Ongoing
“SAFE SPACE” by Miles Regis: An Augmented Reality Experience Step into the world of Trinidad-born artist Miles Regis, in this visual and auditory experience that transforms Lincoln Center into a hidden canvas bursting with color and light. The second augmented reality commission of the Lincoln Center Immersive series—accessible through web-based technology designed by EyeJack—showcases Regis’ signature style in a unique celebration of the city’s vibrant cultural backgrounds. Bring your smartphone to Lincoln Center to experience this expressive and joyous work of art, accessible for free. Scan the QR code in-person at The Welcome Center at David Geffen Hall to access this free installation on your mobile device.. Accessible from June 14–October 14, 2025. Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
Social Work Intern Meet with our social work intern who is here to connect you with services such as: food assistance, healthcare, housing, shelter, support resources, and more. Schedule: Tues & Thurs 5pm-6:30pm; Wed 4pm-5:45pm; Sat 12pm-5pm. Note: Patrons must be 18+ years of age and appointments are required. Call: (212) 621-0691 or sign-up at 2nd floor Info Desk. St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Ave (between W 81st and W 82nd St). FREE.
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. JASA – Club 76 Older Adult Center (Mon-Fri) Join us for free senior programming. See calendar here. Lunch 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch Donation $2.50 for seniors / $4 under 60. Catering by Diplomat Kosher. For more information: (212) 712-0170. 120 West 76th St (west of Columbus Ave). FREE.
10 a.m. Central Park NYC Ever Walk Group (Sat) All medium pace walkers, join us for a free 3-mile walk every Saturday. Start and finish location is always in front of the John Purroy Mitchell bust on the bridle path inside the park. 90th St. & 5th Ave. Engineers Gate entrance. FREE.
10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fishing at the Harlem Meer (Wed-Sun) The Harlem Meer is a thriving aquatic ecosystem that supports a wide variety of fish, waterfowl, turtles, plants and microorganisms. Some of the fish living in the Meer include large-mouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. Fishing poles are available to borrow as part of the catch and release program at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. Instruction and complimentary fish bait are also provided. A picture ID is required. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. FREE.
11 a.m. The Senior Men’s Group (Tue) Weekly meetings have resumed. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).
12 p.m. City Girls Who Walk (Sun) City Girls Who Walk is a group that brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Every Sunday, hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! No sign up is required. Please Note: Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group’s Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog. Central Park West & 72nd Street. FREE.
1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The Lotus Garden (Sun) The garden will be open to the general public during the gardening season. For more information, visit the Facebook page (The Lotus Garden), Instagram (@lotusgardennyc), or website (https://thelotusgarden.org/). If you would like to become a keyholder, which permits access 7 days a week during daylight hours, information is available on the website. W. 97th St (above the parking garage, between Broadway and West End Avenue). FREE.
2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Emotional Aspects of Aging (Thur) A weekly discussion of topics pertaining to how it feels to age. Topics include coping with physical and mental disabilities, financial concerns, loss of loved ones, etc. For adults over 65 years of age. Participants must now show proof of vaccination and sign up for annual membership. Masks will be worn. New members are welcome to apply. Contact Denise at denise@ncjwny.org. National Council of Jewish Women, 241 West 72nd St (between Broadway and West End Ave).
6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Every Body Sing (Tues) A new choir for everyone. For more info, email: cantituttinyc@gmail.com. Columbia’s Casa Italiana, 1161 Amsterdam Ave (south of 118th St).
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The W Connection Widows Helping Widows Rebuild Their Lives – UWS Chapter Meeting (Wed) Join us on Zoom to discuss topics and issues to help widows rebuild their lives after the loss of a spouse. These groups are for widows and run by widows. Please RSVP to dawn@wconnection.org if you are interested in attending. Membership in The W Connection is $40 annually which gives you access to our programs and services, but everyone is welcome to a free trial meeting.
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. (Chinese) Mahjong (Thurs) Beginner-friendly, all levels are welcome no MJ card needed. Free to play! Food and drink available for purchase. All levels are welcome including absolute beginners. No need to RSVP, just show up ready to play! Questions? contact sharonschanzer@gmail.com. Sign up here to be added to the mailing list. Mochi Dolci, 222 W 79th (between Amsterdam Ave & Broadway). $15 cover usable toward food, etc.
Monday, June 16th
10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish) Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol hasta una postura máxima final. Ven y concéntrate en las inversiones y la respiración para ayudarte a mejorar tu práctica personal mientras brindas conciencia y una nueva experiencia. Por favor trae tu propria colchoneta de yoga. Please bring a mat! This class will primarily be taught in Spanish. New York Public Library – Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway. FREE.
