Accessibility InfoFree Summer Concerts
Musicians from around the world are coming to New York’s parks to perform. Rock, folk, jazz, classical, world—no matter what your style is, there’s a performance for you.
Free Summer Concerts Events
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Celebrate Brooklyn! Old School Funk & Hip-Hop Dance Party
at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
Bridging the gap between Prince and Dr. Dre, Zapp's bass-heavy beats and infectious talk box melodies will take you back to a time when funk ruled and hip-hop was just starting to…
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Westerleigh Park Outdoor Concert: IS 51 Jazz Band
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
IS 51 Jazz Band will be playing in the park with a surpise guest.
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Monday, June 3, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Flatbush Zombies / The Underachievers Built by MeanRed and presented in association with MoCADA's Soul of Brooklyn Initiative
at Red Hook Park (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Shocking, hilarious, sometimes revolting, and yet completely endearing, the Flatbush Zombies are a genuine mystery in a musical landscape where few still exist. Meechy Darko and Juice,…
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Port Richmond HS Band
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Port Richmond High School will be performing songs from Hair Spray. Come out and be apart of it. Lots of fun for everyone.
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Kids
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Rakim / Hosted by Lyricist Lounge / In association with MoCADA's Soul of Brooklyn Initiative
at Red Hook Park (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Legendary Hip-Hop artist Rakim’s iconic album, Paid in Full has garnered praise from outlets such as Rolling Stone, who has deemed it, “the greatest Hip-Hop album of…
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Accordions Around the World
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park.
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Fuzz / Ex-Cult / With DJ Set by Jonathan Toubin Built by MeanRed
at Red Hook Park (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Releasing numerous records a year under his own name, Ty Segall has formed a new outfit, Fuzz , with Charlie Moonheart , who has played in his live band (they were also both in…
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Friday, June 7, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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“COMEDY CENTRAL Live Presents Cristela Alonzo” and Featuring Mark Normand
at Red Hook Park (in Red Hook Recreation Area), Brooklyn
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Cristela Alonzo has appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL’s “Live at Gotham“ and “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution,” Showtime's one-hour special…
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Monday, June 10, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Rayvon / Morgan Heritage / Wayne Wonder / Red Fox / RSNY / Hosted by Shaggy In association with WBLS and Ranch Entertainment
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brooklyn-raised Rayvon has garnered success while affectionately being dubbed the “ambassador of Hip-Hop Reggae.” Having shared the stage with icons like The Rolling Stones…
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Big Daddy Kane / DJ set by DJ Scratch in association with WBLS
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Hip hop legend Big Daddy Kane first exploded onto the scene in 1986 with the pioneering rap group The Juice Crew. Only two years later, Kane found smash success as a solo artist with…
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Accordions Around the World
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park.
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Chubb Rock / Rob Base in association with WBLS
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Chubb Rock , often compared to a Hip-Hop Barry White, dropped out of pre-med at Brown University to pursue his musical career. Regarded as one of the East Coast’s most dexterous…
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Jamal Jackson Dance Company / Movement for the Urban Village / Master Class by: Jamal Jackson Dance Company
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Jamal Jackson Dance Company
8:00 PM – Performances
Jamal Jackson Dance Company (JJDC) was founded with the purpose of…
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NPR’s and WNYC’s Ask Me Another
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal walk into a bar... No, it's not the start of a joke. It's the essence of NPR's and WNYC's Ask…
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: GlobeSonic Sound System Dance Party
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
This summer marks the ninth annual global beats festival with GlobeSonic Sound System, comprised of DJs Fabian Alsultany, Derek Beres and Bill Bragin.
