NYC's Free Outdoor Show Roundup: July 13-19 – Jazz, Standup & More
See some of the top free outdoor concerts and events across NYC's five boroughs next week with standup comedy, jazz, a celebration of Moroccan music, and more!
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Interview: Tyler Talmage Debuts BACK TO MY ROOTS at The Green Room 42 on His Birthday
After a break from performing, Tyler Talmage is returning to the stage with Back To My Roots: A Benefit Concert for Team To End AIDS.
Interview: Bria Skonberg Releases New Album INDIGO from Cellar Music Group
Juno Award-winning artist Bria Skonberg shares the breadth of her vocal expression with the release of INDIGO, July 3rd via Cellar Music Group.
Interview: Avery Wilson on Free CARNEGIE HALL CITYWIDE Concert at Bryant Park
The singer-songwriter, who starred in the smash-hit Broadway revival of The Wiz, will headline a free concert in Midtown on Friday July 10.
Interview: Yael Karoly Introduces BOOKTALK THE MUSICAL: THE CABARET at The Green Room 42
On July 16, BookTalk The Musical: The Cabaret will take the stage at The Green Room 42 as a celebration of the literary subculture that is BookTok and its community of fans.
Interview: Stevie Holland Celebrates TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES Album at 54 Below
Stevie Holland – the award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter – will celebrate her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes with a special New York concert at 54 Below on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 pm.
Interview: 'It’s a living, breathing thing': Matthew Morrison on Bringing SHOW UP to 54 Below
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Matthew Morrison about bringing Show Up to 54 Below.
Interview: Joshua Rosenblum Celebrates Maury Yeston at Symphony Space
Join the author for AN EVENING WITH MAURY YESTON AND FRIENDS at Symphony Space, with musical highlights of Yeston's career, the songwriter himself, and a book signing.
Interview: Lara Downes on DECLARATION: SONGS OF DEMOCRACY, VOICES OF HOPE at Lincoln Center
A pay-what-you-can concert on 7/1 featuring iconic, beloved songs and world premieres by three major composers that represent the fullness of the American experience.
Interview: Matthew Rosenstein on MAKE ME FRENCH at the Beechman
After a sold-out performance last year, Matthew Rosenstein brings Make Me French back to the Beechman for Bastille Day, 7/14.
Interview: Rising Star Ethan Mathias on OUTSIDE THE LINES at The Green Room 42
MAC Award-winner Ethan Mathias returns to The Green Room 42 on 7/9 with his brand-new show, Wait 'Til You See What's Next.
Megan Hilty on Gratitude, Grief and Returning to the Stage at Café Carlyle
Café Carlyle is getting ready to welcome back Tony and Grammy Award nominee Megan Hilty for a special residency this summer.
Interview: Carly Ozard on THE ETHEL MERMAN DISCO PROJECT at The Green Room 42
The singer is re-imagining the classic 1979 album with a full live band and fresh EDM flair on June 19 at NYC's Green Room 42 in Hell's Kitchen.
Interview: Artemisia LeFay Returns to the Weimar Era at Don't Tell Mama
Artemisia LeFay's new show, IT'S ALL A SWINDLE, plays 6/16 at Don't Tell Mama and 10/8 at the Laurie Beechman in NYC.
Interview: OH MARY's Bianca Leigh on RAINBOWS & SPANDEX at The Laurie Beechman
The star talks her origins in the performing arts, the importance of Pride and more ahead of her solo show 6/21 at NYC's Beechman Theatre in Hell's Kitchen.
Interview: Trumpeter Etienne Charles Talks FOLKLORE LIVE VOL. 2 at Jazz At Lincoln Center
The 6/5-6/6 shows feature an immersive musical exploration of the vibrant and diverse cultures of the African diaspora.
Interview: Comedian Joey Dardano on ANOTHER DIRECTION at Joe's Pub
Joey Dardano (Stamptown Wild ‘n Out, Netflix Is A Joke Festival) brings his special, Another Direction, to Joe’s Pub in NYC on 6/7.
Interview: Antonia Bennett Proves She's More Than the Daughter of a Legend at NYC's Iridium
The NYC stop on 6/18 is part of the singer's tour to celebrate her EXPRESSIONS album, a beautifully stylistic jazz-pop record with endearing influences of Bennett's late father, the iconic Tony Bennet.
Interview: Jenn Colella on Bringing BIG DYKE ENERGY to the Laurie Beecham Theatre
6/8-9, Jenn Colella brings BIG DYKE ENERGY to NYC's Beechman Theatre.
Interview: Laurie Krauz Talks SETS_V3 at Don't Tell Mama
Laurie Krauz and Daryl Kojak return to the midtown hotspot on Wednesday, June 17 at 7 pm with an entirely new list of jazz songs the love performing in their 30-plus years of collaboration.
Interview: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Honoree Steven Tartick on the LGBT+ Benefit Concert
We chatted with this year’s Good Judy Award honoree, Steven Tartick.
