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Saturday, August 13
The Six Foot Platform
Brooklyn-based artists present experimental art and performance on a 6x6 foot platform on photogenic Washington Street. The interactive residencies span artistic disciplines including music, dance, sculpture, performance art, puppetry, painting, poetry and more. Upcoming events include a multimedia photographic installation and durational dance/performative activation and a mix of visual art with live painting and poetry.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyArte Pa’ Mi Gente Arts Festival
Celebrate Latin American culture and identity at a festival bringing together top talent from different cultural groups for families to experience arts of all kinds. This year’s festival theme is “Archipelago of Culture,” highlighting the importance of island culture and Afro-Caribbean artistic traditions. Enjoy outdoor performances, workshops, films, and concerts, designed for families and across…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySummer Fridays
On Friday evenings in August, MoMA PS1 hosts a curated series of DJ sets in the Courtyard, free with Museum admission. Features new performers and veteran acts from past series. PS1 will remain open until 9 p.m., with access to exhibitions and outdoor installations as well as special cocktails and bites from Mina’s. Capacity…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyBAAND Together Dance Festival
Five of the city’s most iconic dance companies - Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem share the spotlight and an outdoor stage with dancers and pieces from across the companies featured each night. Daily at 5 pm, join all-ages dance workshops taught…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySummerStage
Established and emerging artists present distinctly New York genres including salsa, jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, pop, global, contemporary dance, and many more in an outdoor arena in Central Park (plus 12 local community parks across the city). Check out weekly free shows are splurge for tickts beneifta shows that support City Parks…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyBattery Dance Festival
New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival presents a range of local and international dance companies representing styles from contemporary ballet to classical Indian dance to dancers in wheelchairs, all in a an outdoor park with a view. Bring a blanket in case the chairs are full (or dance along in the back). Performances…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySunday, August 14
Harlem Meer Performance Festival
These festive weekly summer lakeside concerts series featuring multicultural music and dance and family-friendly entertainment are back, from gospel to jazz to Afro Dominicano. Audience members are welcome to dance along, chill on (limited) provided chairs or bring-your-own blanket. All ages are welcome.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyKids & Family Series on Little Island
See our guide to Little…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMonday, August 15
Free Waterline Square Park Concerts
Enjoy free music and dance performances at a lush three-acre green space. On Mondays, classical cellist Luke Krafka perform; a variety of talented artists take to the stage on Wednesdays. Seating is first-come, first-served; the lawn opens at 5pm. Bring your own blankets and picnic.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyTuesday, August 16
Dance in HRPK: Bollywood & Bhangra
Join Bollywood & Bhangra group lessons from Ajna Dance Company, founded to foster diversity and inclusion by making Indian dance and culture more accessible to all. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins in Punjab, India, a dance now learned and loved…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyWednesday, August 17
GROOVE NYC: Dance for Kids
Learn to self express through dance and music with social-emotional support in lovely Socrates Sculpture Park. Designed for kids 5-10 years old with parents & caregivers also welcome. No RSVP or pre-registration required.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 10Seaport Dance Nights
Strut your stuff at 90-minute dance events that include a 45-minute dance lesson led by instructors from the Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio, followed by a 45-minutes dance party where guests can put their newly learned skills to use. Held on scenic Seaport Square and include live music (either DJ or band). Styles change weekly and…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyThursday, August 18
Broadway In Bryant Park
Enjoy excerpts from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows while lounging on the lawn of Bryant Park. Represented casts include “The Lion King,” “Chicago,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked,” “Stomp,” “A Strange Loop,” “Six” and “Funny Girl.” See our guide to food in Bryant Park for picnic ideas.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyHudson Riverkids: Pier 63
Sing and dance on a scenic pier overlooking the Hudson River (Mondays at HRPK’s Pier 25, Thursdays at Pier 63). This free family-friendly series brings together interactive activities and live entertainment, including catchy sing-alongs from favorite kindie musicians like Divi Roxx Kids and Kid Ace, workshops with Mazarte Dance Inc. and Drag Story Hour NYC.
Suggested Ages: Babies to 8Live at the Archway
The Archway under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO comes alive with music, dance and art from diverse local artists. Groove to a range of genres and create collaborative art pieces with DUMBO-based artists. Themes change weekly. Dine al fresco with the many excellent take-out food options.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFree Ballet Hispánico Dance Classes
Take free dance classes with acclaimed local dance troupe Ballet Hispánico in a lush three-acre green space by a new luxury apartment building. On Saturday mornings, kids ages 3-10 can learn styles ranging from Rumba Flamenca to Afrobeats. On Thursday evenings, adults learn salsa, Afrobeats, hip-hop and more.
Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult FriendlyFriday, August 19
Harlem Moves with Limón Dance Company
Join the world-renowned Limón Company Dancers as they teach the energetic and ease-filled Limón Technique, accompanied by live music. No experience necessary; class is open to all levels.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySaturday, August 20
Summer Streets
For three Saturdays, nearly seven miles of NYC streets between Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park are car-free so all ages can play, run, walk and bike along Park Avenue and its connecting streets between the Brooklyn Bridge and East Harlem. Lots of cool activities at the rest stops along the way including art projects, performances,…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyBryant Park Moves with Limón Dance
All levels and ages are invited to experience the joy of movement and dance in weekly free classes led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company Limón Dance accompanied by live drumming.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyTotally Tomatoes Weekend
Celebrate all things tomato with a delicious menu of hands-on gardening and culinary education activities throughout the state-of-the-art Edible Academy campus. Activities for tomato lovers of all ages includes sampling various heirloom tomatoes, culinary demonstrations, apron decorating, face painting, seed saving, games, and more. Explore exhibit Around the Table: Stories of the Foods We…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyHarlem Week Children’s Festival
Enjoy storytelling, performances showcasing tap dancers, dance troupes, step shows, hip hop, theater, poetry, vocalists, etc., arts & crafts, double dutch competitions, face painting, technology information, information on health services, and more. Part of Harlem Week.
Suggested Ages: 5 to 12Sunday, August 21
ABCirque and Play
Watch an NYC circus troupe juggle, flip, and fly high with aerial acrobatics. Afterwards, audience members of all ages can take center-ring – 45 minutes of show-time are followed by 30 minutes of try-time for all with the pros. Take a swing in an aerial hammock, hula-hoop, juggle and take photos with the stars.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySaturday, September 3
New York Caribbean Junior Carnival Parade
A junior version of Monday's New York Caribbean Carnival Parade makes its way through Brooklyn with music, costumes, characters and more celebrating colorful Caribbean culture.
Suggested Ages: AllMonday, September 5
New York Caribbean Carnival Parade
This annual NYC Labor Day extravaganza featuring costumes, bands, masqueraders, food, floats, and much more celebrating colorful Caribbean culture. The Junior Carnival Parade on Saturday is slightly more low-key. Route begins at Schenectady Avenue along Eastern Parkway with a grand finale at Brooklyn Museum.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly