MoMA PS1's New School Nite Series Opens in Long Island City, NYC, With Isabella Lovestory

MoMA PS1 is starting a new after-hours music series called School Nite, and the first night is today, Thursday, October 22, from 7 to 11 p.m. The museum describes the series as a showcase for the next generation of sound. Rising digital, internet-based and underground acts take over the building, a former schoolhouse, with live performances. The programming crosses genres and disciplines and aims to spotlight the scenes shaping culture in real time.

Galleries stay open to ticket holders until 9 p.m., so the night can include MoMA PS1's exhibitions, and a cash bar is on site.

Three acts open the 2026 season. Isabella Lovestory, born in Honduras, works between pop and reggaeton. Her 2022 debut, Amor Hardcore, drew praise from Pitchfork, and her 2025 album Vanity earned a JUNO nomination for Latin Music Recording of the Year.

B0YG1RL is a Haitian and Honduran duo made up of composer June Vinette and filmmaker Angela Rio. It is also a multimedia visual art collective. Their sound mixes Miami bass, baile funk, Haitian konpas and dembow rhythms. Their breakout single is "Je M'appelle Tété," and their EP is EXIT 2B.

ali rq is a 21-year-old DJ and producer who was born and raised in New York City. She has played Miami Music Week and clubs across Europe, and she is a core collaborator of Cece Natalie. She also opened for PinkPantheress on the Fancy That North American tour. Tonight she plays a maximalist DJ set.

MoMA PS1 is at 22-25 Jackson Avenue in Queens, in the Court Square area of Long Island City. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, and Field Notes NYC lists them from $17.08. The next School Nite is Thursday, November 19, with Nourished by Time and Tromac.