12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Horticulture Tour of Riverside Park Join the Director of Horticulture at the Riverside Park Conservancy to see what’s in bloom, discuss special topics in urban horticulture, and ask questions about the plants you see in Riverside. Peter Jay Sharp Volunteer House at 107th Street in Riverside Park. FREE.
8 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital featuring Janai Brugger / Jack Swanson / Benjamin Taylor / with pianist Howard Watkins An annual summer tradition, the Metropolitan Opera’s popular concert series in New York City parks concludes with a free outdoor recital series. Three of today’s most exciting stars—soprano Janai Brugger, tenor Jack Swanson, and baritone Benjamin Taylor—come together for an effervescent evening of favorite arias and duets, accompanied by Howard Watkins. Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. FREE.
Tuesday, June 17th
8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Bodyweight Blast Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels! Instructor: Natalie Hahn. 102nd Street Field House in Riverside Park. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness® for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy! Bring your own mat. The Plaza at 66th Street in Riverside Park South. FREE.
7 p.m. until 9 p.m. NY Classical presents: All’s Well That Ends Well Experience Shakespeare like never before—free, professional, and on the move. New York Classical Theatre returns for its 26th season with All’s Well That Ends Well, one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. In true NY Classical style, performances unfold in the open air and all around you—scene by scene, location by location—in the company’s signature panoramic theatre staging. Unlike any other Shakespeare in the park, NY Classical’s performances are immersive, inclusive, and completely free—no tickets, no lines, no barriers. Just bring a picnic blanket, your curiosity, and someone you love (friends, kids, or pups welcome!). West 103rd Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
Wednesday, June 18th
11 a.m.; 1 p.m. Dance Storytime With Jennifer Jones Lincoln Center’s free Storytime programming returns at Summer for the City—and, due to continued popular demand, we have scheduled two readings every Wednesday! Curated by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts—which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year—Storytime events feature a children’s book reading accompanied by live music, dance, or theater, engaging kids of all ages. Jennifer Jones, the first Black Rockette dancer, joins us for this children’s Storytime. Jones reads her illustrated children’s book, On the Line: My Story of Becoming the first African American Rockette, which tells her inspiring story of how she proved that everything is possible when you believe you belong. Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
6 p.m. Dance Church® Experience the joy and release of dance in this all-levels movement class made for every body. Taught by professional dance artists in cities across the country, the class moves through a series of guided movement cues, set to a curated playlist of multi-genre pop music. No previous training is required, but open-mindedness is a prerequisite! Named “the best dance workout” by WIRED Magazine and “a state of therapeutic release” by Vanity Fair, let the music be your guide as you join us for this one-of-a-kind experience that has been bringing people together through dance since 2010. The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Yoga – Evening Salute to the Sun End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting led by Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. The Plaza at 66th Street in Riverside Park South. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Hudson River Park’s Healthy on the Hudson x Dance Cardio with 305 Fitness Healthy on the Hudson, part of Hudson River Park’s free summer event season, offers a variety of accessible, exciting fitness classes led by NYC’s best trainers in your west side backyard all summer. These 60-minute classes are free and a great fit for any fitness level. Join us in sweating it out on the riverfront! 305 Fitness is an addictively-fun dance cardio class that works you head to toe. Get ready to drop it low, tone it up and shake it to our curated DJ mixes! Our instructors guide you through every move so class is always easy to follow. Hudson River Park’s Pier 97, West 59th St. and West 12th Ave (Cross at W 55 St). FREE.
7 p.m. until 9 p.m. NY Classical presents: All’s Well That Ends Well Experience Shakespeare like never before—free, professional, and on the move. New York Classical Theatre returns for its 26th season with All’s Well That Ends Well, one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. In true NY Classical style, performances unfold in the open air and all around you—scene by scene, location by location—in the company’s signature panoramic theatre staging. Unlike any other Shakespeare in the park, NY Classical’s performances are immersive, inclusive, and completely free—no tickets, no lines, no barriers. Just bring a picnic blanket, your curiosity, and someone you love (friends, kids, or pups welcome!). West 103rd Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Jazz Is Dead’s Adrian Younge An Emmy-winning composer, Adrian Younge has shaped the sound of modern music, whether scoring the cult classic Black Dynamite, crafting dusty soul loops for Wu-Tang Clan and Kendrick Lamar, or reshaping jazz history with Jazz Is Dead. Now, he’s bringing his most ambitious project yet—Something About April III—to life with a 35-piece orchestra and special guests, performing not just the new album but also selections from the first two volumes of the April trilogy. A decade and a half in the making, this final installment cements Younge’s legacy as a leading expert of psychedelic soul and orchestral storytelling. Kicking off the night is none other than J.Rocc, founder of the legendary Beat Junkies, setting the tone with an opening DJ set. This is more than a concert—it’s a moment in music history. Be there to witness it first. Damrosch Park, Amsterdam Ave. and West 62nd St. FREE.
