Park It At Central Park For SummerStage 2016
Jun 28, 2016 Zoe Miller
The most wonderful word in the English language is inarguably the word “free.” Who doesn’t love free movies, pizza, and, most of all, music? Though you’d have to bring your own pizza, there will be (mostly) free concerts in Central Park this summer. Aptly dubbed SummerStage, this festival is from June 4 to September 23, 2016 at Rumsey Playfield. Most of the concerts are free and no tickets are required, but the space fills up quickly. It is suggested to arrive earlier rather than later and a good thing to note is that doors open an hour prior to the start of the show.
The concerts may be the most alluring part of SummerStage, but they’re not all that’s offered. In addition to the colossal lineup, there are other events such as dance parties, poetry readings, comedy shows, theater, ballet, and opera. Food and beverage stands will be inside the park, offering a variety of food, beer, wine, soda, and water; these stands will be cash only, so bring enough! For more information on prohibited items and other rules, you may consult the Central Park website. Here’s the SummerStage calendar for the rest of the summer:
June 28: Lisa Simone / Screening: What Happened Miss Simone?, Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn, 7pm
June 29: Screening: A Ballerina’s Tale / Jeremy McQueen’s Black Iris Project / Pre-Show Panel, Central Park, 8pm
June 29: Soul in the Horn featuring Theo Croker, Maurice Mobetta Brown, Marcus Machado / Kendra Foster / DJ Natasha Diggs. Hosted by DProsper, Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn, 7pm
June 30: Vivian Green / GrandWizzard Theodore, Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn, 7pm
July 1: Maimouna Keita Dance Company / Master Class, Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn, 7pm
July 2: Freedom Party 13th Anniversary, Central Park, 7pm
July 2: Everyday People, Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn, 7pm
July 3: King Sunny Adé / Orlando Julyius and the Afro Soundz / DJ Rich Medina, Central Park, 3pm
July 3: Trouble Funk / Operator Emz, Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn, 7pm
July 5: George Lamond / DJ Lucho, Crotona Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 6: Mexrrissey / Los Cafres / La Dame Blanche, Central Park, 6pm
July 6: Fat Joe / Tony Touch hosted by Lyricist Lounge, Crotona Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 7: Tribute to Latin Jazz Great Dave Valentin, Crotona Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 7: Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series featuring Michelle Bradley, Kang Wang, Yunpeng Wang and Dan Saunders, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island, 7pm
July 8: Leon Larregui / Rodrigo Amarante / Grenda, Central Park, 6pm
July 8: Nuyorican Poets Cafe: Craig ‘muMs’ Grant’s “A Sucker Emcee”, Crotona Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 8 - July 31: Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents Macbeth Marcus, Garvey Park, 8pm
July 9: Acrobuffos / Rob & Miss Jane / Sxip’s Hour of Charm / It’s Showtime NYC, Crotona Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 9: Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series featuring Michelle Bradley, Kang Wang, Yunpeng Wang and Dan Saunders, Jackie Robinson Park, 7pm
July 10: Justin Roberts & the Not Ready For Naptime Players / Mister G / Excerpts from Finding Neverland / Gizmo Guys, Central Park, 3pm
July 10: DJ Kool Herc / Little Shalimar / Screening: Rubble Kings, Crotona Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 11: The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series featuring Michelle Bradley, Kang Wang, Yunpeng Wangx and Dan Saunders, Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens, 7pm
July 12: Johnny Rivera / Joan Català, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 13: Joe Bataan Meets Setenta / Joan Català, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 13: The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series featuring Michelle Bradley, Kang Wang, Yunpeng Wang and Dan Saunders, Crotona Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 14: Tito Rojas, St. Mary's Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 15: Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm Revue / Screening: We Like It Like That, St. Mary's Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 16: Taiwanese Waves: Anpu / Wonfu / Sunset Rollercoaster, Central Park, 6pm
