Lobby Stage - June | Perelman Performing Arts Center

Sat, June 1

Ants on a Log – 2:30pm
Family Programming Series

Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness and has been featured widely in national media, serving as a soundtrack for social justice education and progressive parenting. Full of humor and harmony, Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults. Join us for this special concert, which is part of Ants on a Log’s Pride Month Tour! The Ants’ Pride show features themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship.

Sat, June 1

Kely Pinheiro – 7:00pm & 8:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Kely Pinheiro, a cellist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, defies classical norms with her diverse musical journey. Raised in a music-loving family, she challenged stereotypes early on. Awarded a full-tuition scholarship at Berklee College of Music in 2018, Kely discovered her talent for singing, songwriting, and producing – blending Portuguese and English lyrics to connect with a global audience emotionally. Her music promises a journey that’s both enlightening and enjoyable, inviting listeners to experience her heartfelt cello arrangements.

Wed, June 5

Education Through Music – 4:00pm
Civic Alliances Series

Education Through Music (ETM) is a nonprofit organization that partners with under-resourced New York City schools to integrate music education into the core curriculum. For over 32 years, ETM has provided in-school music instruction to underserved K-12 students who would otherwise not receive comprehensive music education as a part of their school experience.

Thu, June 6

Telesforo – 5:30pm & 7:15pm
Park Avenue Artists’ Oscillate

Originally hailing from Virginia, Telesforo moved to New York in 2021 to pursue his dreams of becoming a DJ. His diverse sound borrows influence from a number of different regional scenes that he grew up within, most notably DC, San Diego, and the Bay Area. Telesforo currently lives in Bushwick, where he hosts an Open Decks night at Eris, and curates the Happy Hour at Bossa Nova Civic Club.

Fri, June 7

the Lazours – 5:45pm
Old Songs, New Songs Series

Daniel and Patrick Lazour are brothers and music theatre writers. Their original musical We Live in Cairo premiered at the American Repertory Theater in 2019, directed by Taibi Magar. Projects in development include a musical adaptation of Ritesh Batra’s film The Lunchbox (Lincoln Center Theatre 2025) and their medical theater sing-along experiment, Night Side Songs (Under the Radar, A.R.T./PTC co-production 2025). They are Jonathan Larson Grant and Richard Rodgers Award recipients, MacDowell and Yaddo Fellows, and New York Theater Workshop Usual Suspects.

Sat, June 8

Hila the Earth – 2:30pm
Family Programming Series

Hila the Earth is an Eco-Rapper, Comedian and Content Creator. She performs as Planet Earth and writes songs and makes videos about ecological topics such as; trees, vegetables, compost, soil health, water, mushrooms, reducing plastic waste, and the list keeps growing. Her hope is that by making Earth science accessible, musical, and super fun, more people will take action to protect their environments and help life thrive on Earth.

Sat, June 8

Stéphane San Juan, Acoustic Trio – 7:00pm & 8:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Stéphane San Juan, a French drummer, singer, and composer based in New York, introduces his latest acoustic trio project, drawing inspiration from African, Brazilian, and French music genres, fused with elements of jazz. While singing, Stephane plays acoustic drums and percussion, Guilherme Monteiro accompanies on acoustic guitar, blending Brazilian essence and Laurent David adds an unconventional jazz element with his unique bass playing style. Sung in French and Portuguese, his original repertoire promises a transcendent sonic journey uniting hearts and souls.

Thu, June 13

nasir mf. – 5:30pm
Park Avenue Artists’ Oscillate

nasir mf. is a songwriter, artist and open format DJ with an affinity for disco, freestyle and electronic music. nasir mf.’s original music can be described as angsty and glossy electropop. He has an obsession with relentlessly bent and distorted soundscapes, which has led to his epiphany that music is as limitless as the artists creating it.

Fri, June 14

Sirintip – 5:45pm
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight

Thai-Swedish multimodal artist, singer, and producer Sirintip creates works that center climate action through empathy and meaningful connections. She will be sharing a simplified, work-in-progress performance of Mycelium, a captivating interdisciplinary musical suite, born from a five-year artistic and research odyssey, that intertwines the wonders of fungi and plankton with the power of music and storytelling. Join us on this transformative voyage from hopelessness to hopefulness, as Mycelium inspires a ripple effect of awareness and action in our interconnected world.

