Women’s Jazz Festival celebrates women of the African diaspora and their contributions to jazz.
The Schomburg Center’s centennial celebration continues with its annual Women’s Jazz Festival (WJF). Founded in 1992 by then Harlem resident and jazz vocalist, Melba Joyce, this festival has been bringing together vocalists, musicians, dancers, and a medley of musical genres for over 30 years. The 2026 festival will be held in person on Mondays, March 16, 23, and 30. Join us for opening night with Lisa Fischer, a Grammy and Oscar winning powerhouse vocalist who has collaborated with legends over four decades. Tickets are $35 for General Admission and $25 for Schomburg Society Members. Learn more about this year’s festival and the Schomburg Center’s 100th anniversary at nypl.org. #SchomburgWJF2026 #SchomburgLive
This year, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture continues celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding! Join us all year long for a wide array of special events, exhibitions, and more as we celebrate this milestone and continue the legacy of Arturo Schomburg. For more information, visit nypl.org/spotlight/schomburg-centennial. #SchomburgLive
OPEN SEATING Ticketed guests will begin seating 30 minutes before start time. ACCESSIBILITY Accessibility requests can be made by e-mail [email protected]. E-TRANSPORTATION NYPL policy prohibits electric transportation devices from being brought into or stored at library sites. AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING Programs are photographed and recorded by the Schomburg Center. Attending this event indicates your consent to being filmed/photographed. PRESS Please send all press inquiries at least 24-hours before the day of the program to Leah Drayton at [email protected].
Chuck B. Ballsy, affectionately known in the satirical world as “The Sultan of Snark,” is a self-proclaimed sports expert who peaked athletically in middle school dodgeball.
Born in Halfcourt, Indiana, Chuck spent his formative years shouting unsolicited advice at professional athletes on TV, firmly believing that his couchside coaching was the key to their success.
Chuck B. Ballsy: because in the game of sports and sarcasm, he’s always the MVP. 🏀🎤
