For four months beginning in January, six-time Grammy Award winner Arturo O'Farrill holds forth from his pianistic pulpit, with the mission to be transcultural, genre-fluid and embrace all persuasions of musical deviancy and fun. See series schedule and buy tickets!

Wed, Jan 23 | Solitary confinement is a traumatic experience. Some correction systems are moving away from the practice, but it's still in wide use. Join host Arun Venugopal and former inmates who survived solitary as they share their experiences in story-slam performances and conversation.

Mon, Jan 28 | Join Lina and Estephanie — two Dominican Afro-latinx podcasters — for a live taping of their show, about BAGGAGE: yours, mine and ours. They talk news and politics with Veronica Agard, alchemist, educator and curator of the Who Heals the Healer series. 

Thurs, Jan 31 | Celebrate the launch of WQXR’s annual list celebrating the most exciting classical artists on the planet. Featuring violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, pianist Inon Barnatan, chamber ensemble The Knights, classical saxophonist Jess Gillam and pianist Wei Luo. 

Fri, Feb 1 | Bite into a hot slice of NYC life at the world’s gutsiest variety show, hosted by Julian Fleisher. On the show: tap dancer Ayodele Casel and more guests to be announced.

Mon, Feb 4 | Join us for a special live taping of the show, with special guest Naomi Klein celebrating the release of host Douglas Rushkoff's new manifesto, Team Human.