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Take in some tunes in New York City's great outdoors. Musicians from around the world perform everything from opera to hip hop to world music, all in a park near you.
Concerts Events
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Accordions Around the World
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
This weekly series features more than 75 accordionists, as well as bandoneon/bayan/concertina/harmonium players, representing musical genres from many corners of the globe.
Free!
Independence Day Fireworks Display and Concert
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
The Grucci Fireworks Show, this year, is set to a musical soundtrack synchronized to the pyrotechnics.
Free!
Event
Sunset Wednesdays Outdoor Music: Mary Courtney & Morning Star
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Mary Courtney uses her voice to spread Irish culture, educate her audience about the struggles of her people, and capture her experience in the United States.
Free!
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Citi Summer in the Square
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
,
South Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan ,
West Side Seating Area (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
7:00 a.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Spend your summer Thursdays in Union Square Park with over 135 free events for all ages from June 15th – August 10th
Free!
Event
Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live
at Locomotive Lawn (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
10:30 a.m.
–11:15 a.m.
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories on our comfy turf lawn.
Free!
Kids
Red, White, and Bluegrass
at
Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Celebrate our nation’s freedom at Manhattan’s oldest house while enjoying a selection of red and white wines and local bluegrass band, M. Shanghai.
2017 Independence Celebration
at
Astoria Park Lawn (in Astoria Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:40 p.m.
This highly-anticipated event will feature a special performance by Queens Symphony Orchestra, followed by a spectacular Grucci fireworks display.
Free!
Event
Friday, June 30, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Orquesta Afinke
at Ditmars Park , Queens
6:30 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Orquesta Afinke is a Latin band featuring percussions, a swinging rhythmic section and a harmonic brass sound. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Freshen Up Friday
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Free!
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
RCTA Sunset Concert: Blues & Pop
at
96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Debbie Deane’s quartet brings a sophisticated jazz nuance to her engaging blues and pop songs — some original, some old favorites.
Free!
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Salsa/World Music
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Zon del Barrio's members, who span several generations, interpret classic and original tunes, and add a touch of contemporary style from the streets of Latin NYC
Free!
The Staten Island Philharmonic performs 'American Salute' at Conference House Park
at
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
Pack a picnic, bring a chair, invite a friend, and settle in for an enchanted late afternoon.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Independence Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic
at
Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–11:00 p.m.
Hear the sweet sounds of the Staten Island Philharmonic on the lawn, followed by viewing citywide fireworks displays from the waterfront.
Free!
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Accordions Around the World
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
This weekly series features more than 75 accordionists, as well as bandoneon/bayan/concertina/harmonium players, representing musical genres from many corners of the globe.
Free!
¡Arriba!: Latin Dance Party with Folklore Urbano
at On the High Line, at 16th Street (in The High Line) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
This evening's concert will feature a mix of salsa music and Colombian rhythms in a cross-cultural exploration of the unique sounds arising from New York City.
Free!
Sunset Wednesdays Outdoor Music: Elsa Nilsson Quartet
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
The quartet weaves the sounds of Brazil, Cuba, Spain, Turkey and the Baltic countries, with the traditional Swedish folk music of Nilsson’s roots.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Citi Summer in the Square
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
,
South Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan ,
West Side Seating Area (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
7:00 a.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Join Union Square Partnership for a day of free fitness classes, performances for kids, and a beatbox duel~
Free!
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:30 a.m.
The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows.
Free!
Bryant Park Sing-a-Long Thursdays
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join award-winning musicians at the piano on the upper terrace for our popular sing-a-longs to showtunes and crowd favorites.
Free!
Jazz Series: Firey String Sistas!
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
6:30 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Founded by cellist Nioka Workman, the engaging and inspiring Firey String Sistas! are a refreshing alternative to the standard jazz band.
Free!
Pirates of Penzance
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy one of the most popular of the Savoy Operas in America. The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island's new production is guaranteed fun for the whole family.
Free!
Friday, July 7, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, July 8, 2017
INSITU Dance Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Twenty-five dance companies will present original dance work created in response to a specific site, setting up a chain of performances that lead the audience up and down the LIC waterfront.
Free!
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
RCTA Sunset Concert: Reggae/Soul
at
96th Street Tennis Courts (in Riverside Park) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join the Riverside Clay Tennis Association at this high-energy, live Reggae-Soul concert on the tennis lawn overlooking the Hudson River.
Free!
