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SUMMARY:TRILL MEGA JAM & Charlie Parker Jazz Festival After-Party
DESCRIPTION:The Make Jazz Trill Again (MJTA) Trill Mega Jam is a high-energy\, improvisation-centered jam session founded by Melanie Charles featuring Paul Wilson Bae on keys\, Jerome Jennings on drums\, YunieMo on sax\, DJ OOOChild on the ones and twos\, and special guests including Dezron Douglas on electric bass\, and Renée Neufville. This is a unique opportunity where musicians of all backgrounds\, skill levels and instruments gather to improvise in unconventional spaces for an experience of pure celebration and connection. MJTA is truly a movement for the people\, by the people. All are welcome. \nThis event is free with RSVP. \n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/trill-mega-jam-charlie-parker-jazz-festival-after-party/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Black Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nAcclaimed multi-disciplinary electronic artist Black Coffee is bringing his talents to Central Park! The GRAMMY\, BET\, and GQ Man of the Year award winner is known for blending his South African heritage into his music through traditional rhythms and influences\, acting as one of the premier players in the country’s house music scene. His bass-filled tracks have led to collaborations with artists including Usher\, Drake\, and David Guetta.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/black-coffee/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000
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CREATED:20250422T191315Z
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SUMMARY:CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL NIGHT 3: Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap / Gary Bartz: Ntu Troop / The Jazz Gallery All-Stars Feat. Miguel Zenon\, Joel Ross\, Kendrick Scott\, Renee Neufville\, Melissa Aldana\, Dabin Ryu\, Ryoma Takenaga\, Charles Altura / Lucia / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrates the spirit of the late great saxophonist with shows uptown and downtown that highlight the past\, present\, and future of jazz music in New York City. The third show features the dynamic duo of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap; GRAMMY and Tony Award-winning vocalist Bridgewater puts her unique spin on standards and jazz classics\, keeping traditions while fearlessly exploring new expression with the leading jazz pianist Bill Charlap. Gary Bartz’s groundbreaking Ntu Troop manages to seamlessly blend jazz\, funk\, and soul with an adventurous spirit. The Jazz Gallery was founded in 1995 by Roy Hargrove\, Dale Fitzgerald\, and Lezlie Harrison\, and has been a key institution in the NYC’s jazz and creative music scene ever since; this year’s lineup of The Jazz Gallery All-Stars features Miguel Zenon\, Joel Ross\, Kendrick Scott\, Renee Neufville\, Melissa Aldana\, Dabin Ryu\, Ryoma Takenaga\, and Charles Altura. Lucía was the first ever Mexican-American artist to enter the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition (and win)\, leading to her breakout into the jazz scene with her soulful sound. Her debut album is releasing this year. Multi-talented DJ and host of WBGO’s podcast Milestones DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener is on the ones and twos. \n\n\n\nDJs will begin spinning at 2:00pm\, performances will begin at 3:00pm.\n \nBill Charlap / Dee Dee Bridgewater\n  \nGary Bartz and NTU Troop  \nGary Bartz\, alto saxophone\nMarc Cary\, piano/keys\nPaul Bollenback\, guitar\nGerald Cannon\, bass\nKassa Overall\, drums\n*plus special guests (vocals)\n  \nJazz Gallery Allstars\nMiguel Zenon\, alto saxophone\nMelissa Aldand\, tenor saxophone\nJoel Ross\, vibraphone\nCharles Altura\, guitar\nDabin Ryu\, piano\nRyoma Takenaga\, bass\nKendrick Scott\, drums\nPlus special guest vocalist Renee Neufville\n \nLucía\nLucia\, vocals\nGabrielle Chakarji\, piano\nGuillermo Lopez\, bass\nAdam Cruz\,  drums\n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/charlie-parker-jazz-festival-night-3-dee-dee-bridgewater-bill-charlap-gary-bartz-ntu-troop-the-jazz-gallery-all-stars-feat-miguel-zenon-joel-ross-kendrick-scott-renee-neufville-lucia/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival,SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000
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SUMMARY:Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association Presents “We’re Outside”
