Summer 2015 Free NYC Events
Note: it is advisable to arrive at least an hour early for most events and two hours or more for movies and New York Philharmonic concerts.
Dancing in Bryant Park
When: Wednesdays, May 13-June 24, lessons at 6 p.m., live music and dancing, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Fountain Terrace, Bryant Park (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 40 and 42 Streets, behind New York Public Library)
What: A social dance party after work featuring popular dance instructors plus an incredible band each week: Salsa, swing, tango, and much more. From
novices to experts, all are welcome. Hosted by Talia Castro-Pozo
May 13: Cuban salsa with music by Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros
May 20: swing and lindy hop with music by George Gee Swing Orchestra
May 27: samba e mais with music byMistura Perfeita Band
June 3: tango with music by the NY Tango Quartet
June 10: bachata with music by Bachata Heightz
June 17: west coast swing with music by Rakiem Walker Project
June 24, 4-10 p.m., Latin Dancing Festival with music by John Benitez, Palladium All-Stars, and Avenida B
http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/dance_in_bp.html
Brooklyn Bridge Park Dance Parties
When: Thursdays May 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn, enter at Prospect Park West & 9th Street
What: Free music and dance performances; $3 suggested donation
May 14, Classic Soul Funk Dance Party: Sonny Knight & the Lakers / The Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez, dance lesson by W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew
May 21, Electro Soul Dance Party: Jamie Lidell / JDH & Dave P. / Brooklyn United Marching Band
May 28, Latin Jazz Dance Party: Poncho Sanchex / DJ Bobbito Garcia, salsa lesson with Jose Rivera
http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn/2015-brooklyn-bridge-park-dance-parties
Harlem Dances
When: Third Friday of the month (May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21), 6-7 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park, 125th Street and Marginal
What: Wear dancing shoes and join different local companies as they demonstrate and teach you the moves.
May 15, City Stompers (flatfoot)
June 19: Harlem Dance Club (social dance)
July 17: The Harlem Swing Dance Society (swing)
Aug. 21, The Hoop Movement (hoop dance)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Shakespeare in Bryant Park
When: May 15-31, July 17-Aug. 2, Sept. 4-20, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Bryant Park (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 40 and 42 Streets, behind New York Public Library)
What: Free Shakespeare plays: Two Gentlemen of Verona, May 15-31; Romeo and Juliet, July 17-Aug. 2; The Taming of the Shrew, Sept. 4-20,
presented by The Drilling Company
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
http://bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/shakespeare.html
Bargemusic: “Music in Motion”
When: Saturdays, May 16-Aug. 29 (except July 4), 4-5 p.m., doors open at 3:45
Where: Fulton Ferry Landing near the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn
What: Classical music performances including a Q & A session with the musicians, on a barge moored to Fulton Ferry Landing. Doors open at 3:45 p.m.
and it’s best to arrive earlier to get a good spot in line. Programs announced at performances. No reserved seating. Note: There are also ticketed
Bargemusic events throughout the summer; consult web site for dates, prices, and programs.
http://www.bargemusic.org/calendar.html
Movies Night at Habana Outpost (Brooklyn)
When: Sundays, May through Oct., 8 p.m.
Where: Habana Outpost restaurant (outdoor seating), 757 Fulton St., corner of Fulton & South Portland, Brooklyn
What: Free films at Latin eco-eatery and community gathering space
May 17, Do the Right Thing
May 24, Krush Groove
May 31, Dazed & Confused
June 7, Breakfast at Tiffany’s
June 14, El Cantante
June 21, Scarface
June 28, Thelma & Louise
July 5, Top Gun
July 12, White Men Can’t Jump
July 19, Escape from New York
July 26, Jaws
August 2, To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
August 9, Purple Rain
August 16, Grease
August 23, Footloose
August 30, Coming to America
September 6, The Goonies
September 13, Teen Wolf
September 20, The Usual Suspects
September 27, Author
October 4, Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
October 11, Jackie Brown
October 18, The Lost Boys
October 25, The Terminator
http://www.habanaoutpost.com/locations/location/habana-outpost
SummerStage: Manhattan
When: various dates May 18-Sept. 24
What: New York’s largest free performing arts festival, featuring music dance, spoken word and theater
Events are free unless otherwise noted
Locations:
Rumsey Playfied, Central Park, Rumsey Field/Summerstage, just east of Literary Walk at 71st Street (nearest entrance 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue).
Note: while food and drink are allowed at Rumsey Field (or can be purchased there), no outside alcohol is permitted. Bags are checked.
East River Park, East River & FDR Drive between Grand & Jackson Streets
Marcus Garvey Park, 120th & 124th Streets, Madison Avenue
Jackie Robinson Park, 85 Bradhurst Avenue at 146th St.
Highbridge Park, Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY 10039 United States
Monday, May 18, 5-10 p.m., Tedeschi Trucks Band (roots music), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Tuesday, May 19, 5-10 p.m., Mastodon & Clutch with guest Graveyard (hard rock), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT:,
$35, see http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Saturday, June 6, 2-7 p.m., Blue Note Jazz Festival: Meshell Ndegeocello / Roy Hargrove / Gabriel Garzon Montano, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, June 7, 2-7 p.m., Angelique Kidjo / Emmanuel Jal / Rich Medina (world music), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Saturday, June 13, 2-7 p.m., Lettuce / The Soul Rebels (funk/soul), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Wednesday, June 17, 6-10 p.m., Lindsey Stirley (electronica), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $35, see
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Saturday, June 20, 5-6 p.m., The Big Quiet: A Meditation in Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Saturday, June 20, 6-10 p.m., Jungle / Ibeyi (soul / Cuban / African), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Monday, June 22, 6-10 p.m., City Parks Foundation Gala (cocktails, dinner, and concert featuring Debbie Harry, Dionne Warwick, Angelique Kidjo, and
Michael Bolton), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED EVENT, SEE http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/event/gala/
Wednesday, June 24, 5-10 p.m., The Kooks / Atlas Genius with guest Joywave (rock/pop), Remsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT
CONCERT: $35, see http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Saturday, June 27, 2-7 p.m., VP Records 25 Anniversary: Maxi Priest / Gyptian /Bunji Garlin & Fay Ann Lyons / Massive B (pop, reggae, R&B), Rumsey
Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, June 28, 2-7 p.m., Catalan Sounds on Tour: Oques Grasses / La iaia / Sílvia Pérez Cruz / DJ Guillamino, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Monday, June 29, 5-10 p.m., Ingrid Michaelson / Jukebox the Ghost / Secret Someones (indie pop), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED
BENEFIT CONCERT: $35, see http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Thursday, July 2, 7-10 p.m., Un Break à Mozart / The DASH Ensemble (hip hop / classical / dance), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, July 5, 2-6 p.m., Global Family Day: Shine and the Moonbeams with special guest the Noel Pointer Youth Orchestra / The Red Trouser Show /
Batoto Yetu / Ziporah Roney and Collaborative Artists (classic funk, soul, blues, and jazz), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, July 5, 7-10 p.m., Classical Theatre of Harlem: The Tempest (play), Marcus Garvey Park
Wednesday, July 8, 5-10 p.m., Compass / Systema Solar / Helado Negro (electronic, hip-hop, dub, cumbia and punk), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Saturday, July 11, 2-7 p.m., Vicentico / Ximena Sariñana / No Te Va Gustar (Latin / rock), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, July 12, 2-7 p.m., Cesária Évora Orchestra / Mayra Andrade / Dino D’Santiago (world music), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Wednesday, July 15, 6-10 p.m., NPR and WNYC’s Ask Me Another: Celebrating 30 Years of SummerStage (trivia / comedy / music), Rumsey Playfield,
Central Park
Saturday, July 18, 6-10 p.m., Freedom Party NYC: Special SummerStage Anniversary Theme (dance party), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Saturday, July 18, 7-9 p.m., Rashida Bumbray & Dance Diaspora Collective: RUN MARY RUN / master class: Jamel Gaines (dance), Queensboro Park
Sunday, July 19, 6-10 p.m., Jorge Drexler / Diego Garcia / Danay Suárez (Latin music), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Monday, July 20, 6-10 p.m., Guster / Kishi Bashi (indie/alternative music), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $40, see
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Wednesday, July 22, 6-10 p.m., Milky Chance / X Ambassadors (punk, rock & roll, soul, hip-hop), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT
CONCERT: $35, see http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Saturday, July 25, 2-7 p.m., Bombino / Young Fathers / Fantastic Negrito (African, rock & roll, pop, hip hop, punk, roots), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Saturday, July 25, 7-9 p.m., Jose Peña Suazo y la Banda Gorda (merengue), Highbridge Park
Saturday, July 26, 2-7 p.m., Rock Steady Crew 38th Anniversary Concert: Whodini / Big Daddy Kane & more (R&B/rap), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Monday, July 27, 5-10 p.m., Dawes & First Aid Kit, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $37.50, see
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Tuesday, July 28, 5-10 p.m., Rise Against with Killswitch Engage & Letlive (punk), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT:
$39.50, see http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Wednesday, July 29, 7-10 p.m., PHILADANCO! / TU Dance, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Friday, July 31, 5-9 p.m., Smorgasburg (food market /music), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Saturday, August 1, 2-7 p.m., Dr. John & the Nite Trippers / Amy Helm (blues, pop, jazz, rock and roll), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, August 2, 2-7 p.m., Nação Zumbi / Nation Beat’s Carnival Caravan feat. Cha Wa / DJ sets by Vinil Pompéia (Brazilian), Rumsey Playfield,
Central Park
Monday, August 3, 7-10 p.m., Beautiful – The Carole King Musical: Songs in Concert (musical), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Tuesday, August 4, 7-9 p.m., Tito Nieves (salsa), East River Park
Wednesday, August 5, 5-10 p.m., Father John Misty with Angel Olsen & Summer Moon (folk / singer-songwriter), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park,
TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $35, see http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Wednesday, August 5, 7-9 p.m., RATKING / Bishop Nehru (hip hop), East River Park
Thursday, August 6, 7-9 p.m., Caribou (electronica), East River Park
Friday, August 7, 7-9 p.m., The Nuyorican Poets Cafe featuring Sarah Jones (spoken word), East River Park
Saturday, August 8, 5-10 p.m., 30th Anniversary DJ Celebration: Quantic / Gilles Peterson / Afrika Bambaataa (soul, electronic & Latin and African
music), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Saturday, August 8, 7-9 p.m., Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company / master class: Karisma Jay East River Park
Sunday, August 9, 2-7 p.m., Glass Animals / Taylor McFerrin / BattleFest League Dancers (electro-pop), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, August 9, 4-7 p.m., Family Day: INVINCIBLE: Michael Jackson Tribute / Marika Hughes & Bottom Heavy, East River Park
Sunday, August 9, 7-9 p.m., Felix Hernandez Rhythm Revue / Screening: Our Latin Thing (R&B / dance / film), East River Park
Tuesday, August 11, 7-9 p.m., Rakim / DJ Tedsmooth (hip hop), Marcus Garvey Park
Wednesday, August 12, 7-10 p.m., The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music (theater / dance), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Wednesday, August 12, 7-9 p.m., Mobile Mondays! Live with Roy Ayers (jazz/R&B), Marcus Garvey Park
Thursday, August 13, 7-9 p.m., The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music / master class: Darrin Henson (theater / dance), Marcus Garvey Park
Friday, August 14, 7-9 p.m., The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music / master class: Darrin Henson (theater / dance), Marcus Garvey Park
Saturday, August 15, 6-10 p.m., Brazilian Film Festival of NY: Baby Do Brasil / screening: Samba & Jazz (Brazilian music / film), Rumsey Playfield,
Central Park
Saturday, August 15, 7-9 p.m., Tinder & Ash / Ephrat Asherie Dance / Kiebpoli & Shine / Claire Parsons Co. / Brooklyn United Marching Band (circus),
Marcus Garvey Park
Sunday, August 16, 5-10 p.m., Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito 25th Anniversary concert / screening: Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
(rap / hip hop / film), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, August 16, 7-9 p.m., Tinder & Ash / Ephrat Asherie Dance / Kiebpoli & Shine / Claire Parsons Co. / Brooklyn United Marching Band (circus),
Marcus Garvey Park
Wednesday, August 19, 7-10 p.m., ALT MODE: a collaboration between RYAT and Kate Watson-Wallace (dance, live electronic music, video), Rumsey
Playfield, Central Park
Sunday, August 23, 6-8 p.m., RCA Summer Concert Celebration featuring: Jazmine Sullivan / Jordan Bratton & more (R&B, soul, hip-hop, funk),
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Wednesday, September 2, 5-10 p.m., Lake Street Dive / Kitty, Daisy & Lewis (pop, R&B, soul, rock & roll, country, jazz), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
Wednesday, September 16, 5-10 p.m., Phil Lesh & Friends featuring Chris Robinson, Neal Casal, Eric Krasno, Adam MacDougall and Tony Leone (rock
& roll), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $59.50, see
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
Thursday, September 24, 6-10 p.m., Walk the Moon (pop / rock), Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT:, $35, see
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/benefit-concert/
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/
Summer on the Hudson: Literary Lounge
When: Mondays, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Red Shade Plaza, Hudson River at 62nd St., Riverside Park South
What: Summer on the Hudson and Lamprophonic team up to bring local writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction out into nature. Come hear a reading, a
moderated discussion, and join in an open Q&A. An excerpt of the writer’s work will be provided for digital download prior to each event at
lamprophonic.com/literary-lounge/
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
When: Fridays, May 22-Sept. 4, music starts at 7 a.m., gate opens at 6 a.m.
