Tue, Sep 3

sola system – 9:30pm

sola system is a Nigerian Brooklyn based DJ with a penchant for black diasporic sound. Genre isn’t a boundary when it comes to how sola system weaves sounds together – from disco and house to global club and afrobeats, sola system’s goal is to make you move. sola system is a co-founder of Slick Down, a collective focused on electronic music’s roots in black culture, and ABEG NYC, a collective by and for queer Africans. They are a resident on 8 Ball Radio, where they host constellations with sola system every first Friday of the month.

Wed, Sep 4

sola system – 9:30pm

sola system is a Nigerian Brooklyn based DJ with a penchant for black diasporic sound. Genre isn’t a boundary when it comes to how sola system weaves sounds together – from disco and house to global club and afrobeats, sola system’s goal is to make you move. sola system is a co-founder of Slick Down, a collective focused on electronic music’s roots in black culture, and ABEG NYC, a collective by and for queer Africans. They are a resident on 8 Ball Radio, where they host constellations with sola system every first Friday of the month.

Thu, Sep 5

syd – 10:00pm

syd is a contemporary artist unbound by the limitations of a singular medium. With a strong passion for music, she applied her classical training to DJing; growing an encyclopedia of music ranging from club, house, footwork, drum and bass, and techno. Her high energy sets are what set her apart from most DJs. Those sets come with energy, appreciation, love, and respect for her supporters.

Fri, Sep 6

Dark Music Days, presented as part of Taste of Iceland 2024 – 5:30pm
Civic Alliances Series

Experience a preview of Dark Music Days, a contemporary music festival held annually during the darkest days of winter in Reykjavik, Iceland. Multi-instrumentalists Ensemble Adapter, Keir GoGwilt, and Celeste Oram will perform their live radio play, Yunge Eylands Varpcast Netwerkið, which weaves together multilingual songs, stories, music, and historical archives. The quartet uses quirky DIY radios to create a vibe of joyful collective music-making and playful conversation between listeners and radio, past and present.

Photo by Simon Detel.

Fri, Sep 6

DJ Shannon – 10:00pm

Shannon Dawson is a dance floor professional. From the club to the recording booth and beyond, the kinetic native New York DJ exhibits a deep understanding of what moves people at any place or time. Shannon’s sound: Big and bold. She’s noted for her layering and phrasing, dizzying handwork, and big-time blends of hard-hitting club, classic and ghetto house, techno, global bass, breakbeat, hip-hop, and anything fiery and fun. And she’s the sunny host of her own podcast Club Management, which explores music’s ability to bridge communities around the world through thoughtful interviews

Sat, Sep 7

Arjun – 10:00pm

Arjun is a vinyl DJ who spins rare and eclectic records from around the world. With his “World Percussive Groove” sound, Arjun seamlessly blends diverse rhythms, transcending borders with each spin. Whether he’s channeling the pulsating fusion of Guadeloupe’s Gwo Ka or the enchanting rhythms of Cape Verde’s Morna, Arjun aims to leave listeners with an expanded sonic understanding and a deeper connection to the diverse rhythms of the world.

Sat, Sep 14

Tribute to Françoise Hardy – 7:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Françoise Hardy was a French singer-songwriter and a leading artist of the yé-yé music movement beginning in the ‘60s. Françoise was a cultural icon in the worlds of music, avant-garde fashion, and film. Her romantically nostalgic lyrics and ethereal, melancholic voice made her one of France’s most successful pop stars, capturing the mood of her generation and many more to come. Annie O and PAC NYC are thrilled to present an evening of Françoise Hardy songs featuring vocalists Sophia Brous, LMNE, Sateen Besson, Sebastien Leon, and Stephane San Juan with Mauro Refosco on drums, Yusuke Yamamoto at the piano, and Will Graefe on guitar.

Sat, Sep 21

Stephan Said – 7:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Stephan Said is an internationally acclaimed musician, writer and activist, and the host/cofounder of borderless, a global movement, docuseries, and platform promoting a pop-culture revolution for a better world. His songs have helped build movements for social justice across the world. Billboard Magazine called him “this generation’s Woody Guthrie.” This performance will kick off Stephan’s expanding tour for global unity to the heart of a world in crisis, singing songs, bridging divides, and lifting voices at the frontlines of climate change, war, inequality, racism, natural disasters, and the refugee crisis.

Photo by Sam Erickson.

Thu, Sep 26

DJ Alaska – 7:00pm
¡OYEME! Music Series

With a passion for beats that make you move and a love for creating unforgettable experiences, DJ Alaska has been rocking dance floors for years. Alaska has played at renowned clubs, festivals, and private events, bringing the energy and excitement that only music can provide with his own creative twist. Alaska’s style is super versatile, ranging from high-energy Amapiano to groovy house beats and everything in between. Mixing different genres and eras, as well as creating a unique and dynamic sound that keeps the dance floor packed and the energy levels soaring.

Fri, Sep 27

Yaissa Jiménez, Moyetaje – 7:00pm
¡OYEME! Music Series

Moyetaje is a fusion of poetry, rhythm, and dance that explores what it means to be Moyeta/Moyeto in the Dominican Republic (DR). Moyetaje is an Afro-centric concept coming from the culture of the neighborhoods in the DR, specifically San Lorenzo de los Negros Mina, Los Mina, where both poet/producer Yaissa Jiménez and multi-percussionist Jonathan “JBlak” Troncoso were raised. Together with dancer/choreopgrapher Carmen J. Morillo they have created this 40 minute celebration of all that is Moyetaje.

Sat, Sep 28

Joelle and River – 7:00pm
Annie O Presents at PAC NYC

Violinist, vocalist, and bassist, Joelle was born and raised in Harlem, NY. Multi-instrumentalist, showman, and shaman, River was born and bred in New Orleans, Louisiana. They met at NYU and things got steamy… Joelle’s classical training, velvety voice, and vibrant stage presence combined with River’s rockstar energy, percussive movement, and musical prowess create an electrifying synergy that resonates with audiences worldwide. Their mission is to create an immersive experience where music, movement, and medicine intertwine, offering metamorphosis to their listeners.