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: \n\n22 local artists on exhibit\nLive jazz from the  Charlie Parker Jazz Festival at the amphitheater\nLive sculptural performance using materials from the park\nEye candy selfie station\nFree downloadable artist catalog\nMMPCIA Hospitality station where you can sit\, chill and get to know us better\nOr bring a blanket and vibe with neighbors and friends on the lawn\n\nFeaturing work by: \nAirco Caravan · Aleathia Brown · Anna Macon · Bonnie Phillips · Christina M. Tapper · Christopher Ender Coryat · Debora Clark Fairfax · Destiny Santana · Fitgi Saint-Louis · Gabrielle Baker · Gary J. Higgins II · Jamel Carroll · Jannette Jwahir Hawkins · Larry Bentley · Laura Gadson · Mayowa Nwadike · Mike McManus · Misha Shipman · Shanequa Benitez · Shungaboy · Stefen Reed · Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper \nPresented by MMPCIA & Heath Gallery\, in partnership with NYC Parks and the City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. \nSupported by: \nNYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council · New York State Council on the Arts · Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation · Administered by LMCC · City Parks Foundation & Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/mount-morris-park-community-improvement-association-presents-were-outside-2024-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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SUMMARY:CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL NIGHT 2: Branford Marsalis Quartet / Nicholas Payton Quartet / Bertha Hope Quintet / Georgia Heers / DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrates the spirit of the late great saxophonist with shows uptown and downtown that highlight the past\, present\, and future of jazz music in New York City. The second show features: the legendary Branford Marsalis Quartet\, headed by GRAMMY Award winner and NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis on saxophone\, who has earned his reputation as a cornerstone of the jazz genre many times over\, joined in the group by drummer Justin Faulkner\, pianist Joey Calderazzo\, and bassist Eric Revis\, each icons in their own right; GRAMMY-winning trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Payton\, who has released dozens of LPs as a bandleader\, along with an eclectic collection of collaborations with the likes of Common (Electric Circus)\, Trey Anastasio\, Ray Charles\, Jill Scott\, Herbie Hancock\, and many more; The Bertha Hope Quintet\, led by the titular jazz pianist and educator\, who collaborated with her husband\, the late Elmo Hope\, and who is a 2025 recipient of Jazz Foundation of America’s inaugural Jazz Legacies Fellowship in partnership with the Mellon Foundation; and Georgia Heers\, an ascendant jazz singer and Juilliard graduate who recently made her Broadway debut in Good Night\, and Good Luck. Multi-talented DJ and host of WBGO’s podcast Milestones DJ KulturedChild aka Angelika Beener is on the ones and twos. \n  \nDJs will begin spinning at 2:00pm\, performances will begin at 3:00pm. \nBranford Marsalis Quartet\nBranford Marsalis\, saxophone\nJoey Calderazzo\, piano\nEric Revis\, bass\nJustin Faulkner\, drums \nNicholas Payton\nKevin Hays\, piano\nVicente Archer\, bass\nBill Stewart\, drums \nBertha Hope Quintet\nBertha Hope\, piano\nKim Clarke\, bass\nLucianna F. Padmore\, drums\nGene Ghee\, tenor saxophone\nEddie Allen\, trumpet \nGeorgia Heers\nGeorgia Heers\, vocals\nMathis Picard\, piano/keys\nTBD\, bass\nAnwar Marshall\, drums
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/charlie-parker-jazz-festival-night-2-nicholas-payton-bertha-hope-quintet-georgia-heers/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival,SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
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SUMMARY:CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking
DESCRIPTION:City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone\, our traveling marionette theater\, the PuppetMobile\, will present Pippi\, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale. \nThe production features nearly two dozen\, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production\, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies\, all while fending off unnecessary social conventions.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-39/
LOCATION:Queens
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
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SUMMARY:CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL NIGHT 1: Ron Carter's Great Big Band / April May Webb
