Ten curated Scope NYC picks for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Artist Aaron Gilbert discusses the Alex Katz Chair in Painting at Cooper Union in a free public talk; RSVP is required.
Artists Katherine Bradford and Deborah Buck meet for a conversation at Pen + Brush, with the discussion beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Pianist ELEW leads a trio at Jazzcultural, bringing his improvisational jazz approach to an intimate room.
Father-daughter duo Tony Shalhoub and Josie Adams share stories, memories and recipes from their literary debut, with Rachel Brosnahan joining the conversation.
Pianist and vocalist Johnny O’Neal celebrates his 70th with autumn-inspired jazz, blues and pop songs alongside Luke Sellick and Willie Jones III.
Rodrigo y Gabriela bring the OurHome Tour to Bowery Ballroom, putting the Mexican guitar duo’s interlocking acoustic playing in a club setting.
Wild Project stages The Holes, a new play on October 27, offering a small-theater alternative to the night’s bigger concert bills.
London singer kwn brings her wn night only show to Terminal 5, with doors at 6:30 and music at 7:30.
Aaron Parks leads his trio at the Village Vanguard, an ideal close-up listen for a pianist whose work balances spacious lyricism with rhythmic detail.
Vince Staples brings his sharp, tightly written rap to Brooklyn Steel for an 8 p.m. Brooklyn show.