In May, the GRAMMY Museum welcomes an exciting mix of live events and exhibits celebrating the diverse voices shaping today’s music landscape.
Across Los Angeles and New York City, the Museum will host intimate discussions, screenings, and performances from acclaimed artists like SYML, Enrique Bunbury, Chloe Flower, and José James. From celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month to exploring the creative worlds behind Disney+, Hulu, and FX soundtracks, this month’s programming offers fans a rare opportunity to engage directly with the artists and composers shaping modern music.
Fans can also experience powerful moments honoring musical history and storytelling — from a deep dive into the cultural impact of the Orange County punk scene to a special collaboration with Compton Fest highlighting music’s role in mental health advocacy. Whether you’re drawn to pop, jazz, TV scores, or punk rock, the GRAMMY Museum’s May events promise an unforgettable celebration of music’s creative spirit.
From indie favorites to genre-defying pianists, the GRAMMY Museum’s May lineup brings intimate performances, exclusive screenings, and artist conversations you won’t want to miss.
Spotlight: SYML
May 5, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum welcomes multi-platinum artist SYML to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing for an evening celebrating the release of his latest project, Nobody Lives Here, in a discussion moderated by actor and film producer Aaron Paul about his rising career, creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow.
SYML is the solo venture of Seattle artist Brian Fennell. Welsh for "simple" — he makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary, whether that be a place or a person.
Fennell’s latest offering, Nobody Lives Here, marks his clearest, crispest writing. Written, recorded, and produced by him and his longtime collaborator Brian Eichelberger, it is fueled by the keen understanding that life is a contradiction, a fleeting moment. But as we accept the presence of loss, we can still welcome others into our space with melody, lyrics, a slide guitar, or a cello’s hum. His sense of humanity is his musical compass. As an artist, Fennell takes license to both gut and be gutted. "If the dark inspires the good, that’s a good thing to be honest about," he says.
A Conversation with Enrique Bunbury
May 8, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Enrique Bunbury to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater to celebrate the release of his newest album, Cuentas Pendientes. The evening will feature a discussion about his creative process, career, and more.
Enrique Bunbury, singer/songwriter, and former leader of the iconic band Héroes del Silencio, has had a career marked by musical innovation and experimentation. With Héroes del Silencio, Bunbury explored dark and powerful sounds, highlighting albums such as El Mar no Cesa (1988) and Avalancha (1996). After the group’s split in 1996, Bunbury began a prominent solo career, starting with Radical Sonora (1997), a rock and electronic album.
His style has constantly evolved, exploring genres such as bolero, cumbia, ranchera, jazz, and Arabic and Latin music. Among his most notable works are Pequeño (1999), Flamingos (2002), and El viaje a ninguna parte (2004), in which he mixed genres and collaborated with other artists. In 2007, Héroes del Silencio briefly reunited for a successful tour.
A New York Evening With Chloe Flower
May 8, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome acclaimed musician Chloe Flower to The Greene Space in NYC to talk about her creative process, career, and more, followed by a special live performance.
Chloe Flower is one of the many artists to be featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s New York City program series, which includes bringing a slate of the GRAMMY Museum’s renowned GRAMMY In The Schools Education Programs and Public Programs to the East Coast. "A New York Evening With…" is generously supported by the Dawn and Brian Hoesterey Family Foundation.
Visionary pianist Chloe Flower first captured global attention with her unforgettable performance alongside Cardi B at the 2019 GRAMMYs. A classically trained artist with a bold, genre-blending style she calls "popsical," Chloe has since collaborated with icons like Celine Dion, Nas, and Lil Baby — and credits 12-time GRAMMY winner Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds as her mentor.
A fierce advocate for women, music education, and human rights, Chloe continues to push boundaries across music and activism. Most recently, she released her third project I Love Me More, following her 2021 self-titled debut and 2023’s Chloe Hearts Christmas.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays
May 10, 2024 from 9 to 11 a.m.
L.A.
Experience Sensory Friendly Saturday on the second Saturday of every month. Families can enjoy our space with less crowding, quieter sound levels and lower lighting on the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guests can purchase tickets when they arrive at the Museum or they can purchase online for the applicable Saturday.
The Healing Sound: Exploring The Power of Music For Mental Health
May 10, 2025 from 12 to 2 p.m.
L.A.
In collaboration with Compton Fest 2025, the GRAMMY Museum invites guests to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Come enjoy an engaging and transformative afternoon with mental health experts and music influencers showcasing the intersection of music, mental health, and community. Leave with inspiration, education, and empowerment through performances, workshops, and discussions featuring Tia P., MAJOR., Cory Henry, Veronica Clanton-Higgings, and Darrius Xavier curated by Divine Media Group.
Reel To Reel: 1978: Revenge of the Dragon With José James
May 12, 2025 from 7 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome José James to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for a special screening of short film, Revenge Of The Dragon, discussion of the creative process behind his 13th studio album, 1978: Revenge of The Dragon, and a performance.
1978: Revenge of The Dragon (Rainbow Blonde Records) is the 13th studio album from José James, jazz singer for the hip-hop generation. With this project, James explores the cultural landscape of his birth year, channeling the rebellious, underground spirit of the late '70s. While its predecessor, 1978 (2024), evoked the glittering disco era of Studio 54, 1978: Revenge of The Dragon taps into the raw, countercultural energy of the Mudd Club — drawing inspiration from jazz fusion, kung fu cinema, and Blaxploitation films.
Celebrating TV Music with Composers of Disney+, Hulu, and FX
May 21, 2025 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome composers of "The Acolyte," "Agatha All Along," "Andor" season 2, "Dying for Sex," "Good American Family," and the music supervisor of "Paradise" to the Clive Davis Theater for an evening including a panel discussing their creative process.
Composers Michael Abels, Christophe Beck, Michael Paraskevas, Brandon Roberts, Ariel Marx, and Marcelo Zarvos will discuss the elements of crafting their dramatic & dynamic scores for television. Music supervisor Tom Wolfe will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling yet intricate process of selecting music for television. The evening will be filled with creative conversation around making music and telling stories with melodies and sonic textures.
After the presentation, audience members will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with the panelists, moderated by Heather Guibert, VP, Guild of Music Supervisors.
Learn more: Inside Scene And Heard: Members Of The Alliance Of Women Film Composers Demystify The Art Of Scoring
Tearing Down the Orange Curtain
May 28, 2025 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
L.A.
The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome Adrian Young of No Doubt, authors Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn, legendary manager Jim Guerinot, and Vandals bassist and Sublime manager Joe Escalante to the Museum’s Clive Davis Theater for an evening discussing Orange County punk and Jackson and Kohn’s book Tearing Down the Orange Curtain.
The untold story of OC punk — the loud, rebellious force behind the '90s explosion of the Orange County music scene, featuring stories about legendary bands.
When it comes to punk communities across the world, the Orange County punk scene stands out as an undeniable trendsetter that helped define the sound and style of the rapidly evolving genre. From hard-luck storytellers Social Distortion and multi-platinum sellers like the Offspring to cult heroes like the Adolescents and T.S.O.L., there’s much insight to gain from the story of this popular though often misunderstood music scene.