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebrates the spirit of the late great saxophonist with shows uptown and downtown that highlight the past\, present\, and future of jazz music in New York City. Opening night kicks off with the legendary bassist Ron Carter’s Great Big Band\, a 17-piece ensemble he put together in 2011 to record his first ever big band record. Carter’s steady\, warm-toned pulse serves as a rhythmic rudder through a set of tunes that exude a refined elegance and sonic power. They’re joined by April May Webb\, a rising star who recently won the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition; her latest LP with trumpeter Randall Haywood\, Questions Left Unanswered\, features soulful\, jazzy covers of hits like “Jolene” and “Killing Me Softly.” This show is presented in partnership with Jazzmobile as they celebrate their 60th anniversary of presenting\, preserving America’s classical music\, jazz\, to Harlem and New York City. \n  \nRon Carter’s Great Big Band\n        Saxes \nDavid DeJesus\nSteve Wilson\nJonathan Beshay\nIvan Renta\nJay Brandford\n      Trumpets \nJon Owens\nJohn Chudoba\nJohn Bailey\nBrandon Lee\n      Trombones \nJason Jackson\nSteve Davis\nJames Burton\nBecca Patterson\n      Rhythm Section\nRay Gallon\, piano\nSir Ron Carter\, bass\nGreg Skafff\, guitar\nPeyton Crossley\, drums\n\n\n\n  \nApril May Webb \nApril May Webb (vocals)\nRandall Haywood (trumpet)\nYayoi Ikawa (p)\nJacob Webb (b)\nDr. Nathan Webb (d)
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/charlie-parker-jazz-festival-night-1-ron-carters-great-big-band-april-may-webb/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival,SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T135815Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz In the Garden: Annette St. John
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Harlem\, vocalist Annette St. John grew up in an artistic family that influenced her musical style: equal parts jazz\, blues\, standards and gospel. She has worked with greats like Jimmy Smith\, Della Griffin\, and George Benson\, and performed all over Manhattan\, including at the Apollo\, the Blue Note\, the Village Vanguard\, Smoke and The Cotton Club. In recent years she has done multiple tours of Japan\, and she is a mainstay in NYC with her own groups. Annette always says\, “It’s Not Work If You Love What You Do!” \nThis event is free; first come\, first serve. \nSupported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, and by the Howard Gilman Foundation.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/jazz-in-the-garden-annette-st-john/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250801T125358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T125358Z
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SUMMARY:CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking
DESCRIPTION:City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone\, our traveling marionette theater\, the PuppetMobile\, will present Pippi\, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale. \nThe production features nearly two dozen\, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production\, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies\, all while fending off unnecessary social conventions.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-38/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250723T135508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T135925Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État / Performance: T.K. Blue and "Planet Bluu"
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – Concert \n8:00 PM – Screening \nSoundtrack to a Coup d’État (2023) \nThe post-colonial struggle for Congo’s resources\, told from the unique perspective of Andrée Blouin\, a neglected pioneer of female emancipation and independence throughout Africa. \nUnited Nations\, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake\, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council\, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe\, and the U.S. State Department swings into action\, sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to the Congo to deflect attention from the CIA-backed coup. Director Johan Grimonprez explores a moment when jazz\, colonialism\, and espionage collided\, constructing a riveting historical rollercoaster that illuminates the political machinations behind the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. The result is a revelatory documentary richly illustrated by eyewitness accounts\, official government memos\, testimonies from mercenaries and CIA operatives\, speeches from Lumumba himself\, and a veritable canon of jazz icons. Sundance award winner Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate. \nDirector: JOHAN GRIMONPREZ / Producers: DAAN MILIUS & RÉMI GRELLETY / co-producers KATJA DRAAIJER & FRANK HOEVE \n  \nT.K. Blue and “Planet Bluu” \nSaxophonist\, flautist\, percussionist\, composer and bandleader T.K. Blue–perhaps best known for his long run as musical director / saxophonist for Dr. Randy Weston’s African Rhythms–has also worked with greats like Little Jimmy Scott\, Sam Rivers\, Chico Hamilton\, and Abdullah Ibrahim; released more than a dozen albums as a leader; and done three State Department tours of Africa. \n  \nThis event is free\, first come\, first served.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/film-screening-soundtrack-to-a-coup-detat-performance-t-k-blue-and-planet-bluu/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T170000