GlobeSonic on the Hudson 9 will…
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The Zombies / Django Django / Adam Green & Binki Shapiro / DJ sets by Modest P
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
Hailing from St. Albans, and originating in 1961, The Zombies are a legendary English Rock band. Led by Rod Argent on piano and Colin Blunstone on vocals, the band scored US hits…
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“Speak” Featuring Live Music by: Marla Mase and Tomás Doncker / Book/Lyrics by: Marla Mase / Choreography by: Adrienne Hurd / Directed by: Sara Berg
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Calvin Wiley
8:00 PM – Performance
“Speak” is a multi-media concert and dance piece inspired by the songs…
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
Brooklyn Family Day Featuring: Shine & The Moonbeams / Something Positive Afro Caribbean Dance Theater / DJ set by Hard Hittin Harry
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
SummerStage Kids presented by Disney presents Brooklyn Family Day, a day dedicated to engaging children and their families through engaging performances!…
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dead prez / Screening: "Soul Food Junkies" in association with ImageNation Cinema Foundation
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
With hard-hitting beats, politically aware rhymes, deft lyricism and strong song concepts, Dead Prez emerged in 2000 as one of rap’s most politically strident outfits.…
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11th Brazilian Film Festival of NY: Preta Gil / DJ sets by Gaspar Muniz / Screening: “Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury”
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Brazilian cinema is celebrating the 11th edition of the Brazilian Film Festival of NY . This annual event honors the best and the brightest of Brazil’s innovative new cinema. As is…
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Metropolitan Entertainment Presents: Joan Baez / Indigo Girls
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
2008 and 2009 were landmark years for Joan Baez , respectively marking 50 years since she began her legendary residency at Boston’s famed Club 47 and 50 years since she made her…
Monday, June 17, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Dana Dane / Grand Puba / Hosted by Chubb Rock In association with WBLS
at Betsy Head Memorial Playground (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
New York-born rapper Dana Dane first displayed his talents as a member of a rap group, Kangol Crew, which he formed with classmate Slick Rick. Launching his solo career after graduating,…
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The Airborne Toxic Event featuring the Calder Quartet with Ensemble LPR (Tito Munoz, Conductor)
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
The Airborne Toxic Event has gained a lot of attention for their lyrical arrangements, as well as their unique sound that can be described as a blend of Indie Rock music infused with a…
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Hezekiah Walker in association with WLIB
at Betsy Head Memorial Playground (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
For over 25 years, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir have spread the Gospel of Jesus to a variety of audiences, changing the lives of many around the…
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Mad. Sq. Music: Suzanne Vega
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Suzanne Vega kicks off the 2013 Mad. Sq. Music: Oval Lawn Series. Vega is an American singer-songwriter of rare poetic genius and emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of…
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
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Jon B / Hi-Five in association with WBLS
at Betsy Head Memorial Playground (in Betsy Head Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Jon B is an accomplished musician, noted songwriter and producer who combined 1970s Soul with Hip-Hop influences in his debut album, Bonafide . A soulful album that highlighted…
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Friday, June 21, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Make Music New York
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Now in its seventh year, Make Music New York , “the largest music event ever to grace Gotham” (Metro New York), is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces…
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Kids
Fête De La Musique: IAM with special guest Rakim / In association with The Cultural Services of the French Embassy and Bureau Export, French Music Export Office
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Hailing from France and formed in 1988, IAM began its journey to fame in the city of Marseille. This French Hip-Hop group consisting of 5 members incorporates themes that include the…
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
“Make a Joyful Noise” A Tribute to Mahalia Jackson Featuring: Joshua Nelson, the Prince of Kosher Gospel and special guest Della Reese / Screening: “Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory” In association with ImageNation Cinema Foundation
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
To mark the 50 th anniversary of the March on Washington, which called for civil and economic rights for African Americans, SummerStage honors the storied legacy of famed Gospel singer…
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
Patriotic Sunday Annual Concert
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The patriotic annual concer is sponsored by the Westerleigh Improvement Society.
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Kids
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force / Sinkane / DJ sets by King Britt in association with Okayafrica
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force have blended Funk, Jazz, and African Folk throughout their 27 year career to create a colorful and distinctive sound in the music world. The…
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Blue Note Jazz Festival: YASIIN BEY (fka Mos Def) and openers TBD / Produced By Jill Newman Productions
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
One of the most versatile artists of his time, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) has become an international sensation in theater, film, television, and the music industry. Bey began his…
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Central Astoria's Waterfront Independence Celebration
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Central Astoria presents its Annual Independence Celebration featuring the Queens Symphony Orchestra followed by a spectacular Grucci Fireworks display!
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Tribute to Ismael Rivera with Moncho Rivera in association with La Mega
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
As a successful tropical music vocalist, the young Ramon “Moncho” Rivera has spent a lifetime singing praises to his famed uncle, Ismeal Rivera. After all, Ismeal Rivera was…
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Tribute to Hector Lavoe in association with La Mega
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
SummerStage is proud to celebrate the talent of the one and only Hector Lavoe , the influential Puerto Rican Salsa singer who has had a profound impact on Salsa and is still influencing…
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Mad. Sq. Music: Anat Cohen Quartet
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds over the world with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. Anat has been voted Clarinetist of the Year six…
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“COMEDY CENTRAL Stars Under the Stars” hosted by Gabriel Iglesias and featuring performances by Adam DeVine / Anthony Jeselnik / Nick Kroll / Jeff Ross / Amy Schumer
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Gabriel Iglesias has been described as a witty, electrifying, and talented performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience. His first…
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
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Sammy Garcia y Sabor De Puerto Rico in association with La Mega
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Master Latin percussionist Sammy Garcia is counted as one of the very best amongst such legendary performers as: Conjunto Clásico, Willie Colón, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tito…
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
Bronx Family Day: KR3TS Dance Company / The Gizmo Guys / LuckyBob: Variety Performer / Double Dutch Dreamz / DJ set by Idlemind “The Appropriate Agent”
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
SummerStage Kids presented by Disney presents Bronx Family Day, a day dedicated to engaging children and their families through interactive performances! The event features…
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LIGHTS / Joel Plaskett / Spirit of the West / Produced by Canada Day International in association with BlackBerry
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
SummerStage joins Canada Day International and BlackBerry in celebrating Canada’s 146th birthday, presenting a free showcase of top Canadian talent.
