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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 9, 2025?

44 free events take place on Saturday, August 9 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out August 9 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of August . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival: Tradition, Competition, & Celebration
free events nyc Annual Jazz Fest in a Park
free events nyc Live Medieval Combat in a Major New York Park
free events nyc Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Mozart & Schubert
free events nyc Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome
free events nyc "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz with GRAMMY-Winning Cuban Artists (outdoors)
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Party | Harlem Block Party: Music, Culture, & Community


Enjoy the hottest block party in the nation. A Saturday of non-stop fun on the streets of Harlem! New Yorkers and visitors are invited to come together for the things they love doing, including biking, walking, running, jumping, meditating, skipping, skating, dancing, and enjoying live music!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Harlem Block Party: Music, Culture, & Community

City Walk | Explore Tin Pan Alley: Architecture & Music Tour


This walking tour explores more than just Tin Pan Alley — it traces a path through Manhattan’s rich architectural landscape, uncovering the deep connections between music and the built environment. The route includes a range of historical styles from Beaux Arts to Art Deco to International Style, with reflections on how these aesthetics resonate with musical forms like jazz and classical. Inspired by Goethe’s observation that “architecture is frozen music,” this tour invites participants to consider the rhythm, harmony, and mood of New York City itself.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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City Walks, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Explore Tin Pan Alley: Architecture & Music Tour

City Walk | Harlem Community Health Walk


This event promotes community health and awareness through physical activity while celebrating a heroine of Harlem and the Harlems of the world, the late Hazel N. Dukes. Bring the family and engage in healthy activity together by participating in this morning walk. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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City Walks, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Harlem Community Health Walk

Festival | Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival: Tradition, Competition, & Celebration


Day 2 of this event, enjoy the launch of an unforgettable weekend of vibrant culture, thrilling dragon boat races, and family-friendly fun at the 35th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. This year honors the Year of the Snake with a festival that will bring together tradition, competition, and celebration. Don't miss the chance to experience one of New York's most exciting cultural events! There will also be arts & crafts activities for children, and food trucks! This weekend will feature stage performances by: The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York Latin Jazz Express Valerie Green/Dance Entropys Manhattan Taiko, Shamisen & Japanese Folk Dance New York Chinese Cultural Center Violin Extraordinaire Daisy Jopling Chinese Pop Music - Vocalists Echo Chan, Rin Lin and Paige Lai New York Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Rain or shine!
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 am
Free
Festivals, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival: Tradition, Competition, & Celebration

Workshop | Get in Shape: Strength & Cardio Class


This event is a beginner friendly class that will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate. Using foundational exercises, this class will transform you into a stronger confident you. Please bring a mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Get in Shape: Strength & Cardio Class

Workshop | Art in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Art&nbsp;in the Park

Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walks, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park

Workshop | Kayaking with View of Lower Manhattan


Want to go kayaking with a fantastic view of Lower Manhattan and the NYC harbor? Then you've come to the right place. Glide along the water this summer and fall in a protected embayment by kayaking! All levels are welcome, including first-time kayakers. Life vests and all equipment are provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. 20-minute timed slots.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Kayaking with View of Lower Manhattan

Fair | Lively Summer Street Fair – Artisanal Goods & Global Eats


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a vibrant mix of artisanal goods, live entertainment, and local cuisine. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Lively Summer Street Fair &ndash; Artisanal Goods & Global Eats

Fair | Lively Summer Street Fair – Artisanal Goods & Global Eats


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Lively Summer Street Fair &ndash; Artisanal Goods & Global Eats

Jazz | Annual Jazz Fest in a Park


Jazz is returning to the park with a weekend of unforgettable live music, family fun, and community vibes! Many renowned artists will be featured in this year's festival, including Lizz Wright, Ravi Coltrane, Brandee Younger, Roy Hargrove Big Band, Michael Mayo, Dabin Ryu Trio, Arta Jekabsone, Caracas Trio, and Melissa Almaguer. In addition, there will be dance performances, kids' programming, and pop-up cultural fun. A blanket is recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free
Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Annual Jazz Fest in a Park

Workshop | Yoga in the Garden


Start your Saturday with an energizing outdoor yoga session led by experienced instructor Chelsey Forbes. Surrounded by greenery, this all-levels class offers a peaceful reset to your weekend. Bring your yoga mat!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Yoga in the Garden

Workshop | Catch-and-Release Fishing in the Park


Explore the wildlife teeming beneath the surface, home to over 200 fish species. This free catch-and-release program is open to all skill levels. Participants receive hands-on instruction and all necessary gear. Whether you're casting a line for the first time or you're a seasoned angler, this waterfront program offers a fun, educational way to connect with local ecology. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Catch-and-Release Fishing in the Park

Workshop | Get in Shape: Dance Fitness Class for All Ages


Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Get in Shape: Dance Fitness Class for All Ages

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They’re a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Workshop | Qigong Yoga for Beginners