8 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. NYLaughs NYLaughs, a comedy arts nonprofit founded by Suzette Simon, is beyond thrilled to land at Lincoln Center with three unforgettable shows that celebrate the power, punch, and poetry of women’s voices. They kick off their summer series with a Juneteenth celebration, honoring not only freedom and Black joy, but also the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live and one incredible woman who helped shape that legendary comedy institution. Headlining the night is SNL alum Sam Jay, joined by the hilarious Marina Franklin, Eva Evans, Hoodo Hersi, and Meka Mo. The Underground at Jaffe Drive. FREE.
8:30 p.m. The Comet/Poppea The American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*), a leading force among today’s most innovative and visionary interdisciplinary ensembles, opens their Run AMOC* Festival within Summer for the City with the New York premiere of The Comet/Poppea. This production fuses Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea (1642) with W.E.B. Du Bois’s short story The Comet (1920). Directed by Yuval Sharon, it explores power, survival, and race through the lens of cosmic disaster. George Lewis’s evocative new score—a 2025 Pulitzer finalist—links these narratives in a visionary operatic landscape. The stellar cast features AMOC* members Davóne Tines and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Tony Award winner and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence (2022–24) Mimi Lien’s rotating set merges ancient Rome with comet-ravaged New York, creating an apocalyptic, immersive experience. The audience is seated on the stage of the theater, flanking these spinning worlds, with the rarified backdrop of the vast empty auditorium. All seats are general admission, with a majority of seats on risers, via steps. Guests are asked to remain their seats throughout the entire performance. There is no late seating. David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza.Choose-What-You-Pay.
Thursday, June 19th
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Columbia Greenmarket Shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, smoked meats, pickled vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fish, and focaccia topped with locally sourced fruit vegetables, herbs and cheeses, a lunch time favorite. Located in front of the gates of Columbia University; Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets.
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tucker Greenmarket Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, berries, stone fruit, over 80 varieties of apples, farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass fed beef, duck, eggs, baked goods and New York’s only sorghum and maple syrup. West 66th Street and Broadway.
10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Summer on the Hudson: Locomotive Lawn Live Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original Moosiki music on our comfy turf lawn right by the big locomotive! Locomotive Lawn in Riverside Park South. FREE.
1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Alignment Yoga This yoga session is designed to help you better understand how the body works by focusing on improving balance, strength, and flexibility. Class starts seated in a chair to better isolate each muscle group, followed by bringing your practice onto the mat (or staying seated, if you wish!). Join this class and rediscover fun facts about each body part that makes up the whole of who you are. Experience isn’t necessary, and all levels are welcome- join in with an open heart and open mind. New York Public Library – Morningside Heights Branch, 2900 Broadway. FREE.
1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Juneteenth: Seneca Village Juneteenth is a commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the United States. Before Central Park was built, the area from West 82nd to West 89th Street was home to Seneca Village, the largest community of African-American property owners in New York. Learn about the lives of Seneca Village’s residents in the 1800s and the community’s place in pre-Central Park. West 81st Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
6 p.m. Oh Sankofa!: A Juneteenth Celebration Curated, conceptualized, and executed by Carl Hancock Rux, this year’s fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at Lincoln Center draws inspiration from the rich traditions of African and African-American folklore. The event explores themes of cultural identity, societal norms, and significant historical events through the lens of African folklore, which often tells stories of resilience and the unyielding human spirit in the face of slavery’s challenges. Hearst Plaza, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Movement Speaks Workshop Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Julius Caesar Julius Caesar runs May 29 – June 22. No reservations–arrive by 6:15pm for a good seat. Cushions provided. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Riverside Park, West 89th Street and Riverside Drive. Pay what you can.
