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SUMMARY:The Soapbox Presents: Run it Back\, The Art of the Sample Vol. II
DESCRIPTION:The Soapbox Presents is a platform for cultural preservation and community empowerment. Founded by Marija Abney in 2020 in response to the murder of George Floyd\, The Soapbox Presents produces programming that encourages communities to resist\, and be rejuvenated and revived\, all while celebrating the brilliance of Black and brown people through art. The Soapbox Presents features some of NYC’s most talented artists and the organization has performed at The Apollo\, Lincoln Center\, Symphony Space\, Afropunk\, but most significantly for the community on the stoops and sidewalks of NYC. The platform was recently featured in the New York Times\, is the recipient of The Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in Place grant\, and was celebrated in the “Positively Black” segment on NBC New York. They’ve welcomed Babyface\, ASAP Ferg\, Rapsody\, Big Daddy Kane\, Ledisi and many others as guest artists at their activations. They can be found @thesoapboxpresents on all social platforms.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-soapbox-presents-2/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000
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SUMMARY:Angélique Kidjo / DJ Freshy K
DESCRIPTION:Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo returns to SummerStage with her multilingual fusion of Afrobeat\, pop\, jazz\, reggae\, and various African traditions and percussive rhythms that earned her international acclaim. After arriving in Paris in the early ‘90s\, Kidjo recorded a run of critically acclaimed albums on Island Records—beginning with the chart-topping 1991 album Logozo—and followed it up with an ambitious trilogy exploring African music’s influence in the Americas\, from gospel to Brazilian and Latin. Over her multi-decade career she’s collaborated with the likes of Philip Glass and the Kronos Quartet to Peter Gabriel\, Alicia Keys\, Dr. John\, and Branford Marsalis. Her latest album\, Hope!! is dedicated to her late mother\, and features contributions from Pharrell Williams\, Nile Rodgers\, Ayra Starr\, Quavo\, and The Gap Band’s Charlie Wilson. DJ Freshy K\, a Nigerian Afrobeats specialist based in NYC who has opened for the likes of Jidenna\, Flavour\, Olamide\, Davido\, and Wizkid\, opens the show with a DJ set. Additional artists to be announced.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/angelique-kidjo/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T220000
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SUMMARY:Myles Smith: My Mess\, My Heart\, My Life Tour with Special Guest Michael Marcagi
DESCRIPTION:SummerStage Member Presale: Wednesday\, March 25 at 12PM \nCapital One Cardholder Presale: Wednesday\, March 25 at 12PM \nGeneral on-sale: Friday\, March 27 at 10AM \nLuton-born Myles Smith has been playing music since he was 12 years old\, performing at open mic nights in local pubs. Since then\, fans around the world have gone wild for his folksy pop sound and emotional lyrics. His breakthrough single “Stargazing” amassed more than a billion streams when it was released in 2024\, leading to his 2025 wins of the BRITs Rising Star Award and BBC Introducing Artist of the Year. In addition to his solo My Mess\, My Heart\, My Life tour\, he’ll be supporting Ed Sheeran on the North American leg of his Loop Tour in 2026. Folk-rock singer and songwriter Michael Marcagi will open the evening.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/myles-smith/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124425
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SUMMARY:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with special guests Marquis Hill and Ekep Nkwelle / Sherman Irby\, music director
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival\, New York City’s annual salute to the eponymous late saxophonist returns for its 34th year for a three-day celebration of free live jazz performances in the neighborhoods near where Parker worked and lived\, including Harlem’s historic Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Every year\, premiere jazz musicians who reflect Parker’s musical vision assemble to honor the highly influential and world-renowned artist. \nThis year’s lineup features the iconic and celebrated Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, with additional details and artists to be announced.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cpjf-jlco/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T190000
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CREATED:20260428T155024Z
