hidden gems — stuff you won't find anywhere else
next 7 days — 2026-04-04 to 2026-04-11
"The Music of Now!" Festival Sun Ra Arkestra with Marshall Allen Sun Ra Arkestra with Marshall Allen Chez Damier
Fri, Apr 10 at 8pm · Nublu 151, East Village
Sun Ra Arkestra at Nublu, legendary ensemble doing a rare performance.
La Maison De Cünt: Resurrection
Sun, Apr 5 at 8pm · C'mon Everybody, Williamsburg
Underground party/performance at C'mon Everybody, likely late-night underground scene.
Trio
Wed, Apr 8 at 8pm · The Stone, East Village
Experimental jazz trio at The Stone, a serious venue for that.
Stereo Mandrax: Erica Mancini’s Electronium w/ Brian Chase, Marc Ribot, Steve LaRosa, Erica Mancinni WHITE OUT with Nava Dunkel
Sun, Apr 5 at 8pm · Pianos, LES
Notable musicians (Marc Ribot, Brian Chase) in a small venue, worth checking if you like experimental electronic music.
"The Music of Now!" Festival Marieme La Lulu and Cumpleanos Jason Lindner Moment Machine feat. Currency Audio, Domenica, Key Hut
Thu, Apr 9 at 8pm · Nublu 151, East Village
Multi-artist festival at underground venue Nublu, eclectic electronic/experimental lineup.
Ivy and The Poison / Mag Electric / Ritz / Oliver Grynberg
Sun, Apr 5 at 8pm · Arlene's Grocery, LES
Four-band indie rock lineup at Arlene's Grocery, small venue so it'll be packed.
Neon Indian (DJ Set), Neggy Gemmy (DJ Set), Contact: Kepler
Sat, Apr 4 at 8pm · Elsewhere, Bushwick
DJ sets at an established Williamsburg nightclub; good for dancing if you like electronic music.
Trans Voices Caberet
Sun, Apr 5 at 8pm · Caveat, LES
Niche cabaret show; depends entirely on the performers and your interest in trans-focused comedy.
Voicehandler, Karol Konstancia, Nadien-Libutti-Leguía
2026-04-10 7:30p · cutelab, Bushwick
All-ages experimental concert at CuteLab, small DIY venue.
Serengeti
Thu, Apr 9 at 8pm · TV Eye, East Village
Solo rapper at a small venue, solid choice if you know his DIY hip-hop catalog.
Neon Indian (DJ Set), Neggy Gemmy (DJ Set), Contact: Kepler
Sat, Apr 4 at 10:30pm · Elsewhere, Bushwick
Late-night club show with established electronic DJ, $21, solid lineup if you're into that scene.
PIT Fourth Birthday Party
2026-04-04 6pm-1 · p.i.t., East Village FREE
Free birthday party for P.I.T., all-ages, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Tiki DiscoTiki Disco
Sun, Apr 5 at 8pm · Knockdown Center, Maspeth
Tiki-themed DJ night at Knockdown Center, decent venue but no details on ticket price or DJ quality.
Container, Expensive $hit, Cube
Wed, Apr 8 at 8pm · TV Eye, East Village
Three bands at a small venue; no genre info.
Mark Vigeant: OUT THERE
Sat, Apr 4 at 9:30pm · Caveat, LES
One-man survival comedy show with audience interaction at a small venue, creative concept if you like experimental comedy.
Reid Night #4/4: TBA
2026-04-04 8:30p · the stone, East Village $20
Final night of 4-night series at The Stone, $20 cover, all ages, wheelchair accessible.
Angel Du$t, Outta Pocket, Jivebomb, Vanity
Sat, Apr 4 at 8pm · Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg
Multi-band lineup at Brooklyn Bowl, decent for discovering bands if you like punk/hardcore.
Real Young + Lazy Horse *April date added!*
Sun, Apr 5 at 8pm · Union Pool, Williamsburg
Two-band indie show at Union Pool, neighborhood venue with low cover typically.
Cvrious / RMK & Elemental Union / Janielle / Elbi Lewes
Mon, Apr 6 at 8pm · Arlene's Grocery, LES
Multi-artist lineup at Arlene's Grocery, underground venue, depends on the acts.
Selendis Night #1/4: TBA
2026-04-08 8:30p · the stone, East Village $20
Start of 4-night series at The Stone, $20 cover, experimental music.
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