Freedom Park in Scotia will once again host a free outdoor summer concert series. Located across the street from Collins Park and right next to Jumpin’ Jack’s in the Village of Scotia (just over the Mohawk River from Schenectady), the Summer Concert Series will be offering free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region and beyond.
All shows will start at 7:00 pm. Audience members are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. The Park will also be streaming each show through Facebook Live for anyone who can’t make the performance in person.
Freedom Park 2021 Summer Concerts
Wed 7/7 Big Fez & the Surfmatics
Sat 7/10 Carmen & Life’s Guilty Pleasures (jazz)
Mon 7/12 Rattail Jimmy (rock)
Wed 7/14 Donnie P & Celebration Family (polka)
Sat 7/17 Watch Reggie Run (kids music)
Sun 7/18 Grand Central Station (party rock)
Wed 7/21 The Lustre Kings (rockabilly)
7/24 Heard (world music)
Mon 7/26 Get Up Jack (Irish)
Wed 7/28 Brian Patneaude Quintet (jazz)
Sat 7/31 Ratboy Jr. (kids music)
AUGUST
Wed 8/4 Annie & the Hedonists (blues/folk/swing)
Sat 8/7 Mia Scirocco Trio (jazz/soul)
Sun 8/8 Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
Wed 8/11 The Rhythm Pilots (dance party)
Sat 8/14 Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
Mon 8/16 The Refrigerators
Wed 8/18 The Legendary Characters (50’s & 60’s)
Sat 8/21 Rusticator (acoustic Americana)
Wed 8/25 SIRSY (alt rock)
Sat 8/28 The Rogues (60’s & 70’s)
While the performances are free Freedom Park Scotia accepts support through donations either through Venmo, PayPal, or Mail Check/Money Order to Freedom Park Foundation PO Box 2040 Scotia, NY 12302.
To stay up to date on the up coming shows visit the Freedom Park website and follow their social media, Facebook and Instagram.
This summer Hardeman Orchards will host an array of artists during their series “Music in the Barn”, including many local New York performers.
Located in Red Hook, NY, Hardeman Orchards Event Barn is a unique intimate venue in an 1870s Dutch style barn on a working family farm. Food and drinks are available and dancing is encouraged.
The shows kick off July 10with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra. Alex has performed both nationally and internationally and appeared on tv and in movies.
July 11: Grammy award-winning band Asleep At The Wheel stop by during their 50th anniversary tour. Ray and the band are the torch bearers of western swing.
July 17: the music continues with The Big Takeover fronted by singer Nee Nee Rushie. The band is steeped in Jamaican rhythms, reggae, and ska.
July 23: Gratefully Yours performs the best of the Grateful Dead.
Aug 6: the Dr. Lo Band arrives with Lo Faber at the helm. Lo will perform from his new release Claiborne Avenue as well as songs from his days with God Street Wine.
Aug 7: brings Professor Louie and the Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns. Louie as well as being a performer is a producer and worked with The Band for many years.
Aug 15: AJ Lee and Blue Summit appear. AJ has won the Northern California Bluegrass female vocalist award 10 times and was the 2019 IBMA momentum female vocalist winner.
Aug 20: The Big Shoe takes the stage with their funky high energy sounds.
Aug 21: The Little Creek Band will do their original songs and country music.
This is just the first round of announcements from Hardeman Orchards’ for their summer shows with more on the way in the near future.
Hardeman Orchards “Music in the Barn” Summer 2021 Music Lineup
July 10 – Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra
July 11 – Asleep At The Wheel
July 17 – The Big Takeover
July 23 – Gratefully Yours
Aug 6 – Dr. Lo Band
Aug 7 – Professor Louie and the Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns
SummerStage announced free shows for their 2021 season. There will be six shows put on between July through September and will take place at the Seaside Park Community Arts Center & the Coney Island Amphitheater.
SummerStage free outdoor festival and a seasonal outdoor venue that’s located in Central Park. It is presented by Capital One City Parks Foundation and annually presents approximately 100 performances in 15-18 parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The six free performances will take place at the Coney Island Amphitheater.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams spoke on the return of SummerStage saying, “The return of SummerStage to the Coney Island Amphitheater and other outdoor venues throughout New York City fits the bill for exciting summer activities in Brooklyn. New Yorkers have endured much and contributed even more during one of our city’s darkest periods. Re-opening activities that reiterate what makes New York City great is a welcome addition to any summer ‘to do’ list.”
