Stranger, smaller-room, and in-the-know Scope NYC picks for Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Cafe Erzulie’s Konpamine x Twoubadou Night brings Haitian music and culture to the dance floor for a Sunday afternoon session.
Patrick Bresnan’s documentary follows the political takeover of New College and its consequences for students and professors; this CUNY/community screening is followed by discussion.
Iron Lung bring their punishing grindcore sound to The Wood Shop with Brain Tourniquet, Hologram and Warboy on the bill.
Toney W. Merritt’s first program of psychodramas closes Anthology’s weekend series with the filmmaker present and David Sherman moderating a discussion.
Casiopea Jam Night gathers local players at Nublu 151 for a late-evening take on the Japanese fusion group’s catalog.
Wet Ink opens its 28th season at Zürcher Gallery with premieres by Alex Mincek, Mariel Roberts, Modney and others, written for small ensemble and electronics.
Domo Branch, Imani Rousselle, Will Hill III and Guillermo Lopez share an improvising set at Close Up, a small room built for attentive listening.
Padma Lakshmi interviews psychologist Lisa Miller at Caveat, where the Comedians Interview Experts series brings humor into a conversation about psychology and spirituality.
Nitzer Ebb bring their uncompromising industrial rhythms to Webster Hall, with VOSH opening; the show starts at 7:30, after 6:30 doors.
Alfreda’s Cinema takes its outdoor screening series to Saratoga Park for a free-with-RSVP showing of the cult horror film Def by Temptation; bring a chair.