Where: Rumsey Playfield in Central Park
What: free performances by popular musical artists. Note: no large bags or backpacks allowed.
May 22, Jessie J
May 29, Ed Sheeran
June 5, Florence + the Machine
June 12, Jason Derulo
June 19, Adam Lambert
June 26, Dierks Bentley
July 3, Mika
July 10, Walk the Moon
July 17, TBD
July 24, Nicki Minaj
July 31, Hozier
August 7, Luke Bryan
August 14, TBD
August 21, 5 Seconds of Summer
August 28, TBD
Sept. 4, Florida Georgia Line
https://gma.yahoo.com/good-morning-america-s-2015-summer-concert-series-164044098.html
Today Show Summer Concert Series
When: various dates, May 22-Sept. 4, music starts at 7 a.m., suggested arrival by 5 a.m.
Where: outside Today Show studio, 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza
What: free performances by popular musical artists
Friday, May 22: Meghan Trainor
Friday, May 29: Pitbull (*In Orlando)
Friday, June 5: Charli XCX
Friday, June 12: Fall Out Boy
Monday, June 15: James Taylor
Friday, June 19: Nate Ruess
Tuesday, June 23: Janelle Monae and Wondaland
Friday, June 26: Imagine Dragons
Friday, July 3: Flo Rida
Friday, July 10: Carly Rae Jepsen
Friday, July 17: Alan Jackson
Friday, July 31: Jason Aldean
August TBD: Jennifer Lopez
Wednesday, August 12: Lunch Money Lewis
Friday, September 4: Brad Paisley
http://www.today.com/popculture/today-summer-concert-series-2015-see-full-lineup-t17861
Intrepid Summer Movie Series
When: Friday, May 22 and Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 3, doors open 7:30 p.m., films at dusk, no admission after 8:30 p.m.
Where: Intrepid Sea. Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, 12th Ave. & 46th Street
What: Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets for these free films on the deck of the Intrepid. Guests are encouraged to bring food, snacks
and non-alcoholic beverages. No outside alcohol is permitted.
May 22: Top Gun
July 9: October Sky
July 16: Moon
July 23: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
July 30: Apollo 13
Aug. 6: Wall-E
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/SummerMovieSeries2015.aspx
River to River art installation
When Fridays-Sundays, May 23-Sept. 7, 12-5 p.m.,
Where: Governors Island Arts Center
What: (Counter) Public: Art, Intervention & Performance in Lower Manhattan from 1978–1993 , free exhibition of photographs, video, and cultural
ephemera
http://lmcc.net/event/counter-public-art-intervention-performance-in-lower-manhattan-from-1978-1993/
New York Philharmonic Memorial Day Concert
When: Monday, May 25, 8 p.m., free ticket distribution begins at 6 p.m.
Where: Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 110th Street/Cathedral Parkway)
What: Free concert with seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be distributed at St. John the Divine on the day of the concert. Music
will also be piped out onto the adjacent Pulpit Green, weather permitting. Note: It is recommended to arrive at least 90 minutes before the concert for a
good seat.
Program: Beethoven: Egmont Overture, Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10, conducted by Alan Gilbert
http://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/1415/memorial-day-concert
New York Classical Theater
What: Free performances of The Taming of the Shrew and Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare
The Taming of the Shrew
When / Where: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27; Thursdays-Sundays, May 28-June 28, Central Park, close to West 103rd
Street/Central Park West entrance
When / Where: 7 p.m., Tuesdays & Wednesdays, June 23, 24, 30 & 31, Prospect Park near the Picnic House, enter at Grand Army Plaza or 5th St. &
Prospect Park West
When / Where: 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 8; Friday-Sunday, July 10, 11 & 12, Teardrop Park in Battery Park City, enter at North End Avenue between
Murray & Warren Sts.
Measure for Measure
When / Where: 7 p.m., Tuesdays-Sundays, July 14-Aug. 9, Battery Park, meet in front of Castle Clinton
When / Where: 7 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 11 & 12, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 14-16, Brookly Bridge Park
Note: These shows make use of multiple locations, with performers and audiences walking to different parts of the park between scenes. The walking
isn’t very far, but don’t plan a picnic as you’ll be moving around a lot. You may want to bring a flashlight to make it easier. Also, while this production is
free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
http://newyorkclassical.org/
Shakespeare in the Park (Public Theater productions in Central Park)
When: various dates, May 27-Aug. 23, 8 p.m.
Where: Delacorte Theater, Central Park (mid-park at 79th Street)
What: free performances in Central Park’s Delacorte Theater produced by The Public Theater featuring respected stage and screen actors
The Tempest, directed by Michael Greif, featuring Sam Waterston as Prospero, May 27-July 5
Cymbeline, directed by Daniel Sullivan, featuring Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater, July 23-Aug. 23
Note: Tickets available at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park the day of the performance, two per person, best to be in line by 8 a.m. They are also
available online by registering for a lottery drawing the morning of the performance, but with very limited availability. You can also try to get standby
tickets the evening of the show; I have had very good luck with the standby line if I get there by 5:30. Only one ticket per person, but friends can join you
in line until 6 p.m. Check online calendar for performance dates.
http://www.shakespeareinthepark.org/about
Summer on the Hudson: Friday Freshen Up
When: last Friday of the month, 6-7 p.m.
Where: 125th & Marginal Streets, West Harlem Piers Park
What: Kick off the weekend with some fresh air while you drink in the sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
May 29, Kelly Zullo (funk-slap-hammer on acoustic guitar)
June 26, Leo Liebeskind (soulful blues, folk, country rock)
July 31, The War and Treaty (haunting folk/Americana duo)
Aug. 28, Wordsmith (hip-hop with a message of purpose)
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Films on the Green
When: most Fridays, May 29-July 31, 8:30 p.m., one Thursday in Sept., 7:30 p.m.
What: Classic and contemporary French films, shown with English subtitles.
Locations:
Cedar Hill, Central Park, east side of park from 76th to 79th Streets
Washington Square Park, between West 4th Street and Waverly Place, University Place and Macdougal Street
Tompkins Square Park, Avenue A between 7th & 10th Streets, Manhattan
Riverside Park, Pier I, 70th Street Plaza at Hudson River
Transmitter Park, West St. between Kent St. and Greenpoint Ave., G to Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn
Columbia University, Broadway at 116th Street
Friday, May 29, ...And God created Woman by Roger Vadim with Brigitte Bardot, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Curd Jürgens,
Central Park, Cedar Hill
Friday, June 5, Caramel by Nadine Labaki with Nadine Labaki, Yasmine Al Massri, Washington Square Park
Friday June 12, Pépé le Moko by Julien Duvivier with Jean Gabin, Mireille Balin, Marcel Dalio, Washington Square Park
Friday, June 19, Priceless by Pierre Salvadori with Audrey Tautou, Gad Elmaleh, Tompkins Square Park
Friday, June 26, Zarafa by Rémi Bezançon & Jean-Christophe Lie, Tompkins Square Park
Friday, July 10, Goha by Jacques Baratier with Omar Sharif, Claudia Cardinale, Riverside Park, Pier I
Friday, July 17, Queen to Play by Caroline Bottaro with Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Riverside Park, Pier I
Friday, July 24, La Dérive by Paula Delsol with Jacqueline Vandal, Pierre Barouh, Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
Friday, July 31, La Collectionneuse by Eric Rohmer with Patrick Bauchau, Haydée Politoff, Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
Thursday, Sept. 10, 7:30 pm, The Rabbi's Cat by Joann Sfar & Antoine Delesvaux, Low Library, Columbia University
http://frenchculture.org/film-tv-and-new-media/festivals/films-green-2015
Summer on the Hudson: Sweet Spot
When: Sunday, May 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1, 3-9 p.m.