The six free shows will include GRAMMY-award-winning disco hitmaker Gloria Gaynor who is performing on July 17 with Harlem-via-East London selector DJ Stormin Norman of Disco Sequestered. On July 18 Puerto Rican via the Bronx singer/songwriter and the “Princess of Salsa” La India will take the stage on Sunday. On August 7 Multi-platinum R&B artist Ginuwine will celebrate legendary hip-hop DJ Funk Flex’s birthday with special guests who are TBA. On August 28 SummerStage will present Go Brooklyn! Stetsasonic & Friends – 40th Anniversary Show featuring beat-box, sampling and a live performance mixing R&B, jazz, dancehall and rock with these legendary hip-hop pioneers, starring Prince Paul. On August 29, INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson, the number one Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, will feature the world’s most authentic Jackson impersonators with the Bronx DJ KS 360 kicking off the evening. The Coney Island season will wrap up on September 15 with Reggae Gold meets Soca Gold in association with VP Records, a reggae and dancehall showcase presented by the Caribbean and woman-owned record label based in Queens. All performances at the Coney Island Amphitheater will be free and open to the public, no tickets required.
SummerStage also announced the additional free performances in Central Park this summer. On July 14, a Bastille Day Celebration will be presented by the French Consulate in New York, the French Institute Alliance Française and CAFUSA featuring a jazz quintet headlined by GRAMMY-nominated singer Kavita Shah, guitarist Matt Munisteri, bassist Matt Penman, drummer Ferenc Nemeth, and violinist Olivier Manchon performing a selection of beloved French classics, a get-up-and-dance set by star Joachim Garraud. On September 1, critically acclaimed indie rock band and SummerStage alums Yo La Tengo will perform a free show in Central Park with underground rock band, Mountain Movers opening the show. Originally formed 30 years ago in Hoboken, New Jersey, the band has recorded 16 studio albums with their latest release, We Have Amnesia Sometimes, recorded during the peak of the pandemic. On September 12, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and SummerStage alumna Valerie June will bring her mixture of folk, blues, gospel, soul, Americana, and bluegrass to the stage. Her latest album The Moon and The Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, released in March 2021, has been described by Pitchfork as her “most heavy-hearted” and “far-reaching” record.
On top of announcing it’s upcoming shows SummerStage has also announced that it will no longer require tickets for it’s free performances. All free performances will be open to the public, first come, first served, and accessible to all but will be subject to venue capacity limits and CDC recommendations for health and safety related to COVID-19 with maintaining social distance between audience members.
For the most information about the SummerStage 2021 season visit their website here.
It’s no secret that the scenic Adirondacks are one of the best places to spend a New York summer. One great option for visitors and residents alike is Saranac Lake’s free ongoing summer concert series, Music on the Green.
Music on the Green, photo from Saranac Lake’s website
Music on the Green is held Wednesday evenings from 7-9 in Saranac’s Riverside Park. The green provides ample space for audiences to dance around, connect with friends, or simply set up a lawn chair and enjoy the live music.
The concert series kicked off on June 30 with a performance by funky local band El Nac. The upcoming performances are listed below and will showcase acts with rock, blues, jazz, country and funk flares, ensuring that there is truly something for everyone. The series will run shows every Wednesday and will conclude on August 25.
Upcoming Shows
July 7: The Split Rock Ramblers (bluegrass, country, Americana)
July 14: Crackin’ Foxy (swing, jazz)
July 21: Spring Street (rock, blues)
July 28: Moments Notice (jazz, Latin, blues, country)
August 4: Paul Asbell Quintet (jazz)
August 11: The Mississippi Hot Dogs (electric blues, roots)
August 18: Karen Savoca (blues, Americana)
August 25: Annie in the Water (funk, jams)
To learn more, including links to the Facebook event page for each show, visit Saranac Lake’s website. Performances are free to the public and will be moved from Riverside Park to Hotel Saranac in the event of rain.
Tupper Lake Village, a few miles west of Lake Placid, has announced this year’s Summer Sunset Concert Series. Guests can enjoy weekly live musical entertainment and scenic sunset vistas at the Tupper Lake Bandshell, located in Flanders Park.
