Free Summer Concert Series 2k11



The time is here, folks. We present to you a compendium of all things summer on this page. It'll look sorta like this page, but with more details, as we've come a long way in a year. This page will be updated frequently as shows get announced.

Also, join our Facebook Event Page that will cater specifically to these great festivals.

Without further adieu....

Ongoing and indexed festival pages
Free Concerts: Numerous dance parties @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, May
Free Concerts: Numerous Cuban related acts @ Numerous venues, ongoing
Free Summer Concert Series: Hudson River Park, Moondance w/ numerous performances, ongoing
Free Summer Concert Series: Hudson River Park, Stars of Tomorrow w/ numerous Jazz + classical music performances, ongoing
Free Summer Concert Series: Other River to River Fest shows @ various dates + times
Free Summer Concert Series: Numerous performers @ Manhattan Inn, Sundays, Wednesdays + Thursdays
Afro-Punk Festival
BAM Festival
Beach Party at Beekman Beer Garden
Big Apple BBQ
Celebrate Brooklyn
FOX & Friends Series
Good Morning America
Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Live at the Gantries (full calendar)
Oval Lawn Series
Rite of Summer on Governor's Island
River to River Fest
RiverRocks
Seaport Music Festival
Summerstage
The Met's Summer Recital
Toyota on Today
Washington Square Music Festival

Individual dates
5/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Lady Gaga @ TBA, 5/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Rihanna @ Rockefeller Plaza, 5/27

5/28

5/31

6/1
Free Summer Concert Series: Paul Dempsey @ Bryant Park, 6/1

6/2
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, George Clinton & Parliament/ Funkadelic @ Metrotech, 6/2
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, American Idol runner up @ Rockefeller Plaza, 6/2

6/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, NKOTB + Backstreet Boys @ Rockefeller Plaza, 6/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, The Go-Go's @ Central Park, 6/3
Free Concert?: Hillstock Festival w/ numerous bands + outdoor fun, Brooklyn, 6/3-6/5

6/4
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, The Script @ Rockefeller Plaza, 6/4

6/5

6/7
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Yo-Yo Ma, Silk Road Ensemble, more @ Central Park, 6/7
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, EPMD, Funkmaster Flex @ Betsy Head Memorial Playground, 6/7

6/8
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Special Ed @ Betsy Head Memorial Playground, 6/8
Free Summer Concert Series: Andrew Atkinson Quartet @ Bryant Park, 6/8

6/9
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, B.T. Express, Rhythm Revue @ Betsy Head Memorial Playground, 6/9
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, Dionne Farris @ MetroTech, 6/9

6/10
Free Concert: Andrew Bird, Celebrate Brooklyn, 6/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Passion of Tap @ Herbert Von King Park, 6/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Kenny Chesney @ Rockefeller Plaza, 6/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Jennifer Hudson @ Central Park, 6/10

6/11
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Medeski Martin & Wood @ Central Park, 6/11
Free Summer Concert Series: Big Apple BBQ, Bambi Kino, Guitar Shorty, Dale Watson @ Madison Square Park, 6/11
Free Concert: Coheed & Cambria, Adrian Belew Power Trio, Tigers Jaw @ Williamsburg Waterfront, 6/11

6/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Big Apple BBQ, Doug Wamble, Those Darlins, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears @ Madison Square Park, 6/12

6/14
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Tye Tribbett @ Herbert Von King Park, 6/14

6/15
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Nice and Smooth and The Awesome 2 @ Herbert Von King Park, 6/15
Free Summer Concert Series: David Berkeley @ Bryant Park, 6/15

6/16
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Jon B, Olivia @ Herbert Von King Park, 6/16
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, Geri Allen and Timeline @ MetroTech, 6/16
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn @ Prospect Park Bandshell, 6/16

6/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, James Brown tribute show 2 Herbert Von King Park, 6/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Istanbulive III @ Central Park, 6/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, The Books, Junip and Doveman @ Prospect Park, 6/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Selena Gomez @ Central Park, 6/17

6/18
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Larry Harlow Latin legends Band @ Prospect Park, 6/18

6/19
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest's Bang on a Can Marathon @ 220 Vesey St, 6/19
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, 9th Cine Fest Petrobas Brasil NY @ Central Park, 6/19

