Alida & Aidan ft. .tatio

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Brooklyn-based duo Alida & Aidan are on a Northeast tour to promote their new EP “Quiero Ser Libre.” Alongside special guest, .tatio, they bring songs of joy, light, and liberation from the Latin American folk diaspora. The sounds of the evening will be opened up with a DJ set by GEMS and accompanied by a pop up print installation inspired by the themes of “Quiero ser libre” and the Nueva Canción movement.

First Fridays: Yaya Bey

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3: Join us for a special First Fridays show at The People’s Forum headlined by YAYA BEY.

CONCERT: Ramzi Aburedwan & Dal’Ouna Ensemble Featuring Moneim Adwan

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us on November 6 at 7pm for a concert by Ramzi Aburedwan & Dal’Ouna Ensemble Featuring Moneim Adwan. Step into the rich soundscape of the Levant, where tradition meets creation. Founded in 2000, Dal’Ouna blends Palestinian and Arab heritage with contemporary and jazzy accents, weaving stories of love, freedom, and daily life through music and poetry.

FIRST FRIDAYS: Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

FIRST FRIDAYS: Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez Join us on Friday, November 7 for the

First Fridays: Cleo Reed

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

Join us at The People's Forum on Friday, February 6th for the first First Fridays of 2026, featuring the incomparable @cleoforshort! We’re thrilled to welcome Cleo Reed as we kick off this year’s programming on the first Friday in February, coinciding with 100 years of Black History Month.

Penumbra: A Concert with Warner Meadows, Ezemdi Akalonu, & Andrew Javens

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a special concert on Sunday, Feb 15. Penumbra is an ongoing musical exploration created by Warner Meadows, Ezemdi Akalonu and Andrew Javens. Drawing its name from the life and artistic legacy of Afro-Cuban painter Wifredo Lam, Penumbra seeks to illuminate and historicize the urgency of the current political moment through improvisation, poetry, and homage.

2nd Annual Benefit Concert for Gaza at The People’s Forum

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

MUSIC MARATHON FOR GAZA: On Thursday, March 12th at 5pm, musicians from all across New York City's music scenes will come together to stand with Palestine.In the tradition of artists standing up the in the struggle for liberation, join us for a night of music supporting the steadfastness of our movement for Palestinian liberation and raising funds for the Middle East Children's Alliance.

An Evening of Nueva Canción

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a special concert with Alida & the Nightshades as they explore the music and history of the Nueva Canción movement that emerged across Latin America in the 1960s and 1970s. Rooted in folk traditions, the movement used song as resistance to repression, centering social justice, collective struggle, and a deep connection between people, land, and memory.

First Fridays ft. Clarissa Bitar

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us on Fri. July 3rd at 7pm for an evening of music with oud musician, producer, & composer, Clarissa Bitar.

First Fridays ft. Osiris

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

❗🎉 AUGUST FIRST FRIDAYS: Join us Fri. Aug. 7th at 7pm for an evening with hip-hop artist, producer, and organizer Osiris—a pre-launch preview of his upcoming album.

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