Les Savy Fav - Ages 18+ ↗
Les Savy Fav bring their volatile, long-running art-punk show to Music Hall of Williamsburg for an 8 p.m. set.
Friday through Sunday
Things to Do in NYC This Weekend
Three days, plenty of ways to spend them. Start with a pick from each of our daily edits, then explore more music, art, comedy, film and performance. Friday through Sunday, gathered in one place with times, venues and links to book.
Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1 · All times New York
From our daily edits
Dabin Ryu "Discomfort" Album Release Concert ↗
Pianist Dabin Ryu marks the release of Discomfort with a seven-player band at the Jazz Gallery. The lineup brings trumpet, two saxophones, trombone, bass, and drums around Ryu’s piano for a focused album-night set.
AARON PARKS TRIO ↗
Aaron Parks returns to the Vanguard with a trio set built around his spacious, rhythmically alert piano writing.
Friday, October 30
Les Savy Fav - Ages 18+ ↗
Les Savy Fav bring their volatile, long-running art-punk show to Music Hall of Williamsburg for an 8 p.m. set.
NEW YORK NIGHT TRAIN 21ST ANNUAL HAUNTED HOP: Devil's Night Edition ↗
Jonathan Toubin’s Haunted Hop fills Knockdown Center with live bands, DJs, 16mm horror films, performance and installations. Main all-night tickets are sold out; organizers have limited 1–4 a.m. late-entry tickets for ages 21+.
Giraudo Sinfonietta ↗
Pedro Giraudo’s nine-piece Sinfonietta brings a 7 p.m. set to the Jazz Gallery, drawing on jazz, tango, classical music and Afro-Cuban and Afro-Peruvian sounds.
Too Many Zooz, Thundersmack ↗
Too Many Zooz bring their brass-driven street-band energy to Brooklyn Bowl with Thundersmack at 8 p.m.
Shadow of the Unhinged ↗
Abrons presents Shadow of the Unhinged at 8 p.m. The Cantonese play follows a rebel in a psychiatric ward and includes Chinese and English subtitles.
FRICTION: DANIEL GWIRTZMAN DANCE COMPANY AT AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER ↗
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company’s evening-length FRICTION puts AI, human connection and technological tension into an intermission-free dance program at Ailey.
Showing 6 of 257 listings. Browse all NYC events for this day →
Saturday, October 31
Dabin Ryu "Discomfort" Album Release Concert ↗
Pianist Dabin Ryu marks the release of Discomfort with a seven-player band at the Jazz Gallery. The lineup brings trumpet, two saxophones, trombone, bass, and drums around Ryu’s piano for a focused album-night set.
Cypress Hill - Haunted Hill ↗
Cypress Hill’s Haunted Hill brings the veteran hip-hop group to Irving Plaza for Halloween. The early 6:30 p.m. doors make this a chance to start the night with a full concert before the city’s later costume parties.
Neurosis ↗
Neurosis plays Warsaw on Halloween, with doors at 7 and the show at 8. The all-ages booking gives the Brooklyn venue a heavy, late-night anchor on a date crowded with themed parties.
Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method ↗
Electronic music veterans Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method share the bill at Racket. The 8 p.m. Halloween show is a straight-ahead dance-floor option for people looking to keep the night moving.
New York’s 53rd Annual Village Halloween Parade ↗
New York’s Village Halloween Parade returns for its 53rd year at 7 p.m., rain or shine. Watch from the route or join in costume; this year’s pageant is led by Firehorse, a large puppet created by Basil Twist and choreographed by Julie Atlas Muz.
Halloween Harvest Festival ↗
Socrates Sculpture Park closes its season with a family-friendly Halloween harvest afternoon: hands-on workshops, a community resource fair, a vegan food market, and a dog costume contest. It runs noon to 5, leaving the evening free for the parade.
Showing 6 of 289 listings. Browse all NYC events for this day →
Sunday, November 1
AARON PARKS TRIO ↗
Aaron Parks returns to the Vanguard with a trio set built around his spacious, rhythmically alert piano writing.
Circoloco Halloween (Sunday) ↗
Teksupport’s Sunday Circoloco session brings Bedouin, Dixon, Chloé Caillet, Jimi Jules and more to Brooklyn Storehouse. DICE currently lists 2 p.m. doors, while its About text still says noon; check the ticket page before setting out. Ages 21+.
Boney James Live ↗
Saxophonist Boney James brings his smooth-jazz sound to Sony Hall for an 8 p.m. Sunday set.
Puccini's Tosca ↗
Puccini’s Tosca returns to the Met in David McVicar’s production, with Saioa Hernández making her company debut in the title role.
Chief Keef ↗
Chief Keef’s rescheduled Pier 17 date pairs his live set with The Glo Boyz and Funk Flex; AXS lists doors at 6 p.m. and the outdoor show at 7.
PALEDUSK w/ Headwreck, Slow Degrade + Dirt Helmet ↗
Japanese metal band PALEDUSK brings Headwreck, Slow Degrade and Dirt Helmet to Le Poisson Rouge.
Showing 6 of 212 listings. Browse all NYC events for this day →