Instructor Siewli Stark leads a 1-hour session of beginner yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat for this class. This session will explore Qigong. Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breath awareness, and focused intention to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. In this class, participants will slow down and tune into the natural rhythm of our bodies, learning simple standing or seated exercises to support vitality, reduce stress, and improve emotional balance. Qigong is accessible to all ages and fitness levels, and no experience is necessary. Siewli Stark is a bodyworker who specializes in using embodied practices to help others feel more connected to their bodies, health, and well-being. She believes that movement and feeling good in our bodies is a birthright and that everyone should have the opportunity to explore and enhance their relationship with their bodies through movement, breath, touch, and stillness. **All participants must bring the release form at the link filled out and signed to the class.**
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Qigong Yoga for Beginners

Fair | Block Party: Meet the fellows shaping public architecture


Explore works-in-progress, join engaging Fellows Talks, and browse a curated library of books and periodicals focused on art, architecture, urban planning, and more. Held on select Saturdays throughout the summer, this event provides a behind-the-scenes look at how public spaces are imagined and reimagined.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Block Party:&nbsp;Meet the fellows shaping public architecture

Concert | Multi-Sensory, Multi-Cultural Family Concert 


Coming from a wide variety of cultural perspectives and backgrounds, the music will come alive through sing-alongs, simple movement, rhythms, and visual art to connect with the music. In this colorful and varied family program, Brooklyn Rider takes audiences of all ages on a multi-sensory, participatory journey inside the world of a string quartet. Mexican-born jazz singer and long-time collaborator Magos Herrera joins Brooklyn Rider with music that celebrates the Latin American songbook. Special guest, soprano Ariadne Greif, leads the audience in exploring the zany world of painter Wassily Kandinsky's Sounds—dada-like poems with accompanying woodcut prints that Brooklyn Rider violinist and composer Colin Jacobsen has turned into songs. Finally, the natural world comes to life through musical depictions of the 4 Elements of antiquity: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Multi-Sensory, Multi-Cultural Family Concert&nbsp;

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Workshop | Art Making in the Park With Local Artist


Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators!
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Art Making in the Park With Local Artist

Tour | Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery


Drop in for free open hours and investigate monthly educational themes. Observe local marine life in a 250-gallon aquarium, explore a large-scale park model, dive into crafts and reading, and more. Guided by expert educators, visitors of all ages are invited to uncover the hidden stories of the environment through hands-on activities and self-led exploration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery

Festival | Family & Community Day: Outdoor Arts and Crafts 


Celebrate the season with a hands-on craft inspired by Colonial American folk art. Learn about the symbolic meaning of stars—representing guidance, hope, and patriotism—and create your own festive paper star banner using simple, traditional techniques. Materials provided while supplies last.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Family & Community Day: Outdoor Arts and Crafts&nbsp;

Festival | Music Day: A Bilingual Celebration of Culture and Joy With Grammy Award Winning Artist, Lucy Kalantari 


Enjoy a vibrant afternoon of music, dance, and community. Back by popular demand, the festival returns with a dynamic lineup of performers and youth talent celebrating Latinx identity through joyful, bilingual arts experiences, featuring live performances from Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Music Day: A Bilingual Celebration of Culture and Joy With Grammy Award Winning Artist, Lucy Kalantari&nbsp;

Party | Play Contemporary Games & Make New Friends


Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Play Contemporary Games & Make New Friends

Film | Splash (1984): Romantic Fantasy Comedy with Tom Hanks


A young man is reunited with a mermaid he briefly encountered as a boy and falls in love with her without knowing her secret. Director: Ron Howard Cast: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Splash (1984): Romantic Fantasy Comedy with Tom Hanks

Performance | Live Medieval Combat in a Major New York Park


See knights in full armor battle it out in the heart of Manhattan. Watch the performers bring medieval history to life with live-action combat, community fun, and outdoor excitement. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, grab something on-site, and enjoy an afternoon outside.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Performances, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Live Medieval Combat in a Major New York Park

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Mozart & Schubert


Violinist Mark Peskanov, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein, and the Semplice Players perform pieces from the Classical musical era. Program Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Octet in F Major, D. 803 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Clarinet Quintet, K. 581
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Mozart & Schubert

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

Jazz | Live Music & Swing Dancing in the Park


Performances from internationally acclaimed artists celebrating Harlem's place in Jazz history. Bring a picnic, blanket, and dancing shoes for live music and swing dancing in a beautiful park setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Live Music & Swing Dancing in the Park

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Mozart & Schubert


Violinist Mark Peskanov, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein, and the Semplice Players perform pieces from the Classical musical era. Program Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Octet in F Major, D. 803 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Clarinet Quintet, K. 581
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4:00 pm
Free
Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Music on the Water: Ensemble Works by Mozart & Schubert

