Stranger, smaller-room, and in-the-know Scope NYC picks for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Trumpeter Ray Gallon brings his trio to Mezzrow for an early 6 p.m. set in the club’s intimate West 10th Street listening room.
Union Circle’s concert at St. John’s-in-the-Village premieres new work by four composers in an intimate church setting; the music begins at 7 p.m.
Christian Nyampeta’s film about deportation and Brussels Airlines screens as part of Congo in Harlem 18, followed by two related works: Director’s Notes and Sometimes It Was Beautiful.
Caveat’s Jewish Dating Game puts contestants into an interactive blind-date show, with the audience watching the pairings unfold. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. start.
Nitrate V brings an independent film screening to the Slipper Room. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the screening begins promptly at 8.
Drunk Dracula gives Bram Stoker’s story an unruly live twist: one performer plays Dracula after drinking, while the rest of the cast tries to keep the plot on track. The Ruby Theatre, 7 p.m.
Dream Dream Dream celebrate an album release at Cassette, joined by Pisha and Sid Drift for a 7:30 p.m. bill.
Sarah Kane’s Crave builds a fractured conversation from four interlocking voices. Hoi Polloi’s production runs at East Village Basement at 7:30 p.m.
Synthesthesia turns Wonderville into a night of live electronic performance with Solemn Shapes, The Lonely Death, Chris Ianuzzi and DJ Ian Ford. The 8 p.m. event is free with RSVP.
Saxophonist David Gibson brings his quartet to Smalls for a late set at 9 p.m., followed by a second performance at 10:30.