Events
Performances, broadcasts and festival appearances from Sound System Culture’s artists and ensembles — on stages, in gardens, on open streets, and on the air.
Next up
Free · Open Street block party, 1–5 PM
Upcoming
Tap a listing for the venue, performers and set details. Times and venues marked “to be confirmed” will update here as soon as they’re locked.
Sep 19
Ahmed Abdullah’s Diaspora with Monique Ngozi Nri, Don Chapman, Alexis Marcelo, Norbert Marius & George Gray; D.D. Jackson with Jay Rodriguez, Norbert Marius & Michael Wimberly; Martha Cinader & Jay Rodriguez; Iqua & Adegoke Steve Colson with Mark Helias & Michael Wimberly; and Jay Rodriguez & GCC Collective.
Sep 20
A solo flute festival featuring Cheryl Pyle, Mary Cherney, Samantha Kochis, Sylvain Leroux, Ras Burnett, Jay Rodriguez-Sierra, Connie Grossman, Gene Coleman, Martha Cinader and Chip Shelton — part of the L.U.N.G.S. Harvest Arts Festival 2026.
Sep 26
Jay Rodriguez Sierra guests with Salsa Masala for a street show in collaboration with The World’s Borough Bookshop, on Jackson Heights’ Open Street.
Oct 2
A duo/ensemble set with bassist Melissa Slocum. Check back or ask us for the latest set time.
Oct 17
Sound System Culture presents a live Listen & Be Heard Network radio broadcast led by Jay Rodriguez Sierra, featuring Preston Fulwood on piano, Genji Siraisi on drums, Ehab Omar on percussion, and Martha Cinader as orator, poet and flute.
Book, sponsor or partner
Ticketing, group bookings, accessibility, press or performer inquiries — we’ll route it to the right person. Foundations, businesses and community partners interested in sponsoring a show or co-producing programming can start here too.