6/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Talib Kweli @ Red Hook Park, 6/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Fete de la Musique @ Central Park, 6/21
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Group @ New York Stock Exchange, 6/21
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Hoektus @ Federal Hall, 6/21
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Ivan & Alyosha @ World Financial Center Plaza, 6/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Hudson Square Fest, Mike Doughty @ City Winery, 6/21

6/22
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Ozomatli @ Red Hook Park, 6/22
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Reggie Watts and Natasha Leggero @ Central Park, 6/22
Free Summer Concert Series: Yvonnick Prene Quintet @ Bryant Park, 6/22
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Rebecca Jordan @ Zuccotti Park, 6/22
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Bottom Line – NY On My Mind @ Rockefeller Park, 6/22
Free Summer Concert Series: Oval Lawn Series, Tift Merritt @ Madison Square Park, 6/22

6/23
Free Summer Concert Series: We Are Scientists, Milagres @ Red Hook Park, 6/23
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Vijay Iyer @ Castle Clinton, 6/23
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Ledisi and Anthony David @ Prospect Park, 6/23
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, A Day in Treme @ MetroTech, 6/23

6/24
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger @ South Street Seaport, 6/24
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Reggie Watts + DJ Stormin' Norman @ Red Hook Park, 6/24
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Bruno Mars @ Rockefeller Plaza, 6/24
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Roy Hargrove Quintet and The Bandwagon ft. The Bad Plus @ Prospect Park, 6/24
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Florence + the Machine @ Central Park, 6/24
Free Summer Concert Series: 7 WTC Festival w/ Lauren Pritchard, Anna Rose @ 7 World Trade Center, 6/24

6/25
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Fitz & the Tantrums, Lee Fields @ Central Park, 6/25
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, The Heavy, The London Souls and Superhiman Happiness @ Prospect Park, 6/25

6/26
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Hugh Masekela @ Central Park, 6/26
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, My Teenage Stride @ South Street Seaport (2 pm)

6/27
Free Summer Concert Series: CBS - The Early Show w/ David Gray @ 5th Avenue & 59th Street

6/28
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Emmet Cohen @ World Financial Center Plaza, 6/28
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, New York City Opera – Rufus Wainwright Goes To the Opera! @ World Financial Center Winter Garden, 6/28
Free Summer Concert Series: Hudson Square, The New York Gypsy All Stars @ City Winery, 6/28

6/29
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Larry Harlow + Latin Legends Band @ Soundview Park, 6/29
Free Summer Concert Series: Danica Dora @ Bryant Park, 6/29
Free Summer Concert Series: Oval Lawn Series, Dale Ann Bradley, The Steel Wheels @ Madison Square Park, 6/29

6/30
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Laurie Anderson and Bill Laswell @ Castle Clinton, 6/30
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Hector Tricoche, Chris Alfinez @ Soundview Park, 6/30
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Justin Townes Earle, Punch Brothers & the Hackensaw Boys @ Prospect Park, 6/30
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Chrisette Michele @ Rockefeller Park, 6/30
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, Bobbi Humphrey @ MetroTech, 6/30

7/1
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, Lower Dens, Dirty Beaches @ South Street Seaport, 7/1
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Pitbull ft. T-Pain & Ne-Yo @ Rockefeller Plaza, 7/1
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Steel Pulse and Natural Expression Rhyyhm Band @ Prospect Park, 7/1
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Beyonce @ Central Park, 7/1
Free Summer Concert Series: 7 WTC Festival w/ Kevin Haden, Aunt Martha @ 7 World Trade Center, 7/1

7/2
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Roy Ayers + Jazz Mafia Symphony @ Central Park, 7/2
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, TriBattery Pops: Independence Day Weekend Celebration @ Zuccotti Park, 7/2
Free Summer Concert Series: Weeksville Garden Party w/ Pharoahe Monch, Baloji @ Weeksville Heritage Center, 7/2  

7/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, The Hairs @ South Street Seaport (2 pm)
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Ram, Group Doueh, more @ Central Park, 7/3

7/5
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Lavoe All Stars Cantando Renzo Padilla @ St. Mary's Park, 7/5
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Sarlin Levine Ganz @ One New York Plaza, 7/5

7/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Jarabe de Palo, Ely Guerra, LAMC, @ Central Park, 7/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Tony Vega @ St. Mary's Park, 7/6
Free Summer Concert Series: ZigZag Quartet @ Bryant Park, 7/6
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Michael Pemberton @ Zuccotti Park, 7/6
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Poets House featuring Jose James & Bobbi Humphrey @ Rockefeller Park, 7/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Oval Lawn Series, Lionel Loueke Trio, Edmar Castaneda Trio, more @ Madison Square Park, 7/6

