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.
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