Events for June 2017
The Greene Space
New Sounds Presents 2017 New York Guitar Festival
Thursday, June 1, 2017
7:00 PM
Thurs, June 1 | John Schaefer hosts an evening of performances by indie rocker Trixie Whitley and guitarist-composer Marc Ribot.
→ If you missed it, you can watch a video from the event.
The Greene Space
44 Charlton: A Variety Show
Friday, June 2, 2017
7:00 PM
Fri, June 2 | Downtown is still weird and we've got a variety show to prove it! Hosted by Julian Fleisher and featuring performances by dance company Pilobolus, stand-up comedian Liz Miele, rock trio theSHIFT and theater group Elevator Repair Service.
The Greene Space
WQXR Presents Midday Masterpieces
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
1:00 PM
Wed, June 7 | Leave the emails and phone calls behind, and settle in for an hour of music from The Juilliard School's rising stars. For the final concert of the season, the Verona Quartet performs works by Ravel and Shostakovich.
WNYC Events
Northside Festival 2017
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 through Sunday, June 11, 2017
WNYC is a media partner of Northside Festival, exploring music, innovation, and content. This year's Festival features performances by Performances by Dirty Projectors, Miguel, and Kamasi Washington; speakers from WNYC Studios, SNL, Fortune, VICE, the New York Times and more.
The Greene Space
New Sounds Presents 2017 New York Guitar Festival
Thursday, June 8, 2017
7:00 PM
Thurs, June 8 | John Schaefer hosts an evening of performances by Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, singer-songwriter Steve Gunn and Grammy Award-winning folk artist Dom Flemons.
The Greene Space
WQXR’s Classical Beer Jam: Summertime Brews
Friday, June 9, 2017
7:00 PM
Fri, June 9 | Toast the season with crisp and refreshing local beers and music to match. Featuring performances by countertenor John Holiday, pianist Di Wu and members of The Knights.
The Greene Space
The Other Box Project on Love, Race and Identity: 1967-2017
Monday, June 12, 2017
7:00 PM
Mon, June 12 | Join WNYC’s Jami Floyd for a conversation about the evolution of biracial and multiracial identity in America 50 years since the landmark Loving v. Virginia decision.
The Greene Space
The Other F Word: The Politics of Being Fat
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
7:00 PM
Tues, June 13 | Whose interests are truly being served when we talk about health and body image in America? Writer and activist Lindy West hosts a frank discussion.
The Greene Space
WQXR Presents 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Winners
Friday, June 16, 2017
7:00 PM
Fri, June 16 | Fresh from the competition, this year's medalists join us in their first public appearance as winners. WQXR’s Elliott Forrest hosts this special evening of music and conversation.
The Greene Space
The Brian Lehrer Show Live
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
10:00 AM
Tues, June 20 | Join us for a live broadcast of WNYC's Peabody Award-winning radio show. Brian will take questions from callers and the live studio audience.
The Greene Space
WQXR's Opera Party: Pride Without Prejudice
Thursday, June 22, 2017
7:00 PM
Thurs, June 22 | Celebrate Pride Week with our final Opera Party of the season! Hosted by Metropolitan Opera star Anthony Roth Costanzo.
The Greene Space
How I Got Over: A Conversation with Janet Mock
Monday, June 26, 2017
7:00 PM
Mon, June 26 | WNYC editor Rebecca Carroll hosts an unconventional conversation with the writer, TV host and advocate and talks about her new memoir, "Surpassing Certainty."