The five best NYC concerts for the week of March 2, 2020

Trying to find something to do in New York City this week? A concert is always a great way to spend a night in the city! These are the best five concerts taking place in the city from Monday, March 2 through Sunday, March 8. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Thursday, March 5

Anna Shoemaker @ Mercury Lounge

Philadelphia singer-songwriter Anna Shoemaker will perform inside the Mercury Lounge to promote their new EP Everything Is Embarrassing, which is the follow up to their 2018 release East Side. The artist turned heads with their 2017 mashup Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe" and Chance the Rapper’s "Cocoa Butter Kisses."

Silversun Pickups, The New Regime @ Brooklyn Steel

While tickets for Silversun Pickups’ Brooklyn Steel performance on Friday, March 6 are gone, there's still some left for their Thursday gig. The band are in tour plugging their latest studio album Widow's Weeds, which includes the charting single "It Doesn't Matter Why." The New Regime, who will release their new album Heart Mind Body & Soul on Friday, will also perform.

Saturday, March 7

Tchami, DLMT @ Terminal 5

Last week was a major week for French producer Tchami. They recently co-produced Lady Gaga's new single “Stupid Love," and they unveiled two tracks from their debut studio album. Tchami’s Elevation Tour comes to Terminal 5 with support from DLMT, who topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with their collaboration with Mahalo and Lily Denning called "So Cold."

Sunday, March 8

1Team @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Rising K pop group 1Team will head to Brooklyn on their first U.S. tour. Debuting last year, the act have been burning the charts with three EPs to their name so far. Their latest EP titled One was released back in November.

Sky-Pony, Lakes @ Mercury Lounge

Brooklyn indie pop outfit Sky-Pony, which includes husband-and-wife couple Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, will take over Mercury Lounge following a hiatus. In 2015, the outfit unveiled their debut studio album Beautiful Monster. The following year, they delivered the stage show The Wildness. NYC grunge pop band Lakes will open.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of February 17, 2020

Trying to find something to do while in New York City? Concerts are the way to go for a thrilling time in the city. We picked five exciting concerts worth checking out from February 17 to February 23. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Wednesday, February 19

While She Sleeps, He Is Legend @ Gramercy Theatre

English metalcore group While She Sleeps hit up Gramercy Theatre on their first headlining tour through North America. The band will be promoting their latest studio album So What? Joining the band as support are He Is Legend, who are supporting their sixth White Bat, and Savage Hands, who are promoting their debut album The Truth In Your Eyes.

Friday, February 21

Elohim, Bahari @ Elsewhere

Electropop artist Elohim will kick off her North American tour in Brooklyn, and they're doing it with a new single in hand. "Group Therapy" will be unveiled on the same day. The artist has been turning heads with performances at Coachella, Governors Ball, and Hangout Music Festival. Elohim will be joined by Bahari, who are promoting their latest single “Gameboy.”

Saturday, February 22

The Shivas @ Mercury Lounge

Portland rock band The Shivas plug their new studio album Dark Thoughts with a late show inside the Mercury Lounge. For their Tender Loving Empire debut, they teamed up with producer Cameron Spies, who worked with acts such as The Saxophones and Moon By You. The Advertisers and High Wasted will join them as support.

Refused, Youth Code @ Brooklyn Steel

Refused make their way to Brooklyn Steel to promote their new studio album War Music, which peaked at number four on the Heatseekers Albums chart. The band will lend original tunes for the forthcoming video game Cyberpunk 2077, which arrives on September 17. Joining them as support are Youth Code, whose last studio album was 2016's Commitment to Complications, and Racetraitor, who are plugging their 2018 studio album 2042.

Baynk, Austin Millz @ Webster Hall

Baynk takes over Webster Hall for a Saturday evening of electronic madness. The producer has been releasing material from their four-song visual EP titled A Study In Movement. The first single from the release titled “Down” features Golden Vessel and Akurei. Austin Millz and Nolie will also lay down some tracks.

The five best Valentine's Day 2020 events in NYC

Trying to find something to do on Valentine’s Day with your significant other? Fortunately, there’s plenty of activities to keep you both entertained. We’ve picked five events worth checking out with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are on sale right now to the general public.

Anna Of The North, Dizzy Fae @ Bowery Ballroom

Norwegian electropop Anna Of The North has been gaining momentum with features on Tyler, The Creator, G-Eazy, and Honne tracks. In October, they unveiled their sophomore studio album Dream Girl, which includes the singles "Leaning On Myself" and "Used to Be." They'll be rocking Bowery Ballroom with special guest Dizzy Fae, who unveiled their NO GMO Mixtape last summer.

Juliana Hatfield, Will Dailey @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Last year, Juliana Hatfield kept busy with the release of their 17th studio album Weird and their covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings The Police. Unlike their 2018 covers album Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John, Hatfield chose to incorporate more obscure Police songs in the final cut. The artist returns to Brooklyn with support from Will Dailey, who's supporting their 2018 studio album Golden Walker.

American Nightmare, Ceremony @ Brooklyn Steel

If the mosh pit is your desire, American Nightmare will arrive to Brooklyn Bowl for their 20th anniversary tour. The group recently re-released their 2001 compilation Year One, which includes their 2000 self-titled EP and their 2001 EP The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter. Their last studio album was their 2018 self-titled release, which was their first album in 15 years. Joining them as support are Ceremony, who are plugging their latest studio album In the Spirit World Now.

Carnegie Hall Citywide: Pistolera @ Flushing Town Hall

Brooklyn's own Pistolera will perform a special set at Flushing Town Hall. Since their formation, the Latin group have performed alongside acts such as Los Lobos and Vieux Farka Toure. Their last studio album was 2011's El Desierto Y La Ciudad. This special event, which is part of the Carnegie Hall Citywide series, is free to the public.

BE MINE: Improvisers & Their Real-Life Valentines @ UCB At SubCulture

For Valentine's Day, several improv gurus will join forces for an exciting show. They won't be performing with each other, though. They'll be doing improv scenes with their significant other. Amanda Breen, Brian Faas, Dan Glaser, Shane Nielsen, Joey Price, Billy Soco, and Sophie Yalkezian will take part in probably one of the best ways to spend time with their partner on this special day.

Mr. Bungle add additional dates to 2020 reunion shows

When news broke of Mr. Bungle’s reunion shows, the internet flipped out. Knowing only three shows couldn’t be enough, they decided to add three more gigs today.

The group will have additional performances at The Fonda Theatre (February 6), Brooklyn Steel (February 11), and Warfield Theatre (February 14).

Tickets for all six shows will go on sale tomorrow (August 16) at 10 a.m. local time.

Mr. Bungle will perform their 1986 demo The Raging Wrath Of The Easter Bunny, which will be the first time they’ve touched these songs in 30 years.

Mr. Bungle tour dates

February 6 - Los Angeles, CA - Fonda Theatre (new show added)

February 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Fonda Theatre

February 8 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre

February 10 - New York, NY - Brooklyn Steel

February 11 - New York, NY - Brooklyn Steel (new show added)

February 13 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre (new show added)