NYC Weekly Guide: Rooftop Beats, Disco Nights, and Jazz Gems
Monday, April 6
Kick off the week at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club with a performance by Yilian Canizares, perfect for a sophisticated start to your work week. If you prefer a grander setting, the International Music Festival 2026 brings world-class talent to the iconic Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall. For a more intimate, old-school New York vibe, head to Birdland Theater to catch Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.
Yilian Canizares @ Blue Note Jazz Club
International Music Festival 2026 @ Carnegie Hall
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks @ Birdland Theater
Tuesday, April 7
Experience rock royalty in a breathtaking setting as Robert Plant brings his project Saving Grace to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. If you're looking for something more low-key, Queen Esther graces the stage at Dizzy’s Club with an elegant evening of music. For those needing a moment of zen, join the listening session with Jaafar Alnabi at Silence Please, where ambient and psychedelic sounds offer a perfect midday escape.
LISTENING SESSION: Zen & Psychedelia with Jaafar Alnabi
Wednesday, April 8
Dive into a night of incredible jazz at the Blue Note with Michel Camilo, or catch the energetic band Stuck at Baby's All Right for a quintessential Brooklyn indie music experience. Earlier in the day, the jazzENIGMATIC listening session at Silence Please is the perfect spot for vinyl lovers to discover soulful new grooves.
Michel Camilo @ Blue Note Jazz Club
LISTENING SESSION: jazzENIGMATIC with Jhn Adms
Thursday, April 9
Get your tickets early for a night of live music at Market Hotel with Camping in Alaska, or head over to Rough Trade Below for a special signing event with LANY. For a high-energy night with city views, Yalla Yalla at Althea's Rooftop is the place to be, blending Arabic rhythms with house music.
Camping in Alaska @ Market Hotel
Yalla Yalla @ Althea's Rooftop
Friday, April 10
Celebrate the weekend with the atmospheric Candlelight concert featuring music from The Lord of the Rings at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church. If you're ready to dance, hit up TV Eye for a Donna Summer disco party, or take to the water for a vibrant Reggaeton cruise around Manhattan's skyline.
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
LOVE 2 LOVE - A Donna Summer Disco Party
Saturday, April 11
Check out the unique collaboration between ETHEL string quartet and artist Daniel Carello at the Banksy Museum for a mix of live art and sound. Later in the evening, Seven Lions takes over the Brooklyn Storehouse for a massive electronic show, while Purgatory hosts an electric drag and techno showcase that promises to be the highlight of the night.
The Banksy Museum: ETHEL & Carello Collaboration
Seven Lions @ Brooklyn Storehouse
Sunday, April 12
Wind down your weekend with a chic brunch cruise on the Bateaux, featuring bottomless mimosas and iconic waterfront views. If you haven't ticked it off your bucket list yet, Sunday is the perfect time to catch the cultural powerhouse that is Hamilton on Broadway.
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