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Symphony Space has announced a star-studded 2025-26 season, in which some of today’s most acclaimed and influential writers and artists come together to converse, perform, inspire, and connect. The events, many taking place for one…

On the heels of two sold out nights at Rooftop at Pier 17, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) have announced a slate of 2026 dates, finding the band crisscrossing the North and Southeast well into June. Notably, the renowned Grateful Dead…

Multi-platinum selling artist mgk has announced his much-anticipated world tour, The Lost Americana Tour. Following the release of his latest album, Lost Americana, the tour will capture mgk’s transformation into a powerhouse live act,…

On Saturday, September 13 Massachusetts-based indie band High Tea returned to Park Theater in Hudson on their "A Small Notion Tour". Previously, High Tea would record albums independently, and A Small Notion marked the first album…

It’s always interesting to see how an overseas artist will fare on tour in the United States. However, beloved English, singer-songwriter, Sam Fender, left nothing up for debate this past Friday, September 19 at Manhattan’s Terminal 5.…

Folkfaces Fest, a living, growing grassroots style music festival, takes place on Thursday, October 2 through October 5 at Cherry Hill Campground in Darien Center, NY. The campground includes 50 campsites on 63 acres, located directly…

From September through December, Irish Arts Center (IAC) will present its Fall 2025 season at both its 11th Avenue home and its newly renovated original space on West 51st Street. The season includes programming in theater, music, visual…

Singer, songwriter, and genre-blending musician Matisyahu has announced the details for his annual Festival of Lights Hannukah shows., marking the 18th annual event with shows at Brooklyn Bowl December 14-15 and Miami Beach on December…

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs has announced the second annual Days of Intonement, a space for music, sound, and reflection on Sunday, September 28, at 2 pm. The event…

Saturday Night Live returns this fall for its 51st Season, with five new cast additions, a number of departures and the first three hosts and musical guests just announced. The 51st season of Saturday Night Live will kick off on…