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Only people in the know go to these secret jazz speakeasy shows, but don't worry, we're about to let you in on the secret. These underground live jazz performances called Daddy Rabbit are the epitome of cool. Musician extraordinaire Misha Piatigorsky launched Daddy Rabbit a few years ago, and the series has gained quite a following. Grab a ticket here for upcoming shows at LOULOU in Chelsea. Here's the lineup: — Thursday, June 5: Jackie Ribas and the Brazilian kids— Friday, June 20: Daddy Rabbit featuring Vanisha Gould and Ari Hoenig— Friday, June 27: Daddy Rabbit featuring Misha Piatigorsky Trio— Friday, July 11: Daddy Rabbit plays David Bowie featuring Rahj Mason and Emily Braden— Friday, July 18: Featuring Benny Benack III— Friday, August 1: Daddy Rabbit featuring Rudy Royston— Friday, August 22: Daddy Rabbit featuring Philip Norris

Tyler, the Creator has lived many lives, and his latest album Chromakopia examines the artist's point of perspective on potential past timelines. Narrated by his mother Bonita Smith, the project is conceptual yet cohesive and is widely considered to be one of the best albums to come out of 2024. Lucky for New Yorkers, we'll be seeing a lot of Tyler in 2025: First in June, when he'll take on the stage at Gov Ball. But if you want the full Chromakopia experience, head to his solo concerts at Madison Square Garden on July 14 and 15, or the Barclays Center on July 27 and 28. 

He’s worked with Liza Minnelli, Kylie Minogue and just about every downtown act in NYC. Now composer, pianist and performer Lance Horne hosts his own wild night of singing, drinking and dancing, strip-teasing and bad behavior at the East Village nightlife hub Club Cumming. Expect advanced show-tune geekery and appearances by Broadway stars looking to get down by the piano. Plan to sleep in on Tuesday.

Few singers have the sheer macho swagger of Lea DeLaria, who rose to fame as a butcher-than-thou stand-up comic and Broadway star, and more recently earned new fans as Big Boo on Orange Is the New Black. As a jazz vocalist, she has tough-guy sell and a penchant for scat. In her monthly brunch set at 54 Below, she tackles Great American Songbook standards and showtunes by such upper-echelon writers as Stephen Sondheim, Michael John LaChiusa and Kander and Ebb. 

Mosher is one of those talents you need to see to believe: warm, funny, biting, ferociously committed. In her biweekly series—now held at the Green Room 42 after years at Birdland—she invites a gaggle of performers from Broadway and beyond to show their talents. Guests at the April 15 edition include Jelani Remy, Jeff Harnar, Richard Jay-Alexander, Ava Nicole Frances, Keve Wilson, Yael Rasooly, Ivory Fox, Juson Williams, Annie Thomas, Ella Miller and Izzy Casciani.

PJ Adzima, who currently plays the hopeful but hopelessly repressed Elder McKinley in Broadway's The Book of Mormon, hosts a neovaudevillian monthly variety show at the Slipper Room that proffers an eclectic mix of musical-theater, comedy, drag, circus and burlesque performances. A down-and-dirtier version of the show also plays there every week on Saturdays at midnight.

Billy Joel has one of the most iconic discographies of any artist in the modern era, and at 75 years old, he's still going strong. This year, the icon from Long Island is taking the stage with Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on July 18; the MetLife Stadium with Stevie Nicks on August 8; and then Citi Field with Sting on August 21. 

Enjoy an intimate evening of jazz and wine with Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists every Wednesday this fall. From 6 to 9pm, hear tunes from the band that won the inaugural Count Basie Great American Swing Contest for its virtual performance of “One O’Clock Jump,” the award-winning track from its “Late Night Basie” album. The Revisionists have gotten people dancing across the city and abroad, including at Lincoln Center, The Rainbow Room, Dizzy’s Club - Jazz at Lincoln Center, The MET, The Guggenheim, Sony Hall, The Ziegfeld Ballroom, City Winery, The Plaza Hotel, The Swing Remix, The historic Abyssinian Church and The Django. What better way to make it through your week than a night out with drink and dancing?

As part of their first tour of the United States, the Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra will take the stage at L'Alliance for their New York debut on July 23. The program titled "The Last Castrato" will be conducted by Stefan Plewniak. Featuring the great countertenor Franco Fagioli in Bel Canto arias by Rossini, Mercadante, Bonfichi, Zingarelli and more, the performance will be followed by an opulent, immersive post-show experience at the Freeman's | Hindman Town House. There will be charcuterie and similarly thematically-appropriate cuisine, as well as an aperitif of fine wines and cocktails by Via Carota.

Part cabaret, part piano bar and part social set, Cast Party offers a chance to hear rising and established talents step up to the microphone (backed by the slap and tickle of Steve Doyle on bass and Billy Stritch at the ivories, plus the bang of Daniel Glass on drums). The waggish Caruso presides as host.