7 p.m. until 9 p.m. NY Classical presents: All’s Well That Ends Well Experience Shakespeare like never before—free, professional, and on the move. New York Classical Theatre returns for its 26th season with All’s Well That Ends Well, one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. In true NY Classical style, performances unfold in the open air and all around you—scene by scene, location by location—in the company’s signature panoramic theatre staging. Unlike any other Shakespeare in the park, NY Classical’s performances are immersive, inclusive, and completely free—no tickets, no lines, no barriers. Just bring a picnic blanket, your curiosity, and someone you love (friends, kids, or pups welcome!). West 103rd Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
7:30 p.m. The Tune Up SLP & The Joyful Noise is a nine-piece band led by the Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Suzan-Lori Parks, that serves as her musical workshop for original songwriting and new storytelling. The Tune Up, directed by Bessie Award-winning Executive Artistic Director of The Flea Theater Niegel Smith, puts SLP & The Joyful Noise at center stage for a feature-length program that blends short plays, American music, and high-voltage performance. This is a sip-your-drinks, make-new-friends, dance-in-the-aisles kind of evening that traffics in big sounds and bold ideas, booty-shaking and statement-making. Surrounded by songs, celebrated guests and exceptional newcomers, Parks reminds us of the importance and joy in remembering who we are! David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Lift Every Voice: A Concert of Music and Poetry in Remembrance of Juneteenth West End Collegiate Church Join us for a Juneteenth concert that commemorates the delayed but triumphant freedom of enslaved people in the United States through a soul-stirring program of choral music, spirituals, poetry, and classical music. Curated, directed, and conducted by Derrick Byars, Director of Music Ministry at West End Church, Lift Every Voice aims to take us on a journey from 1865 Galveston to 2025 New York City, showing how this movement shaped our world today. The concert features the West End Community Chorus and orchestra, alongside celebrated guest soloists. Musical highlights include spirituals, gospel, theatrical repertoire, and works by Black composers and arrangers. The evening is interwoven with poetry and spoken word by Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Amanda Gorman, crafting a dramatic and reflective arc rooted in community and sacred memory. RSVP here. West End Collegiate Church, 245 West 77th St. $19 suggested donation in honor of Juneteenth.
8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. PUBLIQuartet Multi-GRAMMY®-nominated PUBLIQuartet is an improvising string quartet whose repertoire blends genres and highlights American multiculturalism. Committed to supporting living composers of varying genres and expanding the classical canon, PUBLIQuartet explores resonances between contemporary, blues, jazz, freely improvised, and rock-inflected languages in their latest album. Enjoy this genre-bending string quartet as part of the Living Music Underground series, curated by Nadia Sirota. The Underground at Jaffe Drive. FREE.
8 p.m. until 11 p.m. Movies Under the Stars: Harriet Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. The incredible true story of one of America’s greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad. Rated PG-13. West 114th Street and Morningside Drive in Morningside Park. FREE.
8:30 p.m. The Comet/Poppea The American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*), a leading force among today’s most innovative and visionary interdisciplinary ensembles, opens their Run AMOC* Festival within Summer for the City with the New York premiere of The Comet/Poppea. This production fuses Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea (1642) with W.E.B. Du Bois’s short story The Comet (1920). Directed by Yuval Sharon, it explores power, survival, and race through the lens of cosmic disaster. George Lewis’s evocative new score—a 2025 Pulitzer finalist—links these narratives in a visionary operatic landscape. The stellar cast features AMOC* members Davóne Tines and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Tony Award winner and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence (2022–24) Mimi Lien’s rotating set merges ancient Rome with comet-ravaged New York, creating an apocalyptic, immersive experience. The audience is seated on the stage of the theater, flanking these spinning worlds, with the rarified backdrop of the vast empty auditorium. All seats are general admission, with a majority of seats on risers, via steps. Guests are asked to remain their seats throughout the entire performance. There is no late seating. David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza.Choose-What-You-Pay.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Christian McGhee Xtet. Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th St. $15 walkups only. 1 drink minimum per person. (Cover waived for 9pm Dizzy’s Club set attendees and Mainstage attendees. Drink minimum waved for student ticket holders.)
Friday, June 20th
8 a.m. until 2 p.m. 97th Street Greenmarket This year-round market features produce from southern New Jersey, Orange County, NY, and the Hudson Valley, as well as eggs, grass-fed meat, fish, cheese, and more. 97th St between Columbus & Amsterdam. FREE.
11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Black Theatre United Design Expo 2025 Come join us for this event, featuring Broadway designers from every field of design! The Library for the Performing Arts has partnered with the organization Black Theatre United for their inaugural Black Theatre United Design Expo 2025. The event includes panels, talks, demonstrations on the most up-to-date innovations in design, one-on-one portfolio reviews, and so much more. The Black Theatre United Design Expo 2025 is focused toward up-and-coming and early career designers gaining access to industry professionals, and learning about the many ancillary skilled jobs that are a part of the design world. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium. FREE.
