Free Summer Performances

Posted on May 23, 2007 by


One of the best things about New York City in the summer are the free concerts. This year the City Parks Foundation have outdone themselves with this line up of stars that will be performing in a park near you! I can’t wait!!! Added bonus: Summerstage! This is just the beginning. There will be more throughout the summer months.

Jackie Robinson Park

Wednesday, August 8th: Biz Markie / DJ Lovebug Starski
Wednesday, August 15th: Leelah James + DJ
Wednesday, August 22nd: The Delfonics

Marcus Garvey Park

Thursday, August 9th: Slick Rick / DJ Red Alert
Thursday, August 16th: Dwele
Thursday, August 23rd: Felix Hernandez

For the concerts in other boroughs log onto the City Parks website.

Also check out the free theatre performances:

Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan
124th St. & Mt. Morris Park

Tuesday, July 31 &
Thursday, August 2
The Actor’s Rap
Performed by: J.Kyle Korner Entertainment in association with The Hip-Hop Theatre Festival and CTH

Friday, August 3 &
Saturday, August 4
Romeo & Juliet
Performed by: The Classical Theatre of Harlem

Sunday, August 5
Live From the Edge
Performed by: Universes

And don’t forget the dance performances:

Manhattan

Jackie Robinson Bandshell

Saturday, August 4th
Forces of Nature
Calvin Wiley Dance Theatre

Saturday, August 11th
Complexions Dance Company
Subtle Changes

Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is set to take place on Saturday, August 25 at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, and Sunday, August 26 at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village, in the neighborhoods where Parker lived and worked.
The festival assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect on Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist.

The 15th annual festival will offer an extraordinary line-up including legendary vocalist Abbey Lincoln, Chico Hamilton, Marc Cary, Lezlie Harrison, and Maurice Brown.

Each day, the festival begins at 3:00 pm.

Marcus Garvey Park – Saturday, August 25th

  • Abbey Lincoln
  • Chico Hamilton
  • Marc Cary
  • Lezlie Harrison
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