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park slope open stages

Brooklyn Paper

Open Stages music festival returns to Park Slope’s stoops and sidewalks on May 10

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Music

‘Wake up’ NYC! CNBLUE rocks Queens with epic return after 11 years

Posted on April 26, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Reworked Runway turns Brooklyn roller rink into sustainable fashion showcase

ARTMS performs at Town Hall in Times Square.

Music

ARTMS talks heating up NYC this spring with new single ‘BURN’ and world tour

Posted on April 25, 2025

tapes nyc tape fair

Brooklyn Paper

Cassette tapes make a comeback at the first-ever NYC Tape Fair in Bushwick on April 27

Close up of a musician playing the electric guitar during a concert

Bronx

New exhibit looks to highlight Bronx’s little-known rock music history and impacts

Posted on April 23, 2025

Frankie Fest honors the life of local musician Frankie Maddox Rex (top left corner, and far right) of the band The FMs.

Brooklyn

Frankie Fest returns to Brooklyn with bigger celebration honoring memory of local musician

Posted on April 23, 2025

bargemusic new home

Brooklyn Paper

After 50 years on the river, Bargemusic comes ashore in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Rooftop at Pier 17 lit up in rainbow colors during concert

Music

Seaport Concert Series returns to Pier 17 with 2025 lineup, elevated fan experiences

Posted on April 17, 2025

Sax player Nubya Garcia playing in a sea of blue dots

British sax star Nubya Garcia electrifies NYC with visionary jazz and deep vibes

Posted on April 16, 2025

Energetic Rock Band Performing on a Nightclub Stage with Dynamic Lights and Special Effects. Portrait of an Artist Creating a Unique Show Experience With Powerful Alternative Songs

Punk Island free musical festival to return to Randalls Island this summer

Posted on April 15, 2025

CIX

Music

CIX is bringing the ‘THUNDER’ to fans in North America with summer tour

Posted on April 11, 2025

CNBLUE

Music

South Korean rockstars CNBLUE voyages back to NYC this month

Posted on April 9, 2025

The Slits perform at Lincoln Center in punk feminism tribute

Punk feminism takes over Lincoln Center in electrifying Slits tribute concert

Posted on April 9, 2025

Long Island New Years Eve Events 2024

LI Press

Billy Joel documentary ‘And So It Goes’ hits screens this summer

Min Jiwoon

Music

Meet Min Jiwoon, a South Korean R&B singer-songwriter ready for the global stage

Posted on April 7, 2025

Hwasa performs in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

It’s Hwasa Time! K-Pop singer brings the heat, selling out Brooklyn show

Posted on April 4, 2025

seating options at Soho Live

Soho

New venue Soho Live brings elevated take to ‘underground’ music

Posted on April 1, 2025

severance marching band

Brooklyn Paper

The company (drum)line: Brooklyn marching band director brings the beats to iconic ‘Severance’ finale

Brooklyn Paper

The ‘Girls Behind the Rock Show’: Meet the women of Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Bowl

Song Seung Hyun

Queens

From South Korea to Queens: How K-Pop star Song Seung Hyun’s new life is helping Queens’ kids

Posted on March 21, 2025

j-hope performs in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Thousands flock to BTS’ j-hope sold out Brooklyn shows, premiers new single ‘Mona Lisa’

Posted on March 21, 2025

brooklyn botanic garden pandemic memorial

Brooklyn Paper

Musical composition honoring pandemic loss to be played every hour at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Kiss live in Paris

KISS to launch new free audio tour of the band’s history in New York City this weekend

Posted on March 19, 2025

JO1 at Sirius XM headquarters

Music

EXCLUSIVE | JO1’s first world tour rocks New York City

Posted on March 19, 2025

Gusi Philadelphia

Metro Philadelphia

Colombian sensation Gusi makes U.S. solo debut at City Winery Philadelphia

AMPERS&ONE performs at the Queens Theatre.