3 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. The Comet/Poppea The American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*), a leading force among today’s most innovative and visionary interdisciplinary ensembles, opens their Run AMOC* Festival within Summer for the City with the New York premiere of The Comet/Poppea. This production fuses Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea (1642) with W.E.B. Du Bois’s short story The Comet (1920). Directed by Yuval Sharon, it explores power, survival, and race through the lens of cosmic disaster. George Lewis’s evocative new score—a 2025 Pulitzer finalist—links these narratives in a visionary operatic landscape. The stellar cast features AMOC* members Davóne Tines and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Tony Award winner and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence (2022–24) Mimi Lien’s rotating set merges ancient Rome with comet-ravaged New York, creating an apocalyptic, immersive experience. The audience is seated on the stage of the theater, flanking these spinning worlds, with the rarified backdrop of the vast empty auditorium. All seats are general admission, with a majority of seats on risers, via steps. Guests are asked to remain their seats throughout the entire performance. There is no late seating. David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza.Choose-What-You-Pay.
5 p.m. Generation Women: Leap of Faith Hosted by Georgia Clark, Generation Women creates space for intergenerational connection and community as storytellers share original, true stories about the moments when they bet on themselves—and everything changed. With a mission to amplify underheard voices and create space for intergenerational connection and community, this show celebrates bold choices at every stage of life. The Garden at Damrosch Park, Amsterdam Ave. and West 62nd St. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Julius Caesar Julius Caesar runs May 29 – June 22. No reservations–arrive by 6:15pm for a good seat. Cushions provided. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Riverside Park, West 89th Street and Riverside Drive. Pay what you can.
6:30 p.m. Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge and DJ Bill Coleman Get up and shake your groove thing when Lincoln Center favorites Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge return to Summer for the City! The Loser’s Lounge, a collective of downtown NYC’s best musicians with over 30 years of legendary performances, will be celebrating the golden age of disco with an ecstatic mix of crowd-pleasing covers and classic dance floor hits. The band will share the stage with legendary DJ Bill Coleman, producer and owner of the eclectic music label and culture hub Peace Bisquit, for a celebration of all things disco. So dress like you’re on the set of Saturday Night Fever, and meet us under the giant disco ball to dance the night away! If you’re new to the scene, don’t worry, a dance instructor will be on hand to teach you the basics of the bump and the hustle. The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
7 p.m. until 9 p.m. NY Classical presents: All’s Well That Ends Well Experience Shakespeare like never before—free, professional, and on the move. New York Classical Theatre returns for its 26th season with All’s Well That Ends Well, one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. In true NY Classical style, performances unfold in the open air and all around you—scene by scene, location by location—in the company’s signature panoramic theatre staging. Unlike any other Shakespeare in the park, NY Classical’s performances are immersive, inclusive, and completely free—no tickets, no lines, no barriers. Just bring a picnic blanket, your curiosity, and someone you love (friends, kids, or pups welcome!). West 103rd Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Habbina Habbina and Leo Sidran France Rocks is the definitive platform for discovering music made from across Francophone culture. Whether introducing emerging talent or welcoming renowned stars, France Rocks delivers unforgettable performances. On June 20, they present a double-header set of concerts, beginning with the talented retro-Mediterranean guitar rockers Habbina Habbina. Led by guitarist Amit Peled, this Brooklyn-based fusion trio connects the lineage of surf rock legends like Dick Dale and Link Wray with international guitar virtuosos like Aris San and Omar Khorshid. Stick around for the Latin GRAMMY-winning composer and musician Leo Sidran, whose diverse musical journey includes work with the Steve Miller Band, Jorge Drexler, Clyde Stubblefield, Alex Cuba, Kevin Johansen, and Sidran’s jazz-playing father, Ben Sidran. Sidran’s solo career was launched in France, where he performs regularly. Don’t miss this electrifying celebration of Francophone music done right! David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
8 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tina Friml Join us for a one-night-only, stand-up comedy show with Tina Friml at The Underground. Friml is a New York-based comedian, originally from Burlington, Vermont. Having merged into stand-up comedy following an upbringing in local theater and a decade as a songwriter, she was named a 2019 Just for Laughs New Face and has appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show’s Bananamores, 2019’s New York Comedy Festival, 2019’s Limestone Comedy Festival, and the NBC comedy spotlight series as part of 2018’s Women in Comedy Festival. Friml is the 2018 winner of Vermont’s Funniest Comedian at Vermont Comedy Club, where she has been a frequent performer and headliner; and has opened for national acts, including Bobcat Goldthwait, Hari Kondabolu, Kurt Braunohler, Sean Patton, and Michelle Buteau. The Underground at Jaffe Drive. FREE.