Where: 125th & Marginal Streets, West Harlem Piers Park
What: Musical Directions bring you a family-friendly gathering of community, cultures & music lovers of all ages. This public cultural fete features
Reggae, Soulful House, Disco and Afro-Beat spun by a rotating collection of North America’s most renowned sound architects.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Taste of Times Square
When: Monday, June 1, 5-9 p.m.
Where: 46th Street between Broadway and Ninth Avenue, Broadway between 45th and 47th Sts.
What: Taste of Times Square is a food festival (a small scale Taste of Chicago, if you will) at which patrons can try small portions of food from various
local restaurants. Food tickets can be purchased at booths throughout the neighborhood beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased ahead of
time at the Times Square Information Center (Seventh Avenue, between 46th and 47th Streets, across the street from TKTS) the week prior to the event.
Each “taste” ticket is $1 with dishes ranging from 2-6 tickets.
http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/taste-of-times-square/index.aspx
SummerStage: Brooklyn
When: various dates, June 2-28
What: New York’s largest free performing arts festival, featuring music dance, spoken word and theater
Locations:
Betsy Head Park, Blake Ave., Dumont Ave., Livonia Ave. bet. Strauss St., Hopkinson Ave. and Bristol St.
Herbert Von King Park, between Lafayette, Tompkins, Greene & Marcy Avenues
Red Hook Park, Henry, Lorraine, Clinton, Bay, and Halleck Streets
Brooklyn Bridge Park, 334 Furman Street (East River from the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges to Pier 6 and Atlantic Avenue)
Tuesday, June 2, 7-9 p.m., Lyricist Lounge feeling Scarface (rap), Red Hook Park
Wednesday, June 3, 7-9 p.m., Troy Ave / Phony Ppl (rap, funk, world music, hip-hop), Red Hook Park
Thursday, June 4, 7-9 p.m., The Felice Brothers / The Barr Brothers (rock & roll), Red Hook Park
Friday, June 5, 7-9 p.m., Lemon Anderson /#LoveHustle featuring DJ Reborn & J. Keys (spoken word / play), Red Hook Park
Saturday, June 6, 7-9 p.m., KanKouran West African Dance Company / master class: Assane Konte, Red Hook Park
Sunday, June 7, 4-7 p.m., Unlocking the Truth / Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls / Black Girls Rock / DJ Diamond Kuts (rock & roll), Red Hook Park
Sunday, June 7, 7-9 p.m., BattleFest League Dancers / screening: Flex is Kings (dance/film), Red Hook Park,
Thursday, June 11, 7-9 p.m., Duck Down 20 Year Anniversary BBQ with Book Camp Clik & Friends, Kirk Knight & CJ Fly of Pro Era, Chelsea Reject &
Statik Selektah (hip hop) , Betsy Head Park
Friday, June 12, 7-9 p.m., Horace Brown / Jeff Redd / DJ Chuck Chillout / DJ Mell Starr (R&B), Betsy Head Park
Saturday, June 13, 7-9 p.m., Nuyorican Poets Café featuring Elaine Del Valle’s Brownsville Bred (spoken word/play), Betsy Head Park
Sunday, June 14, 4-7 p.m, Family Day: Martha Redbone Roots Project / Ebony Hillbillies (Native/African American traditions in music), Betsy Head Park
Sunday, June 14, 7-9 p.m., DJ Fulano / screening: Annie (2014 version), Betsy Head Park
Wednesday, June 17, 7-9 p.m., Lyricist Lounge featuring Biz Markie and Masta Ace (rap), Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn
Thursday, June 18, 7-9 p.m., Taana Gardner / DJ Lord Yoda hosted by TC Izlam (disco), Herbert Von King Park
Friday, June 19, 7-9 p.m., Laurie M. Taylor / Soul Movement / master class: Karisma Jay (dance), Herbert Von King Park
Sunday, June 20, 7-9 p.m., Hearts of Men / master class: Members of Hearts of Men (dance), Herbert Von King Park
Sunday, June 21, 4-7 p.m., Family Day: Laurie Berkner / Something Positive / Brooklyn United Marching Band (children’s music), Herbert Von King Park
Sunday, June 21, 7-9 p.m., The Bullitts / DJ Spinna / screening: They Die By Dawn (singer-songwriter / film) Herbert Von King Park
Saturday, June 27, 4-8 p.m., Family Day: Magmanus (circus), Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, June 28, 4-8 p.m., Family Day: Magmanus (circus), Brooklyn Bridge Park
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/
Moose Hall Theater Company / Inwood Shakespeare Festival
When: June 3-Aug. 1, Wed-Sat., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Inwood Hill Park Peninsula (enter park at 218th Street, peninsula is near ecology center)
What: free plays by Shakespeare and other writers in a gorgeous setting by the river at the northern tip of Manhattan
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
June 3-20: Hamlet by William Shakespeare
July 15-Aug. 1: Henry IV by William Shakespeare
Other events: Monday, July 27, 7 p.m., The Witch’s Cat Who Lost Her Spells, children's concert with the Moose Hall Chamber Ensemble (rain dates July
29, 30, or 31)
http://www.moosehallisf.org/homepage.htm
Celebrate Brooklyn
When: June 3-Aug. 12
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell, Brooklyn, enter at Prospect Park West & 9th Street
What: Free music and dance performances; $3 suggested donation
Wednesday, June 3, 8 p.m., Chaka Khan
Saturday, June 6, 4-7 p.m., Creole for Kids: Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
Thursday, June 11, 7:30 p.m., Krosfyah featuring special guests Lead Pipe & Saddis / Something Positive
Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m., Esperanza Spalding presents Emily’s.D+Evolution / José James
Saturday, June 13, 7 p.m., Lucius / Luke Temple / Pavo Pavo
Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 p.m., Damien Rice, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $48, see http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebratebrooklyn/2015-prospect-park-bandshell to purchase tickets
Thursday, June 18, 7:30 p.m., eighth blackbird with special guest Will Oldham / Bill Frisell with special guest Sam Amidon
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m., DanceBrazil / Forro in the Dark
Thursday, June 25, 7:30 p.m., Lucinda Williams / Jason Walker
Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m., Paris is Burning / JD Samson
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., Jason Moran’s Fats Waller Dance Party / Butler, Bernstein & The Hot 9
Thursday, July 9, 7:30 p.m., Punch Brothers / Sarah Jarosz
Friday, July 10, 7 p.m., Bajofondo /Astro / Los Auténticos Decadentes
Saturday, July 11, 7:30 p.m., The New Pornographers / Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m., Vieux Farka Touré / Tamikrest / DJ Dakar
Friday, July 17, 7:30 p.m., The Son of the Sheik with live score by Alloy Orchestra / Ghost Train Orchestra
Saturday, July 18, 7:30 p.m., Rhiannon Giddens / Joe Henry
Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m., Interpol, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $35, see http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn/2015-prospectpark-bandshell to purchase tickets
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 7 p.m., Modest Mouse, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $42.50 in advance / $45 at gate, see
http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn/2015-prospect-park-bandshell to purchase tickets
Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m., Jason Isbell / Dawn Landes
Saturday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Sylvan Esso Porches
Thursday, July 30, 7:30 p.m., The Musical World of Harmonium Mountain: Clifford Ross & the Orchestra of St. Luke’s / Jeffrey Zeigler, Andy Akhio,
Roger Bonair-Agard
Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m., Big K.R.I.T., Angel Haze, the D.R.E.A.M. Ring: Flexn
Saturday, August 1, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Mac: The 20th Century Abridged
Tuesday, August 4, 7 p.m., Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $39.50 ADV / $45 at gate, see
http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn/2015-prospect-park-bandshell to purchase tickets
Thursday, August 6, 8 p.m., Leesaar the Company / Ohad Naharin & guest dancers from Batsheva Dance Company
Friday, August 7, 7:30 p.m., Third World / Awa Sangho
Saturday, August 8, 7:30 p.m., tUnEyArDs / Shabazz Palaces
Wednesday, August 12, 7 p.m., Willie Nelson Family and Old Crow Medicine Show, TICKETED BENEFIT CONCERT: $52.50 ADV / $55 at gate, see
http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn/2015-prospect-park-bandshell to purchase tickets
http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn/2015-prospect-park-bandshell
Barefoot Shakespeare Company
When: June 4-6 and 12-14; Aug. 27, 28, 30; Sept. 4-6
Where: Summit Rock, Central Park (enter at Central Park West and 81st St. and go north a short distance, or at Central Park West and 85th St. and go
south. It’s a big rock near where 83rd St. would be and easy to spot)
What: Bring a blanket and enjoy free Shakespeare performances.
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
Thursday, June 4; Fridays, June 5 and 12, 6 p.m., Romeo and Juliet
Saturdays, June 6 and 13, Sunday, June 14, 3 p.m., Romeo and Juliet
Thursday, Aug. 28, Fridays, Aug. 29 and Sept. 4; Saturday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m., Much Ado About Nothing
Sundays, Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, 2 p.m., Much Ado About Nothing
http://www.barefootshakespeare.org/
Hudson Warehouse/Riverside Park plays
When: Thursday-Sunday, 6:30 p.m, June 4-Aug. 23
Where: North Patio of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Riverside Park, West 89th St. and Riverside Drive
What: Free performances of plays by Shakespeare and other classics.
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare, June 4-28
She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith, July 2-26
Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare, July 30-Aug. 23
Hudson Warehouse Shakespeare Workout!, Saturdays, June 20, July 18, Aug. 22, 3-5:30 p.m. Actors' Workout with emphasis on acting, voice, and
stage combat, suggested donation $10
http://www.hudsonwarehouse.net/season.html
Governors Ball Music Festival
When: June 5-7
Where: Randalls Island
What: Dozens of superstar musicians — including Drake, the Black Keys, DeadnauS, Bjork, Chromeo, Marina and the Diamonds, Florence + the
Machine, Ryan Adams, and Weird Al Yankovic —gather for three days of frolicking on Randalls Island in what has quickly become New York’s premiere
music festival. TICKETED EVENT
http://governorsballmusicfestival.com/
Sunset on the Hudson
When: Fridays, June 5-Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Pier 45, Christopher St. and Hudson River
What: Enjoy the beautiful sunset and some of New York City’s favorite musicians from this spectacular grass covered pier that stretches 900 feet into the
Majestic Hudson River.