When electro-rock sensation…
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Rock Steady Crew premiere of “RSC Ghetto Made” / Master Class: Rocksteady Crew
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Rock Steady Crew
8:00 PM – Performances
Originally founded in 1977 in the Bronx, by Jimmy D and Jimmy Lee, Rock…
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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Big Star's Third: An Orchestrated Live Performance of the Legendary Album, featuring Mike Mills, Jody Stephens, Sharon Van Etten, Kurt Vile, Marshall Crenshaw, Pete Yorn, Reeve Carney and many more
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Big Star's Third is a full performance of the iconic album by an astonishing who's who of rock music featuring famed vocalists including Sharon Van Etten , Kurt Vile ,…
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Monday, July 1, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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The Freedom Dance Party with special guest Cameo
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Join The Freedom Dance Party as they celebrate 10 years of weekly parties with a huge live performance with Funk and R&B legend, Cameo !
The Freedom Dance Party is…
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Joe Bataan / Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm Revue
at Soundview Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Joe Bataan , called the “King of Latin Soul,” was influenced by the melodic sounds of Doo-Wop and the energy of Latin music that were the hallmarks of his Spanish Harlem…
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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George Lamond / DJ set by DJ Lucho
at Soundview Park, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
George Lamond became an instant star for his first Freestyle album, “ Bad of the Heart, " which yielded the hit single with the same name and as well as “Without…
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Mad. Sq. Music: The Grascals & Joy Kills Sorrow
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
The Grascals are among the most beloved and acclaimed bands on today’s bluegrass scene, having won SPBGMA’s Bluegrass Band of the Year award in 2010, the International…
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Blink Your Eyes: Sekou Sundiata Revisited / longstoryshort: Remixed Featuring: Nona Hendryx / Sandra St. Victor / Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely / Poets: Faybiene Miranda / Lenelle Moise
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Presented as part of Blink Your Eyes: Sekou Sundiata Revisited, a seven-month, citywide retrospective featuring theater, poetry, music concerts and humanities events curated and produced…
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Thursday, July 4, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
Friday, July 5, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park. Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the…
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Saturday, July 6, 2013
Mambo to Hip-Hop Part 3: The Graffiti Movement and the Media it Inspires
at THE POINT CDC, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join SummerStage as we head to the South Bronx, the birthplace of Hip-Hop to celebrate the connection between graffiti art and the media it inspires. THE POINT CDC and City Lore have…
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Bowery Presents: She & Him / Camera Obscura
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
She & Him consists of the pairing of Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward. For 6 years, She & Him have been taking the indie world by storm as they churn out hits for the world to…
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Global Family Day Featuring: The Carpetbag Brigade & Nemcatacoa Teatro / Elizabeth Mitchell / Natural Expression Rhythm Band / ASE Dance Theater Collective / Ifetayo Youth Ensemble
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
SummerStage Kids presented by Disney presents Global Family Day, a day dedicated to engaging children and their families through engaging performances! This family affair will awaken…
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays Presents Bella's Bartok
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Vibrantly danceable live music in Riverside Park accompanied by spectacular sunsets along the Hudson River every Sunday in July at 7pm for free. All ages welcome.
July 7: Bella’s…
Free!
