Meshell Ndegeocello News

Best Free Outdoor Summer Concerts June 15-21 – Juneteenth, Pride Celebrations & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — June 13, 2026

See some of the top outdoor concerts across NYC's five boroughs next week with Pride celebrations, plenty of festive Juneteenth celebrations and more!

69th Annual MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL Single-Day Tickets Now on Sale

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 8, 2026

Single-day tickets for the 69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival are now on sale, featuring 73 performances across five stages, including a Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter duo and a world premiere commission by Meshell Ndegeocello.

Cabaret Roundup: May 4-10 – Melissa Manchester, David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — May 1, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including new work from composer David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon's annual birthday concert, a Star Wars May 4th comedy show, jazz and more.

Best Cabaret in May 2026: Harry Connick Jr., Lillias White, Melissa Manchester & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — April 30, 2026

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC.

Aisha Jackson, Britton & The Sting and More Set for Bryant Park Picnic Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 16, 2026

Bryant Park Picnic Performances, the free outdoor performing arts festival in the heart of Midtown, will return in May with its most expansive season yet as it celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

SFJAZZ Reveals April 2026 Programming - KEB' MO', August Lee Stevens and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2026

Spring is in full swing at SFJAZZ this April, with a vibrant lineup of concerts spanning jazz, blues, soul, and beyond, including Keb' Mo', August Lee Stevens, and more.

Best Cabaret in Spring 2026: Betty Buckley, Elizabeth Gillies & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 22, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Manchester, and Harry Connick, Jr.

Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 26, 2026

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles.

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE To Return to The Joyce Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 23, 2026

The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Ronald K.

Cabaret Roundup: January 19-25- Toshi Reagon, Andrea McArdle & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 19, 2026

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Susie Mosher's bi-weekly variety show, a pay-what-you-can concert featuring emerging songwriting talent, and more.

DREAM FEED Performances Extended at HERE Arts Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2026

HERE Arts Center will present additional performances for their World Premiere of Dream Feed, a new electro-acoustic vocal work created by The HawtPlates.

SFJAZZ Unveils Complete Lineup of Resident Artistic Directors for 25/26 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 6, 2025

SFJAZZ has added McCraven to the 2025-26 Season of Resident Artistic Directors.

THE ENERGY CURFEW MUSIC HOUR Season 2 Feat. Sara Bareilles Now Available on Audible

by Josh Sharpe — October 23, 2025

Season 2 of The Energy Curfew Music Hour, hosted by Chris Thile and the Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers, is out now only from Audible.

STILL WE RISE: NYC WINTER JAZZFEST Reveals Shows, Venues, And Lineups

by A.A. Cristi — October 8, 2025

NYC Winter Jazzfest will return January 8–13, 2026, for its 22nd season across Manhattan and Brooklyn, presenting over 100 artists and special events including Meshell Ndegeocello at Pioneer Works, Gilles Peterson at Roulette, Dave Harrington’s Pranksters East Reimagine Bitches Brew, and more.