Sunday, July 9, 2017
INSITU Dance Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park , Queens
12:00 p.m.
–7:00 p.m.
Twenty-five dance companies will present original dance work created in response to a specific site, setting up a chain of performances that lead the audience up and down the LIC waterfront.
Free!
Bronx Arts Ensemble Concert
at
Rockwood Drive Circle (in Van Cortlandt Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
The Bronx Arts Ensemble is a professional performance ensemble with a year-round schedule of chamber music and orchestral concerts.
Free!
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Afro-Caribbean
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
This ensemble of international dancers, singers, and musicians perform a mix of Afro-Caribbean traditional and dance music with a blend of poetry, storytelling, and theater.
Free!
Katz Concert Series: Alive N' Kickin
at Beach 94th Street, off Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Cover Band Alive N' Kickin will be performing hits from the 1960s through today!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Monday, July 10, 2017
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at Beach 94th Street, off Shorefront Parkway (in Rockaway Beach) , Queens
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Accordions Around the World
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
This weekly series features more than 75 accordionists, as well as bandoneon/bayan/concertina/harmonium players, representing musical genres from many corners of the globe.
Free!
Salsa Warriors
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
The Salsa Warriors invite you to a fun night of traditional and new music, featuring a live band performance and non-stop dancing.
Free!
Sunset Wednesdays Outdoor Music: Lyndon Achee Quintet
at
Wave Hill
, Bronx
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
A Brooklyn-based steel pan artist/composer/performer/educator, Lyndon Achee collaborates often with Oliver Lake, Bobby Sanabria, Eli Fountain and Anthony Braxton, among others.
Free!
Event
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Citi Summer in the Square
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
,
South Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan ,
West Side Seating Area (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
7:00 a.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Spend your summer Thursdays in Union Square Park with over 135 free events for all ages from June 15 – August 10.
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:30 a.m.
The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows.
Free!
Bryant Park Sing-a-Long Thursdays
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join award-winning musicians at the piano on the upper terrace for our popular sing-a-longs to showtunes and crowd favorites.
Free!
A Toast to Fort Tryon: Cocktail Party with Live Music
at
Stan Michels Promenade (in Fort Tryon Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Benefit proceeds will help sustain this historic park, underwriting horticulture staff, free environmental, cultural and fitness programs, and targeted capital improvements in the park.
Katz Concert Series: Yesterday & Today
at
MacNeil Park (in Macneil Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Beatles tribute band Yesterday & Today will be performing the Beatles greatest hits!
Free!
Summer Sunset Concert Series: RadioActive, The Offset and Ultravylet at Conference House Park
at
Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park) , Staten Island
7:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
RadioActive is a four-piece local teen cover-band from Staten Island, New York.
Free!
Nikki Torres & Rhythm Machine Band
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Get on your feet and enjoy the dynamic musical tribute to Gloria Estefan!
Free!
Friday, July 14, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
Summer Sounds: The Tee- Tones
at
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
, Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
The Tee-Tones combine soulful harmony with passionate vocal performances of the classics for the great R&B groups of the 50's, 60's and 70's.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: CONSUMATA Concert at the Bronx River Flotilla
at Starlight Park South Entrance , Bronx
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Join us as we kick off the Bronx River Alliance paddling season with a CONSUMATA concert that will follow along the 5-mile journey. More on the…
Free!
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Latin Jazz
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Active in the tri-state area for more than 20 years, Sumbaswing will have you grooving and dancing to its Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz harmonies.
Free!
Katz Concert Series: Dr. K's Motown Revue
at Springfield Park , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Cover band Dr. K's Motown Revue will be performing Motown hits!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Accordions Around the World
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
This weekly series features more than 75 accordionists, as well as bandoneon/bayan/concertina/harmonium players, representing musical genres from many corners of the globe.
Free!
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:30 a.m.
The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows.
Free!
Bryant Park Sing-a-Long Thursdays
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join award-winning musicians at the piano on the upper terrace for our popular sing-a-longs to showtunes and crowd favorites.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at
Midland Beach Splash Plaza (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach) , Staten Island
6:30 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
The City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
That 70s Project
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Take a spectacular trip back to the 1970s and the quintessential musical styles that defined an era and inspired a generation!
Free!
Movies Under the Stars: Newsies (1992)
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center , Manhattan
8:30 p.m.
–11:30 p.m.
When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses, they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business.
Free!