Monday, July 8, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Bowery Presents: She & Him / Camera Obscura
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
She & Him consists of the pairing of Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward. For 6 years, She & Him have been taking the indie world by storm as they churn out hits for the world to…
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
RVSB and others in association with Latin Alternative Music Conference
at Corner of Claremont Parkway and Crotona Avenue (in ), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
DJ Raff and Latin Bitman are teaming up for RVSB , the debut collaboration from two of the most creative minds in Latin Electronica, which was released on March 19…
Free!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
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DJ Kool Herc
at Corner of Claremont Parkway and Crotona Avenue (in ), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
DJ Kool Herc is considered by many to be the “The Founder of Hip-Hop Culture.” In the early stages of Hip-Hop music, he brought his sound system to block parties in the Bronx…
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Artist TBD / Cuarto Poder / Los Rakas in association with Latin Alternative Music Conference
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
One of the biggest names in Latin American Hip-Hop, Cuarto Poder built a reputation in Venezuela as leading MCs before releasing their US debut album …
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Mad. Sq. Music: Rene Marie’s “Experiment in Truth”
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Rene Marie, the award winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel, has quickly become a heroine to many; a woman of great strength exuding stamina and…
Free!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Performance Schedule :
July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
July 18 Apple…
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.
Presented by 106.7 Lite FM
Free!
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
Lila Downs / Natalia Clavier / Pamela Rodriguez / Raul Campos in association with Latin Alternative Music Conference
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, Lila Downs embraces and highlights her origins in the U.S. and Mexico. Downs' roots have always been an important aspect of her music, as well…
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Hudson River Park's RiverRocks featuring Generationals and Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside with Waxahatchee
at Pier 84, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
2013 marks Hudson River Park’s RiverRocks 15th Season. RiverRocks is among New York City’s quintessential free outdoor summer concert series and features established and…
Free!
Waterfront Concert Series 2013
at Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Central Astoria's 2013 Waterfront Concert Series will continue Thursday evenings in July & August
July 11 - Swingtime Big Band
Free!
Friday, July 12, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
Free!
WAR / DJ set by DJ Afro in association with Latin Alternative Music Conference
at Corner of Claremont Parkway and Crotona Avenue (in ), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
WAR ’s long-hailed musical virtuosity and influences, which include Jazz, Rock, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Latin, have impacted their fans, as well as other musicians, regardless of…
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Solshyne Band Concert
at B.97th Street & Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach), Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy live music with a popular local classic rock band from Rockaway.
Sponsored by Councilman Eric Ulrich.
Free!
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Columbia Winds Ensemble Concert
at Billings Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Columbia Summer Winds is an outdoor wind ensemble that has performed fun, exciting, and free summer concerts in New York City public parks since 2002. The ensemble provides…
Free!
Julietta Venegas / Carla Morrison / Alex Anwandter in association with Latin Alternative Music Conference
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Julieta Venegas is a renowned Mexican singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. With over six released albums to date, Venegas has sold more than 9 million copies of her albums…
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The Ghetto Brothers / Screening: From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale In association with ImageNation Cinema Foundation and Latin Alternative Music Conference
at Corner of Claremont Parkway and Crotona Avenue (in ), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Forming in the Bronx streets during the 1960s, The Ghetto Brothers uplifted their NYC community through Hip-Hop music, helping to eradicate pushers from their neighborhood, cleaning up…
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
Fanfare Ciocarlia / Red Baraat / DJ sets by Joro Boro
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Fanfare Ciocarlia is one of the world's greatest live bands, their energy and ingenuity having won them fans from Melbourne to Memphis, Tokyo to Toulouse. The National…
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Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays Presents Drums and Dance of India
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Drums and Dance of India / sounds and moves from India.
Experience the classical performing arts of India with the unprecedented all-female percussion ensemble Taalika: Women of…
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Monday, July 15, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
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Meli'sa Morgan / Fonda Rae / Alicia Myers / Marley Marl / Hosted by Bob Lee in association with WBLS
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
New York soul songstress Meli'sa Morgan began her professional career as a backup singer, working with a number of major artists including Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan. …
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The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
An enchanting evening of favorite opera arias and duets featuring rising Metropolitan Opera stars Erin Morley (soprano), Isabel Leonard (mezzo-soprano), and Stephen Costello (tenor),…
Free!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Hudson River Park Featuring The Specials
at Pier 26
5:00 p.m.
Hudson River Park teams up with The Bowery Presents to bring you a series of exciting concerts on the waterfront. Doors open at 5pm, show starts at 6:00pm.
If you were 12 in 1979, the…
Force MDs / Horace Brown / Jeff Redd / Marley Marl / hosted by Bob Lee in association with WBLS
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
New York born and bred, The Force MDs began their climb to fame by singing and dancing on Greenwich Village street corners and the Staten Island ferry. Among the first R&B vocal…
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Mad. Sq. Music: Ben Sollee
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Ben Sollee, a Kentucky native known for his thrilling cello-playing that incorporates new techniques to create a unique mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz and R&B. Sollee possesses rough,…
Free!
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Performance Schedule :
July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
July 18 Apple…
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.
