New York Youth Symphony's most collaborative event of the year. NYYS Musicians from Orchestra, Chamber Music and Jazz perform world premieres of original works by NYYS composers which are conducted by members of the Robert L. Poster Apprentice Conducting program. It is a truly special, don't-want-to-miss evening.

Join us at National Sawdust for a free Community Happy Hour from 6:30–8:30 PM in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. Kick things off with happy hour drink specials, then join a live conversation on mental health care access with the Foundation of Community Psychoanalysis, followed by an audience Q&A where you can be part of the discussion. Afterward, stay for more music, drinks, and time to connect—the evening is a chance to truly unwind together.

Opera Montana and the Seagle Festival present selections from a new opera based on Norman Maclean’s classic novella, A River Runs Through It, now celebrating the 50th anniversary of its publication. John Maclean, son of Norman Maclean and author of Home Waters and other works, will read passages from his father’s book paired with corresponding music from the new opera. The work, commissioned by Opera Montana, is slated to premiere in Bozeman, MT on September 18, 2026.

Opera Montana and the Seagle Festival present selections from a new opera based on Norman Maclean’s classic novella, A River Runs Through It, now celebrating the 50th anniversary of its publication. John Maclean, son of Norman Maclean and author of Home Waters and other works, will read passages from his father’s book paired with corresponding music from the new opera. The work, commissioned by Opera Montana, is slated to premiere in Bozeman, MT on September 18, 2026.

Park Avenue Artists and the Miles Davis Estate present The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Celebration, a bold new show that transforms the acclaimed documentary Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool into a dazzling concert experience. Through the show, pairing Davis’ original, isolated trumpet recordings with a live orchestra, audiences will experience the sound and story of the genius who reshaped jazz as never before. Featuring an ensemble of Juilliard alumni.

The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean to National Sawdust in Brooklyn for a celebration and discussion moderated by the co-host of Complex's Everyday Struggle, Wayno about his upcoming seven album project Quantum Leap, his creative process, and more, with a special live performance. This event is part of the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series, which brings the Museum’s renowned education and public programs to the city. “A New York Evening With…” is generously supported by the Dawn and Brian Hoesterey Family Foundation.