Friday, July 21, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Arts, Culture & Fun: Taikoza
at
Playground for All Children (in Pelham Bay Park) , Bronx
2:00 p.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Taikoza has created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at Ft. Hamilton Senior Center
3:00 p.m.
–4:30 p.m.
The City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Tropical Latin Salsa
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Ola Fresca brings a Latin sound directly from Brooklyn. The band weaves musical bridges connecting Cuban son, salsa, timba, and funk.
Free!
Katz Concert Series: Dr. K's Motown Revue
at O'Donohue Park (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Cover band Dr. K's Motown Revue will be performing Motown hits!
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:30 a.m.
The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows.
Free!
Bryant Park Sing-a-Long Thursdays
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join award-winning musicians at the piano on the upper terrace for our popular sing-a-longs to showtunes and crowd favorites.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at Bushwick Inlet Park Center (in Bushwick Inlet Park) , Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Visit Bushwick Inlet Park for a whole evening of southern Appalachian traditional music!
Free!
We Rock Then We Soul Tour featuring Beginnings and Elements
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Beginnings and Elements come together to bring you the timeless music of Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire in one unforgettable concert experience!
Free!
Friday, July 28, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Freshen Up Friday
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Free!
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
Summer Sounds: Orquesta Afinke
at
Clement Clarke Moore Homestead Park (in Moore Homestead Playground) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Orquesta Afinke is a Latin band featuring percussions, a swinging rhythmic section and a harmonic brass sound. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
Free!
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - R&B/Soul
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
The Chris Black Experience combines instrumental and vocal soul, jazz, and funk.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River!
Free!
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Katz Concert Series: Queens Symphony Orchestra
at The Lawn
7:00 p.m.
–8:30 p.m.
Experience the beautiful sounds of the Queens Symphony Orchestra, performing at St. John's University.
Free!
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Citi Summer in the Square
at
North Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
,
South Plaza (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan ,
West Side Seating Area (in Union Square Park) , Manhattan
7:00 a.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Spend your summer Thursdays in Union Square Park with over 135 free events for all ages from June 15 through August 10, including a free screening of The Karate Kid.
Free!
Kids
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:30 a.m.
The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows.
Free!
Bryant Park Sing-a-Long Thursdays
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join award-winning musicians at the piano on the upper terrace for our popular sing-a-longs to showtunes and crowd favorites.
Free!
Scarab: Journey Tribute
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Experience the ultimate Journey tribute! Sponsored by The Forest Park Trust, Inc.
Free!
Friday, August 4, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Sweet Spot Festival
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
3:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Vibe to sounds spun by a collection of North America’s renowned sound architects.
Free!
Kids
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Jazz
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
FREE The 24th annual Harlem Meer Performance Festival brings the best local talent in music and dance to Central Park! Enjoy jazz, Latin, world, and gospel music while admiring…
Free!
Katz Concert Series: Yesterday & Today
at
Juniper Valley Park Track (in Juniper Valley Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Beatles tribute band Yesterday & Today will be performing the Beatles greatest hits!
Free!
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Broadway in Bryant Park
at Bryant Park , Manhattan
12:30 p.m.
–1:30 a.m.
The best of musicals on and off Broadway showcase their hits, plus lots of surprises from other Broadway shows.
Free!
Bryant Park Sing-a-Long Thursdays
at
Bryant Park
, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Join award-winning musicians at the piano on the upper terrace for our popular sing-a-longs to showtunes and crowd favorites.
Free!
The Pack is Back: Salute to the Rat Pack
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park) , Queens
7:30 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Relive those days in Las Vegas with this great tribute to Frank, Sammy, and Dean!
Free!
Friday, August 11, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
Historic Harlem Parks & Manhattan Recreation Film Festival: 13th Film Screening and Soul Train Tribute
at
Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
This 2017 Academy Award nominated documentary takes an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Salsa
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Ernest “Chico” Alvarez Peraza is a Cuban-American vocalist and bandleader. Chico has actively been performing Afro-Cuban and Latin American music for the past 50 years.
Free!
Jazz in the Park with Alex Nguyen and Friends
at North Lawn (in Stuyvesant Square) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Come listen to jazz under the trees and watch the sun set behind the clouds.
Free!
Katz Concert Series: Lady and the Vamps
at
Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Park (in Tudor Park) , Queens
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
Cover Lady and the Vamps will be performing rock and pop hits!
Free!