June 5, June 19, July 24, Aug. 7: Chuck Braman Jazz Band
June 12, July 17, Aug. 14: The Baby Soda Jazz Band
June 26, July 10, July 31, Aug. 21: Max Gallico & friends
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/sunset-on-the-hudson
SummerStage: Queens
When: various dates, June 7-July 19
What: New York’s largest free performing arts festival, featuring music dance, spoken word and theater
Locations: Queensbridge Park, East River north of Queensborough Bridge, near Vernon Blvd., 41 Rd., 40 Ave. and 21 St.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Grand Central Pkwy., Whitestone Exwy. bet. 111 St. & College Point Blvd., Park Drive East
Socrates Sculpture Park, 2-01 Vernon Blvd. in Long Island City
June 7, 4-6 p.m.: Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires / Hollis Brown / Damien Escobar (rock & roll / folk), Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Tuesday, July 14, 7-9 p.m., The Chi-Lites (R&B), Queensbridge Park
Wednesday, July 15, 7-9 p.m., George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic (R&B), Queensbridge Park
Thursday, July 16, 7-9 p.m., Lyricist Lounge: Large Professor and Marley Marl (hip hop), Queensbridge Park
Friday, July 17, 7-9 p.m., Soul Inscribed & the Spinning Wheel by Baba Israel / Twists & a Bridge by Jennifer Cendaña Armas (hip hop / funk / soul /
theater), Queensbridge Park
Sunday, July 19, 4-7 p.m., Family Day: Wycliffe Gordon & Friends / B-Love’s Hip Hop Jazzy Groove / Karisma Jay & AbunDance / Master Class: Samuel
Coleman (jazz), Queensbridge Park
Sunday, July 19, 7-9 p.m., Pete Rock / screening: Time Is Illmatic (hip hop / film), Queensbridge Park
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/
Summer on the Hudson: Let's Dance!
When: Sundays, June 7-28, 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Pier I, 70th Street Plaza at Hudson River, Riverside Park
What: Learn to dance like a pro at these salsa, cha-cha and bachata lessons and group dances led by master teaches from the Piel Canela Dance and
Music School and featuring DJ Ray Colon. Weather permitting.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Museum Mile Festival
When: Tuesday June 9, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fifth Ave. from 82nd St. to 110th St.
What: One day a year nine of the country’s finest museums, all ones that call Fifth Avenue home, collectively open their doors for free to New Yorkers
and visitors for a mile long block party and visual art celebration. Participating museums are:
The Africa Center, 1280 Fifth Avenue (at 110th Street)
El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street)
Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street)
The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue (between 92nd & 93rd Streets)
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum (2 East 91st Street (off Fifth Avenue)
National Academy Museum and School, 1083 Fifth Avenue (between 89th & 90th Streets)
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 88th Street)
Neue Galerie New York, 1048 Fifth Avenue (at 86th Street)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street)
http://museummilefestival.org/
Hoboken: Movies Under the Stars
When: Wednesdays, June 10-Aug. 19 (except July 3), 9 p.m. (June and July), 8:15 p.m. (August)
Where: Pier A Park, First St. and Frank Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
What: free movies in a park on the Hudson River overlooking the beautiful Manhattan skyline
June 10, Ocean’s 11 (1960, not rated)
June 17, The Theory of Everything (2014, PG-13)
June 24, The Imitation Game (2014, PG-13)
July 8, Saving Mr. Banks (2013, PG-13)
July 15, Birdman (2014, R)
July 22, The Manchurian Candidate (1962, PG-13)
July 29, Big Hero 6 (2014, PG)
August 5, Cinderella (2015, PG)
August 12, How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014, PG)
August 19, Frozen (2013, PG)
http://www.hobokennj.org/departments/human-services/cultural-affairs/movies-under-the-stars/
Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Gallery – Art in the Park
When: Thursday, June 11, 2 p.m. (opening reception and tour at 60th St., Riverside Park South,); art exhibit open June 11, 2014-May 2016 (during park
hours)
Where: Riverside Park, 59th St. to 70th St.
What: Tour Riverside Park South’s open air gallery for presentations of the Art Students League Model to Monument public art project, seven sculptures
by accomplished artists.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Hudson Shakespeare Company
When: Loves Labour’s Lost, June 11-27; The Murder of Thomas Arden of Faversham, July 9-25; Hamlet, Aug. 5-22
Where: various parks in New Jersey, see web site for directions
What: Free outdoor productions of Loves Labour’s Lost, The Murder of Thomas Arden of Faversham, and Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
Loves Labour's Lost:
Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m., Hamilton Park, Jersey City (rain location: under park’s gazebo)
Friday, June 12, 7 p.m., Van Vorst Park, Jersey City (rain location: under park’s gazebo)
Monday, June 15, 7 p.m., Sinatra Park, Hoboken
Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m., Monument Park, Fort Lee
Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 p.m., Staib Park, Hackensack (rain location: Hackensack Cultural Arts Center)
Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m., Historic Harsimus Cemetery, Jersey City (rain location: tent on site)
Monday, June 22, 7 p.m., Kenilworth Library, Kenilworth
Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 p.m., Monument Park, Fort Lee
Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 p.m., Staib Park, Hackensack (rain location: Hackensack Cultural Arts Center)
Thursday, June 25th, 7 p.m., Westfield Memorial Library, Westfield
Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m., Stratford Library, Stratford, Connecticut
The Murder of Thomas Arden of Faversham (anonymous English play first performed in 1592)
Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m., Hamilton Park, Jersey City (rain location: under park’s gazebo)
Friday, July 10, 7 p.m., Van Vorst Park, Jersey City (rain location: under park’s gazebo)
Monday, July 13, 7 p.m., Sinatra Park, Hoboken
Tuesday, July 14, 7:30 p.m., Monument Park, Fort Lee
Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 p.m., Staib Park, Hackensack (rain location: Hackensack Cultural Arts Center)
Thursday, July 16th, 7 p.m., Westfield Memorial Library, Westfield
Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m., Historic Harsimus Cemetery, Jersey City (rain location: tent on site)
Monday, July 20, 7 p.m., Kenilworth Library, Kenilworth
Tuesday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., Monument Park, Fort Lee
Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 p.m., Staib Park, Hackensack (rain location: Hackensack Cultural Arts Center)
Saturday, July 25, 2 p.m., Stratford, Connecticut
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Wednesday, August 5th, 7 p.m., Westfield Memorial Library, Westfield
Thursday, August 6, 7 p.m., Hamilton Park, Jersey City (rain location: under park’s gazebo)
Friday, August 7, 7 p.m., Van Vorst Park, Jersey City (rain location: under park’s gazebo)
Saturday, August 9, 5 p.m. Long Pond State Park, West Milford
Monday, August 10, 7 p.m., Sinatra Park, Hoboken
Tuesday, August 11, 7:30 p.m., Monument Park, Fort Lee
Wednesday, August 12, 7:30 p.m., Staib Park, Hackensack (rain location: Hackensack Cultural Arts Center)
Saturday, August 15, 7 p.m., Historic Harsimus Cemetery, Jersey City (rain location: tent on site)
Monday, August 17, 7 p.m., Kenilworth Library, Kenilworth
Tuesday, August 18, 7:30 p.m., Monument Park, Fort Lee
Wednesday, August 19, 7:30 p.m., Staib Park, Hackensack (rain location: Hackensack Cultural Arts Center)
Thursday, August 20, 7:30 p.m., Springfield Library, Springfield
Saturday, August 22, 2 p.m., Stratford Library, Stratford, Connecticut
http://ellem-fair.wix.com/hudsonshakespeare
Summer on the Hudson: Picture Show Extension
When: Thursdays, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park lawn at 72nd St.
What: Bring a blanket and for three free films brought to you by The Chatsworth on 72nd St.
June 11, Hyde Park On Hudson
July 9, Pride and Prejudice
August 13, Fantastic Mr. Fox
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Shakespeare at Sunset
When: June 12-14, Aug. 11, 12, 14-16, 7 p.m.
Where: Granite Prospect, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
What: Shakespeare productions on the Brooklyn waterfront
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
June 12-14, The Real Merry Housewives of Windsor (Theatre 2020)
Aug. 11, 12, 14-16, Measure for Measure (New York Classical Theater)
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/event-series/shakespeare-at-sunset
Big Apple BBQ Block Party in Madison Square Park
When: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Madison Square Park
What: Bringing America's food and America's music to the heart of New York City, the Fifth annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party returns to Madison
Square Park. No admission charge (but you’ll want to bring money for food!). Bigpiggin’ pass ($275) lets you skip the lines by having BBQ brought to
you: http://www.bigapplebbq.org/tickets/
http://www.bigapplebbq.org/
Jazz Age Lawn Party
When:June 13 & 14, Aug. 15 & 16, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Governors Island, with ferries leaving from Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, Manhattan and from Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6,
Brooklyn
What: A chance to dance the charleston and lindy hop to Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra playing jazz staples, while wearing your finest
flapper garb and zoot suits. TICKETED EVENT: $45 in advance, $55 day-of. Other activities include exhibits of antique gramophones and 1920s
motorcars, dance lessons, vintage portrains, the “High Court of Pie” contest, and carnival games with prizes for children.
http://www.jazzagelawnparty.com/
RCTA Sunset Concerts
When: Saturdays, June 13-Aug. 22, 7 p.m. (ending around 9 p.m.) In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a
concert has been postponed. Rain date is typically the next day at 7 p.m.
Where: Tennis Courts, Riverside Park (Hudson River and 97th Street)
What: Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join the Riverside Clay Tennis Association for this very popular music series.
June 13: Arturo O’Farill (Afro-Cuban jazz)
June 20: Gotham Winds (classical)
June 27: Debbie Deane (jazz, blues, pop)
July 4, Ron McClure & Friends (jazz)
July 11: Steve Tarshis and his Instrumental Trio (jazz, folk, blues & rock)
July 25: Efendi (music from Turkey, Armenia, Israel and Greece)
Aug. 1: NYCity Slickers (bluegrass)
Aug. 8: Los Hermanos Cintron (flamenco)
Aug. 15: CCB Reggae All-Stars (reggae)
Aug. 22: Taalim Raga (classical Indian)
http://www.rcta.info/rcta-concert-calendar.cfm
Loving Day Celebration
When: Saturday, June 14, 3-7 p.m.
