Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Charlie Parker jazz festival

THIS WEEKEND: CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL

In a world of modern music - not just jazz - few figures loom as large or cast as long a shadow as saxophonist Charlie Parker, best known as "Bird" (short for "Yardbird") to generations of musicians.

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is New York City's annual salute to the legendary saxophonist who has been universally celebrated for single-handedly inventing bebop and bringing jazz into the modern era. City Parks Foundation is proud to celebrate this legend with our annual festival featuring contemporaries of Charlie Parker as well as young jazz musicians that continue to shape and drive the art form.

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival runs from August 20 - 23 in Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park. Featured artists include Oliver Lake Big Band, who is premiering a new commissioned piece, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joe Lovano, Rudresh Mahanthappa and many more. View the complete festival schedule here. The festival is free and open to the public.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Free Outdoor Salsa Wednesdays in August at the new Plaza 33!

August 19 - September 30
8:00pm to Sep 30 at 10:00pm in EDT
33rd Street Between 7th - 8th Avenues

Free Outdoor Event Wednesdays in August at the new Plaza 33!

Beginner Salsa class 8pm - 8.30pm, followed by Salsa Party featuring your favorite NY Salsa DJ's, hosted by Talia Castro-Pozo & special guest instructors!

#Plaza33 For more info: http://plaza33.nyc/

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Summer streets, free of cars streets in NYC

On August 8th and 15th from 7 AM to 1 PM, nearly seven miles of New York City's streets will be opened up for everyone to play, run, walk and bike.

From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets, you can water slide, soar through the air on a zip line, dance, get fit, immerse yourself in a public art and architecture tours or just stroll along and experience the city's streets in a new way—all for free.

nyc.gov/summerstreets