7/7
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, My Brightest Diamond @ Castle Clinton, 7/7
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Ray Sepulveda, Chris Alfinez @ St. Mary's Park, 7/7
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Court Yard Hounds and The Abrams Brothers @ Prospect Park, 7/7
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Ellio Villafranca: Cuban Roots Cuban Soul @ World Financial Center Plaza, 7/7
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, RAM @ MetroTech, 7/7

7/8
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, The Wake, Weekend @ South Street Seaport, 7/8
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Blake Shelton @ Rockefeller Plaza, 7/8
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Los Lobos, Hello Seahorse and Zigmat @ Prospect Park, 7/8
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Miranda Lambert @ Central Park, 7/8
Free Summer Concert Series: 7 WTC Festival w/ Cara Salimando, Hugh Prestwood @ 7 World Trade Center, 7/8

7/9
Free Summer Concert Series: 4Knots Music Festival Kickoff Show featuring Ted Leo & The Pharmacists @ South Street Seaport, 7/9
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, ChocQuibTown, Rita Indian, more @ Central Park, 7/9
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Lyricist Lounge featuring Raekwon, Smif-N-Wesson, Joell Ortiz @ Prospect Park, 7/9
Free Summer Concert Series: Weeksville Garden Party w/ Meshell Ndegeocello, Muhsinah @ Weeksville Heritage Center, 7/9 
Free Summer Concert Series: Moscot Music Saturday Sessions w/ Pearl and the Beard, Lucius @ The Moscot Gallery, 7/9


7/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, Pow Wow! @ South Street Seaport (2 pm)
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Extraordinary Moves: Express Your Inner Feiffer Dancer @ World Financial Center Winter Garden, 7/10
Free Summer Concert Series: "Beach Party" w/Cheeseburger @ Beekman Beer Garden, 7/10

7/11
Free Summer Concert Series: MLK Jr. Concert Series w/ Maze ft. Frankie Beverly @ Wingate Field, 7/11 

7/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Slick Rick @ Crotona Park, 7/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Washington Square Music Festival, Opera in the Park @ Washington Square Park, 7/12

7/13
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Xcstacy @ Crotona Park, 7/13
Free Summer Concert Series: Shenandoah and the Night @ Bryant Park, 7/13
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, All in Good Time: A Celebration for Jonathan Schwartz @ Rockefeller Park, 7/13
Free Summer Concert Series: Oval Lawn Series, Christian McBride & Inside Straight @ Madison Square Park, 7/13

7/14
Free Summer Concert Series: River to River Fest, Patti Smith @ Castle Clinton, 7/14
Free Summer Concert Series: RiverRocks, tUnE-yArDs, Austra @ Hudson River Park, 7/14
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Frankie Gavin and De Dannan, Liam O Maonlai & McPeake @ Prospect Park, 7/14
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, Swamp Dogg @ MetroTech, 7/14
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaside Summer Concert Series w/ Joan Jett @ W 21st & Surf Ave (Coney Island), 7/14

7/15
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Vijay Iyer @ Central Park, 7/15-16
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, The Radio Dept. and Asobi Seksu @ South Street Seaport, 7/15
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Chris Brown @ Rockefeller Plaza, 7/15
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Shirley Caesar, Vy Higginsen’s Gospel for Teens Choir @ Prospect Park, 7/15
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Brad Paisley @ Central Park, 7/15
Free Summer Concert Series: 7 WTC Festival w/ Ambassadors, Jake Snider @ 7 World Trade Center, 7/15 
Free Summer Concert Series: FOX & Friends Series, Lifehouse @ 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 7/15

7/16
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Vijay Iyer @ Central Park, 7/15-16
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Dan Zanes with the Brooklyn Youth orchestra & Bed Stuy Veterans @ Prospect Park, 7/16
Free Summer Concert Series: 4knots Music Festival, Black Angels, Davila 666, Oberhofer, DJs @ South Street Seaport, 7/16
Free Summer Concert Series: Weeksville Garden Party w/ Keziah Jones, Sophia Urista @ Weeksville Heritage Center, 7/16 

7/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Pink Martini @ Central Park, 7/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, The Manhattans, Rhythm Revue @ Crotona Park, 7/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaport Music Festival, Hospitality @ South Street Seaport (2 pm)
Free Summer Concert Series: "Beach Party" w/Xray Eyeballs, The Babies @ Beekman Beer Garden, 7/17