Flanders Park Bandshell
Tupper Lake is a village in Franklin County, located within the Adirondack Park. Tupper Lake makes up the Tri-Lakes region along with nearby Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Settled during the town’s lumber production period in 1844, the village was the top lumber producer in New York State.
After the area’s Great Fire of 1899, which burned more than 150 structures in the town, a modern Tupper Lake village grew out of the destruction. Having its own department store and sprawling railway yards, Tupper Lake became a hub for the surrounding Adirondack communities.
Views from the Flanders Municipal Park
The Tupper Lake Municipal Park is located on Demars Boulevard off Route 3. This park is the center of the Tupper Lake community. The park is home to the best sunset views, a waterfront walkway, picnic table area, two covered fishing overlooks, public boat slips, playground, sports fields, skateboard park, and much more.
The live music offerings are held weekly on Monday nights from 7 PM at Tupper Lake Municipal Park. All events are free and open to the public, but bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. Local Tupper Lake restaurants will be hosting dinner specials during the events as well.
Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake’s Summer Sunset Music Series lineup
Sunday, July 4: Spring Street Band, Fireworks with patriotic music (9 PM)
The Village of Menands, just north of the City of Albany, has announced the schedule for the 2021 Concerts in the Park. Performances are held in Ganser-Smith Memorial Park, just off Broadway.
The Village of Menands was incorporated in August 1924 and takes its name from Louis Menand, a prominent 19th century horticulturist who was born in France in 1807 and immigrated to America in 1837. In 1842 Menand and his wife Adelaide Jackson settled in what is now the Village that bears his name. Menand established one of the finest horticultural and garden establishments in the area, and as the “Albany Northern” railroad was built, a large railroad station was built and the stop was simply called “Menand’s” and the area soon associated itself with the name.
Ganser-Smith Park plays host to a series of picnics and musical events throughout the summer. Located on Menand Road near the Village center, the 3-acre park is the epicenter of nearly all village-sponsored events. The park amenities include a large open pavilion and BBQ, a children’s playground, baseball field, basketball and volleyball courts as well as horseshoe pits. There are over two dozen picnic tables spread throughout the park. Village youth programs are run at this location from late June through August. Restrooms with handicap access and parking are present on site. Pavilion reservations may be made at the Village office for Village residents.
The live music offerings are held weekly on Tuesday nights from 6pm-8:30pm at Ganser-Smith Memorial Park. Bring a chair, your family and get food and beverages sold by the Menands Fire Co.
2021 Menands Concerts in the Park lineup
July 6 – New York Players July 13 – Oldies Show July 20 – Hotshot Hillbilly’s July 27 – Mike Ruddy August 3 – Luster Kings August 10 – The All Paul Show
For more information visit the Menands Village website.
The City of Albany has announced that their original plans for the filming of Virtual Alive at Five performances in front of limited audiences have been amended. With New York State essentially reopened following the fulfillment of Governor Cuomo’s vaccination goal, all of the remaining Alive at Five tapings will now be fully open to the public at Jennings Landing, at full capacity.
Design by Anderw Sober
Alive at Five will be held on the Albany Riverfront at Jennings Landing. The concert series is presented by many sponsors, including Key Bank, “a strong supporter of both the City of Albany and the greater Capital Region.” Tapings will run from 5-8PM on the dates listed on the poster above.
Marco Benevento performs at Alive at Five, August 1, 2019
Albany is dedicating Alive at Five to the front line workers in the Capital Region who experienced the stress and hardships of managing the COVID-19 pandemic firsthand. The city hopes to celebrate and honor these workers through this exciting shared experience of live music and art.
All of us at the Albany Parking Authority are excited to hear about the return of the Alive at Five concert series to Albany’s Jennings Landing. The energy and vibrance [that] events like Alive at Five bring to our city cannot be understated. We are looking forward to being part of and supporting the return of even more events in the near future.
Matt Peter, Executive Director of the Albany Parking Authority
Jennings Landing, photo from Albany.org
Alive at Five is still seeking vendors for the tapings. Those interested can contact vendor@albanyny.gov. Recorded performances will air the following Thursdays on YouTube and Facebook.
