Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is a free outdoor festival that welcomes all New Yorkers to experience the city’s vibrant arts and culture. The series provides a platform for extraordinary artists and serves as a vital outdoor venue for a wide array of New York’s cultural institutions. No tickets needed, just […]
Step into the world of Old Chinatown and let The Red Pavilion Jazz Band transport you to a bygone era of jazz noir. With smoky melodies and sultry rhythms, the music evokes the allure and mystery of America's historic Chinatowns, capturing the gritty and seductive atmosphere they once held, with its notoriously dangerous streets and fun establishments […]
Poets: Huang Xiang + Victoria Zhang + Mónica Sarmiento-Archer Jazz Duo: Tamir Lifshitz and Hillai Govreen In 2004, poet Huang Xiang collaborated with renowned American jazz saxophonist Oliver Lake to initiate the “Jazz Poetry Concert,” establishing the “Jazz Poetry Month” tradition that continues in Pittsburgh to this day. Today, this jazz poetry concert returns with […]
The Red Pavilion presents The 2046: A World of Wong Kar Wai, a chamber ensemble experience inspired by the films of Wong Kar Wai. Led by Victor Lin, the music draws from In the Mood for Love, 2046, Days Of Being Wild, and related works, shaped by the understated, recurring motifs that define his cinematic language. Built on restrained, cyclical […]
Excited to announce our lineup for the September Concert & Jam! ✨ 7:30 PM First Set - Anupam Shobhakar (double necked guitar), Avirodh Sharma (tabla), Swaminathan Selvaganesh (kanjira) 8:00pm Second set: CELEBRATING JOHN MCLAUGHLIN & SHAKTI Featuring original music composed and inspired by the works of John McLaughlin, while revisiting music selections from legendary Shakti […]
“I COMMIT / TO FRICTION AND THE UNDERTAKING OF THE PEARL…I AM TASTING MYSELF / IN THE MOUTH OF THE SUN” – June Jordan Celebrate talented Muslim women creating change through their art! Featuring readings and performances by the 2026 cohort of The Mouth of the Sun, a creative writing incubator program presented by Arts & […]
Pianist, singer-songwriter and musical icon Akiko Yano returns to Japan Society to dig into the folk roots of her two homes in Japan and the United States, performing arrangements of min’yo (Japanese folk song) and American folk alongside two extraordinary collaborators. Yano reunites with Tsugaru-shamisen virtuoso Hiromitsu Agatsuma, rekindling the celebrated duo “Yano et Agatsuma” in the very theater where […]
Experience L. Shankar LIVE! Celebrated as one of the pioneers of East-West fusion and widely regarded as a living legend by his peers and fans alike, his versatility as a musician is reflected in his ventures into various musical genres. He will be gracing the stage on friday, Sept. 18, with Selvaganesh Vinayakram and Amit […]
$20 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212 501 3330. Ryota Kikuchi is an acclaimed Japanese pianist, composer, arranger, and popular YouTuber. His unique style, built on the solid technical foundation cultivated through classical music, combined with outstanding improvisational and arrangement skills, allows him to perform across various genres, earning him […]
After a year-long concert tour across Japan, classical guitarist Koh Kazama returns to New York City for his first solo recital since coming home. From intimate cafés and community spaces to concert halls across Japan, this journey was shaped by the people, places, and musical traditions encountered along the way. This special recital brings those […]
$20 senior and student tickets are available. Call the box office at 212 501 3330. Sho Asano is one of Japan’s leading shamisen performers and folk singers. Mao Sone is a jazz artist who masterfully performs on both piano and trumpet. Traditional Japanese music and jazz come together in a bold and unique collaboration. The […]
They're back. Santoor virtuoso Vinay Desai and tabla master Vivek Pandya return to NYC for one night only. If you caught their Ragas Live Festival performance, you already know why this sells out. If you didn't, here's your chance. 📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 269 W 39th St, New York, NY […]