Where: Solar 1, East River at 23rd Street
What: Come celebrate the anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court case that legalized interracial marriage in the U.S. at a barbeque / party
on the East River. Free BBQ, free beer for first hour, music and dancing. Email lovingdayparty@gmail.com to add your name to the guest list. $10
suggested donation but no one turned away.
http://www.lovingday.org/celebration/loving-day-flagship-celebration-2014
Metropolitan Opera in the Park
When: various dates, June 15-30
What: recitals by artists affiliated with the Metropolitan Opera (no full operas)
Locations:
Summerstage, Central Park just east of Literary Walk at 71st Street (nearest entrance 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue), Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge Park, south of Brooklyn Bridge along Furman Street, Brooklyn
Crotona Park, Crotona Avenue, Crotona Park North, Crotona Park East, Bronx
Clove Lakes Park, 1150 Clove Road, Staten Island
Jackie Robinson Park, Bradhurst & Edgecombe Avenues, 145th Street to Manhattan Avenue
Socrates Sculpture Park, East River at Broadway & Vernon Blvd., Queens
Monday, June 15, 8 p.m., Janai Brugger, soprano; Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano; Nathan Gunn, baritone; Dan Saunders, pianist; SummerStage,
Central Park, Manhattan
Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m., Janai Brugger, soprano; Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano; Nathan Gunn, baritone; Dan Saunders, pianist; Pier 1, Brooklyn
Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m., Kiri Deonarine, soprano; Ginger Costa-Jackson, mezzo-soprano; John Moore, baritone; Dan Saunders, pianist; Socrates
Sculpture Park, Queens
Friday, June 26, 7 p.m.; Kiri Deonarine, soprano; Ginger Costa-Jackson, mezzo-soprano; John Moore, baritone; Dan Saunders, pianist; Jackie Robinson
Park, Manhattan
Sunday, June 28, 7 p.m., Kiri Deonarine, soprano; Ginger Costa-Jackson, mezzo-soprano; John Moore, baritone; Dan Saunders, pianist; Crotona Park,
Bronx
Tuesday, June 30, 7 p.m., Kiri Deonarine, soprano; Ginger Costa-Jackson, mezzo-soprano; John Moore, baritone; Dan Saunders, pianist; Clove Lakes
Park, Staten Island
http://www.metopera.org/metopera/season/summer-recitals
Washington Square Music Festival
When: Tuesdays, June 16-July 7, 8 p.m.
Where: Washington Square, center of the park; call 212-252-3651 for rain location. Seating is first-come, first-served.
What: Free chamber music concerts
June 16: Stanley Drucker, clarinet; Joseph Anderer: Alphorn, Leopold Mozart: Concerto for Alphorn and chamber orchestra; Frederico Busoni:
Concertino for clarinet and small orchestra op. 48; Jean Francaix: L’Horloge de Flore for oboe and chamber orchestra; Maurice Ravel: Pavane for a
Dead Princess
June 23: Andre Caplet: Conte Fantastique for harp and string quartet and speaker from Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Mask of the Red Death”; Sofia
Gubaidulina: Five Etudes for harp, double bass and percussion; Bella Bartok: Music for strings, celeste and percussion
June 30: Max Bruch: Septet for winds and strings (1849); Ludwig van Beethoven: Septet
July 7: New York jazzharmonic, 17 piece band, Ron Wasserman, Artistic Director and Leader
http://www.washingtonsquaremusicfestival.org/
Hudson River Dance Festival
When: Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Pier 63, Hudson River between 22nd and 24th Streets
What: This celebration of Modern Dance will feature New York’s favorite dance companies appearing on one stage for two nights only — don't miss
these renowned dance companies in motion! Featuring Paul Taylor Dance Company, Parsons Dance, and Ballet Hispanico. The same program will be
performed both nights.
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/hudson-river-dance-festival
New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks
When: June 17-19 & 22-23, 8 p.m.
Where: parks in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens
What: The New York Philharmonic’s annual concerts in the park. Come early (at least an hour) to get a space and have a picnic with friends.
Wednesday, June 17, Great Lawn, Central Park, Manhattan
Barber: The School for Scandal Overture; Gershwin: Lullaby for String Orchestra; Bernstein: West Side Story Suite for Violin and Orchestra;
Copland: Appalachian Spring; Anderson: Fiddle-Faddle; Rodgers: The Carousel Waltz; Sousa: The Liberty Bell; Alan Gilbert, conductor; Joshua
Bell, violin
Thursday, June 18, Great Lawn, Central Park, Manhattan
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture; Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3; Stravinsky: Petrushka (original 1911 version); Ravel: La Valse; Charles
Dutoit, conductor; Renaud Capuçon, violin
Friday, June 19, Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture; Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3; Stravinsky: Petrushka (original 1911 version); Ravel: La Valse; Charles
Dutoit, conductor; Renaud Capuçon, violin
Monday, June 22, Cunningham Park, Queens
Barber: The School for Scandal Overture; Copland: Appalachian Spring; Anderson: Fiddle-Faddle; Rodgers: The Carousel Waltz; Bernstein: West
Side Story Concert Suite No. 1; Gershwin: Lullaby for String Orchestra; Sousa: The Liberty Bell; Alan Gilbert, conductor; Julia Bullock, soprano
Tuesday, June 23, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Barber: The School for Scandal Overture; Copland: Appalachian Spring; Anderson: Fiddle-Faddle; Rodgers: The Carousel Waltz; Bernstein: West
Side Story Concert Suite No. 1; Gershwin: Lullaby for String Orchestra; Sousa: The Liberty Bell; Alan Gilbert, conductor; Julia Bullock, soprano
http://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/season/1415/parks-concert-listing
River to River Festival
When: June 18-28
What: A variety of events including music, dance, poetry, and visual arts at multiple sites. Free but RSVPs required for all events except Bang on a Can
Marathon
Locations:
North End Way, between Vesey and Murray Sts., west of West St., Battery Park City
Governors Island Arts Center
Governors Island, Yellow House, Nolan Park
Governors Island Parade Ground
Federal Hall, 26 Wall St.
VBar Seaport, Front and Beekman Sts., South Street Seaport
Seaport District (corner of Fulton and Water Streets)
Brookfield Place, Winter Garden, World Financial Center
Pier 15, South and Fletcher Sts. at East River
St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Rockefeller Park, River Terrace near Murray St., Battery Park City
Wagner Park, Battery Place near Little West Street, northwest of Battery Park
Poets House, 10 River Terrace, Battery Park City
28 Liberty Plaza
Thursday, June 18, 5-7 p.m., R2R Bash, block party to kick off the 14th annual River To River Festival, featuring live music by Somi, family activities,
food and drink, North End Way
Friday, June 19, 1-1:50 p.m., 4-4:50 p.m., Souvenir: Undone, dance by Rachel Tess, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Friday, June 19, 3-3:30 p.m., Dance my life, dance by Souleymane Badolo, Pier 15
Friday, June 19, 8-9:45 p.m., Court/Garden, dance by a canary torsi, Federal Hall
Saturday, June 20, 1-1:50 p.m., 4-4:50 p.m., Souvenir: Undone, dance by Rachel Tess, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Saturday, June 20, 3-4:45 p.m., 8-9:45 p.m., Court/Garden, dance by a canary torsi, Federal Hall
Saturday, June 20, 7-7:35 p.m., The One Hundreds, dance by Twyla Tharp, Rockefeller Park
Note: organizers are seeking 100 individuals to take part in this performance, no prior dance experience required. See SIGN UP HERE for details
Sunday, June 21, noon-10 p.m., Bang on a Can Marathon, music by today’s more innovative musicians, Brookfield Place, Winter Garden, World
Financial Center
Sunday, June 21, 1-1:50 p.m., 4-4:45 p.m., Souvenir: These are bodies, These are motions, This is the place, dance by Rachel Tess and Benoît
Lachambre, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Sunday, June 21, 3-3:30 p.m., Dance my life, dance by Souleymane Badolo, Pier 15
Sunday, June 21, 4-4:45 p.m., 6-6:45 p.m., Trisha Brown: In Plain Site, dance by Trisha Brown Dance Company, Wagner Park
Monday, June 22, 1-1:50 p.m., 4-4:50 p.m., Souvenir: Undone, dance by Rachel Tess, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Monday, June 22, 3-3:30 p.m., Dance my life, dance by Souleymane Badolo, Pier 15
Monday, June 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., A Body in a Station, dance by Eiko, location TBD
Tuesday, June 23, 3-4 p.m., A Body in a Station, dance by Eiko, location TBD
Tuesday, June 23, 23rd Annual Poets House Showcase Opening, Poets House, doors open/reception begins 6 p.m., reading starts 7 p.m., reception
continues 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23, 8:30-9:15 p.m., Krai, music and audiovisual by Olga Bell, at Pier 15
Tuesday, June 23, 9:30-11:30 p.m., R2R Living Rooms: CAN-D + DRELLA, music and dance, Vbar Seaport
Wednesday, June 24, 1-2 p.m., A Body in a Station, dance by Eiko, location TBD
Wednesday, June 24, 1-1:50 p.m., 4-4:50 p.m., Souvenir: Undone, dance by Rachel Tess, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Wednesday, June 24, 3-4 p.m., The Set Up: Saya Lei, dance by Wally Cardona, Jennifer Lacey & Jonathan Bepler, location TBD
Wednesday, June 24, 5-5:30 p.m., White, dance by Michelle Boulé, location TBD
Wednesday, June 24, 8-9 p.m., Render and Ritornello, music by Roomful of Teeth, 28 Liberty Plaza
Thursday June 25, 1-1:50 p.m., 4-4:50 p.m., Souvenir: Undone, dance by Rachel Tess, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Thursday, June 25, 4-5 p.m., Love of a Poet (open dress rehearsal), performance art by John Kelly, Governors Island Arts Center, lower level, no late
seating
Thursday, June 25, 7-8 p.m., 3 after 4, experiment 4, dance by Sarah Michelson, location TBD
Thursday, June 25 , 8:30-9:30 p.m., The Set Up: Saya Lei, dance by Wally Cardona, Jennifer Lacey & Jonathan Bepler, location TBD
Friday, June 26, 1-2 p.m., Fall of the Rebel Angels: X, dance and theater by Catherine Galasso, Governors Island, Yellow House, Nolan Park
Friday, June 26, 3-4 p.m., Cribles/Wild Governors, dance by Emmanuelle Huynh - Company Mùa, Governors Island Parade Ground
Friday, June 26, 4-5 p.m., Love of a Poet, performance art by John Kelly, Governors Island Arts Center, lower level, no late seating
Friday, June 26, 5:30-6 p.m., White, dance by Michelle Boulé, location TBD
Friday, June 26 , 8:30-9:30 p.m., The Set Up: Saya Lei, dance by Wally Cardona, Jennifer Lacey & Jonathan Bepler, location TBD
Saturday, June 27, 1-1:50 p.m., Souvenir: Undone, dance by Rachel Tess, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Saturday, June 27, 1-3 p.m., Open Studios with Process Space Artists-in-Residence, dance, music, performance and visual arts, Governors Island Arts
Center
Saturday, June 27, 2-3 p.m., Love of a Poet, performance art by John Kelly, Governors Island Arts Center, lower level, no late seating
Saturday, June 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Cribles/Wild Governors, dance by Emmanuelle Huynh - Company Mùa, Governors Island Parade Ground
Saturday, June 27, 5-6 p.m., Fall of the Rebel Angels: X, dance and theater by Catherine Galasso, Governors Island, Yellow House, Nolan Park
Saturday, June 27, 5-9 p.m., Benyoro, Los Crema Paraiso & Golem, music from Mali, Venezuela, The Balkans and beyond, Seaport District (corner of
Fulton and Water Streets)
Saturday, June 27, 7-7:30 p.m., White, dance by Michelle Boulé, location TBD
Sunday, June 28, 1-1:50 p.m., Souvenir: Undone, dance by Rachel Tess, St. Cornelius Chapel, Governors Island
Sunday, June 28, 1-2 p.m., Open Studios with choreographers Emmanuelle Huynh & Eiko Otake, Governors Island Arts Center
Sunday, June 28, 2-3 p.m., Open Studios with Wally Cardona, Jonathan Bepler and Dr. Chikako Yamauchi, panel discussion, Governors Island Arts
Center
Sunday, June 28, 2-3 p.m., Love of a Poet, performance art by John Kelly, Governors Island Arts Center, lower level, no late seating
Sunday, June 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Cribles/Wild Governors, dance by Emmanuelle Huynh - Company Mùa, Governors Island Parade Ground
Sunday, June 28, 5-6 p.m., Fall of the Rebel Angels: X, dance and theater by Catherine Galasso, Governors Island, Yellow House, Nolan Park
Sunday, June 28, 6-8 p.m., R2R Living Rooms: CAN-D + DRELLA, music and dance, Vbar Seaport
http://lmcc.net/program/river-to-river/
Bryant Park Presents Modern Dance
When: Fridays, June 19-July 10, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Bryant Park (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 40 and 42 Streets, behind New York Public Library)
What: Some of the most exciting modern dance companies in the city perform their latest works on stage.
