salsa sets. Enjoy a free salsa dance lesson at 8:30pm and music by DJ J Loco and DJ Kenny.

May 3
Jane Irving
Mezzrow

Jane Irving performs live at Mezzrow.

May 3
Jen Kearney
Bitter End

Jen Kearney performs her unique blend of Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, and Latin music.

May 3
8:00 PM
HoYoFair Music!

HoYoFair Music! takes place at The Theater At Madison Square Garden.

May 3
10:00 PM
Quddus Quintet - Jazz

Josh Quddus leads his Quintet in a performance of his own original suite, featuring Joshua Quddus on alto saxophone, Gibson McAssey on piano/nord, Zev Vestel on drums, Lucas Giordano on bass, and Ezra Moran on guitar.

May 3
5:00 PM
Open Mic
Pete's Candy Store

The Open Mic at Pete's has been running for almost 25 years and has provided a springboard for many a New York performer.

May 3
6:00 PM
Designing Interfaces for Live Performance (DILP) Showcase
Clive Davis Gallery

Performers will play a series of newly invented instruments that reimagine the creation and performance of music. This is an end of semester showcase for IMA students in Designing Interfaces For Live Performance.

May 3
7:00 PM
Katie Tupper
Bowery Ballroom

Katie Tupper performs live at Bowery Ballroom.

May 3
7:00 PM
Rokoko & Things of This Nature
Nublu

Performances by Rokoko and Things of This Nature.