Concert | Pan-Latin Women Artist Music Festival


Enjoy  individual live concert sets from an internationally sourced, all-women lineup of pan-Latin powerhouses, including rappers Snow Tha Product (Mexican-American), MC Millaray (Chile) and J Noa (Dominican Republic); pop vocalist YEИDRY (Italian-Dominican); dream pop star Empress Of (Honduran-American); singer-songwriter PAMÉ (Dominican-American); and art-pop and jazz musician Sofía Rei (Argentina). Ruidosa (“to make noise,” or “to roar” in the Spanish female form) is an independent, feminist platform and community that thrives where pop culture meets advocacy to celebrate female-identifying voices. This event elevates and embraces the empowerment of the Latine perspective in the creative professional world with a full day of performances, industry panels, and more. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Pan-Latin Women Artist Music Festival

Museums | A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art


Enjoy a stylish evening of art, live music, and engaging talks every Friday and Saturday night. From 5-9 PM, sip on drink specials, sample light fare, and take in the museum's vast collection spanning millennia. Grab a friend, a partner, or come solo--this after-hours experience offers something for everyone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Echoes in Light: Holographic Works by UK Artist


Experience this striking exhibition by artist Liza Read. Fusing glass plate holograms with mixed media, Read creates interactive works that explore the tension between progress and nature, inviting viewers to reflect on contradiction and choice.
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Dancing | Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome


Local and international dancers and spectators meet for an unforgettable evening. The event is organized by passionate volunteers who have been sharing their love of Tango for decades. Beginner lessons start around 7:00 PM, open to all. All levels welcome, from beginners to experts. No partner needed. The dance floor is paved with stones, so wear comfortable shoes. Chalk is provided to make shoes more slippery for easier dancing. The atmosphere is casual, inviting everyone to enjoy the music, the dance, and the romantic setting of the park at sunset. It's an experience you won't want to miss! In case of rain, the event is moved to a location available at the link provided.
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6:00 pm
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Dancings, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome

Play | Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea on the Patio


Hudson Classical Theater Company is celebrating their 22nd season with the esciting show: The Lady from the Sea, a play by Henrik Ibsen. This play follows Ellida, the daughter of a lighthouse-keeper, who loves the sea. Although married, Ellida is restless and troubled by a former romantic attachment. When her former fiance shows up to fetch her, Ellida must choose between her former lover or her husband.
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Concert | "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz with GRAMMY-Winning Cuban Artists (outdoors)


For this centennial celebration of the Cuban "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz, three contemporary Cuban artists assemble to channel her spirit and honor her legacy. Isaac Delgado is a salsa singer from Havana who's performed with Orquesta de Pacho Alonso and NG La Banda. This group helped to popularize the then-nascent Cuban genre of timba, a sound that blends with salsa, American funk, R&B, and Afro-Cuban folkloric music. The singer, pianist, composer, and actress Aymee Nuviola--aka "La Sonera del Mundo"--is a decorated artist with multiple GRAMMYs and Latin GRAMMYs under her belt. She's also connected with Celia Cruz in a more literal sense, having played her in the Colombian telenovela Celia. Cuban singer and multi-instrumentalist Brenda Navarrete is an accomplished percussionist, distinguishing herself as an expert on the Bata. A long-standing member of Interactivo, a Havana-based musical collective led by the pianist Roberto Carcasses, she has also worked with the Afro-Cuban percussion troupe Obini Bata.
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7:00 pm
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz with GRAMMY-Winning Cuban Artists (outdoors)

Dance Performance | Celebration of Movement: Indigenous, Tap, Contemporary & Modern Works


Celebrate the reopening of a treasured public park with a vibrant evening of live dance. This one-hour outdoor program features: Indigenous artist Marie Poncé Tap virtuoso John Manzari with live music Frontiers by Turkish-Dutch choreographer Rutkay Özpinar A Choreographic Offering by Limón Dance Company, a modern dance classic from 1964
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Dance Performance | Multi-Genre Dance Show on the Water


Battery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Ponce, The Limon Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band. *Rain date 8/10.
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performances, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Multi-Genre Dance Show on the Water

Jazz | Sunset Music on the Water: Multi-Instrumentalist Performer


Roella is a New York-based, British multi-instrumentalist, performer, and composer of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. In May 2024,  she went on a mini-tour to Panama with the Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors led by Danilo Perez, pianistic prodigy, artistic director, and founder of the Global Jazz Institute and Panama Jazz Festival. In 2023, Roella performed with her trio at Capitol Turnaround in Washington, DC as a featured artist of the SHEROCKS showcase. In May 2022, she won the ISJAC prize for Emerging Black Composers, traveling to Austin, Texas to accept the award and perform with their jazz orchestra. 
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Sunset Music on the Water: Multi-Instrumentalist Performer

Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson


Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
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Plays, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Party | Stargazing on the Hudson


A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete with a great skyline and the stars, planets, and moon in full view. Peer heavenward to see celestial wonders with the help of the Amateur Astronomer's Association. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
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Theaters, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

Dancing | Silent Disco: DJ Tayhana


It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! This silent disco takes place at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live, straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. This event is hosted by the Argentinian DJ Tayhana, renowned for both her production work with the crossover flamenco superstar Rosalia and her mind-melting club sets. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon for all.
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10:00 pm
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Dancings, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Silent Disco: DJ Tayhana
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