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SUMMARY:Chance the Rapper: Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour / La Reezy
DESCRIPTION:SummerStage Member Presale: Wednesday\, May 20 at 10AM \nCapital One Cardholder Presale: Wednesday\, May 20 at 10AM \nGeneral on-sale: Thursday\, May 21 at 10AM \nThe show will celebrate the ten year anniversary of his seminal\, acclaimed mixtape Coloring Book\, which redefined the gospel-rap genre and was the soundtrack to a generation’s college years with songs like “All Night” and “All We Got”. The award-winning artist\, visionary\, and community builder made history as the first independent artist to win a GRAMMY with the project\, taking home the Best New Artist and Best Rap Album awards. Hailed as “one of the best rap albums” of 2016 by Pitchfork\, it featured an all-star roster of collaborators including Noname\, T-Pain\, Anderson .Paak\, 2 Chains\, and Justin Bieber. La Reezy will open.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/chance-the-rapper/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
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SUMMARY:SIMPLE PLAN / 3OH!3 / BOWLING FOR SOUP
DESCRIPTION:SummerStage Member Presale: Thursday\, February 12 at 10AM \nCapital One Cardholder Presale: Tuesday\, February 10 at 12PM \nGeneral on-sale: Friday\, February 13 at 10AM \nSimple Plan’s tour is a veritable who’s who of 2000’s rock\, headlined by the “I’m Just a Kid” and “Perfect” hitmakers who’ve been cranking out top-of-the-charts songs for more than 25 years. They’re joined by club anthem extraordinaires 3OH!3\, behind songs like “DONTTRUSTME” and “My First Kiss”\, the latter of which features pop princess Kesha.  Bowling for Soup\, of “1985” and “High School Never Ends” fame\, will also perform for a night filled with hits from your high school CD mixtape.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/simple-3-soup/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
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SUMMARY:Ted Smooth's 40th Anniversary Old School Jam: DJ Hollywood / Miss Jones / Ralph McDaniels / Cynthia / Strafe / Greg Nice / DJ Brucie B / KR3TS Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:Ted Smooth’s 40th Anniversary Old School Jam is a celebration of classic New York hip-hop and R&B culture. The event will feature appearances from pioneering hip-hop figure DJ Hollywood\, radio personality and singer Miss Jones\, Video Music Box creator Ralph McDaniels\, freestyle icon Cynthia\, dance music legend Strafe\, hip-hop veteran Greg Nice\, legendary DJ Brucie B\, KR3TS Dance Company\, and additional special guests.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/ted-smooths-40th/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T213000
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SUMMARY:The Voice of Miles Davis: A Symphonic Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Jazzmobile SUMMERFEST\, Park Avenue Artists and the Miles Davis Estate\, The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Celebration is a bold new show that transforms the acclaimed documentary Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool into a dazzling concert experience. Through the show\, pairing Davis’ original\, isolated trumpet recordings with a live orchestra\, audiences will experience the sound and story of the genius who reshaped jazz as never before.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-voice-of-miles-davis/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T180000
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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:20260823T120000
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SUMMARY:CPJF Ancillary: Film Screening: Sun Ra: Do the Impossible / Performance: James Stewart Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun Ra: Do the Impossible (2025) \nDirected and Produced by: Christine Turner \nSun Ra: Do the Impossible is a documentary profiling the legendary jazz composer\, philosopher\, and “Godfather of Afrofuturism”\, Sun Ra. Directed by Christine Turner\, the 84-minute film follows his journey from a segregated Alabama upbringing to pioneering a cosmic\, interstellar brand of free-form jazz. The documentary tracks the life of Herman Poole Blount\, an autodidact who legally changed his name to Sun Ra. The film highlights his role as a foundational architect of Afrofuturism\, an artistic and cultural movement that blends Black history\, science fiction\, and ancient Egyptian mythology. \nKey aspects of the film include\, The Arkestra: Details his creation of the Sun Ra Arkestra\, an ever-evolving collective of dedicated musicians who lived and performed under his interstellar vision. \nVast Output: Highlights his unmatched work ethic\, producing over 1\,000 compositions and self-releasing more than 200 records as