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SUMMARY:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Joshua Redman / Nat Adderley Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival\, New York City’s annual salute to the eponymous late saxophonist returns for its 34th year for a three-day celebration of free live jazz performances in the neighborhoods near where Parker worked and lived\, including Harlem’s historic Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Every year\, premiere jazz musicians who reflect Parker’s musical vision assemble to honor the highly influential and world-renowned artist. \nThis year’s lineup features saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman and pianist Nat Adderley Jr.\, with additional details and artists to be announced.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cpjf-joshua-redman/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T150000
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SUMMARY:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Ravi Coltrane
DESCRIPTION:The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival\, New York City’s annual salute to the eponymous late saxophonist returns for its 34th year for a three-day celebration of free live jazz performances in the neighborhoods near where Parker worked and lived\, including Harlem’s historic Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Every year\, premiere jazz musicians who reflect Parker’s musical vision assemble to honor the highly influential and world-renowned artist. \nThis year’s lineup features saxophonist Ravi Coltrane\, with additional details and artists to be announced.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cpjf-ravi-coltrane/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:Verve 70th Anniversary:  Christian McBride / Mei Semones & friends play the music of Getz/Gilberto
DESCRIPTION:Verve Records is home to the world’s largest jazz catalogue\, including recordings by Ella Fitzgerald\, Nina Simone\, Stan Getz\, Bill Evans\, and Billie Holiday\, but it’s also the home of more left-of-center records outside the jazz sphere from the likes of the Velvet Underground\, Frank Zappa\, Kurt Vile\, and Arooj Aftab. For this celebration of the label’s 70th anniversary\, Verve invites Christian McBride\, a world-class bassist and bandleader\, a Juilliard graduate and 11-time GRAMMY winner who has recorded with legends of both the jazz (McCoy Tyner\, Herbie Hancock\, Chick Corea\, Wynton Marsalis\, Eddie Palmieri\, and more) and pop (Sting\, Paul McCartney\, Celine Dion) spheres. He’s joined by Mei Semones\, an American indie rock musician who writes jazz-influenced songs in both English and Japanese\, who has invited her own crew of friends to perform music from Getz/Gilberto\, the classic collaborative album by João Gilberto and Stan Getz released on Verve in 1964. More guests are to be announced.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/verve-70th-anniversary-christian-mcbride-mei-semones-friends-play-the-music-of-getz-gilberto/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124425
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SUMMARY:Darling Blue PT2 Tour: Marcus King Band / Penelope Road
DESCRIPTION:SummerStage Member Presale: Thursday\, March 12 at 10AM\nCapital One Cardholder Presale: Wednesday\, March 11 at 10AM\nGeneral on-sale: Friday\, March 13 at 10AM \nGRAMMY-nominated country artist Marcus King is hitting the road with his longtime live band on the Darling Blue PT2 Tour\, a reunion eight years in the making. His upcoming album\, Darling Blue\, features a who’s who of country music such as Billy Strings and Kaitlin Butts.  His twangy\, guitar-heavy songs like “Wildflowers and Wine” and “Homesick” tend to be love letters offering appreciation for his home state of South Carolina and his southern roots. Atlanta-born band Penelope Road will open the evening.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/marcus-king-band/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T220000
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SUMMARY:The Age of the Ram Tour: Charley Crockett with special guests Durand Jones and the Indications
DESCRIPTION:SummerStage Member Presale: Thursday\, March 5 at 12PM \nCapital One Cardholder Presale: Tuesday\, March 3 at 11AM  \nGeneral on-sale: Friday\, March 6 at 10AM \n“Street busker turned critically acclaimed singer-songwriter turned actual country star” (Rolling Stone)\, Charley Crockett’s particular brand of country has earned him millions of streams and several GRAMMY nominations. His deep voice and Americana style on songs like “Lonesome Drifter” and “I’m Just a Clown” evoke a version of the country filled with tumbleweeds and cowboys. He’s played across the U.S. at venues including Red Rocks\, the Hollywood Bowl\, and even SummerStage in 2022\, when he opened for Willie Nelson. Durand Jones and the Indications will open the evening. \nCharley Crockett\, in partnership with PLUS1\, will contribute $1.00 from every ticket sold to Last Prisoner Project.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/charley-crockett/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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