The City of Albany has also partnered with local bars and restaurants for a program called Restart Albany. This will take place starting on July 8th and will allow music fans to watch the performance from the previous week and catch some live music at participating venues.
Parking for Jennings Landing is available at Riverfront Parking Garage. For more information visit ParkAlbany.com
Schedule:
June 30th -Reggae Night (Airs July 8th) The Meditations and Mixed Roots
July 7th – WEQX Night (Airs July 15th) Soule Monde and Victory Soul Orchestra
July 14th – Folk/Pop Night (Airs July 22nd) Amy Helm and The Sea The Sea
July 21st – Funk Night (Airs July 29th) Yam Yam and Hartley’s Encore
July 28th- Classic Rock Night Warrant and Joe Mansman and The Midnight Revival Band (Warrant Performance will not be aired virtually. Joe Mansman only will air on August 5th)
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival returns for its 23rd season with five live chamber concerts throughout August and September. The shows will be held in venues across Cooperstown, including the Fenimore Art Museum, Louis C. Jones Center and the grand Otesaga Hotel ballroom.
Founded by flutist Linda Chesis, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has been bringing world-class music performances to the Cooperstown area since 1999. In previous years, the festival has featured performances by the Tokyo String Quartet, the American String Quartet, the St. Lawrence (Canadian) String Quartet, Simone Dinnerstein, the Sonia Olla Flamenco Dance Company, John Pizzarelli, and many more.
CSMF is thrilled to be partnering with the Caroga Arts Ensemble for our return to the stage… We wanted our first concert to be a gift to the community so that everyone can experience the joy of live music after such a difficult year.
Linda Chesis (Festival Founder and Artistic Director)
The fest will open on Tuesday, August 10 at 7 pm with the CSMF Musical Kaleidoscope, a free outdoor performance at the Fenimore Art Museum Amphitheater. The Caroga Arts Ensemble, led by cellist Kyle Price, will perform a dynamic program ranging from bluegrass and classical to jazz and pop. The outdoor concert is free, but ticket reservations are required.
Caroga Arts Ensemble in 2018
On Sunday, August 15, Imani Winds will perform a program of music for wind quintets. Cooperstown audiences can expect a concert filled with their signature fresh energy and technical expertise.
The Verona Quartet returns to the Festival on Sunday, August 22. This multi-award-winning quartet and veterans of the Festival will perform a program of works by Shostakovich and Dvorak’s “American” Quartet.
Brazilian jazz supergroup, Trio da Paz, will take the Otesaga Ballroom stage on Monday, August 30.
Trio da Paz in 2018
The festival will conclude with a duo performance by the violinist Danbi Um and guitarist Jiji on Sunday, September 19. These young virtuosos will join forces for a genre-spanning program including works by Corelli, Paganini, Piazzolla and Ella Fitzgerald.
Chesis says that this season’s artists are all eager to be returning to the stage and are looking forward to bringing their craft to Cooperstown.
After such a long period of isolation, we can’t wait to safely bring the community together to once again connect through music.
Linda Chesis
For all events, venues will be at limited capacity and masking and social distancing protocols will be in place.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students and children. Tickets for all events must be purchased in advance on the festival website.
The CSMF Chamber Orchestra at the Otesaga Ballroom in 2019
Check out the complete concert schedule below:
CSMF Musical Kaleidoscope: A Gift to the Cooperstown Community, Featuring the Caroga Arts Ensemble – Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 7-9 pm (Rain date: August 17)
Fenimore Art Museum Lawn
A concert for the Cooperstown Community. Tickets are free and can be reserved online at cooperstownmusicfest.org. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but all patrons are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online.
Imani Winds – Sunday, August 15, 2021, 7-9 pm
Otesaga Resort Hotel Ballroom
An evening of chamber music with this Grammy-nominated wind quintet.
Verona String Quartet – Sunday, August 22, 2021, 4-6 pm,
Louis C. Jones Center at The Farmers’ Museum
The multi-award-winning quartet performs a program of Shostakovich and Dvorak.
Brazillian Jazz Legends: Trio da Paz – Monday, August 30, 2021, 7-9 pm
Otesaga Resort Hotel Ballroom
A night of jazz with this Brazillian supergroup.