7/18
Free Summer Concert Series: MLK Jr. Concert Series: Annual Gospel Night w/ Mary Mary @ Wingate Field, 7/18 

7/19

7/20

7/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Funkmaster Flex salute to hip hop @ Queensbridge Park, 7/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, “West Side Story” dance and sing-along @ Prospect Park, 7/21
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, Urban Guerilla Orchestra @ MetroTech, 7/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaside Summer Concert Series w/ The Monkees, Jay Black @ W 21st & Surf Ave (Coney Island), 7/21

7/22
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Cee Lo Green @ Rockefeller Plaza, 7/22
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Faaji Agba @ Prospect Park, 7/22
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Goo Goo Dolls @ Central Park, 7/22

7/23
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, The Feelies, Real Estate and Times New Viking @ Prospect Park, 7/23
Free Summer Concert Series: Weeksville Garden Party w/ Theophilus London, Phony Ppl @ Weeksville Heritage Center, 7/23 
Free Summer Concert Series: Moscot Music Saturday Sessions w/ Dinosaur Feathers, Apollo Run @ The Moscot Gallery, 7/23

7/24

7/26
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Donell Jones, Olivia @ Springfield Park, 7/26
Free Summer Concert Series: Washington Square Music Festival, Music Making By the Master @ Washington Square Park, 7/26

7/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Wanda Jackson, Imelda May @ Central Park, 7/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Hezekiah Walker @ Springfield Park, 7/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Erin and Her Cello @ Bryant Park, 7/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Billy Bragg @ several locations, 7/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Oval Lawn Series, David Wax Museum @ Madison Square Park,  7/27


7/28
Free Summer Concert Series: RiverRocks, Metronomy, Class Actress @ Hudson River, 7/28
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Chrisette Michelle @ Springfield Park, 7/28
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Jazzmobile tribute to Dr. Billy Taylor @ Damrosch Park, 7/28
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Mark Morris Dance Group w/ the Brooklyn Philharmonic @ Prospect Park, 7/28
Free Summer Concert Series: BAM Festival, Jose James @ MetroTech, 7/28
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaside Summer Concert Series w/ Mary Wilson, The Spinners @ W 21st & Surf Ave (Coney Island), 7/28

7/29
Free Concert: They Might Be Giants, Eugene Mirman @ Williamsburg Waterfront, 7/29
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Don Byron New Gospel Quintet @ Damrosch Park, 7/29
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Journey @ Rockefeller Plaza, 7/29
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Oumou Sangare and Bassam Saba @ Prospect Park, 7/29
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Debbie Gibson & Tiffany @ Central Park, 7/29

7/30
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Force of Nature Dance Theatre @ Central Park, 7/30 + 8/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Ponderosa Stomp ft. numerous girl groups @ Damrosch Park, 7/30
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Dr. John & the Lower 911, Chuck Brown and Red Baraat @ Prospect Park, 7/30

7/31
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Yemen Blues, Watcha Clan, more @ Central Park, 7/31
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Mavis Staples, The Relatives @ Damrosch Park, 7/31
Free Summer Concert Series: "Beach Party" w/The Raveonettes, Eternal Summers @ Beekman Beer Garden, 7/31

8/1
Free Summer Concert Series: MLK Jr. Concert Series w/ TBA @ Wingate Field, 8/1 

8/2
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Sugarhill Gang @ Tappen Park, 8/2
Free Summer Concert Series: Washington Square Music Festival, Charles Mingus Orchestra @ Washington Square Park, 8/2

8/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, The Budos Band @ Tappen Park, 8/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Joe Baione Trio @ Bryant Park, 8/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Asphalt Orchestra @ Lincoln Center, 8/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Trey McIntyre Project and Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ Damrosch Park, 8/3
Free Summer Concert Series: Oval Lawn Series, Pedrito Martinez Group @ Madison Square Park, 8/3

8/4
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Andy Cooney @ Tappen Park, 8/4
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Raya Brass Band @ Broadway Plaza, 8/4
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Malkit Singh Dengue Fever @ Damrosch Park, 8/4
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, The Complete “Metropolis” w/ the Alloy Orchestra and Marika Hughes @ Prospect Park, 8/4
Free Summer Concert Series: Maxi Priest @ MetroTech, 8/4
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaside Summer Concert Series w/ Mystery Night (TBA) @ W 21st & Surf Ave (Coney Island), 8/4

