don't miss
AGNÈS VARDA:A COMPREHENSIVE RETROSPECTIVE
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Comprehensive Agnès Varda retrospective, essential viewing if you care about French cinema.
Satyajit Ray’sDAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE FOREST
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Satyajit Ray classic, worth seeing on the big screen if you haven't.
Joe Lovano Quartet
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Joe Lovano quartet with Marilyn Crispell on piano, strong lineup of veteran jazz musicians.
Kevin Hays Trio
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Jazz trio at Village Vanguard, solid standards venue with quality players.
Come Together ft Philip Kimball, James Anthony, John Ceglia, Quentin Harris, Morabito, Hex Hector, Boyyyish, Rissa Garcia, Lenny
Sun 8pm · Good Room, Greenpoint nightlife
House/techno DJs at Good Room, strong lineup of established and underground talent.
Tallulah Talons Presents:Strip Keys Piano Cabaret
Sun 8pm · Club Cumming, East Village theater
Cabaret show at Club Cumming, underground venue known for quirky performances.
Joel Kim Booster: Chose This Way
Sun 7pm · Bell House, Gowanus comedy
Comedy show at a mid-size Brooklyn venue, probably $20-30 ticket.
No Such Thing X Colored People Time
Sun 8pm · Caveat, LES comedy
Local comedy show at a small Lower East Side venue, check the lineup before committing.
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Sunday Selectors @ Refuge: Tony Humphries
Sun 7pm · Refuge, Williamsburg nightlife
DJ series honoring club culture pioneers; worth it if you like that era and sound.
JAKOB BRO SEPTET
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Jakob Bro septet with top-tier musicians, sophisticated modern jazz set at Village Vanguard.
Brad Mehldau Trio
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Brad Mehldau Trio with his regular rhythm section, solid bet for contemporary jazz if you have the cover charge.
The D Word (Drag!)
Sun 9:30pm · Henrietta Hudson, West Village nightlife
Monthly drag and burlesque show at an established venue; solid if you like that scene.
Joe Lovano– Saxophone
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Joe Lovano at the Vanguard, saxophone player only listed so unclear what the full lineup is.
After Hours
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Scorsese NYC noir from 1985; solid film but intense and weird, worth it for completists.
Meshell Ndegeocello
Sun 8pm · Pioneer Works, Red Hook music
Grammy-winning bassist Meshell Ndegeocello at Pioneer Works as part of Winter Jazz Fest.
Girl Noise ft. Buffchick, Caitlin Starr, Father Koi, For Opal, Leyla Ebrahimi, Simone, Speedrun, ABBIIZA
Sun 8pm · The Sultan Room, Williamsburg music
Girl Noise showcase with multiple female artists at Sultan Room, DIY music vibe.
Presented by The Sultan Room.Girl Noise ft. Buffchick, Caitlin Starr, Father Koi, & More!
Sun 8pm · The Sultan Room, Williamsburg music
Same event as 1547, Girl Noise showcase at Sultan Room.
Gilad Hekselman
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Brad Mehldau as sideman with Hekselman leading; top-tier musicians in an iconic 80-seat basement venue.
VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Full 17-piece jazz orchestra at Vanguard, legitimately impressive if you like big band jazz.
Mark Turner– Saxophone
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Mark Turner is a highly respected saxophonist, likely a serious jazz performance at Vanguard.
Best in Show
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Christopher Guest mockumentary about dog shows, laugh-out-loud funny if you like that style of humor.
May 5-10Mark Guiliana
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Mark Guiliana running May 5-10 at Village Vanguard, solid fusion/modern jazz drummer.
SUNDAY SCARIES
Sun 7pm · The Twisted Spine, Williamsburg nightlife
Weird cabaret night with burlesque, magic, and games at a small venue; worth it if that's your vibe.
Presented by Rough Trade NYC.Robyn 'Sexistential' Listening Party
Sun 8pm · Rough Trade NYC, Williamsburg music
Robyn album listening party at a record store, nice if you're into her but it's just a listening party.
Cock Sparrer
Sun 8pm · Brooklyn Paramount, Park Slope music
Cock Sparrer punk band at Brooklyn Paramount, legendary group but large venue.
Nirvanna: The Band The Show The Movie
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Comedy mockumentary about fake boy band, quirky and absurd but hit-or-miss.
Dead Lover
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Experimental or arthouse film; sounds like a festival selection, check what it actually is before booking.
Judy Niemack Trio
Sun 8pm · Smalls Jazz Club, Greenwich Village music
Jazz trio at Smalls, legendary basement jazz club with sets throughout the night.
KONTINENTAL ‘25
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Eastern European cinema retrospective, good if that's your interest.
Elvira Notari’sÈ PICCERELLA
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Restored 1921 silent film by pioneering Italian director, niche appeal but historically significant.
GGMic SHOP - ARTIST RSVP
Sun 7pm · Wow Cafe Theater, East Village art
Monthly poetry and music open mic about grief; DIY art community vibe, last Sundays.
Serpent’s Path and Chime
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Double feature of Japanese films, niche programming typical of IFC.
WBGO Presents BrunchThe World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir
Sun 8pm · Blue Note Jazz Club, Greenwich Village music
World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir doing a brunch at Blue Note, classic NYC jazz spot with strong tradition.
Rough Trade & Rockefeller CenteriNDIEPLAZA
Sun 8pm · 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown West music
Indie Plaza at Rockefeller Center with Rough Trade Records involvement; likely a music/indie market event.
Sullivan Fortner
Sun 8pm · Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village music
Legendary Village Vanguard jazz lineup with acclaimed pianists and rhythm section, worth catching if you're into serious modern jazz.
ELVIRA NOTARI: BEYOND SILENCE
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Documentary about a pioneering early Italian filmmaker, strong if you care about cinema history.
Miroirs No. 3
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Experimental/short film; likely a curated series so look up the program.
ZWIGOFF
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Retrospective of documentary filmmaker Craig Zwigoff, go if you liked Ghost World or American Splendor.
Soulful Sounds of Neo Soul
Sun 7pm · Groove, Greenwich Village music
Neo-soul concert at a venue called Groove, standard city venue night.
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Political documentary at an art house cinema; check runtime and showtimes before going.
Drain, No Pressure, Haywire, & More!
Sun 8pm · Irving Plaza, Flatiron music
Punk/hardcore lineup at Irving Plaza, solid venue for that genre.
The Improv Draft
Sun 7pm · Grove 34, Astoria comedy
Improv comedy with team drafting concept, depends on if you like unscripted comedy and the performers.
Sirat
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Pakistani film at a curated art house theater, worth it if the subject interests you.
Animated Oscar-Nominated Shorts 2026
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Oscar shorts package, good way to catch this year's contenders in one sitting.
Odisseo
Sun 8pm · The Gramercy Theatre, Flatiron music
No description provided, can't assess without knowing who Odisseo is.
BILLY PRESTON:THAT’S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Billy Preston documentary, decent if you're interested in soul/gospel music history.
Philip Hartman’sNO PICNIC
Sun 8pm · Film Forum, West Village film
Restored print of Philip Hartman's directorial work, interesting mainly for Hartman fans or experimental film enthusiasts.
Pompei: Below the Clouds
Sun 7pm · IFC Center, Greenwich Village film
Documentary about Pompeii at a repertory cinema, check showtimes before going.