10 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. DJ Bill Coleman It’s time to turn up the volume and get down on The Dance Floor! For the fourth year in a row, Summer for the City’s Silent Disco returns to NYC’s largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live at Lincoln Center straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. From disco, deep house, pop, club hits, and everything in between, the hottest spot in NYC all summer long is at the Silent Disco. This evening’s exclusive DJ, the legendary producer and owner of the eclectic music label and culture hub Peace Bisquit, Bill Coleman, will spice up the night with a celebration of all things disco. The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Christian McGhee Xtet. Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th St. $15 walkups only. 1 drink minimum per person. (Cover waived for 9pm Dizzy’s Club set attendees and Mainstage attendees. Drink minimum waved for student ticket holders.)
Saturday, June 21st
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tucker Greenmarket Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, berries, stone fruit, over 80 varieties of apples, farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass fed beef, duck, eggs, baked goods and New York’s only sorghum and maple syrup. West 66th Street and Broadway.
9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Morningside Park’s Down to Earth Farmer’s Market Local farmers sell a wide range of items including: seasonal vegetables, fruits, plants and flowers, baked goods, fresh fish and seafood, beef, poultry, eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, pickles and pantry staples such as cornmeal polenta, wheat flour, roasted nuts, and dried pasta. Corner of 110th St. & Manhattan Ave.
10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. STRONG Nation® STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. West 59th St Lawn in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center. FREE.
11 a.m. The Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Center Join us for live storytelling from Hans Christian Andersen stories and folklore around the world. For audiences of all ages. Appropriate for children ages 6 and up. Near the Model Boat Pond (Conservatory Water) in Central Park. FREE.
11 a.m. Movement Session With New York City Ballet Elevate your summer as the New York City Ballet invites you to join an hour-long dance and wellness workshop! Movers of all ability levels are encouraged to participate as the artists lead an introductory ballet warm-up, yoga stretches, and choreography inspired by some of New York City Ballet’s iconic repertory. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time to Lincoln Center, there’s a place for you to groove, laugh, dance, and celebrate. Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh Share an uplifting experience for all ages with Maimouna Youssef aka “Mumu Fresh”, a multifaceted artist whose influences range from jazz, gospel, traditional African and Indigenous music, to Hip-Hop, soul, rock, and experimental acapella fusion. With a passion for advocacy and community service, this GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter will elevate your summer! Hearst Plaza, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
3 p.m. The Comet/Poppea The American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*), a leading force among today’s most innovative and visionary interdisciplinary ensembles, opens their Run AMOC* Festival within Summer for the City with the New York premiere of The Comet/Poppea. This production fuses Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea (1642) with W.E.B. Du Bois’s short story The Comet (1920). Directed by Yuval Sharon, it explores power, survival, and race through the lens of cosmic disaster. George Lewis’s evocative new score—a 2025 Pulitzer finalist—links these narratives in a visionary operatic landscape. The stellar cast features AMOC* members Davóne Tines and Anthony Roth Costanzo. Tony Award winner and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence (2022–24) Mimi Lien’s rotating set merges ancient Rome with comet-ravaged New York, creating an apocalyptic, immersive experience. The audience is seated on the stage of the theater, flanking these spinning worlds, with the rarified backdrop of the vast empty auditorium. All seats are general admission, with a majority of seats on risers, via steps. Guests are asked to remain their seats throughout the entire performance. There is no late seating. David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza.Choose-What-You-Pay.
5 p.m. The Wedding: New York’s Biggest Day Ever dreamed of getting married at Lincoln Center? For the fourth year in a row, we’re inviting hundreds of couples to Alice Tully Hall for “New York’s Biggest Day,” offering New Yorkers the chance to celebrate love—from couples getting symbolically married for the first time, to those renewing vows or simply celebrating their love for the city. Directed once again by the Founding Artistic Director of Ars Nova, Jason Eagan, and hosted by Isaac Oliver, the extravaganza features a multicultural ceremony with faith leaders Jacqui Lewis, Hussein Rashid, Anu Gupta, and Rabbi Barat Ellman; and live performances by Shayna Steele, David Cook, the Ukranian Village Voices, Michael Olatuja, The Bengsons, Steve Long, and Alicia Hall Moran. Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway. FREE.
6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Make Music New York Celebrate the longest day of the year with free public performances in NYC Parks as part of Make Music Day. Featuring Sara Ontaneda and Danica! Sara Ontaneda is an award-winning singer-songwriter based in New York City, celebrated for her vibrant fusion of Pop, R&B, Folk, and Latin influences. Danica is a jazz quartet rooted in collaboration, nuance, and expressive storytelling. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Julius Caesar Julius Caesar runs May 29 – June 22. No reservations–arrive by 6:15pm for a good seat. Cushions provided. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Riverside Park, West 89th Street and Riverside Drive. Pay what you can.