Presented by 106.7 Lite FM
Free!
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
Das EFX / Special Ed / Chubb Rock / Black Sheep / Marley Marl / hosted by Bob Lee in association with WBLS
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Consisting of Skoob and Krazy Drayzy, Das EFX has been around the music game for a long time. The duo gained critical and commercial fame with the release of their landmark debut…
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Mitch Kahn Celebrates the American Songbook
at Main Park House (in Cunningham Park), Queens
7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
We have invited Mitch Kahn back for a second year. Enjoy a wonderful evening of music. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the park.
Bring a blanket or chair and…
Free!
Friday, July 19, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
Free!
Rennie Harris Collective Inc. / Master Class by: Rennie Harris Collective
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:15 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Rennie Harris Collective Inc.
8:00 PM – Performances
In 2005 Dr. Rennie Harris conceived Rennie Harris…
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The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
An enchanting evening of favorite opera arias and duets featuring rising Metropolitan Opera stars Erin Morley (soprano), Isabel Leonard (mezzo-soprano), and Stephen Costello (tenor),…
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Planet Hemp / Gaby Amarantos / Emicida / DJ sets by Greg Caz in association with Brasil Summerfest
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join SummerStage as we celebrate the new generation of musicians making a mark on the Brazilian music scene with up and coming Brazilian Hip-Hop artist Emicida and Gaby Amarantos, in her…
Free!
DANCE IQUAIL! / Master Class by: Karisma Jay
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:15 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Karisma Jay
8:00 PM – Performances
DANCE IQUAIL! now celebrating its fifth anniversary, returns to SummerStage.…
Free!
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Oliver Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits / Fatoumata Diawara / Krar Collective / DJ sets by DJ Sirak
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Oliver Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits , a revolutionary music group originating in Zimbabwe, have been performing since 1979. The Black Spirits members have changed over the years,…
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Queens Family Day Featuring: Invincible: A Tribute to the King of Pop / PitchBlak Brass Band / Little Club Heads / DJ set by Chris Love “The Mixologist”
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
SummerStage Kids presented by Disney presents Queens Family Day, a day dedicated to engaging children and their families through engaging performances! This year’s special event…
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays presents Vensaire
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Vensaire
"Akin to a jigsaw puzzle, Vensaire is assembled from jagged, oblong, and often eccentrically shaped pieces: influences range from the sweeping sounds of traditional…
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DJ D-Nice / 25th Anniversary Screening of "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" in association with ImageNation Cinema Foundation
at Queensbridge Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
At the intersection of music and technology, Derrick “ D-Nice ” Jones has built a career as a respected musician, photographer, and web-developer. D-Nice grew up in the Bronx,…
Free!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue & Soulive with Anders Osborne
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Since the release of their GRAMMY-nominated 2010 debut album, Backatown , Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have grown creatively while winning hordes of new fans performing nonstop…
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
The Bari Koral Rock Band
at Beach 108th Street (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This funky follow-up to the band's award- winning debut, Rock and Roll Garden, is sure to delight fans of all ages.
Sponsored by Councilman Eric Ulrich
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
at Corner of Claremont Parkway and Crotona Avenue (in ), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
An evening of favorite opera arias and duets by up-and-coming Met artists Ying Fang (soprano), Mario Chang (tenor), and Brandon Cedel (bass-baritone), accompanied by pianist Bradley Moore.…
Free!
Martha Graham Dance Company / Special Guest: Dancin’ Downtown at The Joyce Contest Winner
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Informed by the expansive vision of pioneering choreographer Martha Graham, the Martha Graham Dance Company brings to life a timeless and uniquely American style of dance that has…
Free!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Mad. Sq. Music: Dafnis Prieto Sextet & Yosvany Terry Quintet
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Cuban born drum virtuoso Dafnis Prieto is joining the Mad. Sq. stage with his accomplished sextet including Ralph Alessi (trumpet), Felipe Lamoglia (alto/soprano saxophones), Manuel Valera…
Free!
Martha Graham Dance Company / Special Guest: Dancin’ Downtown at The Joyce Contest Winner
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Informed by the expansive vision of pioneering choreographer Martha Graham, the Martha Graham Dance Company brings to life a timeless and uniquely American style of dance that has…
Free!
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Performance Schedule :
July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
July 18 Apple…
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.
Presented by 106.7 Lite FM
Free!
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
Hudson Park RiverRocks: Foxygen and Thao & the Get Down Stay Down
at Pier 84, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
2013 marks Hudson River Park’s RiverRocks 15th Season. RiverRocks is among New York City’s quintessential free outdoor summer concert series and features established and breaking…
Free!