one of the first Black artists to own his own record label. \nThe Man and the Myth: Explores how his space-age mythology and costumes functioned as “liberatory technology” to empower Black identity and imagination. Interviews & Archives: Features rare archival footage\, concert clips\, and insights from current Arkestra members and contemporary artists. \n  \nJames Stewart Quartet \nSaxophonist James Stewart\, born and raised in Trenton\, NJ\, had the good fortune of studying with Mr Thomas Gryce (brother of Gigi Gryce) in high school. After earning a BA in music education in 1980\, he went on to work with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (under the direction of Mercer Ellington)\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority big band\, the Lionel Hampton big band\, Gloria Gaynor\, The Dells\, The Temptations\, and the late great Danny Mixon. He has long been a member of the Sun Ra Arkestra. \n  \nStay For The Credits is a curated cinematic experience and cultural event platform built around intentional programming\, immersive screenings\, curated audiences\, and thoughtful conversation. \nRooted in the belief that film is more than entertainment\, STAY creates elevated moviegoing experiences where cinema becomes a catalyst for connection\, discovery\, nostalgia\, and community. Each STAY screening is designed to honor not only the film itself\, but the culture that surrounds it—bringing together film lovers\, tastemakers\, creatives\, and communities for unforgettable shared experiences. \nImageNation Cinema Foundation is an innovative Harlem-based non-profit created to develop cinemas and audiences for independent films and music\, that depict the global Black experience. ImageNation’s goal is to empower communities by presenting a variety of public programs that foster media equity\, media literacy\, solidarity\, cross-cultural exchange and highlight the humanity of Pan-African people worldwide. \nFounded by Moikgantsi Kgama (Founder & Executive Director) and current led by Gregory Gates (Executive Producer)\, ImageNation has hosted film screenings\, live music performances and other cultural events for more than 100\,000 people worldwide since its inception in New York City in 1997. In addition to hosting year-round programs at the Film Society of Lincoln Center\, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture\, and New York City Parks\, ImageNation has presented internationally in South Africa\, Scotland and Canada and domestically at Harvard University\, MASS MOCA and in Dallas\, TX\, Los Angeles\, CA\, Baltimore\, MD and Washington DC. Programs have featured appearances by leading filmmakers such as Spike Lee\, Lee Daniels\, Stanley Nelson and Ava Duvernay. \nImageNation’s RAW SPACE\, will be developed into the ImageNation Cinema Cafe\, a boutique cinema highlighting global Black film and culture. ImageNation is a founding partner in AFFRM\, a national film distribution collective\, founded by Ava DuVernay. \n  \nSupported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York Legislature and 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/cpjf-ancillary-film-screening-sun-ra-do-the-impossible-performance-james-stewart-quartet/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Charlie Parker Jazz Festival,SummerStage
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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. \n  \nPre Show Panel: Free with RSVP \nVoices of Power: African Women Transforming Media\, Diplomacy & the Diaspora \nVoices of Power is a dynamic panel discussion celebrating the leadership of African women across music\, film\, television\, and digital media. As cultural architects\, these women are redefining global narratives and serving as vital agents of cultural diplomacy. \nModerator\nRadio personality\nShani Kultue (Hot 97) \nHost\nAisha Diori (Afrobeats Kween)\nCreative Entrepreneur\nEmcee/Founder (Africa Everything) \nPanelists\nNaomi Achu\nMusician\,Actress\,Filmmaker\,Humanitarian \nUnathi Nkayi\nSouth African Radio Personality (938FM)\nArtist \nDr Amanda Ota\nProfessor\nCeo of spring services\nPartner @ LOUD in AFRICA \nHabiba Sinare\nFilmmaker\, Actress\, public health practitioner \nDr. Djibril Diallo\, PhD (University of London)\nA Former Spokesperson for the President of the United Nations General Assembly\, currently \nAfrican Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN)\, New YorkPresident & CEO  \nChinwe Esimai\nPresident & CEO\, Scepter3 Global Advisors Most Powerful Women in Banking |Harvard Law School Alum: JD |Author \nDr. Bernice Onome Dema\nCommunity leader and cultural ambassador\nAspirant Delta Central Senatorial District candidate\nOptometrist
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/angelique-kidjo/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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