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Dirgoteque Dirgoteque is a Karaoke event taking place at Henry Roundtrip Marton Newman’s sculpture Ectoplasm. The event reframes Karaoke as a dirge: a lament or tribute for those who’ve passed. Using Ectoplasm as a stage, four musicians will perform a song by a dead musician who inspires them. Afterwards, the mic will be open to anybody who wants to perform. Come sing your heart out at Dirgoteque! Locomotive Lawn in Riverside Park South. FREE.
7 p.m. Machine Dazzle: JOYWRIDE Beloved downtown bon vivant and all-around creative provocateur, Emmy Award winner Machine Dazzle, is joined by composer and performer Gerard Kouwenhoven to present an extravagant visual concert of original songs about individuality and community, the ebb and flow of human rights, how external forces shape our lives, and common philosophies like “patience is a virtue” and “live and let live.” The live musical performance will be followed by a Silent Disco, as the pair spins their favorites. The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. FREE.
7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis Association. Featuring: Ron McClure & Friends. 96th Street Tennis Courts in Riverside Park. FREE.
7 p.m. until 9 p.m. NY Classical presents: All’s Well That Ends Well Experience Shakespeare like never before—free, professional, and on the move. New York Classical Theatre returns for its 26th season with All’s Well That Ends Well, one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. In true NY Classical style, performances unfold in the open air and all around you—scene by scene, location by location—in the company’s signature panoramic theatre staging. Unlike any other Shakespeare in the park, NY Classical’s performances are immersive, inclusive, and completely free—no tickets, no lines, no barriers. Just bring a picnic blanket, your curiosity, and someone you love (friends, kids, or pups welcome!). West 103rd Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
7:30 p.m. Ivalas Quartet and Léo Tardin Hailed by The Strad for playing with “tremendous heart and beauty,” the Ivalas Quartet has been changing the face of classical music since its inception in 2017 with a mission to enrich the classical music world by spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers alongside the standard repertory. The Ivalas Quartet will perform a selection of works by contemporary voices whose perspectives are leaving an indelible mark on our world, including Jessie Montgomery, Carlos Simon, and Eleanor Alberga. Swiss jazz pianist, composer, and visual artist Léo Tardin presents a multi-sensorial performance with both sonic and pictorial content, bringing his own drawings to life with music. The vignettes in Léo Tardin’s Le piano illustré oscillate between intricate floral and plant motifs inspired by his surroundings in the countryside of Geneva and psychedelic sketches. The visuals move in real time in dialogue and response to Tardin’s solo piano improvisational jazz pieces. David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway. FREE.
11 p.m. Dizzy’s Club Late Night Sessions Featuring: Christian X. M. McGhee Nonet. Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th St. $15 walkups only. 1 drink minimum per person. (Cover waived for 9pm Dizzy’s Club set attendees and Mainstage attendees. Drink minimum waved for student ticket holders.)
Sunday, June 22nd
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Columbia Greenmarket Shoppers will find milk and yogurt, fruit and cider, baked goods, preserved fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheese, smoked meats, pickled vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fish, and focaccia topped with locally sourced fruit vegetables, herbs and cheeses, a lunch time favorite. Located in front of the gates of Columbia University; Broadway between 114th and 116th Streets.
8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Riverside Park, West 89th Street and Riverside Drive. FREE.
9 a.m. until 4 p.m. 77th/79th Street Greenmarket Located on beautiful, tree-lined Columbus Avenue, this year-round market stretches from 77th St. each Sunday. Just behind the American Museum of Natural History, shoppers will find grass-fed beef, goat cheese, fresh flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, apple cider, and a large variety of fruit and vegetables. Columbus Ave between 77th St and 81st St (farmers selling at both ends of the construction wall).
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Grand Bazaar: Summer Solstice Pop-Up Today, Grand Bazaar NYC is the oldest, largest, and most diverse curated weekly market in New York City. It’s purpose-driven providing much-needed affordable retail space to local independent artists, designers, craft-makers, vintage and antique dealers, and artisanal food entrepreneurs, while passing on 100% of its profits to four local public schools, benefitting over 2,000 children. 100 West 77th Street (Columbus & Amsterdam).
11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Sunday Platform with Mark Grossman: The Dangerous Erosion of America’s Soft Power Communications and government affairs professional, former aide to Governor Mario Cuomo, professor, and writer Mark Grossman joins us to elaborate on his recent piece in Newsday exploring the erosion of the United States’ “soft power.” Community lunch follows, free for first-time guests! Online or in person: New York Society for Ethical Culture, Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor), 2 W 64th St. FREE.