Monday, August 14, 2017
Outdoor Movie Screening - NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century by Andrea Mostrovito
at
Pier 63 , Manhattan
8:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
More Art premieres "NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century" by Andrea Mastrovito, a spectacular, hand-animated, silent film that combines music and community engagement.
Free!
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Outdoor Movie Screening - NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century by Andrea Mostrovito
at Queens Museum of Art (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) , Queens
8:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
More Art premieres "NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century" by Andrea Mastrovito, a spectacular, hand-animated, silent film that combines music and community engagement.
Free!
Friday, August 18, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - African Cuban Caribbean Jazz
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Expect to hear African-Caribbean jazz music featuring rhythms from around the world.
Free!
Jazz in the Park with Alex Nguyen and Friends
at North Lawn (in Stuyvesant Square) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Come listen to jazz under the trees and watch the sun set behind the clouds.
Free!
Friday, August 25, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Summer on the Hudson: Freshen Up Friday
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
7:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
Free!
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Bargemusic Neighborhood Family Concerts: Music in Motion
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, visit Bargemusic for a free one hour performance, including a question & answer session with the musicians.
Free!
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Gospel
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Led by the former lead singer of the internationally-known Harlem Gospel Choir, the Anthony Morgan Gospel Ensemble presents music that transcends and transforms the human spirit.
Free!
Jazz in the Park with Alex Nguyen and Friends
at North Lawn (in Stuyvesant Square) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Come listen to jazz under the trees and watch the sun set behind the clouds.
Free!
Friday, September 1, 2017
Bryant Park Friday Picnics
at
Bryant Park Lawn (in Bryant Park) , Manhattan
5:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Every Friday on the lawn, Bryant Park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, and live food and entertainment.
Free!
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Central Park Conservancy Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Salsa Dura/Bailable
at
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park) , Manhattan
2:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Boricua Legend is comprised of world-class musicians and singers that cater to an audience that enjoys dancing to the rhythms of salsa dura.
Free!
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Outdoor Movie Screening - NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century by Andrea Mostrovito
at
Harbor View Lawn (in Brooklyn Bridge Park) , Brooklyn
7:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
More Art premieres "NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century" by Andrea Mastrovito, a spectacular, hand-animated, silent film that combines music and community engagement.
Free!
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Historic Harlem Parks & Manhattan Recreation Film Festival: The Fits
at
Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (in Marcus Garvey Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
A dreamy exploration of girlhood, The Fits follows an 11-year-old tomboy as she tries to fit in with her peers after joining an all-girl dance team.
Free!
Outdoor Movie Screening - NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century by Andrea Mostrovito
at Sunset Park , Brooklyn
7:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
More Art premieres "NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century" by Andrea Mastrovito, a spectacular, hand-animated, silent film that combines music and community engagement.
Free!
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South) , Manhattan
1:00 p.m.
–6:00 p.m.
There will be carnival rides and games, awesome bands, sideshow performers, aerialists, local food and merchandise vendors, cotton candy, and more!
Free!
Kids
Jazz in the Park with Alex Nguyen and Friends
at North Lawn (in Stuyvesant Square) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Come listen to jazz under the trees and watch the sun set behind the clouds.
Free!
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Outdoor Movie Screening - NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century by Andrea Mostrovito
at Mineral Springs (in Central Park) , Manhattan
7:30 p.m.
–10:30 p.m.
More Art premieres "NYsferatu: Symphony of a Century" by Andrea Mastrovito, a spectacular, hand-animated, silent film that combines music and community engagement.
Free!
Friday, September 15, 2017
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at Jackie Robinson Park entrance (in Jackie Robinson Park) , Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–7:30 p.m.
The City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Sunday, September 17, 2017
NYC Parks Presents Gertrude Ederle Sings Out! — Musical Show
at
Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and AfterWork Theater, New York City’s one and only recreational theater for adults, for a special presentation of a fully-staged musical show!
Free!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
at
Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park) , Manhattan
12:00 p.m.
–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with visits to the lighthouse interior, readings of eponymous children’s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and more!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 21, 2017
It’s Happening! Celebrating 50 Years of Public Art in NYC Parks
at East Pinetum (in Central Park) , Manhattan
11:00 a.m.
–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for an exciting day of public art, performances, and hands-on art workshops as we celebrate 50 years of our Art in the Parks program!
Free!
Event
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) , Manhattan
4:30 p.m.
–6:30 p.m.
Join us for our tree lighting party and celebrate the season with live music, dancing, decoration-making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Kids
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