Two decades of excavation are used to argue for a fundamental rethinking of how precolonial African states formed, looking at elites, trade, technology and governance in the archaeological record.
Composer Matthew Aucoin curates and performs works by Lisa Illean, Mark Simpson, Tom Coult, and Alex Paxton, rarely heard here, joined by Royal Academy of Music players and cellist Coleman Itzkoff.
A 1980s Jim Henson fantasy with David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and slightly darker Muppets, as a teen wishes her little brother away. Screened as a Film Feast.
A teenage prodigy takes on Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata, framed by two Chopin nocturnes and Rachmaninoff's Sonata No. 2, in a program of formidable scale.
Inspired by a distant cousin, investigative journalist Julia Harte uncovers Americans who fought dictatorship abroad, then were excoriated at home. Dale Maharidge joins her in conversation.
Gary Gulman brings Pizzazz to Union Hall, a night built around one comedian and his own material, the kind of evening that's best in a room full of people laughing together.
Three bands share one bill: Blackbraid, High Command and Gudsforladt, a full evening of live sets at Saint Vitus, with the lineup doing the talking.
Two writers, Matt Longabucco and Susana Plotts-Pineda, share one bill in a Poetry Project reading. An evening of listening to new work read aloud, in a room built for it.
A tribute concert to Celia Cruz led by vocalist Xiomara Laugart with her group Rumbanza, under musical director Axel Tosca. An evening of Cruz's songs done live.
A pun slam founded by a Rodney Dangerfield impersonator and his alleged daughter, here with a Halloween costume round. Hosted by Firestone, with Daft Pun and Hot Cross Puns competing.
Part of the Kaboom section at Roxy Cinema New York, an independent art house theater. A chance to see Suspiria in a proper cinema instead of at home.
A release party for the single "prey," with Sorry Darling and Kristin Flammio & The Pretty Bitchin on the bill, so it's a full night of live sets in a small room.
A four-person lineup of Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Amber Singletary, Max Higgins and Bini Yamin, sharing one bill in the back room at Union Hall.
Cult punk band Be Your Own Pet headlines a three-band bill with openers Farmer's Wife and Josephine Network, in Zone One, the smaller room at Elsewhere. A tight, loud night of live punk.
Part of the Kaboom programming at an independent art house theater, so this is a chance to watch it on a proper screen with a full room instead of at home.
Experimental writers Tisa Bryant and Soham Patel read together in the long-running, curated Segue poetry series, hosted by an independent nonprofit with a sharp eye for new writing.
The closing night of bassist Anna Abondolo's residency, after solo bass, a trio, and an ocean band with water foley. This finale is a musical with extra special guests.
A Halloween bill with six names on the lineup: Jenny Gorelick, Josh Nasser, Yoni Lotan, Ellen Harrold, Shaunak Godkhindi and Megasquirt, all sharing one night at Union Hall.
Four bands share one bill, with Fury headlining a set that marks ten years of Paramount, joined by Combust, Vanity and Square One. A live show built around an anniversary.
A costume-night takeover of every room at Elsewhere, led by amapiano duo Major League DJz with sets from SAIDAH, D Stone, Ariel Lights and Sissy Elliott.