http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/bpdance.html
Mermaid Parade at Coney Island
When: Saturday, June 20, 1 p.m.
Where: Coney Island, Brooklyn
What: A New York tradition! Get there early and go on the rides afterwards. Don’t forget the original Nathan’s Famous and the New York Aquarium.
http://www.coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade
Boomerang Theater Company
When: June 20-July 19, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Where: Central Park, on lawn near 69th Street & Central Park West entrance (near large rock outcropping a bit north of path)
What: A free production of Cymbeline (set in 1960s Britain)
Note: while this production is free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
http://boomerangtheatre.jimdo.com/home/
Make Music New York
When: Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: all over the city
What: From 10 in the morning to 10 at night, musicians of all ages, creeds, and musical persuasions — from hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock —
perform on streets, sidewalks, stoops, plazas, cemeteries, parks and gardens. From high school bands to marquee names, MMNY is open to anyone
who wants to take part, enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend.
http://makemusicny.org for further details, times and locations.
Carl Schurz Park Summer Sounds
When: June 21, July 8, July 22
Where: John Finley Walk, atop the East 86th Street mall overlooking the East River, Carl Schurz Park
What: Come picnic by the water to the accompaniment of live music. Limited seating available or bring a blanket.
Sunday, June 21, 4-7 p.m.: Make Music New York concert
Wednesday, July 8, 7-8:30 p.m.: Nation Beat (music of New Orleans and South America)
Wednesday, July 22, 7-8:30 p.m.: Swingtime Big Band
http://carlschurzparknyc.etapwss.com/index.php/events
Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
When: Mondays, June 22-Aug. 24, lawn opens 5 p.m., films begin between 8:30 and 9 p.m.
Where: Bryant Park (behind the New York Public Library, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 40th and 42nd Streets)
What: Free movies – bring a blanket (no plastic tarps) and have a picnic. The lawn opens at 5 p.m. Best to arrive by 6 p.m. Films not yet announced.
http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/filmfestival.html
Night at the Museums (River to River Festival)
When: Tuesday, June 23, 4-8 p.m.
What: Enjoy free admission at 14 distinctive museums and historic sites in lower Manhattan. Discover where New York City’s history and culture begin.
Locations:
African Burial Ground National Monument (290 Broadway between Duane and Reade Sts.)
The Anne Frank Center USA (44 Park Place at Church St.)
Federal Hall National Memorial (26 Wall St. at Broad St.)
Fraunces Tavern Museum (54 Pearl St. at Broad St.)
Museum of American Finance (48 Wall St. at William St.)
Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (36 Battery Place at 1st Place)
National Archives at New York City (1 Bowling Green at Broadway)
National Museum of the American Indian—Smithsonian Institution (1 Bowling Green at Broadway)
National September 11 Memorial Museum (Liberty St. at Greenwich St.)
9/11 Tribute Center (120 Liberty St. at Greenwich St.)
Poet’s House, (10 River Terrace, Battery Park City)
The Skyscraper Museum (39 Battery Place at 1st Place)
South Street Seaport Museum (12 Fulton St. at Water St.)
Wall Street Walks (55 Wall St. at Hanover St.)
http://lmcc.net/event/night-at-the-museums-2/
Midsummer Night’s Swing
When:June 23-July 11, dance floor opens 6 p.m., group dance lessons 6:30 p.m.; music and dancing 7:30-8:30 and 9-10 p.m. unless otherwise noted
Where: Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center, West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenue
What: dance lessons and dancing with live bands, TICKETS REQUIRED, $17 Single Tickets, multi-date and group passes available online Buy a Pass
and Save
Tuesday, June 23, Jonathan Stout’s All-Star Orchestra featuring Hilary Alexander (music: big band swing, dance lesson: lindy hop)
Wednesday, June 24, Nikki Hill (music: rock & roll, dance lesson: jitterbug)
Thursday, June 25, Mobitle Mondays! Live with Jody Watley featuring Shalamar (music: disco and funk, dance lesson: waacking), followed by silent
disco
Friday, June 26, Orquestra SCC (music: salsa dura, dance lesson: salsa), followed by silent salsa
Saturday, June 27, Save the Last Dance for Me, Roomful of Blues plays the music of Doc Pomus (music: jump blues, R&B, rock & roll, dance lesson:
blues dancing)
Tuesday, June 30, Cachao’s Mambo All Stars (music: mambo, dance lesson: mambo)
Wednesday, July 1, Aurora Nealand and The Royal Roses (music: New Orleans traditional jazz, dance lesson: lindy hop)
Thursday, July 2, The Loser’s Lounge Disco Party: Thank God It’s Thursday (music: disco and funk, dance lesson: hustle), followed by silent disco
Friday, July 3, Kahulanui (music: Hawaiian swing, dance lesson: balboa and collegiate shag)
Saturday, July 4, Dr. K’s Motown Revue (music: soul and R&B, dance lesson: west coast swing)
Tuesday, July 7, Conjunto Sabrosura (music: salsa, dance lesson: salsa)
Wednesday, July 8, Gordon Webster Big Band with featured vocalist Brianna Thomas (music: big band swing, dance: lindy hop)
Thursday, July 9, tribute to Octavio Brunetti Tfeaturing Pedro Giraudo Tango Orchestra (music: tango, dance lesson: tango)
Friday, July 10, José Alberto “El Canario” 40th anniversary (music: salsa, dance: salsa)
Saturday, July 11, LC Kids Dance (dance lesson: ballroom)
Saturday, July 11, Harlem Renaissance Orchestra: 11th Annual Tribute to Illinois Jacquet, plus the Ambassador Prize Lindy Hop Dance Contest (music:
big band swing, dance: lindy hop)
http://midsummernightswing.org/general-information#schedule
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts
When: occasional Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., June 23-Aug. 4
Where: Namburg Bandshell, Central Park, mid-park at 71st St. (north end of Literary Walk)
What: The oldest free outdoor concert series in the U.S., the Naumburg features symphonic and semi-classical music. 600 folding chairs are provided,
come early for a good seat.
June 23: The Knights
June 30: Ensemble Le Poisson Rouge
July 14: Boston Symphony Chamber Players
July 21: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Aug. 4: ECCO, East Coast Chamber Orchestra
http://www.naumburgconcerts.org/artist.php?view=cal
Madison Square Music
When: Wednesdays, June 24-July 29, see below for starting times
Where: Madison Square Park (between Fifth and Madison Avenues and 23rd and 26th Streets)
What: Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to these free concerts on the Oval Lawn. Line-ups present a mix of nationally touring acts ranging from jazz, soul
and R&B to folk, bluegrass and pop.
June 24, 7-8:30 p.m., Chris Potter Underground Orchestra (jazz)
July 1, 7-8:30 p.m., Kat Edmonson (singer-songwriter, vintage pop)
July 8, 7-8:30 p.m., The Stepkids (classic jazz, R&B, funk, pop, rock)
July 15, 6-8:30 p.m., The Family Crest (orchestra indie pop)
July 22, 7-8:30 p.m., Kiran Ahluwalia (Indian and Pakistani music)
July 29, 6-8:30 p.m., New York Night Train SOUL CLAP and DANCE-OFF featuring DJ Jonathan Toubin (dance)
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/music/oval-lawn-series
SummerStage: Bronx
When: various dates June 24-July 12
What: New York’s largest free performing arts festival, featuring music dance, spoken word and theater
Locations:
Crotona Park: Fulton Ave. to Southern Blvd, Crotona Avenue, Crotona Park North, Crotona Park East
Saint Mary’s Park, 149 Street, St. Anne’s Avenue, St. Mary’s Street, Jackson Ave.
Wednesday, June 24, 7-9 p.m., Judy Torres / Tony Touch (club / freestyle music), Crotona Park
Thursday, June 25, 7-9 p.m., Lyricist Lounge featureing The LOX (hip hop), Crotona Park
Friday, June 26, 7-9 p.m., Hybrid Movement Company / The Incredible Incredible / IMPACT Repertory Theatre (dance, acrobatics, visual arts), Crotona
Park
Saturday, June 27, 7-9 p.m., The Nuyorican Poets Café featuring Jive Poetic, Jamaal St. John, and Pamela Sneed (spoken word), Crotona Park
Tuesday, July 7, 7-9 p.m., Our Latin Thing / DJ Afro (salsa, jazz, soul, rock and roll), St. Mary’s Park
Wednesday, July 8, 7-9 p.m., Ismael Miranda (salsa), St. Mary’s Park
Thursday, July 9, 7-9 p.m., Cano Estremera (salsa), St. Mary’s Park
Friday, July 10, 7-9 p.m., Nuyorican Poets Café featuring La Bruja with Patty Dukes, Reph Star, and Nene Ali (hip hop, spoken word), St. Mary’s Park
Saturday, July 11, 7-9 p.m., Hip Hop Dance: From the Street to the Stage a Co-Presentation with Dancing in the Streets / Master Class: Brandon, St.