Sat, June 15

Joanie Leeds – 2:30pm
Family Programming Series

NYC’s Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter, Joanie Leeds, is an acclaimed musician, educator, and activist. With Grammy, USA Songwriting, and International Songwriting accolades, she’s rocked major stages like Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Joanie’s 9th album, All the Ladies, earned a 2021 Grammy and her 11th children’s album, FREADOM: Songs Inspired by Banned Children’s Picture Books, promotes the freedom to read for all. FREADOM lifts up some of Joanie’s favorite banned children’s books through reimagined stories that she performs with her Banned Book Band.

Sat, June 15

Breathe In: A Gospel Celebration with Sing Harlem – 6:00pm
Civic Alliances Series

Sing Harlem, under the direction of Ahmaya Knoelle Higginson, has grown to be a highly respected and influential force in the New York gospel scene. The choir serves as both a social impact initiative for young people that have graduated from Mama Foundation’s music training program, and as a commercial choir delivering acclaimed entertainment nationwide. Breathe In: A Gospel Celebration is presented as part of The Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist, a chamber opera-theater work that responds to the murder of Eric Garner and the ongoing loss of Black life at the hands of authorities.

Fri, June 21

Matt Munisteri – 5:45pm
Park Avenue Artists’ Spotlight

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Matt Munisteri is a Brooklyn native who, as a child, was almost assuredly the only bluegrass banjo player on his block. As one of “New York’s finest vintage guitar stylists” (Downbeat Magazine), and a player with a reputation as a genuine virtuoso of American guitar styles, Matt routinely works with a wide range of artists, from folk to mainstream jazz and even the avant-garde. His own compositions reflect a life-long immersion in the history of American Popular song.

Sat, June 22

Gotham Dance Theater – 2:30pm
Family Programming Series

Gotham Dance Theater, founded and directed by Marc Nuñez in 2015, is a contemporary and street jazz dance company. GDT’s social purpose is to amplify and represent the diverse cultures of Queens through dance. Themes covered are through Marc’s perspectives as a Filipinx-American, gay immigrant, as well as his dancers’ perspectives, including barriers for immigrants, complexities of growing up as a child of immigrants in a eurocentric heteronormative society, and the celebration of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Follow @GothamDanceTheater. GothamDanceTheater.com

Sat, June 22

Estrella Acosta – 7:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Latin Grammy® 2023 nominee Estrella Acosta is an acclaimed vocalist known for her captivating performances and deep connection to her Cuban roots. Estrella, now living in Amsterdam, and the extraordinary New York-based guitarist David Oquendo will draw inspiration from the rich musical heritage of their motherland, and present a program featuring a fusion of styles that span from traditional Cuban country music (música guajira) trova and son to the jazz influenced bolero, including Estrella’s own compositions from her nominated album, Tierra.

Fri, June 28

Pedro Fortunato – 7:00pm
¡OYEME! Music Series

Pedro Fortunato is a versatile Dominican American artist, singer-songwriter, producer, and musician who defies industry labels. Having been born and raised in the melting pot of New York City allows him to bring a fresh perspective and fusion to his musical endeavors while embracing and representing his roots in the diaspora. In his musical productions, Fortunato has executed a multi-genre approach, beginning with Bachata, Bolero, and Merengue, and even experimenting with fusions of Afro-Dominican rhythms and his NYC influences such as rock, R&B, jazz and hip-hop.

Sat, June 29

House of Chow – 2:30pm
Family Programming Series

House of Chow will serve up eye-catching dance videos, a powerful performance, and joyful movement sessions! Join us for an afternoon celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary and learn more about the roots of the culture and its art forms. Founded in 2015 by Artistic Director Yvonne Huatin Chow | 周化炜, House of Chow {HoC} is where the wisdom of Asian lineage and a deep respect for hip-hop dance meet. This interactive experience is open to all levels and anyone wanting to learn. More about House of Chow at houseofchow.org or @house.of.chow

Sat, June 29

Adam Masterson – 8:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Rocking a classic guitar, under tousled hair, and behind vintage shades, Adam Masterson represents a timeless ideal of what a Rockstar should be—yet he does so for a new age. Unabashedly embracing old school influences as he updates tradition with heaps of spirit and soul, he taps into the kind of magic we yearn for, but don’t get enough of. Standing at his own juncture between English panache, heartland empathy, gospel ambition, and pop prowess, the West London-born and New York-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist brings a rock ‘n’ roll edge to pop as beautifully captured on his new record Time Bomb.

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