Live Music, Poetry & Community at ZaGaya
Join us for intimate evenings of music, poetry, and conversation over quality wines, crafted mocktails, and small plates.
Live music on select Friday and Saturday nights, plus select weekend afternoons. Spoken word on select Wednesdays celebrates wide ranging voices and creative expression.
Want to perform at ZaGaya? Get in touch with us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 16
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
A night of Jazz. Performers: James McQuade and Nathanael Koenig.
James is a bassist born into a musical family in Limerick, Ireland, has been a fixture on the NYC jazz scene since 2014.
Nathanael is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator who’s toured nationally and released the album Along The Way. He co-founded NY Music Cooperative, New York’s first worker-owned musicians’ collective.
Each set lasts for 60 minutes, starting at 7 PM and 8:30 PM.
July 17
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Rili Newman. Rili is a violinist, loop artist, and songwriter originally from Alaska, now based in NYC. Their genre-blending performances weave classical technique with experimental soundscapes and emotional storytelling. They’ve performed at MoMA PS1 and scored films for festivals while currently building a full-band set for live shows across Brooklyn.
Private Opening.
July 18
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Brielle Liebman. Brielle, performing as Brilla, is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose sound blends folk intimacy with jazz sophistication and a touch of pop flair. Her music is both soulful and dynamic, inviting listeners into rich melodic landscapes shaped by thoughtful lyrics and a warm, expressive voice.
Each set will last for 60 minutes, starting at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.
July 20
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Lynda Starr. Lynda is a soul-driven Brooklyn vocalist and songwriter known for her powerful, emotionally charged performances. A winner of ESSENCE Fest’s New & Next Artist Competition and an Apollo Theater Top 3 Finalist, she captivates audiences with her rich blend of storytelling and song. Lynda’s mission is to heal and inspire through the transformative power of music.
9:30pm Set. Private Opening.
Performer: Gem Ryder. Gem is NYC based singer/songwriter from San Francisco. A storyteller first, her Folk and Americana roots accompany lyrics about the trials and tribulations of young love and loss. Gem’s debut album “Unraveling” will be released in August 2025.
8pm Set. Private Opening.
July 25
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Evan Panzer. Inspired by singer-songwriters such as Jason Mraz, John Mayer, & Ben Platt, Evan Panzer’s music blends singer/songwriter sounds with jazz and pop influence. His music serves as a personal diary, giving a look into his late teen/early 20s relationships, shedding light on both the highs and the lows. With sweet melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating storytelling, it’s easy for a listener to connect with Evan Panzer.
Each set will last for 60 minutes, starting at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.
July 26
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Andres Guerra. Andres is a New York–based Venezuelan guitarist and composer blending classical, Latin, and jazz styles. He’s performed with artists like Paquito D’Rivera and Carlos Vives, and studied at Berklee and Mannes.
Each set lasts for 60 minutes, starting at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.
Performer: Stefan Weiner. Stefan is an NYC-based queer indie folk singer-songwriter. He mixes the immediacy of classic songwriting with the intimacy of a quiet conversation with a friend. He was named a Top Shelf finalist in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest 2024. How Lucky You Are, Stefan’s first full-length album, will be out in May on Better Company Records with singles rolling out through the winter and spring.
Each set lasts for 60 minutes, starting at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
August 1
August 2
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Jamile Staevie Ayres. Jamile is a Brazilian jazz vocalist and composer whose warm, soulful voice bridges Brazilian rhythms and classic jazz. Based in New York, she infuses timeless standards and original songs with her vibrant spirit and talent. An accomplished performer, she’s graced renowned stages like Birdland and the Blue Note, inviting listeners on a journey of connection, emotion, and groove.
Each set lasts for 60 minutes, starting at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.
August 3 (Afternoon Session)
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Brendan Cowan. Brendan is a Brooklyn-based classical guitarist and certified educator, performing solo and in ensembles across NYC. His repertoire spans classical, Latin American, modern, and popular styles.
Each set lasts for 60 minutes, starting at 2 PM and 3:30 PM.
August 8
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Sami Stevens. NYC singer-songwriter Sami harnesses Jazz, Soul, and Folk influences to create truly intimate original music. In writing songs, singing and accompanying herself on keys, she crafts a musical world based in silence, delivering dynamic, personal performances. On Sami's 2023 release "Morning," Glide Magazine wrote “Sami Stevens did more than impress with her first solo outing, she quickly established herself as one of the most promising songwriters to appear in the past few years.” Sami is also an avid collaborator; she is currently joining nine time Grammy winner Norah Jones on auxiliary keys and background vocals, as Norah tours her 2024 release ‘Visions.’
Each set lasts for 60 minutes, starting at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.
August 9
Venue: ZaGaya Wine Bar
471 16th St, Brooklyn, NY
Performer: Lynda Starr. Lynda is a soul-driven Brooklyn vocalist and songwriter known for her powerful, emotionally charged performances. A winner of ESSENCE Fest’s New & Next Artist Competition and an Apollo Theater Top 3 Finalist, she captivates audiences with her rich blend of storytelling and song. Lynda’s mission is to heal and inspire through the transformative power of music.
Each set lasts for 60 minutes, starting at 8 PM and 9:30 PM.