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SUMMARY:TSQ LIVE + Jazz at Lincoln Center: Antonio Hart Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Antonio Hart credits the Baltimore School for the Performing Arts for  beginning his life as a young man and musician – especially his private teacher Chris Ford. He initially began as a classical musician but began to like Jazz and feel more connected to the change to improvise which brought him to study Jazz at the Berklee College of Music. \nThis event is free; first come\, first serve.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/tsq-live-jazz-at-lincoln-center-antonio-hart-quartet/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250813T220817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T210514Z
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SUMMARY:Joey Valence & Brae
DESCRIPTION:Fast-rising\, genre-defying alt/hip-hop duo Joey Valence & Brae celebrate the release of their highly-anticipated third studio album HYPERYOUTH (out August 15). In the 3 years since their alleged meeting at a State College\, PA Red Lobster\, JVB have cemented themselves as a must-see live act and bonafide recording artists\, with consecutive Top 10 releases and a certified gold single for their title track “PUNK TACTICS.” Their newest release HYPERYOUTH is an ode to staying young and a celebration of individuality\, self-confidence and dance.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/joey-valence-brae/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250722T203109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T164609Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz In the Garden: Pablo Rosario and his Latin Jazz Messengers
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE BE ADVISED: Due to the weather\, the Jazz in the Garden performance originally scheduled for Wednesday\, August 20 has been rescheduled to Wednesday\, August 27. \nPercussionist Pablo Rosario is held in high regard for his versatility and his accomplished career. In addition to having worked closely with many of the great bands of Latin music\, including those of Mongo Santamaria\, Willie Colon\, Larry Harlow\, and Batacumbele\, “El Indio” had a long run as a freelance NYC session musician. Best known for his many appearances on David Bowie’s albums\, also a natural educator and mentor\, his small-group performances have\, in recent years\, centered the legacies of Santamaria\, Colon and Cal Tjader\, here supplemented by the work of Charlie Parker. \nThis event is free; first come\, first serve.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/jazz-in-the-garden-pablo-rosario-and-his-latin-jazz-messengers/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T220000
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CREATED:20250815T160043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T200811Z
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SUMMARY:Jon Batiste
DESCRIPTION:Marking a bold new chapter in Batiste’s catalog\, Big Money is rooted in American traditions — from gospel and soul to blues\, folk\, and rock & roll. Batiste introduced the nine-track project with its title track\, “Big Money\,” a groove-forward anthem anchored by his guitar and the soaring vocals of The Womack Sisters\, granddaughters of soul legend Sam Cooke. He followed with “Lonely Avenue\,” a soulful\, piano-driven collaboration with Randy Newman that reimagines the Doc Pomus classic made famous by Ray Charles. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Dion “No I.D.” Wilson\, the album also features a standout duet with Andra Day. Big Money caps a landmark year that included Batiste’s Super Bowl performance\, two GRAMMY wins for his work on American Symphony\, and the chart-topping success of Beethoven Blues\, which spent nine weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/jon-batiste/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T220000
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SUMMARY:Harlem Speaks: Bertha Hope