July 16: Full Circle Souljahs Presents: From The Streets To The Stage/Behind The Groove / Master Class: Kwikstep and Rokafella, St. Mary's Park, Bronx, 7pm
July 17: Legacy Women / Recess Monkey / Music with a Message / Double Dutch Dreamz, St. Mary's Park, Bronx, 4pm
July 17: Paulo Flores / Herencia de Timbiquí / Monsieur Periné / DJ Greg Caz / DJ Manny, Central Park, 3pm
July 18: The Feelies / Beach Fossils, Central Park, 7pm
July 26: Black Moon & Smif-N-Wessun, performing a tribute to Enta Da Stage & Dah Shinin’, Queensbridge, Queens, 7pm
July 27: Complexions Contemporary Ballet / Carolyn Dorfman, Central Park, 8pm
July 27: Dianne Reeves / DJ Greg Caz, Queensbridge Park, Queens, 7pm
July 28: Lyfe Jennings, Queensbridge Park, Queens, 7pm
July 29: Nuyorican Poets Cafe: Paolo Javier and Maria Lisella host a night of Queens Poets, Queensbridge Park, Queens, 7pm
July 30: Stefanie Batten Bland with Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber / Master Class: Karisma Jay, Queensbridge Park, Queens, 7pm
July 30: Unknown Mortal Orchestra / Empress Of, Central Park, 7pm
July 31: Marc Cary: The Harlem Jam Sessions / Joseph Webb: Dancing Buddhas / WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Featuring Brianna Thomas & The Jazz Travelers, Queensbridge Park, Queens, 4pm
July 31: Rock Steady Crew 39th Anniversary with Nice & Smooth / Bahamadia and more, Central Park, 7pm
August 2: Jon B, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island, 7pm
August 3: Screening: Kirikou and the Wild Beasts / Orisha's Journey / DJ Djib Sayo, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island, 7pm
August 4: Junegle Brothers / G-Bo the Pro, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island, 7pm
August 5: Terence Blanchard Featuring The E-Collective, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island, 7pm
August 6: Monobloco / Cabruêra / Boogarins / DJ Luiz Santos, Central Park, 6pm
August 6: Complexions Contemporary Ballet / Master Class: Jamel Gaines, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island, 7pm
August 7: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo / Sierra Leone Dance Troupe / Wahoo Skiffle Crazies, Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island, 4pm
August 7: Igmar Thomas & the Revive Big Band present: A Journey Through the Legacy of Black Culture, Central Park, 7pm
August 9: Neon Indian, East River Park, 7pm
August 10: "We Play For You, Butch Morris" featuring Nublu Orchestra / DarkMatterHalo with Wadada Leo Smith / Screening: Black February, East River Park, 7pm
August 10: Tamar-kali with ASE Dance Theatre Collective / Nathan Trice Rituals, Central Park, 8pm
August 11: Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound, East River Park, 7pm
August 12: Roger Guenveur Smith "RODNEY KING", East River Park, 7pm
August 13: Carolyn Dorfman / Master Class: Theresa Lavington, East River Park, 7pm
August 14: Mbongwana Star / Batida / Young Paris / Okayafrica Electrafrique feat. DJ Underdog / Pre-Show Panel, Central Park, 6pm
August 14: DJ Spinna celebrates Earth Wind & Fire / Shine & the Moonbeams, East River Park, 4pm
August 16: Alpha Blondy, Marcus Garvey Park, 7pm
August 17: Saul Williams / Kimberly Nichole, Marcus Garvey Park, 7pm
August 17: DJ KS 360 & Full Circle Souljahs Presents: Behind The Groove / Soul Connected / Raphael Xavier, Central Park, 8pm
August 18: Tamar-kali with ASE Dance Collective / Master Class: Calvin Wiley Marcus Garvey Park, 7pm
August 19: Nathan Trice Rituals / Harlem School of the Arts Young Dance Alliance / Master Class: Calvin Wiley, Marcus Garvey Park, 7pm
August 20–21: Kalabantè Circus / Iron Skulls & , Quim Moya / Sxip's Hour of Charm, Marcus Garvey Park, 7pm
August 21: Sweet Micky / MHD / DJ Erick La Peau Central Park, 3pm
August 26: Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Jason Lindner: Breeding Ground / DJ Greg Caz, Marcus Garvey Park, 7pm
August 27: Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Randy Weston African Rhythms Sextet / Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles / The Artistry of Jazzmeia Horn / Charles Turner III / Master Class: Samuel Coleman, Marcus Garvey Park, 3pm
August 28: Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: DeJohnette - Moran - Holland / Allan Harris / Donnie McCaslin Group / Grace Kelly, Tompkins Square Park, 3pm
August 28: GoldLink / Backyard Band / DJ Spicoli, Central Park, 3pm
August 31: Chicago The Musical: 20th Anniversary Concert, Central Park, 8pm
