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Lobby Stage

December 2024

Join us for an ongoing series of free entertainment and family programming on the Vartan and Clare Gregorian Stage in the PAC NYC lobby. Check the schedule below for times and details. Performances on our Lobby Stage are free and open to the public.

Lobby Stage programming will be on winter break Dec 22 – Jan 6.

Listen Now: Lobby Stage Series Playlists

Header: Community Room with Elijah Amitin of Zopa / Icons of Culture Festival
Photo: Rebecca J. Michelson

Wed, Dec 4

Answer the Call presents Julian Miles Davis – 5:00pm 
Civic Alliances Series

Julian Davis is a guitarist and vocalist from Long Island who combines soulful vocals over soft acoustic melodies. He will be accompanied by percussionist Dominic Delledonne, playing acoustic covers of popular songs. 

Thu, Dec 5

Lila Bloom – 5:30pm
33W Series

Lila Bloom is a born and raised New Yorker. With musical influences from Ella Fitzgerald to Bjork, and Radiohead to Madison Cunningham, Lila explores grief, awe, and surrender through her relationship to nature, her body, and conversations with a higher self. Lila Bloom plays the role of the bard sharing a range of songs from tender lullabies to rage filled war cries dedicated to the wary hearts of those who dare to interrupt generational cycles, refuse complacent living, and reclaim their lives.

Thu, Dec 5

IT-XPO – 8:00pm
Oscillate

Hailing from Chicago, IT-XPO is an NYC based artist known for his unique blend of dub and house. His most recent EP, Ripple, was a gritty and minimal masterclass released through Oleeva Records. Expect a musical journey filled with twists and turns.

Fri, Dec 6

Augie Bello – 5:30pm
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight

While attending The New School for Jazz in 2018, Bello started to post videos of his music to Instagram and has since grown a following of over 800k people. Through Instagram and TikTok, Bello has met and recorded with multiple artists including: Teddy Swims, Darren Criss, Casey Abrams, Andy Grammer, James Blunt, and many others. In 2021, Bello performed at the Life is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas, the Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta, and appeared as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show. In 2023 he released his debut EP Augie which received over one million streams. Most recently, Bello has released “Magnet” from his upcoming debut album, Drawn, which will come out in Spring of 2025.

Sat, Dec 7

Naomi Greene – 7:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Naomi Greene is dusting off the harp. The Parisian-Californian singer-songwriter has been a collaborator of acts such as La Femme, M83, Laurent Voulzy. She recently was the singer for the worldwide launch of Armani’s new fragrance “My Way”. Her ethereal and sunny French Pop blends elements of electro-folk and indie pop, living between the worlds of Dido, Jane Birkin, Cat Power, and Christine and the Queens. Naomi sings with sincerity and strength in both her mother tongues and travels the world with her electric harp.

Wed, Dec 11

Lucia Celebration, presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Sweden – 5:15pm
Civic Alliances Series

The Consulate General of Sweden in New York brings an authentic Swedish Lucia choir to perform a traditional Lucia processional. The beautiful candlelit ceremony and concert will be followed by a brief holiday celebration featuring delicious Swedish treats from Metropolis, served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thu, Dec 12

Nathan Farrell Accompanied by Lucas Hahn – 5:30pm
33W Series

Nathan Farrell is a 25-year-old up-and-coming artist from the New York City metropolitan area. An eclectic performer, he draws from a continuum of influences in R&B, retro-pop, and jazz music. He pulls in audiences with his prodigious vocal agility, stellar showmanship, sultry tone, and sharp ear for improvisation, while embodying a commitment to musicianship that is felt across every stage. He has quickly become an artist and musician in high demand across New York City and the United States. He is also a gifted saxophonist, with national accolades in jazz performance under his belt from a young age.

Thu, Dec 12

Danny Lynch – 8:00pm
Oscillate

Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Danny Lynch crafts techno that transcends conventional boundaries, shaped by his distinctive musical path. His work with hardcore metal and electronic band No Chance For Closure infuses his techno productions and DJ sets with an industrial edge and raw intensity, creating meticulously constructed journeys that bridge aggressive electronics with sophisticated sound design. His performances, from intimate Brooklyn venues to major North American stages, are marked by hypnotic soundscapes and a dynamic fusion of styles.

Fri, Dec 13

Ditto. – 6:00pm
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight

Brooklyn-based indie-folk band Ditto. formed shortly after Maria Andreoli, James Schell, and Christof Krumenacker moved in together, and they’ve been annoying their neighbors ever since. While known for their goofy personalities, their songs delve into raw and honest narratives marked by storytelling lyrics, catchy hooks, and a sincere depth of emotion. Ditto.’s music takes listeners on a journey from beautiful, quiet valleys to the chaos of being chased by a monster. Their debut EP, Jinx, is out everywhere! @ditto.the.band

Sat, Dec 14

Bella Rios – 6:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago and now based in the musical crucible of Nashville, Bella Rios’ musical journey began at five years old when she first began learning classical piano. Along the way, she soaked up her parents’ collection of musical greats like Queen, Fleetwood Mac, and Aerosmith, as well as contemporary icons like Adele, P!nk, and Lady Gaga. This mix of pop-rock influences is imbued in the singer-songwriter’s fearless music today — especially on her debut EP, Sincerely,, an electrifying and authentic collection of songs that captures the joys, struggles, and vicissitudes of being a young person today.

Enjoy Bella Rios before seeing Time For Three at 7pm.

Wed, Dec 18

BMCC Live: Storytelling – 3:00pm
Civic Alliances Series

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present free performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments each month on our Lobby Stage. Performances will feature the college’s extraordinarily talented students showcasing a wide variety of contemporary and original material.

Thu, Dec 19

Lauren Murada – 8:30pm
Oscillate

Lauren Murada has been an essential part of the New York disco scene for almost a decade as a resident of Good Room with her party Love Games, as a record selector with L&L&L Record Club, and regular host of The Lot Radio. As a dancer turned DJ, Lauren is constantly thinking about the dance floor, playing sets that are always high energy and always fun. A true digger with a record collection that is always growing, in one night she could play anything from diva disco to classic 90s house, italo to funk rock, proto-house to freestyle, and just about any tune that makes you wanna get down.

Fri, Dec 20

Maya Polsky – 6:00pm
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight

Maya Polsky is a producer, composer, and guitarist based in New York City. Drawing from her training as a jazz guitarist, Maya’s songwriting embraces the experimental, instrument-centric spirit of 60s and 70s music, sneaking unexpected harmony and intricate guitar underneath approachable melodies. Maya will be performing her original solo songs as well as duo guitar music with her longtime collaborator Lulu West as part of their project, Polsky West. Maya and Lulu’s work draws from their respective backgrounds in jazz and classical with added elements of folk and improvisation.

Enjoy Maya Polsky before seeing Samora Pinderhughes at 7pm.

Sat, Dec 21

A Christmas Concert with Viktor Longo: The New Old Fashion Way – 6:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Experience the warmth and nostalgia of classic Christmas music with a contemporary twist. Born in Hamburg, Germany, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Viktor Longo has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of timeless charm and modern swagger. This year’s concert will feature classic Christmas songs from The New Old Fashion Way, Viktor’s acclaimed Christmas album created with Grammy-nominated cellist and guitarist duo Dave Eggar and Phil Faconti. They will be joined by Tiger Darrow and a 9-piece band, including strings and horns, adding depth and richness to the evening’s musical offerings.

Enjoy this Christmas concert before seeing Britton & The Sting at 7pm.