DESCRIPTION:FREE with RSVP \nBertha Hope\, the acclaimed American jazz pianist\, composer\, and educator will be our guest for episode 215 of Harlem Speaks Oral History Series. Hope\, a dynamic performer since the 1950s\, preserves the legacy of her late husband\, Elmo Hope\, while forging her own path in jazz. Known for her lyrical style and commitment to music education\, she remains a vital force in championing women and underrepresented voices in jazz. National Jazz Museum in Harlem Senior Scholar\, Loren Schoenberg\, will host a Harlem Speaks Oral History interview with Hope to discuss her storied career and her take on the impact of Charlie Parker.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/harlem-speaks-bertha-hope/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250801T125358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T125358Z
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SUMMARY:CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking
DESCRIPTION:City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone\, our traveling marionette theater\, the PuppetMobile\, will present Pippi\, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale. \nThe production features nearly two dozen\, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production\, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies\, all while fending off unnecessary social conventions.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-37/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250711T181944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T200427Z
UID:10014871-1755540000-1755545400@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Looking for funding to activate a local park or open space? The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program offers funding from $1\,000 to $40\,000 per year\, for up to two years\, to community groups and organizations providing open space programming and stewardship across NYC. This grant program is intended to advance grassroots initiatives across public spaces in all five boroughs. \nJoin us at an info session and learn everything you need to know about applying for funding. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Friday\, August 22\, 2025. \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. Questions? Reach out to GreenFundGrassroots@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/nyc-green-fund-grassroots-grant-info-session-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants and More
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T134901Z
UID:10014581-1755457200-1755468000@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Funk Flex R&B Birthday Picnic feat. Honey Bxby / Girlfriend / Bay Swag / Lomiiel / N T G / Kocky Ka / Music by Funk Flex and DJ M U
DESCRIPTION:Funk Flex has been spinning hip-hop and R&B across NYC’s airwaves for the better part of four decades\, becoming more than just a DJ but a hip-hop institution. The radio and club mainstay has helped break some of New York’s biggest artists and biggest hits as he continues to keep his finger on the pulse of hip-hop and R&B. This summer he’ll host an R&B picnic in Central Park\, featuring stars from R&B’s past\, present\, and future including Honey Bxby\, Girlfriend\, Bay Swag\, Lomiiel\, N T G\, and Kocky Ka.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/funk-flex-rb-birthday-picnic/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193320Z
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SUMMARY:Blacktronika Festival: Black Quantum Futurism featuring Moor Mother & Rasheedah Phillips / Vijay Iyer\, Shana Redmond & LaFrae Sci / Joy Guidry & Niecy Blues / Sonic Messengers / King Britt
DESCRIPTION:Blacktronika is a movement dedicated to honoring and illuminating innovators of color who have played a pivotal role in the evolution of electronic music. The movement originated in London (1999–2005) with the groundbreaking ‘Blacktronica’ events founded by artist Charlie Dark MBE at the Institute of Contemporary Arts\, fundamentally reshaping the UK’s cultural landscape. In 2020\, Professor and veteran artist King Britt expanded the movement into academia by establishing the Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music course at the University of California\, and later launched the Blacktronika Festival\, further solidifying the movement’s impact. In collaboration with his long-time colleague Charlie Dark\, the festival has successfully engaged audiences in Paris\, Knoxville\, Brooklyn\, Los Angeles\, and San Diego\, fostering an expanding global community invested in the intersection of music\, culture\, and education. \nThe Harlem showcase will present a distinguished tribute to the legendary Paul Robeson\, featuring Shana Redmond\, Vijay Iyer\, and LaFrae Sci. Additional performances include an improvisational set from Brooklyn’s Sonic Messengers\, a debut collaboration between acclaimed artists Joy Guidry and Niecey Blues\, and an exploration of the Black Quantum Futurism universe (Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips).
