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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grants and More
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SUMMARY:Cymande / Asha Puthli / Zacchae'us Paul / K.Tea
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nCymande has drawn membership from several Caribbean nations. The band’s work is a culmination of funk\, soul\, reggae\, rock\, calypso\, and jazz with African rhythms into a sound they dubbed “nyah-rock. After releasing three albums between 1971-1974\, they disappeared until reforming to tour in the 2010s. Asha Puthli returns to SummerStage after a 19 year hiatus. Known for her award-winning vocals on Ornette Coleman’s Science Fiction album\, she has continued to cement herself as Jazz royalty. Among her many accomplishments\, she is noted as being a disco pioneer\, releaser of  twelve studio albums\, and has been placed by Andy Warhol in his time capsule. Multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and producer Zacchae’us Paul is an artist with a fresh and irreverent take on Black music and the African diaspora\, stretching and bending jazz around Atlanta hip-hop\, gospel sounds and philosophies\, and the Caribbean rhythms he picked up studying in Puerto Rico. Spinning tunes for the night is NYC-based DJ K.Tea\, who crafts sonic journeys that inspire freedom\, dance\, and discovery within house music. This show is presented in association with Giantstep\, the respected music and events agency beloved for their iconic ‘90s-era party “dedicated to the preservation of funk.”
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cymande-asha-puthli-zacchaeus-paul-presents-jazz-money-k-tea/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T110000
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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. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the Consulate General of Sweden in New York.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-25/
LOCATION:Staten Island
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a possible reschedule!  \nCity 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. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the Consulate General of Sweden in New York.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-26/
LOCATION:Staten Island
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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SUMMARY:NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST featuring Busta Rhymes / ONYX / M.O.P / DJ Drewski & Friends / Scram Jones / Statik Selektah / DJ Perly
DESCRIPTION:Coney Island’s own Gorilla NEMS is beloved across the internet for his viral videos (“Don’t Ever Disrespect Me!”) and iconic catchphrase (“Bing Bong!”)\, but he’s also an accomplished rapper with palpable skills on the mic\, signed to Paul Rosenberg’s Goliath Records & Virgin Records. For the GorillaFest in Coney Island he’s assembled an impressive cast of characters to represent New York City hip-hop to the fullest. This year’s show will feature a variety of genre legends\, including Busta Rhymes\, ONYX\, M.O.P\, DJ Drewski and Friends\, Scram Jones\, DJ Perly\, and Statik Selektah.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/nems-presents-gorillafest/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:The Saw Doctors
DESCRIPTION:Become a SummerStage Member today! Experience the best seats in the house and access VIP benefits like express entry\, complimentary drinks\, and many more exclusive perks\, all while supporting our free programs in NYC’s parks. \nLegendary Irish rock band The Saw Doctors are returning to SummerStage after a sold out show last season. They’ve enjoyed many Top 30 singles in their home country\, including their classic song “I Useta Lover” that has made fans of thousands. Their raucous\, rowdy shows are the happy result of decades of touring and a loyal following.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-saw-doctors/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: CityParks PuppetMobile: Pippi Longstocking
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a possible reschedule! \nCity 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. \nThis program is supported\, in part\, by public funds from the Consulate General of Sweden in New York.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cityparks-puppetmobile-pippi-longstocking-27/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:PuppetMobile
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SUMMARY:Femi Kuti & The Positive Force / dead prez / Elida Almeida / Rich Medina / Alhanislam
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \n  \nThe eldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti\, Femi Kuti continued his father’s legacy by playing with his father’s band\, Egypt 80; He went solo in 1986\, starting his own band\, The Positive Force. His distinct voice and activism has made him a global music icon.. In 2001\, he collaborated with a number of US musicians on his album Fight to Win\, including Common\, Mos Def\, and Jaguar Wright; his latest LP Journey Through Life balances the political themes that have defined his career with deeply personal reflections on family\, life\, and inner growth. Also performing is the infamous hip-hop duo\, dead prez\, who have been outspoken against inequality and injustice throughout their career. Across three studio albums and a handful of mixtapes\, they’ve championed militant social justice\, self-determination\, Pan-Africanism\, and opposing corporate media. Cape Verdean singer and songwriter Elida Almeida is known for her viral single and album Nta Konsigui. DJing between sets will be Rich Medina\, the  producer\, spoken-word poet\, archivist\, and journalist who claims both the Rock Steady Crew and the Universal Zulu Nation and is a part of the DJ collective The Originals. Maryam Bukar Hassan\, also known as Alhanislam\, is a Nigerian poet\, human rights activist\, and Pan-Africanist renowned for her impassioned advocacy on social issues being recognized as one of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025 and as the United Nations next Global Advocate for Peace. Maryam’s participation is supported by UN Peacekeeping\, the United Nations’ Department of Peace Operations. \nJoin us for a panel discussion prior to the show! Info and details below. Free with RSVP here. \n\n\nBEATS & ROOTS Panel Discussion \nConnecting through African music\, Culture & the influence on the diaspora\nThis panel explores how Africa has connected global communities through its rhythms\, traditions\, and entertainment. It also brings attention to how these have shaped the identities of communities in the diaspora. The conversation will celebrate the deep root and bold beats that keeps Africa alive in the diaspora. It will honor the past and embrace the future \nPanelists \n\nDavid Ponte is the Co-Founder and CMO of Audiomack.\nAbass M. Akeju is a music executive\, film maker\, CEO and President.\nLaolu NYC is a Nigerian bred\, Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist with a wide-spanning background with music and performing arts\, visual art\, Laolu has worked with those such as Beyoncé\, Burna Boy\, J.Balvin\, Serena Williams\, Swizz Beatz\, Alicia Keys\, Bad Bunny\, Lupita Nyongo\, and many more\, and many more.\n\nOlivia Longott “The first Lady OLIVIA” is an American R&B singer. She is best known for performing with the hip hop group G-Unit and also known as a cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.\nAyo Balogun is a 20-year veteran of the restaurant industry. Ayo Balogun has worked everywhere from a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant to an Italian deli making fresh mozzarella. He serves American food at his popular Brooklyn cafe\, The Bureau. Since opening in 2022\, Dept of Culture has been named one of the top fifty restaurants in America by Bon Appetit\, one of the top ten restaurants of the year by Eater\, Time Out Magazine‘s Top Ten New Restaurants in New York\, The Infatuation’s Top 10 of 2022 and many more. Dept of Culture was nominated for the Best New Restaurant James Beard Foundation award and nominated in 2025 for Best Chef – New York. In 2023 Chef Balogun opened Radio Kwara\, described as Dept of Culture’s American cousin\, and recently has started Old Habits roasting specializing in the variants and excellence of African coffees.\nModerator\nShani Kulture is the leader of a new generation of talent. Having worked his way up the ladder\, Kulture reaches the masses every weekday as an on-air personality on Hot97’s Morning Show.  He continues to use his platform as a forum to help educate today’s youth thru his Non-Profit outreach campaigns. \n\n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/femi-kuti-the-positive-force-dead-prez-rich-medina-maryam-bukar-hassan/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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