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
at Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
An evening of favorite opera arias and duets by up-and-coming Met artists Ying Fang (soprano), Mario Chang (tenor), and Brandon Cedel (bass-baritone), accompanied by pianist Bradley Moore.…
Free!
Friday, July 26, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
Free!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Lianne La Havas / LP / Quadron / DJ sets by DJ Center
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Associated Press called London-based singer/songwriter Lianne La Havas Is Your Love Big Enough? “not just one of the year’s best debuts, but one of the year’s best…
Free!
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Rock Steady Crew 36th Anniversary Concert Featuring Pete Rock & CL Smooth and special guests
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Rock Steady Crew celebrates its 36th anniversary of being a true Hip-Hop brand ambassador by bringing its annual free concert to SummerStage in Central Park for the first time.…
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays presents Brown Rice Family
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Brown Rice Family fresh world roots jam band working towards global solidarity and organic happiness. Guided by a strong belief in the natural flow of things, BRF provides the masses with…
Free!
Monday, July 29, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Bowery Presents: Ben Howard / Michael Kiwanuka
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Ben Howard ’s stage presence enchants his audience as the music flows from his fingers, “gathering words and melodies as they go, carrying his reedy, tremulous voice as their…
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Motown Revue / Felix Hernandez's Rhythm Revue
at Tappen Park, Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Originating in the “Motor Town” of Detroit, Michigan, The Motown Record Corporation fused the style of Soul music with a definitive Pop influence which brought its individual…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Mad. Sq. Music: Erin McKeown and Lake Street Dive
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Erin McKeown has been touring the globe for the last 12 years as a writer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist with eight full-length records and three EPs under her belt. McKeown’s…
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The Persuasions / Felix Hernandez's Rhythm Revue
at Tappen Park, Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Persuasions , an A Capella group which humbly started out on the street corners of Brooklyn, proudly boast their forty plus years together with only its founding members. Often…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Rock Steady Crew Dance Celebration / World Premiere of “RSC Ghetto Made”
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Originally founded in 1977 in the Bronx, by Jimmy D and Jimmy Lee, Rock Steady Crew has become one of the most well-known and recognizable B-Boy groups in the world. These pioneers…
Free!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Meg’s Melodies :
Award-winning, Meg Russell joined by her talented…
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.
Presented by 106.7 Lite FM
Free!
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
An evening of favorite opera arias and duets by up-and-coming Met artists Ying Fang (soprano), Mario Chang (tenor), and Brandon Cedel (bass-baritone), accompanied by pianist Bradley Moore.…
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Johnny Ray & Salsa con Clase
at Tappen Park, Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Born in Quebradillas, a small town in the western coast of Puerto Rico, Johnny Ray is a famed percussionist and band leader. After almost four decades as a musician and director of…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Friday, August 2, 2013
A Morning of Music with Darlene Graham
at 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Darlene Graham entertains children of all ages with her interactive and exciting performance. A mix of energetic folk and remixes of familiar children’s songs will have everyone singing…
Free!
Kids
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
Free!
“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Bryant Park Moey's Music Party
at Reading Room (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
Kids come see Moey's Music Party.
Free!
Kids
Shirley Caesar / Donald Lawrence / James Fortune & F.I.Y.A. / Erica Campbell / Ricky Dillard
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Shirley Caesar is the undisputed First Lady of Gospel Music. In a career that spans over 60 years, she is arguably the most beloved and celebrated Gospel artist of our time. Caesar…
Free!
“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Sunday, August 4, 2013
WBLS 5th Annual R&B Fest Featuring: Raheem DeVaughn / Lyfe Jennings / Donell Jones / Erica Campbell and special guests
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Singer and songwriter, Raheem DeVaughn , has quickly burst onto the music scene. His debut album, The Love Experience , was released in 2005 to much critical acclaim. While…
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Monday, August 5, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
The Bowery Presents: Disclosure / TNGHT / Julio Bashmore
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The British duo, Disclosure , consists of brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence (aged just 20 and 17 respectively). In a New York Times profile of Disclosure, the brothers talked about…
Jungle Brothers / Zhigge / hosted by Lyricist Lounge
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Jungle Brothers is an American Hip-Hop group that pioneered the fusion of Jazz and Hip-Hop and also became the first Hip-Hop group to use a house-music producer. The group began…
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"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Bilal / Vivian Green / In association with WBLS
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Born in Philadelphia, Bilal is a schooled musician and dynamic live performer whose artistry draws from Jazz, Soul, and Hip-Hop. Bilal has long been intrigued by the possibilities…
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Live Nation Presents Jimmy Eat World
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Jimmy Eat World got their start in 1994 and has gained a reputation for being a band of great perseverance and hard work. Since the 1999 release of their breakthrough debut album Clarity ,…
Mad. Sq. Music: Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
at Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
A decade evolved from their debut at 2003′s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Dumpstaphunk offers fans an unforgettable live experience steeped in the Big Easy tradition of…
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"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Performance Schedule :
July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
July 18 Apple…
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.
