NYC NOW Winter Slump, Spring Concerts, and Jesse Jackson’s Legacy in NYC
Feb 27, 2026
Arun Vinikapal, race and justice reporter who reflects on Jesse Jackson’s life and NYC influence. Matthew Schnipper, arts and culture editor who previews concerts, club culture, and museum pivots. They talk late-winter blues and remedies. They highlight big spring shows, Shelter’s anniversary and a balloon museum turn, plus a new Brooklyn digital archive.
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March Concerts Span Spectacles To Intimate Shows
- March brings a wide range of NYC concerts from pop superstars to intimate experimental shows.
- Schnipper highlights Lady Gaga, Mitski's theatrical six-night run at The Shed, and the diversity of venues and styles.
Planetarium Shows Let You Lie Down To Listen
- The Planetarium series (by Dripping festival producers) offers ambient performances where audiences can lie down.
- Schnipper mentions composer Ellery Saxel and improvised music with saxophonist Henry Solomon as highlights.
Sun Ra Orchestra Still Delivers Live Power
- Sun Ra Orchestra endures as a living legacy with Marshall Allen still performing into advanced age.
- Schnipper notes Marshall Allen's powerful saxophone work and an American Masters documentary worth watching.