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/blacktronika-festival-black-quantum-futurism-featuring-moor-mother-rasheedah-phillips-vijay-iyer-shana-redmond-lafrae-sci-joy-guidry-niecy-blues-sonic-messengers-king-britt/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250806T201649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172645Z
UID:10014894-1755432000-1755446400@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Community Cookout Presented by Endea Owens
DESCRIPTION:Birthed by bassist Endea Owens during the pandemic\, The Community Cookout creates inclusive spaces that are accessible to anyone no matter their race\, gender\, or background and strives to make New York a better place through music\, activism\, and FREE meals. Co-host Marcus Garvey Park Alliance is a not-for-profit advocacy group whose mission is to preserve and enhance the assets of the Park by fundraising\, producing and attracting cultural events\, and hosting plantings and maintenance activities. \nFREE meals; first come\, first served.  \nThe Marcus Garvey Park Alliance\, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Marcus Garvey Park as a safe space for community gathering\, physical fitness\, arts\, education\, and play.  \nThis event is made possible by the Joyce and George Wein Foundation.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-community-cookout-presented-by-endea-owens/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T154918Z
UID:10014578-1755367200-1755381600@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Funk Flex R&B Birthday Celebration: Live Performances by Adina Howard / Christopher Williams / Soul for Real / Mr. Cheeks / Allure / Gina Thompson / Special Sing-Along Set by Jeff Redd & DJ M U / Music by Funk Flex
DESCRIPTION:Funk Flex is more than just a DJ– he’s a hip-hop institution\, a radio and club mainstay who’s helped break some of New York’s biggest artists and biggest hits and continues to keep his finger on the pulse of hip-hop and R&B. This year he’ll host his birthday party on Coney Island\, featuring a coterie of throwback R&B artists from the ‘90s. ’90s R&B icon Adina Howard\, best known for her debut single “Freak Like Me” and her album Do You Wanna Ride?; Christopher Williams hit the top of the R&B singles chart with his song “I’m Dreamin’” from Mario Van Peebles’ New Jack City\, a film he also appeared in; Soul for Real’s platinum-selling\, Heavy D-produced debut LP Candy Rain spawned two hit singles\, the title track and “Every Little Thing I Do”; Gina Thompson’s 1996 debut LP Nobody Does It Better featured production and features from Missy Elliott\, and its lead single “The Things That You Do” cracked the Billboard Hot 100; Allure is an R&B girl group that formed out of LaGuardia High School in Manhattan\, their biggest hit was a cover of Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam’s “All Cried Out” with Bad Boy R&B group 112.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/funk-flex-rb-birthday-party-carl-thomas-christopher-williams-soul-for-real-gina-thompson-allure-music-by-funk-flex/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T184802Z
UID:10014579-1755367200-1755378000@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Soapbox Presents: Run It Back: An Ode to the Art of the Sample
DESCRIPTION:Marija Abney founded The Soapbox Presents in 2020 in response to the murder of George Floyd\, using free arts programming from some of NYC’s most talented artists to build a platform—both literally and figuratively—for Black and brown expression. The program has featured such artists as Mahogany L. Browne (Lincoln Center’s first poet-in-residence) and arranger\, composer\, and pianist Sean Mason (a featured guest of the Wynton Marsalis Quintet)\, and has been acknowledged by the United Nations for their work in their inaugural International Day of People of African Descent. The collective has performed at The Apollo\, Lincoln Center\, Symphony Space\, Afropunk Festival\, and on the stoops and sidewalks of New York City\, making their return to SummerStage this year in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-soapbox-presents-run-it-back-an-ode-to-the-art-of-the-sample/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T204141Z
UID:10014577-1755360000-1755381600@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Blacktronika Festival: Phuture / Waajeed / Rimarkable / Joe Claussell / Charlie Dark / King Britt