Presented by 106.7 Lite FM
Free!
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
Hudson Park RiverRocks:Titus Andronicus and Ducktails
at Pier 84, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
2013 marks Hudson River Park’s RiverRocks 15th Season. RiverRocks is among New York City’s quintessential free outdoor summer concert series and features established and breaking…
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Tye Tribbett / Tasha Cobbs / In association with WLIB
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Although Tye Tribbett has toured and performed with some of the biggest artists in the secular world, including Justin Timberlake, Whitney Houston, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Elton John and…
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“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Friday, August 9, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
Free!
The Faison Firehouse and SummerStage Presents: Harlem Dance Caravan / Master Class: Dana McBroom-Manno
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Dana McBroom-Manno
8:00 PM – Performances
Acclaimed Harlem performing arts institution, The Faison Firehouse has joined…
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“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Saturday, August 10, 2013
40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture with DJ Kool Herc and special guests
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
DJ Kool Herc is considered by many to be the “The Founder of Hip-Hop Culture.” In the early stages of Hip-Hop music, he brought his sound system to block parties in the Bronx…
Free!
The Faison Firehouse and SummerStage Presents: Harlem Dance Caravan / Master Class: Calvin Wiley
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Calvin Wiley
8:00 PM – Performances
Acclaimed Harlem performing arts institution, The Faison Firehouse has joined with…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Shuggie Otis / José James / Hiatus Kaiyote / DJ sets by OP! (I Love Vinyl) in association with Giant Step
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Shuggie Otis is a musician’s musician, a reclusive genius from Los Angeles whose name has been spoken in reverential tones by his peers for more than four…
Free!
Harlem Family Day Featuring: Illstyle & Peace Productions / Robbi K / DJ set by Stormin’ Norman / “Sweet Billy and The Zooloos” In association with Hip-Hop Theater Festival and 651 ARTS
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
SummerStage Kids presented by Disney presents Harlem Family Day, a day dedicated to engaging children and their families through engaging performances! Celebrate Hip-Hop culture…
Free!
Back to the Roots – DJ Kool Herc at 5POINTZ celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
at 5Pointz, Queens
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Stay tuned for more details on this unique fusion of graffiti art and music as SummerStage travels to famed graffiti Mecca, 5POINTZ for a day celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hip-Hop.…
Free!
“Hotter Than July” A Soul Train Tribute to Stevie Wonder Featuring: DJ Spinna and special guests / Screening: “Hotter Than July” In association with ImageNation Cinema Foundation
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Fifty years ago, the legendary Stevie Wonder released his first single “Fingertips”, which topped the Billboard Pop Singles and R&B charts and launched his…
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Toby Love in association with La Mega
at High Bridge Park (in Highbridge Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Toby Love is well known as one of the pioneers of modern Bachata music and a member of the legendary urban Bachata group, Aventura. Six years after the formation of Aventura, Toby Love…
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"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
Andy Andy in association with La Mega
at High Bridge Park (in Highbridge Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Dominican singer Andy Andy has emerged as one of a handful of musicians on the cutting edge of the Bachata craze, beginning with his debut album, Aqui Conmigo . Infused with…
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"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Summer on the Hudson: Children’s Performance Series
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Music, storytelling & theater for young audiences. Suitable for kids up to age 7. Wear sunscreen!
Performance Schedule :
July 11 Rolie Polie Guacamole
July 18 Apple…
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.
Presented by 106.7 Lite FM
Free!
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
Bachata Heightz in association with La Mega
at High Bridge Park (in Highbridge Park), Bronx
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Born and raised in Washington Heights, Jerry Garcia, Jonathan Garcia, Jeffrey Cruz, Aneudy Hernandez and Diego Capellan formed Bachata Heightz to explore their musical interests while…
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"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Friday, August 16, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performace Schedule :
May 6 – 10…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
Free!
The Francesca Harper Project / Master Class by: Cecilia Marta
at East River Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Cecilia Marta
8:00 PM – Performances
Francesca Harper blends original choreography, dance, music and film to create…
Free!