Mary’s Park
Sunday, July 12, 4-7 p.m., Family Day: Mister G / Soul Street Dance / DJ ASHO (children’s music / Latin / indie rock), St. Mary’s Park
Sunday, July 12, 7-9 p.m., Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros / screening: Celia the Queen (salsa / film), St. Mary’s Park
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/
PS1 Warm Up
When: Saturdays, June 27-Sept. 5, 3-9 p.m., doors open at noon
Where: MOMA PS1, 22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, Queens
What: MOMA PS1’s highly anticipated Warm Up outdoor music series continues its tradition of introducing audiences to the best in experimental live
music, sound, and DJs—both local and international—across a range of genres. Lineup to be announced. TICKETED EVENT: $18 in advance, $20 dayof, children under 6 free, MoMA PS1 Plus member receive discount; Long Island City residents in ZIP codes 11101–11109 receive one free ticket on a
first-come, first-served basis, with proof of address.
http://momaps1.org/warmup/
Summer on the Hudson: RiverFish Celebration
When: Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 125 St. and Hudson River, West Harlem Piers Park
What: Join the NYC Urban Parks Rangers to connect to the life living within the Hudson River. Come for the fishing, stay for the Arm of the Sea puppet
theatre and the river-related arts & crafts. Fishing equipment provided.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Accordions Around the World and Accordion Bands Festival
When: Accordions Around the World: Wednesdays, July 1-Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m.; Accordion Bands Festival: Friday, Aug. 28, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Bryant Park (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and 40 and 42 Streets, behind New York Public Library)
What: Take a cross-cultural musical journey — from France to Colombia, from the Balkans to Louisiana, from Cumbia to Jazz, and more — with
accordions, harmoniums, concertinas, and bandoneons. On Aug. 28 a festival of bands, each with at least one accordion, plays world music.
http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/accordion.html
Socrates Sculpture Park movies
When: Wednesdays, July 1-Aug. 19, 7 p.m. live entertainment, films begin between 8:30 and 9 p.m.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard at Broadway, Queens
What: Foreign films shown at a waterfront park; films not yet announced
http://socratessculpturepark.org/programs/films/
Summer on the Hudson: Pier I Picture Show
When: Wednesdays, July 1-Aug. 12, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Pier I, 70th St and Hudson River
What: free films on a pier on the Hudson River. Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier movies. Open Captioned.
July 1, Jurassic Park
July 8, Edward Scissorhands
July 15, The Natural
July 22, The Great Gatsby (2013 version)
July 29, Beasts of the Southern Wild
August 5, Moonrise Kingdom
August 12, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Summer on the Hudson: Totally Public Karaoke
When: Fridays, July 3 and 31, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Pier I, Hudson River Park at 70th St.
What: Amaze the crowd when you rock the mike. Bring your friends, bring your voice, and bring your courage.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Summer on the Hudson: Amplified Sundays
When: Sundays, July 5-26, 7 p.m.
Where: Pier I, Hudson River Park at 70th St.
What: Vibrantly danceable live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson River.
July 5, Banda Magda / samba, French chanson, Greek folk, Colombian cumbia, Afro-Peruvian lando
July 12, Ilusha Tsinadze / traditional music of the Republic of Georgia with a Brooklyn influence
July 19, Delsonido / Afro-Caribbean melding cumbia, vallenato, and Latin sounds with electronic, funk, and reggae
July 26, River Whyless / experimental folk rock
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
RiverFlicks Big Hit Wednesdays
When: Wednesdays, July 9-Aug. 20, 8:30p.m.
Where: Pier 63, Hudson River between 22nd and 24th Streets
What: Enjoy great movies and free popcorn, drink and other snacks for sale.
July 6, The Imitation Game
July 15, Neighbors
July 22, Selma
July 29, St. Vincent
Aug. 5, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Park 1
Aug. 12, Boyhood
Aug. 19, Interstellar
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/riverflicks-big-hit-wednesdays
Summerscreen in McCarren Park
When: Wednesdays, July 8-Aug. 12, 6 p.m., doors open and live music, films at sundown
Where: McCarren Park, corner of Bedford Ave and North 12th St., Brooklyn
What: Outdoor film screenings
July 8, Clueless
July 15, Wet Hot American Summer
July 22, Dirty Dancing
July 29, Dazed and Confused
Aug. 5, Jurassic Park
August 12, audience pick (vote on website)
http://www.summerscreen.org/
Hudson River Rocks
When: three Thursdays in July and Aug., 7 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Pier 84 on 44th St. and Hudson River
What: Concert Series featuring exciting new artists as well as established favorites. Staged in a festival setting, complete with food and drink. These
events promise an evening of fun and entertainment.
July 9, Waxahatchee
July 24, We Were Promised Jetpacks
Aug. 6, U.S. Girls and Yuck
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/hudson-riverrocks
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Movies with a View
When: Thursdays, July 9-Aug 27, DJs start playing at 6 p.m., movies shown at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.)
Where: Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge Park, just south of the Brooklyn Bridge on the East River
What: Films on the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge with a dazzling view of the Manhattan skyline
July 9, High Noon
July 16, Sharknado 2
July 23, Attack the Block
July 30, Clue
August 6, Friday
August 13, Dr. Strangelove
August 20, Dazed and Confused
August 27, Die Hard
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/event-series/syfy-movies-with-a-view
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m., July 9-Aug. 15
Where: NEW LOCATION: parking lot at 114 Norfolk St., east side of Norfolk between Delancey and Rivington Sts., behind The Clemente Soto Velez
Cultural and Educational Center
What: Free Shakespeare plays presented by the Drilling Company: As You Like It: July 9-25; Macbeth: July 30-Aug. 15
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
http://shakespeareintheparkinglot.com/
RiverFlicks Family Fridays
When: Fridays, July 10-Aug. 21, films start around 8:30p.m.
Where: Pier 46 on Charles St. (just north of Christopher) & Hudson River
What: Enjoy great movies and free popcorn, drink and other snacks for sale.
July 10, SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water
July 17, The BoxTrolls
July 24, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure
July 31, Annie (2014)
Aug. 7, Jumanji
Aug. 14, Paddington
Aug. 21, Hook
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/hudson-riverflicks-family-fridays
The Village Voice 4Knots Music Festival
When: Saturday, July 11, 1-10 p.m.
Where: Pier 84, Hudson River Park, West 44th St at Twelfth Ave.
What: day of outdoor music featuring Mikal Cronin, Twin Peaks, Happyness, Meatbodies, Heaters, and more to be announced. TICKETED EVENT: VIP
Ticket (21 and over only), $50; general admission, $25; children under 10 free. Attendees 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult
http://microapp.villagevoice.com/4knots/2015/
Come Out and Play Festival
When: Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18
Where: DUMBO, Brooklyn and Governors Island
What: annual festival of street games that turns New York City into a giant playground, providing a forum for new types of public games and play by
bringing together players eager to interact with the world around them and designers producing innovative new games and experiences. Note: activity
ideas wanted; submit online by May 30.
Friday, July 17, 7-10:30 p.m., After Dark (social party games, large physical video games and wild new street games), Manhattan Bridge Archway Plaza,
across from 155 Water Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn
Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Field Day (new field games & sports for adults), Governors Island Parade Ground
Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Family Day (mini-festival of games for the whole family with time travel theme), Governors Island
http://www.comeoutandplay.org/new-york-city-2015/
Lincoln Center Out Of Doors
When: July 22-Aug. 19
Where: Lincoln Plaza (62nd to 65th Sts. between Broadway and Amsterdam)
What: A free festival with something for everyone, Lincoln Center out of Doors presents over world music, internationally acclaimed dance, cutting-edge
performances, special events, cool jazz, and fun for kids.
Locations:
Damrosch Park, West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenue
Hearst Plaza, north of the Metropolitan Opera House, in front of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Lincoln Center Theater.
Jaffe Drive, Concourse Level: enter downward ramp on West side of Columbus Avenue near the Southwestern corner of 65th St. (before the drop-off
ramps)
Josie Robertson Plaza, main plaza of Lincoln Center, fronting Columbus Avenue, between 63rd and 64th Street.
Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, 144 West 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave.