Danbi Um (violin) and Jiji (guitar) – Sunday, September 19, 2021, 4-6 pm
Otesaga Resort Hotel
A duo performance by two young virtuosos including works by Corelli, Paganini, Piazzolla and more.
After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, Thursdays on the Village Green is back on Hamilton’s Village Green. In addition to performances every Thursday, each night will includes family-friendly events arranged by the Hamilton Public Library. Live Music At the Village Green dates back to 1902 and is a great place to get together as a community.
photo credit to Scrap Paper Social.
The series will begin on July 15th with Chris Eves and the New Normal, followed by Leon Etienne. July 22nd brings Stephane Wrembel, one of the foremost master guitarists in the world specializing in the Django Reinhardt style. Next is July 29th with Realtime Dixieland Band and August 5th features Nate Marshall & the Family Band. August 12th brings 90s cover band Lazer Dad along with the Robert Rogers Puppet Show “Just So Stories.” August 19th will feature Opus Black String Quartet with the Utica Zoomobile “Amazing Animal Tails” for the activity.
Thursdays on The Village Green will give locals and visitors alike a chance to enjoy downtown Hamilton’s eateries and boutiques. Ranging from home goods and fashion to antiques and gifts, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
The audience is encouraged to dine on the Village Green or enjoy the music from the patio of the Colgate Inn. The evening’s concert and activities are free for all to enjoy. Blankets, chairs and dancing are encouraged!
Activities for events will begin at 5:30 PM and music will run from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM. For more information, please visit their Facebook page or the event website.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances has more than 20 upcoming events this summer. All performances are free and beginning June 25, first-come, first-served seating, and advance ticket registration will no longer be required.
Entry is now open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis for all audience members who present either digital or physical proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or an immediately recent negative COVID-19 test, along with government issued photo ID.
Bryant Park Picnic Performances Schedule (All Shows Start at 7 pm, Doors at 5:30)
New York City Opera’s annual LGBTQ Pride concert will feature a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by a quartet of stars from City Opera’s Pride Series. We will close this performance with a special new arrangement of the finale from Stonewall, Iain Bell and Mark Campbell’s opera which was commissioned by NYCO and given its world premiere in 2019.
Presented by professional performers and teaching artists of New York Chinese Cultural Center, this program is designed to engage a wide range of audiences for a taste of authentic Chinese culture and art. Signature performances include Dance China NY, Chinese Yo-Yo from artist Graham Lo, Kung Fu master David Fung, a demonstration of an array of Chinese instruments including the Erhu, Guzheng, and Dizi, plus colorful costumed classical and folk dance from different regions in China.
Mykal Kilgore’s artistry cuts through traditional barriers and represents the hope of gospel, the soul of R&B, and the vulnerability of country. His debut release, A Man Born Black, which earned him an NAACP Image Awards nomination for Outstanding New Artist, is an exploration of faith, loss, the stumble and spills on the way to maturity, and the beauty of hope and love. His multi-octave ability is powerful and elegant – and stretches across music genres, while his lyrics color the outlines of each of our personal experiences.
The innkeeper Lillas Pastia narrates the tempestuous story of the irresistible seductress Carmen and her hapless lover Don José in this fully staged, hour-long adaptation of Bizet’s opera, providing a perfect introduction to opera for newcomers of any age. This will also be City Opera’s first fully staged, hour-long adaptation performed this year. The performance features music direction and piano from Kathryn Olander, stage and choreography from Sarah Doudna, and a cast including Lisa Chavez (Carmen), Jason Karn (Don José), Joshua Jeremiah (Escamillo), Kristin Sampson (Micaëla), Stacy Dove (Frasquita), Kristee Haney (Mercédès), and Bill Van Horn (Lillas Pastia).
Described by Vibe as “one helluva rock’n’roller-coaster ride” and by PopMatters as “a treasure waiting to be found,” Toshi Reagon is a one-woman celebration of all that’s dynamic, progressive and uplifting in American music. Since first taking to the stage at age seventeen, this versatile singer-songwriter-guitarist has moved audiences of all kinds with her big-hearted, hold-nothing-back approach to rock, blues, R&B, country, folk, spirituals and funk. The New York Times described her blend as “… a love of mixing things up … [her] vocal style ranges from a dirty blues moan to a gospel shout to an ethereal croon.” Her live performances, in particular, aren’t just accessible; they’re irresistible.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the three-time Grammy-winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York style, hard core salsa. Whether in a concert hall or at an outdoor jazz festival, there is no easing you in, they come at you full force, from start to finish. Their energy on stage and their rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized until the last note is played. With an unwavering respect for the music’s storied history, the ensemble’s thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists come together to create an unparalleled musical experience. Their latest release and 6th album, Anniversary, won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Album.
