Ten curated Scope NYC picks for Saturday, September 12, 2026.
UrbanGlass hosts the Hsinchu Glass reception, an afternoon art gathering with a clearly defined focus.
R.F. Kuang brings Taipei Story to Symphony Space for an afternoon literary event before the evening shows begin.
Aldous Harding and Sam Burton share the Brooklyn Steel bill, making this a substantial Saturday concert pairing.
Loudon Wainwright III celebrates his eightieth birthday at Town Hall, with the milestone itself shaping the evening.
Gaia Wilmer’s large ensemble and Mônica Salmaso return to the music of Gilberto Gil at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
The Paris gives New York, New York’s new 4K restoration its East Coast premiere in the Big & Loud series.
John Zorn’s Flatlands gets an evening at National Sawdust, a specific project in a setting built for close listening.
Shudder To Think plays Bowery Ballroom, a focused live-band choice for the middle of a crowded Saturday.
Switch n’ Play brings its named performance night to Littlefield, with an 8 p.m. start in Gowanus.
Japan Society presents Wild Side’s director’s cut on 35mm as part of its Ryuichi Sakamoto program.