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. In-Person Verbal Description Campus Exploration – Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Join us for a free in-person exploration of Lincoln Center’s campus, transformed for our annual summer festival. Designed for guests who are blind or have low vision, this workshop will explore the artistic campus design by visionary artist Clint Ramos, featuring greenery, colorful botanicals, and a mega disco ball hanging over the Revson Fountain in Lincoln Center’s Plaza. A majority of the workshop will take place outdoors, including several stops, covering the distance of approximately three-square blocks along an accessible route. Seating will be available at several points throughout the workshop. Led by educator Laura Sloan, this workshop will incorporate verbal description, sensory objects and discussion. Register here. Linocln Center. FREE.
1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. San Juan Procession Join Lincoln Center for a unique celebration of the Afro-Venezuelan tradition of San Juan through a “walking procession”: the collaborative ritual of dancing and singing to the beat of drums. San Juan was originally a communal practice by enslaved people in the cocoa and coffee plantations in the Caribbean coasts of Venezuela. Though it has been celebrated in Venezuela for hundreds of years and ostensibly celebrates the summer solstice and the birth of Saint John the Baptist, modern participation in San Juan often acts as a statement of self and pride. This recentering of San Juan in New York City is hosted by the Brooklyn musical collective Tambor y Caña. As the conductor and joining force between historical touchstones, national affiliation and personal identity, Tambor y Caña acts as a catalyst for a meaningful appreciation of and fresh engagement with Afro-Venezuelan culture. Lincoln Center. FREE.
6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio Audiences are invited to delight in the immersive sounds of rising star, jazz pianist, composer and arranger Arcoiris Sandoval. This Fulbright scholar leads her own trio/quintet project, Sonic Asylum, which has been frequented by such revered artists as Mark Turner, Roxy Coss, Jaleel Shaw, Mimi Jones, and Nate Smith, to name a few. Global Music Award and multiple ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award winner, Sandoval will elevate your summer and transport you at The Underground, our pop-up bar and performance space under Josie Robertson Plaza! The Underground at Jaffe Drive. FREE.
6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Summer on the Hudson: Let’s Dance Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha and Bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School, featuring DJ Ray Colon. Pier I in Riverside Park South, West 70th St. FREE.
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents: Julius Caesar Julius Caesar runs May 29 – June 22. No reservations–arrive by 6:15pm for a good seat. Cushions provided. Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Riverside Park, West 89th Street and Riverside Drive. Pay what you can.
7 p.m. until 9 p.m. NY Classical presents: All’s Well That Ends Well Experience Shakespeare like never before—free, professional, and on the move. New York Classical Theatre returns for its 26th season with All’s Well That Ends Well, one of Shakespeare’s boldest romantic comedies. In true NY Classical style, performances unfold in the open air and all around you—scene by scene, location by location—in the company’s signature panoramic theatre staging. Unlike any other Shakespeare in the park, NY Classical’s performances are immersive, inclusive, and completely free—no tickets, no lines, no barriers. Just bring a picnic blanket, your curiosity, and someone you love (friends, kids, or pups welcome!). West 103rd Street and Central Park West in Central Park. FREE.
7 p.m. I Am the Band What’s your favorite song? There’s a good chance a woman played on it. Lincoln Center’s I Am the Band celebrates the women behind many of pop, rock, and soul’s biggest successes from the ’80s through today: studio and touring musicians, women in bands, and artists who aren’t only stellar singers but also killer instrumental powerhouses. An all-star, all-women band of musical virtuosos—including Wendy and Lisa (the backbone of Prince and The Revolution), the legendary Ms. Bobbye Hall (percussionist extraordinaire from Motown to Laurel Canyon to Stevie Nicks and Tracy Chapman), Scarlet Rivera (violinist for Bob Dylan on Desire and the Rolling Thunder Revue), Cindy Cashdollar (pedal steel player for Asleep at the Wheel and Bob Dylan’s Not Dark Yet), Gail Ann Dorsey (singer-songwriter and bassist with David Bowie and Tears For Fears), Vanessa Carlton (singer-songwriter and pianist from “A Thousand Miles” to Love Is An Art), and 21st-century guitar geniuses Yasmin Williams and Mei Semones—will join music critic Ann Powers, as they interpret some of the great songs that women made memorable. The electric cast of vocalists includes Allison Russell, Bridget Everett, Joan Osborne, Lisa Fischer, and Lucius, under the Musical Direction of Jordan Brooke Hamlin. Damrosch Park, Amsterdam Ave. and West 62nd St. FREE.