Teatro Pregones, 571 Walton Ave (near 149th St. & Grand Concourse), The Bronx
Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 p.m., Donnie Fritts and John Paul White / The Muscle Shoals All-Stars (soul, R&B, rock), Damrosch Park
Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible with special guest Wolfgang Flür / MusikSoldat (ex-Kraftwerk) / Jungle Fire
(video, techno, Afro-Latin, West African funk, cumbia), Damrosch Park
Friday, July 24, 7:00 p.m., Gaby Moreno (blues, jazz, soul, R&B), Hearst Plaza
Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m., Dorrance Dance: “The Blues Project Revisited” with Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely (tap, folk and blues music), Damrosch Park
Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m., Family Day: Baby Loves Disco — a Family Dance Party, Jaffe Drive/Toll Porte-cochère
Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m., Family Day: Lil Buck (dance), Josie Robertson Plaza
Saturday, July 25, noon, 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., Family Day: Bridgman Paker Dance: Truck (video/dance), Jaffe Drive/Toll Porte-cochère
Saturday, July 25, 3 p.m., Family Day: Joyous Quartet (string quartet of children playing pop and classical), Josie Robertson Plaza
Saturday, July 25, 3:30 p.m., Family Day: Heidi Latsky Dance (wheelchair athletes), Josie Robertson Plaza
Saturday, July 25, 4 p.m., Family Day: National Dance Day, Josie Robertson Plaza
Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m., Randy Newman / Wycliffe Gordon and His International All-Stars / Lil Buck (rock, roots, jazz, dance), Damrosch Park
Sunday, July 26, 3 p.m., Chinese American Arts Council Dancers: From Chinatown with Love (acrobatics), Hearst Plaza
Sunday, July 26, 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., Family Day: Bridgman Paker Dance: Truck (video/dance), Jaffe Drive/Toll Porte-cochère
Wednesday, July 29, 7 p.m., The Mavericks / Orkestra Mendoza (cumbia, merengue, jazz and rock), Damrosch Park
Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m., Letieres Leite & Orkestra Rumpilezz with Special Guests Arturo O’Farrill and Steven Bernstein / Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of
the Spirits / Forró in the Dark plays John Zorn (Afro-Brazilian music), Damrosch Park
Friday, July 31, 7 p.m., Chargaux (string duo combining classical, minimalist electronics, vocals), Hearst Plaza
Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m., AFROPUNK @ Lincoln Center featuring Vintage Trouble, LION BABA, and The Skins / AFROPUNK presents The Triptych:
Wangechi Muto (soul, rock, R&B, visual art), Damrosch Park
Friday, July 31, 11:45 p.m., “Silent” movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show (film viewing with wireless headphones), Damrosch Park, Damrosch Park
Saturday, August 1, noon, La Casita (spoken word & musical tribute to Sonia Sanchez and Ntozake Shange), Hearst Plaza
Saturday, August 1, 1 p.m., A Celebration of the Life of Geoffrey Holder (panel discussion / documentary), Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
Saturday, August 1, 7:30 p.m., Garth Fagan Dance / Carmen de Lavallade: The Creation / The Ebony Ecumentical Ensemble (dance / gospel),
Damrosch Park
Sunday, August 2, 1 p.m., Heritage Sunday: Opening Doors: Celebrating Immigrant New York featuring Abdoulaye Diabaté and Super Manden,
Boodoosingh Tassa Drummers, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, Csürdöngölö Folk Ensemble, and Ikhlaq Hussain (music and dance from NYC’s
immigrant communities), Hearst Plaza
Sunday, August 2, 2:30 p.m., La Casita (spoken word & musical tribute to Sonia Sanchez and Ntozake Shange), Teatro Pregones, Bronx
Sunday, August 2, 7 p.m., Ache: Lavagem de Rua featuring Gilson Menezes Santos Dorea (Tatau do Araketu), Alexandre-Cortes de Barros, a section of
Baianas, and more (Caribbean music and dance), Damrosch Park
Wednesday, August 5, 7:30 p.m., Full Band Electric Counterpoint + Dither and friends, featuring Lee Ranaldo, Yo La Tengo, and Mark Stewart / Matmos
(minimalist and experimentalist music/rock & roll), Damrosch Park
Thursday, August 6, 7 p.m., We Like It Like That! A Boogaloo Celebration / Joe Bataan / Ray Lugo and the Boogaloo Destroyers with special guests
Richie Ray and Pete Rodriguez / ABAKUÁ Afro Latin Dance Company / DJ Turmix (doo wop and Latin/dance), Damrosch Park
Friday, August 7, 7 p.m., denitia and sene (pop, electronica, R&B), Hearst Plaza
Friday, August 7, 7:30 p.m., Rock My Soul: featuring The Fairfield Fou & The McCrary Sisters / Junior Mambazo (gospel / a capella), Damrosch Park
Saturday, August 8, 2 p.m., Roots of American Music Weekend / Americanafest NYC: Sam Outlaw / The Quebe Sisters (country, bluegrass, Western
swing), Hearst Plaza
Saturday, August 8, 7 p.m., Roots of American Music Weekend / Americanafest NYC: Bob Dylan’s Highways 61 Revisited performed in its entirety by
the Watkins Family Hour featuring Sean Watkins & Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek, Fiona Apple, Don Heffington, Sebastian Steinberg, and special
guests; Justin Townes Earle, Damrosch Park
Sunday, August 9, 7 p.m., Roots of American Music Weekend / Americanafest NYC: An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band (big-band jazz and
Grand Ole Opry), Damrosch Park
http://lcoutofdoors.org/
Hip to Hip Theater Company
When: Wed.-Sat., July 22-Aug. 15, various times (see schedule below)
Where: various parks in Queens, one show in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, see web site for directions
What: Free outdoor productions of The Merchant of Venice and The Merry Wives of Windsor
Note: While these productions are free, your contributions when the hat is passed at the end are vital to keeping the company going.
The Merchant of Venice: July 22, 7:30 p.m. (Flushing Meadows Park, Flushing); July 24, 7:30 p.m. (Voelker Orth Museum, Flushing); July 30, 8 p.m.
(Cunningham Park, Fresh Meadows); July 31, 7:30 p.m. (Sunnyside Gardens Park, Sunnyside); Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. (Crocheron Park, Bayside); Aug. 8,
7:30 p.m. (Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City); Aug. 9, 5 p.m. (Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City), Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. (Agawam Park,
Southampton)
The Merry Wives of Windsor: July 23, 7:30 p.m. (Crocheron Park, Bayside); July 25, 5 p.m. (Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx); July 26, 5 p.m. (Forest Park,
Woodhaven); July 29, 7:30 p.m. (Flushing Meadows Park, Flushing); Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. (Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City); Aug. 2, 5 p.m.
(Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City); Aug. 5, 7 p.m. (Newport on the Green, Jersey City); Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m. (Sunnyside Gardens Park,
Sunnyside); Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. (Voelker Orth Museum, Flushing); Aug. 13, 8 p.m. (Cunningham Park, Fresh Meadows); Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. (Agawam
Park, Southampton)
http://www.hiptohip.org/current-production.html
SummerStage: Staten Island
When: July 28-Aug. 2
Where: Clove Lakes Park, Forest Ave., Victory Blvd., bet. Clove Rd. and Brookside Ave., Royal Oak Rd.
What: New York’s largest free performing arts festival, featuring music dance, spoken word and theater
Tuesday, July 28, 7-9 p.m., Mack Wilds hosted by Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg (hip hop)
Wednesday, July 29, 7-9 p.m., Jellybean Benitez / DJ Street Tech / D-Train (DJ / dance music)
Thursday, July 30, 7-9 p.m., TU Dance / master class: Calvin Wiley (dance)
Friday, July 31, 7-9 p.m., Mr. Joy by Daniel Beaty featuring Tangela Large (play)
Saturday, August 1, 7-9 p.m., TKA / Flaco Navaja and the Razor Blades / Tony Touch (dance music)
Sunday, August 2, 4-7 p.m., Family Day: Little Club Heads / Sugar Free Allstars / Hopalong Andrew / Uptown Dance Academy (family music / funk)
Sunday, August 2, 7-9 p.m., Felix Hernandez Rhythm Revue / screening: Our Latin Thing (R&B / dance / film)
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/events/category/summerstage/
Carl Schurz Park Sunset Film Festival
When: Tuesdays, July 28 and Aug. 11, 8:30 p.m.
Where: hockey/basketball court at East River, just north of 84th St., Carl Schurz Park
What: Come picnic by the water and enjoy the film. Limited seating available or bring a blanket. Free popcorn while it lasts.
Tuesday, July 28, Frozen
Tuesday, Aug. 11, Adam’s Rib
http://carlschurzparknyc.etapwss.com/index.php/events
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
When: Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Flushing Meadows Park, Queens
What: US Dragon Boat Open Championship Race, parade, music, dance, folk arts, crafts, food. If you have never seen a dragon boat race before (and
even if you have), it’s a wonderful spectacle.
http://www.hkdbf-ny.org/index.php
Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC
When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Pier I, Hudson River Park at 70th St.
What: Come fly a kite at this festival for all ages! Kite-making for children and live musical entertainment aid your immersion in simple fun.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
When: Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, Sunday, Aug. 23
Where: Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem (Madison Avenue between 120th & 124th Streets) and Tompkins Square Park in the East Village (Avenue A
between 7th & 10th Streets)
What: Free concerts celebrating the life and musical genius of jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker
Friday, Aug. 21, 6-9 p.m., Oliver Lake Big Band, The King Solomon Hicks Trio, Michela Taps: Bird Lives!, Marcus Garvey Park
Saturday, Aug. 22, 3-7 p.m., Dr. Lonnie Smith, Andy Bey, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Camille Thurman, Norma Miller, master class: Samuel Coleman; Marcus
Garvey Park
Sunday, Aug. 23, 3-7 p.m., Joe Lovano, Redresh Mahanthappa: Bird Calls, Myra Melford, Michael Mwenso; Tompkins Square Park
https://www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage/about/charlie-parker-jazz-festival/
Summer on the Hudson: Annual Blues BBQ
When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2-9 p.m.
Where: Pier 26 at N. Moore St. (between Chambers and Canal Sts.), Hudson River (new location)
What: The hottest blues artists from across the country and New York’s best BBQ restaurants fire up the grill. Hudson River Park’s annual Blues BBQ
Festival brings the best Blues bands from across the country together with the finest New York City BBQ restaurants for a fantastic summer day on the
river. Performers include Otis Taylor Band, Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens, Jarekus Singleton, Vaneese Thomas, and Ed Palermo Big Band.
http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/blues-bbq
Central Park Film Festival
When: Aug. 25-29. Films start at 8 p.m., gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: lawn between Sheep Meadow and 72nd Street Transverse, Central Park
What: Five nights of free movies, often on a particular theme. Films to be announced.
http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/film-festival.html
Summer on the Hudson: Silent Disco
When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Pier I, Hudson River Park at 70th St.
What: Don headphones and party on the pier with hundrews of all-ages revelers at this Quiet Clubbing event featuring two live DJs spinning tunes of
different genres. Switch DJs with a flick of a switch and sway along to the same song as your friends or tap to your own tune.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Metropolitan Opera: HD Festival
When: 10 days in August
Where: Lincoln Plaza (62nd to 65th Sts. between Broadway and Amsterdam)
What: Some of the Met's most popular Live in HD presentations will be screened in Lincoln Center Plaza in a free ten-day festival. Schedule TBA.
http://www.metopera.org/metopera/summer-events
Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess
When: Thursdays, Sept. 3-24, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, West 89th St. and Riverside Drive
What: Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board from inside at our Human Chess games, where chess becomes an embodied
team sport. All levels welcome.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
West Side County Fair
When: Sunday, Sept. 6, 1-6 p.m.
Where: Riverside Park South (Hudson River between 68th and 70th Streets)
What: Enjoy county fair magic in Manhattan and welcome the change of seasons with carnival rides and games, live bands, sideshow performers,
aerialists, reptile shows, a greenmarket and more.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Summer on the Hudson: Dance Safari!
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 & Sunday, Sept. 20, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at 68th St. & Riverside Blvd.
What: Come explore the park on a guided safari walk that searches out site specific dance pieces choreographed for Riverside Park South. Wear
comfortable shoes.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/summer_on_the_hudson
Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival
When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 12-4 p.m.
Where: Fort Washington Park
What: Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with Urban Park Ranger tours of the lighthouse, readings of the eponymous children’s book
(The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge by Hildegarde Swift), fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and activities for the whole family.
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2015/09/26/summer-on-the-hudson-little-red-lighthouse-festival
And certainly try to catch the amazing David Ippolito playing in Central Park on weekends. He is usually on the west shore of the lake (not the reservoir
– the lake with rowboats) not too far from Strawberry Fields on Saturday afternoons. Check http://www.thatguitarman.com/ for more details.
Please note: information changes (and I make mistakes), so check event web sites before you go. There are many other events happening this
summer, including a variety of free outdoor fitness (yoga, kayaking, etc.) and children’s activities, which you can find on the New York City Parks
Department web site and elsewhere.