Guess what NYC! There are SUMMER CONCERTS stirring in your area! Oh, did I mention FREE? And did I mention the greatest city in the world? Ok, I'm biased.
Here is a cool little rundown of the highlights of what is going on this summer from the ones that are dear enough to bring you free summer concerts in NYC--City Parks Foundation, Summerstage, Afropunk, Celebrate Brooklyn!, Good Morning America, MLK Concert Series, and the Today Show. Also, this will be the ever updating post...for I will add more when I find more.
And stay tuned for more summer show rundowns if you aren't from the Big Apple.
Remember this:
-Get there early if you want good standing space. Or sometimes, if you want to get in at all! Use your discretion depending on the artist. An hour early is usually the minimum time to arrive.
-Bring a blanket/towel/folding chair/water/food if outdoors
-Get your best camera out...you'll have YouTube friendly spots to get close throughout the performance. (MLK says No to this one. We say, free the people.)
-Check the weather forecast before you go, and the website/twitter for cancellations and changes.
AND HAVE FUN!!!
Please look at the calendar, and check out more about each concert with the links provided below.
AFRO PUNK FESTIVAL:
What it's about: Started by Matthew Morgan and James Spooner in 2002, this festival was created to celebrate Afro Punk: music, film, skate, and the unique members that embody that community. This year, look forward Res, Cee-Lo Green, Santigold, Janelle Monáe, Gordon Voidwell, Jay Electronica, and more.
Where: Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn NY
Check out more: AFROPUNK
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN:
What it's about: Celebrate Brooklyn! is run by BRIC Performing Arts, and supports music, dance, theater, and new acts. There are over 25 free performances each summer.
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell
Check out more: CELEBRATE BK
TODAY TOYOTA CONCERT SERIES:
What it's about: Outside TODAY's window many a Friday morning are a bunch of people jamming to the biggest hitmakers in the country.
Where: TODAY's Window on the World Studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City
Cheack out more: TODAY
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION:
What it's about: As the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer shows in all five boroughs of NYC, it also always and consistently has a great and well-rounded line up.
Where: All five boroughs, NYC
Check out more: CITY PARKS
SUMMERSTAGE:
What it's about: This is NY's largest free performing arts festival, bringing more than their fair share of performances to 18 parks in the five boroughs. If you were or are a SUMMERSTAGE volunteer stand up! You're in good company! Sup Khalil!
Where: Mainstage at Rumsey Playfield, other stages throughout NYC.
Check out more: SUMMERSTAGE
MLK CONCERT SERIES:
What it 's about: Hosted by Borough President Marty Markowitz, this Monday Night concert series is celebrating its 29th season.
Where: Wingate Field, Brooklyn
Check out more: MLK SERIES
*WOE! The supposed Aretha Franklin concert, very extremely supposed concert, fell through the cracks. There will be no Monday concert on August 1.
GOOD MORNING AMERICA CONCERT SERIES:
What it's about: ABC's Good Morning America concert series brings the biggest acts out for big productions all summer, in the heart of NYC, and bright and early on a weekday morning.
Where: Rumsey Playfield in Central Park
Check out more: GOOD MORNING AMERICARIVER ROCKS CONCERT SERIES:
What it's about: Free concerts by the pier, in quality not quantity.
Where: Pier 54
Check out more: RIVER ROCKS
BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK:
What it's about: Presented by 106.7 Lite FM, the biggest acts on Broadway perform lunchtime sets in the heart of NYC Thursdays until August 11. All shows start at 12:30 P.M. and end approximately 1:30 P.M.
Where: Bryant Park Lawn, NYC
Check out more: BWAY BRYANT PARK
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