Interview: Brenda Liz Henry Shares A BOOGIE DOWN BRONX TALE at The Green Room 42
The singer makes her solo cabaret debut on 6/4 and 6/20 with a show celebrating the musical genres that inspired Brenda growing up, including Hip Hop.
Interview: Seth Sikes Brings a Night of Timeless Classics to 54 Below
The rising star teams up with legendary pianist and singer Billy Stritch for SING A SONG WITH ME on 5/26.
Interview: Marty Isenberg Brings THE WAY I FEEL INSIDE to Joe's Pub
The new album, THE WAY I FEEL INSIDE, is a soundtrack to the wonder, loneliness and nostalgia of life in the modern world.
Interview: Rian Keating Celebrates the Music of Jacques Brel at Don't Tell Mama
The June 4th show, AND HAVE WE ALL THE TIME?, centers on the songs of Jacques Brel and reflections on life, love, and the human condition.
Interview: Jeremy Pinsly on Opening Greenpoint Comedy Club
Last month, the Greenpoint Comedy Club opened in Brooklyn.
Interview: Drag Duo Ruby Powers And Julia Van Cartier Bring DINGBATS to Pangea
Catch the drag sister duo back at Pangea on 6/26 with a pride show, followed by 9/12 and 10/31.
Interview: Comedian Mina Hartong Brings MISS PERSONALITY to Pangea for Pride Month
Known for her razor-sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling, award-winning comedian Mina Hartong mines her personal life to deliver a show as hilarious as it is healing on 6/11 at Pangea to celebrate Pride Month
Interview: Becca Kidwell Celebrates a Birthday Milestone at Don't Tell Mama
On May 4, the cabaret artist kicks off a special birthday with FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR FORTIES at Don't Tell Mama.
Interview: Donna Rubin Talks HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK BY THE SEA 'Friendraiser' at The Triad
The 5/5 show will feature a sampling of the 2026 Hamptons cabaret series, which will open 6/28 with Norm Lewis.
Interview: Nora Burns, Mike Albo & David Ilku Talk 25 Years of UNITARD at Joe's Pub
The group celebrates their 25th anniversary with a nearly sold-out show 4/30 at Joe's Pub, followed by ABOVE THE FRUITED PLAIN on 5/27 and 6/24 at Red Eye NY.
Interview: Brian De Lorenzo Talks TOAST OF THE TOWN VOL. 2 Debut
Talent America’s 'Performer of the Year,' two-time MAC Award Nominee, Brian De Lorenzo is releasing his second big band album, 'Toast of the Town, Vol.
Interview: Laurie Roldan Brings Carpenters & Friends Show A SONG FOR YOU to The Green Room 42
Inspired by the enchanting melodies and powerful storytelling of Karen Carpenter, Laurie and guests share a delightful evening woven through Carpenters hits such as “Close to You.
Interview: Nicole Travolta Talks Shopping Addiction in New Show at SoHo Playhouse
NICOLE TRAVOLTA IS DOING ALRIGHT plays now through 5/10 at NYC's SoHo Playhouse.
Interview: Lauren Worsham & Kyle Jarrow Return to Mercury East with SKY-PONY
The indie-pop band SKY-PONY, led by Tony Award nominees Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, will return to NYC on Friday, April 17 for a live performance.
Interview: Kim David Smith Draws on Queer Mega Muses in COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub
Cabaret star Kim David Smith returns to Joe’s Pub on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 9:30 pm with Comme Une Folle – torch songs for tough times because gay (or else).
Interview: Celebrate Bobby Darin's 90th Birthday with Jonathan Poretz at 54 Below
See HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY: DARIN AT 90! on May 14 at the Midtown Manhattan hotspot with singer Jonathan Poretz.
Interview: Claybourne Elder Celebrates IF THE STARS WERE MINE Album Debut at 54 Below
The GILDED AGE star will appear at 54 Below on 4/3, 4/4, and 4/15.
Interview: Spotlight on Agustina Casella, Performer and Project Manager at Green Room 42
Get to know the cabaret performer and hear a bit of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing a show.
Interview: Spotlight on New York-Based Cabaret Performer Lauren Nathens
Get to know one of New York's cabaret performers.
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The Jackie Mason Musical-A Comedy Actors Temple Theatre (7/25-7/26) |
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Sing Us Out: Diving Down The Deep End 54 Below (8/15-8/15) |
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Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp: In Resonance 54 Below (8/26-8/26) |
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Allison Bailey 54 Below (8/16-8/16) |
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Carroll County: Bright Lights Edition! 54 Below (10/18-10/18) |
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Murder At The Gates by Steven Sater and James Bourne Album Release Concert 54 Below (9/04-9/04) |
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Brandie Inez Sutton: Miss Sutton, Live! 54 Below (10/11-10/11) |
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Billy Stritch: My Year With Tony Bennett - Celebrating 100 Years of an Icon 54 Below (8/03-8/03) |
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Life is Pandemonium: A Night of Broadway Crashouts 54 Below (7/29-7/29) |
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Re-Arranged: A Night of Femme Voices 54 Below (8/05-8/05) |