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nBlacktronika is a movement dedicated to honoring and illuminating innovators of color who have played a pivotal role in the evolution of electronic music. The movement originated in London (1999–2005) with the groundbreaking ‘Blacktronica’ events founded by artist Charlie Dark MBE at the Institute of Contemporary Arts\, fundamentally reshaping the UK’s cultural landscape. In 2020\, Professor and veteran artist King Britt expanded the movement into academia by establishing the Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music course at the University of California\, and later launched the Blacktronika Festival\, further solidifying the movement’s impact. In collaboration with his long-time colleague Charlie Dark\, the festival has successfully engaged audiences in Paris\, Knoxville\, Brooklyn\, Los Angeles\, and San Diego\, fostering an expanding global community invested in the intersection of music\, culture\, and education. \nThe Central Park program will feature an ‘eclectrifying’ DJ set from King Britt B2B Charlie Dark\, a spiritual house performance by Brooklyn’s Joe Clausell\, the debut live performance of Detroit icon Waajeed\, an uplifting set from Detroit’s Rimarkable\, and a live performance by acid house pioneers Phuture from Chicago.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/blacktronika-festival-phuture-waajeed-rimarkable-joe-claussell-charlie-dark-king-britt/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250801T125357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T125357Z
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SUMMARY:CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking
DESCRIPTION:City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone\, our traveling marionette theater\, the PuppetMobile\, will present Pippi\, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale. \nThe production features nearly two dozen\, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production\, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies\, all while fending off unnecessary social conventions.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-36/
LOCATION:Bronx
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250604T183941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172928Z
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SUMMARY:Terri Lyne Carrington We Insist 2025! Featuring Christie Dashiell
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Jazzmobile SUMMERFEST\, NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell reimagine We Insist! Max Roach’s “Freedom Now Suite\,” a groundbreaking 1960 collaboration between the legendary jazz drummer Roach and lyricist Oscar Brown Jr. that has become a defining artistic statement of the Black American civil rights movement. One of the finest jazz drummers and producers of her generation\, Carrington has created an homage that bursts with fiery\, stirring ideas\, unstoppable grooves\, and the spellbinding interplay with Roach’s and Brown’s compositions alongside original music and words by Carrington and her collaborators. GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Dashiell reflects on the work’s history with a contemporary call to action\, honoring the original masterpiece while furthering the fight for social justice.\n\n  \n\nArtists\n\nTerri Lyne Carrington\, drums\nChristie Dashiell\, vocals\nSimon Moullier\, vibes\nMatthew Stevens\, guitar\nRashaan Carter\, bass\nAkili Bradley\, trumpet\nChristiana Hunte\, dancer\nAyodele Casel\, tap dancer\nMorgan Guerin\, tenor sax\nMilena Casado\, trumpet\nKeisel Jimenez\, percussion\n\nAngelika Beener aka DJ Kultured Child\, DJ
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/terri-lyne-carrington-we-insist-2025-featuring-christie-dashiell/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250711T181943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T200359Z
UID:10014870-1755194400-1755199800@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Looking for funding to activate a local park or open space? The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program offers funding from $1\,000 to $40\,000 per year\, for up to two years\, to community groups and organizations providing open space programming and stewardship across NYC. This grant program is intended to advance grassroots initiatives across public spaces in all five boroughs. \nJoin us at an info session and learn everything you need to know about applying for funding. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Friday\, August 22\, 2025. \nRegistration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. Questions? Reach out to GreenFundGrassroots@cityparksfoundation.org.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/nyc-green-fund-grassroots-grant-info-session-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants and More
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T205621Z
UID:10014575-1755190800-1755205200@cityparksfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Flo Fair curated by FERG: Hunter Bdm / TGUT & Friends & special guests