Irish Night featuring" Andy Cooney"
at Beach 108th Street (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music with Andy Cooney and his world famous Irish band performing favorite Irish tunes and much more.
Sponsored by Councilman Eric Ulrich
Free!
“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Saturday, August 17, 2013
“Speak” Featuring Live Music by: Marla Mase and Tomás Doncker / Book/Lyrics by: Marla Mase / Choreography by: Adrienne Hurd / Directed by: Sara Berg
at East River Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by: Craig Smith
8:00 PM – Performance
“Speak” is a multi-media concert and dance piece inspired by the…
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Twin Shadow / Autre Ne Veut / Elliphant / DJ sets by Mano Built by meanred
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Twin Shadow is the musical child of Dominican-born George Lewis Jr. The alternative pop style of music that Lewis writes, sings, and produces has been on the rise since the…
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“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Sunday, August 18, 2013
“COMEDY CENTRAL Live Presents The Dark Lords of Comedy” Featuring Mike Lawrence / Jared Logan / Dan St. Germain
at East River Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Mike Lawrence is a New York City based comedian who has been featured as a stand-up on TBS' Conan, Marc Maron's WTF Podcast, Paul Provenza's Setlist “John Oliver's…
Free!
Monday, August 19, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
International Contemporary Circus Festival: Race Horse Company: “Petit Mal”
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Race Horse Company was born in 2008 out of an artistic need to create an uncompromising, personal and completely new kind of contemporary circus. Race Horse Company's rough-and-ready…
Free!
“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
International Contemporary Circus Festival: Race Horse Company: "Petit Mal"
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Race Horse Company was born in 2008 out of an artistic need to create an uncompromising, personal and completely new kind of contemporary circus. Race Horse Company's rough-and-ready…
Free!
Bobby McFerrin: spirityouall
at Rumsey Playfield (in Central Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
For decades Bobby McFerrin has broken all the rules. The 10-time Grammy winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world's…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at East River Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at East River Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
Free!
"King Kong" Written by Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner / Directed by Alfred Preisser / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at East River Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, “King Kong”, a…
Free!
Friday, August 23, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
Free!
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: World Premiere of “Bird is the Word” by Jimmy Heath, performed by Jimmy Heath Big Band
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
This exceptional night celebrates Charlie Parker's historic compositions and will feature a newly updated version of the 2004 commissioned work, “Bird is The Word”…
Free!
“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at East River Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Kenny Garrett / Cécile McLorin Salvant/ Kim Thompson / Jaleel Shaw
at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Over the course of a stellar career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. Garrett has always…
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“Diablo Love” By Mando Alvarado / Directed By Alfred Preisser / Music Direction & Composition By Tomás Doncker / SummerStage Theater Presented By Time Warner
at East River Park, Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
“Diablo Love” is a fantastical love story featuring live music that re-imagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player,…
Free!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Lee Konitz Quartet/ Sheila Jordan / Christian Scott / Warren Wolf
at Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Alto Saxophonist Lee Konitz has enjoyed one of the most creative and prolific careers in modern jazz. While remaining on the cutting edge of improvisation, Konitz has had the opportunity…
Free!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
"Wild Style 30th Anniversary Celebration" in association with ImageNation Cinema Foundation
at East River Park, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join SummerStage for a special 30 th anniversary screening of the classic Hip-Hop film, “Wild Style” at the East River.
For those craving the true roots of Rap, “…
Free!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier hosted by Lyricist Lounge
at East River Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
SummerStage celebrates the acclaimed Hip-Hop brand, Lyricist Lounge . A respected part of Hip-Hop music and culture, Lyricist Lounge has hosted hundreds of live showcases featuring the…
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Mac DeMarco built by meanred
at East River Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Mac Demarco , a 21-year old Canadian, released his debut album, Rock and Roll Night Club (RNRNC), just a short while ago in the spring of 2012. This album was accompanied by a…
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Accordions Around the World in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thirteen evenings featuring over a hundred different accordionists throughout the summer playing music from all over the world. Six accordionists perform under the trees in the park every…
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Larry Harlow and The Latin Legends Band / DJ set by DJ Lucho
at East River Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
With over 40 years in the music industry, Larry Harlow has made significant contributions to Afro-Cuban music, taking instruments and rhythms and infusing them with his personal musical…
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Friday, August 30, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
New Music in Bryant Park
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music America and Bryant Park Corporation present new work from Jazz and Classical Music Artists.
Eight concerts by extraordinary artists representing a diverse musical spectrum -…
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Monday, September 2, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Monday, September 9, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
Friday, September 27, 2013
Bryant Park Piano
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.
Performance Schedule :
August
19…
Free!
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