Music

K-pop group AMPERS&ONE talks achieving their dreams and embarking on first world tour

Posted on March 10, 2025

NCT 127

Music

NCT 127 fans flock across the Hudson River to celebrate K-Pop group’s 100th concert

Posted on March 7, 2025

Legendary solo artist, Diana Ross performed with her first born, Rhonda Ross as they entertained a sold-out audience at Kings Theatre last Saturday with "Lean on Me,” a ballad penned in tribute to the Lifetime Grammy Achievement Award icon.

Caribbean Life

Diana Ross wows a sold-out crowd at Kings Theatre

esperanza spalding performs at Blue Note Jazz Club on the opening night of her artist residency on Feb.18. 2025.

NYC Neighborhoods

PHOTOS: esperanza spalding commands the stage with smooth tones at Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village

Posted on February 21, 2025

Julliard Celebration ballet dancer and piano at Lincoln Center

Julliard’s ‘Celebration’ at Lincoln Center brings out stars and symphony

Posted on February 20, 2025

People packed into Berry Park for the annual Phil Collins Day on Saturday, Feb. 15

Brooklyn Paper

Against All Odds, Phil Collins fans keep annual Greenpoint tradition thriving

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn music scene steps up for LA wildfire relief at Baby’s All Right benefit concert

Questlove

Metro Philadelphia

Questlove doubles down: New documentaries celebrate SNL’s musical legacy and the genius of Sly Stone

Shaggy UBS Arena

LI Press

Shaggy reflects on iconic career, preps for UBS Arena Valentine’s Day show

The Blue Note Jazz Club sign

NYC Neighborhoods

Greenwich Village’s Blue Note Jazz Club brings artists into New York City’s rich music scene

Posted on February 7, 2025

Angela Jaeger with her musical diaries about the East Village

Angela Jaeger’s ‘Punk Diaries’ reveal a wild ride through the East Village’s legendary music scene

Posted on February 5, 2025

esperanza spalding

Music

Bassist esperanza spalding to bring unique jazz sound to Blue Note residency in Greenwich Village this month

Posted on February 4, 2025

psychic fever group photo

Brooklyn

PSYCHIC FEVER heats up for first US Tour at Brooklyn Steel

Posted on February 4, 2025

67th Annual GRAMMY Awards – Press Room

Bronx Times

Castle Hill’s Samara Joy takes home two Grammys at 67th annual awards

Heart shaped chocolate is made at the Jacques Torres Chocolate Heaven store for Valentine's Day sales Feb. 13, 2008 in New York City.

Caribbean Life

‘Would you be my Valentine’ – events to fill the heart with love, and enjoyment

Yves

Music

‘Here I am:’ K-Pop idol Yves breaks out with US world tour, says fans support kept her going

Posted on January 30, 2025

Dark Streets band celebrates Celtic punk rock

Music

Dark Streets bring Celtic punk spirit with an Americana twist — and a wild setlist to match

Posted on January 29, 2025

Wonho on stage

Brooklyn

K-Pop star Wonho makes first solo US visit, talks love for fans and touring in Brooklyn

Posted on January 28, 2025

KINO at the Empire State Building.

Music

K-Pop rockstar KINO talks solo career and telling his truth at the top of the Empire State Building

Posted on January 21, 2025

39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Brooklyn Paper

Honoring a dream: BAM’s annual MLK tribute brings inspiration and reflection

The modern-day version of Village People bears little resemblance to the original group, seen here in 1978.

Gay City News

Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration

Jazzed about the arts! New Yorkers indulged in 21st annual Winter JazzFest.

Music

‘Legendary’ Winter JazzFest captivated music-loving New Yorkers with stand-out performances

Posted on January 17, 2025

More from around NYC

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Bronx ambulance drives off after striking assault victim in the middle of Mott Haven street

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Celebrate spring at Queens County Farm Museum with festivals, bonsai nights and tea parties

runners at 2025 brooklyn experience half marathon

25,000 runners race from Williamsburg to Prospect Park for NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.

LGBTQ Democratic clubs roll out primary endorsements for mayor and other races