DESCRIPTION:FLO FAIR is not just an event—it’s a movement. Born from the legacy of local health fairs held in honor of FERG’s late father\, this reimagined experience brings the community together through music\, movement\, and mindfulness. \nSet in the heart of Harlem\, FLO FAIR is all about finding your flow—that elevated state when you’re fully immersed in what lights you up. Whether it’s breaking a sweat on a 5K run\, vibing in a yoga class\, zoning out in a sound bath\, or catching a live performance\, this is where wellness meets culture. \n\nUnwind with yoga and sound baths\nRecharge in our immersive wellness garden\nExplore interactive art curated by FERG himself\nTaste the best of NY with all-day food trucks\nClose out the day with a high-energy SummerStage performance by FERG—plus surprise guests\n\n  \nThis is Harlem in FLO. \n  \nFLO FAIR – Day-of Programming (Thursday\, August 14) \n11:00 AM\nYoga Class – Hosted by Julia Jovan \n12:00 PM\nSound Bath – Hosted by Julia Jovan \n1:00 PM\nFitness Flow Class – Hosted by JAWS x Lucky \nEvening Music & Performance Schedule  \n\n\n5:00–6:00 PM – UNIVERSAL SPACE JAM BAND  * \n\n\n6:00–6:30 PM – TGUT set w/ surprise guests \n\n\n6:30–7:00 PM – Hunter Set \n\n\n7:00–8:30 PM – FERG Live featuring surprise guests
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/flo-fair/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250801T125356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T125356Z
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SUMMARY:CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking
DESCRIPTION:City Parks Foundation is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the world-renowned children’s story Pippi Longstocking by the legendary Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To honor this milestone\, our traveling marionette theater\, the PuppetMobile\, will present Pippi\, a fresh retelling of the classic Swedish tale. \nThe production features nearly two dozen\, hand-made marionettes crafted by the expert puppeteers. In addition to the brilliant artistry of the production\, kids and families will enjoy the incredible adventures of quick-witted and super-strong Pippi as she overcomes bullies\, all while fending off unnecessary social conventions.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-35/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T203907Z
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SUMMARY:The Originals featuring Rich Medina\, Stretch Armstrong and Tony Touch
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nThe Originals are a crew of DJs who have had their finger on the pulse since before hip-hop was a global phenomenon\, but was a budding subculture fostered in clubs\, house parties\, and on the streets of New York City. The group continues to spin feel-good jams at parties that never seem to stop. Among their ranks: Stretch Armstrong of the beloved “Stretch And Bobbito” radio show; Rich Medina\, who ran the legendary weekly dance institution APT; and Tony Touch\, the b-boy turned DJ whose 50 MCs mixtapes became a Who’s Who of New York hip-hop in the ’90s.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-originals-featuring-rich-medina-stretch-armstrong-and-tony-touch/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T131239
CREATED:20250422T191316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T115857Z
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SUMMARY:La Sonora Ponceña / Judy Torres / Linda EPO / DJ Millo / Hosted by Vinnie Medugno
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Puerto Rican party on Staten Island in Stapleton Waterfront park\, presented in association with the borough’s radio station Maker Park Radio\, with a long running salsa band and WKTU’s Queen of Freestyle. La Sonora Ponceña is one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic salsa bands\, known for their powerful brass arrangements\, masterful piano solos\, and high-energy performances. Since 1954\, they’ve played a key role in shaping the sound of salsa across Latin America and beyond\, and have since recorded dozens of albums\, recently celebrating their 55th anniversary. Today\, the band is directed by Quique’s son\, Papo Lucca\, who first started crashing his dad’s band practice when he was just five years old. Bronx born powerhouse singer Judy Torres\, known as the “Queen of Freestyle” to her loyal fans\, cracked the Billboard dance chart with her 1989 debut single “No Reason to Cry”; after releasing two studio albums\, she’s been the on-air host of WKTU’s Freestyle Free for All! for two decades. Her one-woman show “No Reason to Cry” debuted to rave reviews at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in 2018. Also performing is Linda EPO\, a Queens native whose vibrant\, multilingual performances span jazz\, funk\, R&B\, Caribbean\, and Latin music. They’re joined by DJ Milo on the 1s and 2s\, spinning hits in between sets.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/la-sonora-poncena-judy-torres-linda-epo-dj-millo/
LOCATION:Staten Island
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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