| Upcoming Events at Central Park SummerStage |
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Canada Day!
Sloan
Apostle of Hustle
Duhks |
Sunday, June 24, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
Our annual showcase of music from our Northern neighbors includes veteran power-pop band, Spanish/Cuban-inspired indie rock and country-tinged folk.
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The Levon Helm Band |
Thursday, June 28, 2007
From 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
SummerStage Benefit Concert
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Ozomatli
Babylon Circus
DJ Joro Boro |
Saturday, June 30, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
It’s a day of fusing music styles at Summerstage, as a band, a circus, and a DJ sample everything from gypsy folk to Jamaican dub.
Something's Cooking at SummerStage, featuring Guest Chef Abe Lopez of Suenos. |
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Rodrigo y Gabriela
Vietnam
JDH and DAVE P |
Sunday, July 01, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
Two acoustic guitarists kick up a noise and a rock foursome lay down the feedback frenzy as SummerStage welcomes July.
Something's Cooking at SummerStage, featuring Guest Chef Sue Torres of Los Dados. |
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Ronald K. Brown / Evidence
Full Circle Soul Productions |
Friday, July 06, 2007
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| SummerStage showcases African-American dance in all its complex and varied glory. |
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Cinematic Orchestra
RAMP
El Michels Affair
Kevin Michael
DJ Spinna |
Saturday, July 07, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
The art of the groove is on full display for this mid-summer event, which includes a forward-thinking British soul band, a legendary ‘70s funk group, a contemporary funk collective and an astonishing young soul prodigy.
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Junior Reid
Djakout Mizik
Joey Starr
Black Alex
Mecca a.k.a GRIMO
Hosted by: Wyclef Jean & Papa Jube |
Sunday, July 08, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
The rhythms of the Caribbean will be in full effect at this event, with the music of Jamaica and Haiti represented by musicians who know how to groove.
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Bob Weir & Rat Dog
Keller Williams |
Monday, July 09, 2007
From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
SummerStage Benefit Concert
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Nortec Collective
Fedrico Aubele
Film screening of So What's Your Price? |
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| It’s the sound of globalization as this night’s artists explore music that is truly without borders, followed by a powerful film that shows some of what the world loses as it grows closer together. |
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Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
DJ Rich Medina
Film screening of Music Is a Weapon |
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
The power of Afrobeat is showcased live and on film, as an accomplished son pays tribute to his father’s achievement.
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Café Tacuba
Pacha Massive
La Sista |
Saturday, July 14, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| One of Latin’s music’s strengths is its openness to outside influences, as seen with this program featuring three Latin artists who’ve incorporated rock, hip-hop and electronica into their sound. |
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Global Family Day
Hip-Hop Harry
Sippy Cups
Break! |
Sunday, July 15, 2007
From 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
It’s kids music that will not bore their parents to tears – a real “win-win” event!
Something's Cooking at SummerStage, featuring Guest Chefs Craig Samuel and Ben Grossman of The Smoke Joint. |
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The Decemberists
Grizzly Bear
Land of Talk |
Monday, July 16, 2007
From 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
SummerStage Benefit Concert
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UCB Theatre's Comedy Cabaret
Human Giant
Demetri Martin
Rebecca Drysdale
The Defibulators |
Thursday, July 19, 2007
From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
New York’s best up-and-coming comedians ply their trade under the stars at Rumsey Playfield.
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Neko Case
Eric Bachmann |
Friday, July 20, 2007
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
Country and folk get an update through the highly personal work of two great singer-songwriters.
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Brazilian Girls
Cat Empire
HIMALAYAS conducted by Kenny Wollesen & Jonathon Haffner |
Sunday, July 22, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| SummerStage is hipster heaven on this Sunday, when we feature two groove-heavy groups and an avant-garde marching band. |
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Marisha Pessl
Jennifer Egan |
Thursday, July 26, 2007
From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| Two novelists read from acclaimed recent works, both of which deal with the tenuous borderline between fiction and life. |
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David Parsons Dance
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet |
Friday, July 27, 2007
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
An evening of dance from two of New York’s most exciting modern companies.
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Liz McComb
King Britt presents Sister Gertrude Morgan featuring Ben Jaffe |
Saturday, July 28, 2007
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| On this special gospel evening, a modern diva sings songs of praise and the music of a iconoclastic visionary is re-imagined. |
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Amiri Baraka
Sonia Sanchez |
Thursday, August 02, 2007
From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| Two literary giants from the Black Power era read from their latest and greatest. |
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Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco)
Camille A Brown & Dancers |
Friday, August 03, 2007
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
Two companies—one new and one a beloved institution—bring unique visions of modern dance to SummerStage.
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Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Spam Allstars
Tato Torres Y Yerba Buena
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a Kool Bob Love |
Saturday, August 04, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| Classic salsa, Latin electronica and Boricuan rhythms rule the day for this exciting SummerStage event. |
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Cine Fest Brasil
AfroReggae
Film screening of Zuzu Angel |
Sunday, August 05, 2007
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| The sounds and sights of Brazil will fill up this special concert and screening. |
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Beastie Boys |
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| SummerStage Benefit Concert |
Black Crowes
North Mississippi Allstars |
Thursday, August 09, 2007
From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| SummerStage Benefit Concert |
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Complexions Contemporary Ballet
TAKE Dance Company |
Friday, August 10, 2007
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| Our fourth evening of dance at SummerStage includes works of explosive creativity and calm command. |
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Celebrate New Orleans:
Soul to Soul III
Galactic & special guests Donald Harrison, Jon Cleary, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagle Mardi Gras Indians & Soul Rebel Brass Band |
Saturday, August 11, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| Our annual celebration of the Big Easy is a hot one this year, with jam band sounds and deep second-line voodoo. |
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Zap Mama
Angelique Kidjo
K'Naan |
Sunday, August 12, 2007
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| The music of the African continent is brought to life by the musicians on this stellar bill. |
New York World Festival - Sounds of the Mediterranean
Hassan Hakmoun
Orchestre de Tanger
Amalia Papastefanou
Chris Tiktapanides
Dimonis de Mallorca |
Sunday, September 16, 2007
From 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage |
| The music of the Mediterranean and North Africa will be celebrated this special day of performance and education. |
| How to Find Us |
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Location and Directions
Central Park SummerStage is located at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue on the east side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the west side.
Subway
East side: 6 train to 68th or 77th Streets
West side: 1, 2, 3, 9, B or C trains to 72nd Street
Bus
East side: M1, M2, M3 or M4 to 72nd Street and 5th Avenue
West side: M7, M10, or M11 to 72nd Street and Central Park West
Crosstown: M-66 or M72 to Central Park West or Fifth Avenue
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