The Knights are a collective of adventurous musicians dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they inspire listeners with vibrant programs that encompass their roots in the classical tradition and passion for artistic discovery. The orchestra has toured and recorded with renowned soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Béla Fleck, and Gil Shaham, and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, and the Vienna Musikverein.
Adrienne Warren made her West End debut in the World Premiere of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical in the title role of Tina Turner (Olivier, Evening Standard & WhatsOnStage Award Nominations). She was last seen on Broadway in Shuffle Along as Gertrude Saunders / Florence Mills, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical. She originated the role of Danielle in the Tony-nominated Bring It On: The Musical on Broadway. She was also seen at the Apollo Theater as Lorrell in Dreamgirls, followed by the national tour. She has toured and recorded with the multi-platinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra and is currently working on her solo debut album. Hosted by Broadway vet Mauricio Martinez.
Saturday, July 31: Greenwich House Music School – Riley Mulherkar and Ella Bric
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Terence Blanchard & the ECollective with Turtle Island Quartet
Since top-tier jazz and multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard embarked on his solo recording career with his eponymous Columbia Records album in 1991, the New Orleans-born-and-based artist has traveled many paths musically, including delivering adventurous and provocative acoustic jazz outings of original material, composing over 50 soundtracks and even, in 2013, debuting Champion: An Opera in Jazz. He has also, in the spirit of his one-time membership in the jazz school of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, mentored several musicians in his bands who have gone on to have significant recording careers of their own including Lionel Loueke, Aaron Parks, Kendrick Scott and one of his current band members Fabian Almazan). As a leader and co-leader, Blanchard has recorded more than 30 albums that often defied genres, yet were still critically acclaimed. For his latest Blue Note Records album, Breathless, Blanchard powerfully and playfully journeys into another jazz realm with his new quintet, The ECollective – an exciting zone of grooved fusion teeming with funk, R&B and blues colors.
Aug 12: Harlem Stage – Craig Harris’s Nocturnal Nubian Ball…: A Tribute to Sun Ra
Aug 13: Jazz at Lincoln Center – Dizzy’s Club: Young Stars of Jazz
Aug 14: Jazz at Lincoln Center – Dizzy’s Club: Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quintet
Aug 16: Limón Dance Company and Music from the Sole
Aug 20: Paul Taylor Dance Company and Elisa Monte Dance
Aug 21: New York City Opera – Now That’s What I Call Opera!
Aug 27: Save the Date – Dance Performance TBA
Sept 3: New York City Opera – Rigoletto
Sept 10: Classical Theatre of Harlem
Sept 17: National Sawdust – Allison Loggins-Hull premieres Diametrically Composed
Sept 20: The Town Hall – Centennial Concert featuring Chris Thile and special guests
In line with city and state safety protocols, Bryant Park Picnic Performances will host approximately 2,000 vaccinated or negative-tested audience members live at each of our performances. Attendance requirements for all audience members include a government issued photo ID and on-site proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test. Food and beverage is available for purchase from vendors in the park before taking a seat on the lawn. All event attendees are invited to bring food and drink. There are two sections for seating: vaccinated and tested.
Vaccinated audience members will be offered open seating on the world-famous Bryant Park Lawn with ample space to distance from others at their own discretion. it is highly encouraged attendees wear masks during the check-in process. Masks may be removed at their own discretion once within the fully vaccinated areas of the lawn. Attendees can bring a blanket or use a park chair; no outside chairs allowed.
For tested seating, attendees presenting a negative COVID-19 test will be seated in a separate, socially distanced section (six feet from other parties at all times) with masks required. No outside blankets or chairs allowed.
For the most current guidelines, program updates, additional venue details, safety requirements, information, and restrictions, visit bryantpark.org/picnics.