8/5
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, New York Arabic Orchestra @ Damrosch Park, 8/5
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Maroon 5 @ Rockefeller Plaza, 8/5
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Ra Ra Riot, Delicate Steve and and Buke and Gass @ Prospect Park, 8/5
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Nicki Minaj @ Central Park, 8/5

8/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Shelebration, tribute to Shel Silverstein @ Central Park, 8/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, La Casita @ Hearst Plaza, 8/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Natural Expression Rhythm Band @ Josie Robertson Plaza, 8/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Grupo Folklorico @ Damrosch Park, 8/6
Free Summer Concert Series: Celebrate Brooklyn, Ailey II: Revelations @ Prospect Park, 8/6

8/7
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Friendly Fires, Naked & Famous, Cults @ Central Park, 8/7
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Blitz the Ambassador, more @ Damrosch Park, 8/7
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Colombian related performers @ Hearst Plaza Stage, 8/7
Free Summer Concert Series: "Beach Party" w/Mission of Burma @ Beekman Beer Garden, 8/7

8/8
Free Summer Concert Series: MLK Jr. Concert Series w/ Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson @ Wingate Field, 8/8 

8/9
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Rob Base, Funkmaster Flex @ Marcus Garvey Park, 8/9

8/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Vashawn Mitchell @ Marcus Garvey Park, 8/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Joe Bataan, Johnny Colon @ Central Park, 8/10
Free Summer Concert Series: The Spring Standards @ Bryant Park, 8/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Spike's Side Show @ Lincoln Center, 8/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Laurie Anderson + friends @ Damrosch Park, 8/10
Free Summer Concert Series: Oval Lawn Series, Davell Crawford—Tribute to Ray Charles @ Madison Square Park, 8/10

8/11
Free Summer Concert Series: RiverRocks, Deer Tick, DOM @ Hudson River, 8/11
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Ryan Leslie @ Marcus Garvey Park, 8/11
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Marchfourth Marching Band @ Josie Robertson Plaza, 8/11
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, David Dorfman Dance @ Damrosch Park, 8/11
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaside Summer Concert Series: Latino Music By The Sea w/ TBA, Maria Torres Dancers @ W 21st & Surf Ave (Coney Island), 8/11

8/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Force of Nature Dance Theatre @ Central Park, 7/30 + 8/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Tan Dun @ Damrosch Park, 8/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Zac Brown Band @ Rockefeller Plaza, 8/12
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, American Idol Top 11 @ Central Park, 8/12

8/13
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Roots of American Music Festival @ Hearst Plaza Stage, 8/13
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Ebony Hillbillies @ Josie Robertson Plaza, 8/13
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ Damrosch Park, 8/13

8/14
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Gospel Explosion @ Central Park, 8/14
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Dixie Fried @ David Rubenstein Atrium, 8/14
Free Summer Concert Series: Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Steve Cropped & friends @ Damrosch Park, 8/14
Free Summer Concert Series: "Beach Party" w/TBA @ Beekman Beer Garden, 8/14

8/15
Free Summer Concert Series: MLK Jr. Concert Series w/ Queen Latifah @ Wingate Field, 8/15

8/16
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Bachata Heightz @ Highbridge Park, 8/16

8/17
Free Summer Concert Series: Henry Santos @ Highbridge Park, 8/17
Free Summer Concert Series: East West Quintet @ Bryant Park, 8/17

8/18
Free Summer Concert Series: Andy Andy @ Highbridge Park, 8/18
Free Summer Concert Series: Seaside Summer Concert Series: Cheap Trick, The Rattlers @ W 21st & Surf Ave (Coney Island), 8/18

8/19
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, dre.dance @ East River Park, 8/19
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Enrique Iglesias @ Rockefeller Plaza, 8/19
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Taio Cruz @ Central Park, 8/19

8/20
Free Summer Concert Series: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Meta & the Cornerstones, Los Rakas @ Central Park, 8/20

8/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Rakim, EPMD, Funkmaster Flex @ Central Park, 8/21
Free Summer Concert Series: Hudson River Park, Blues BBQ, 8/21

8/22
Free Summer Concert Series: MLK Jr. Concert Series w/ Shaggy, Mystery Guest (TBA) @ Wingate Field, 8/22

8/23
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Tito Rojas @ East River Park, 8/23

8/24
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Cold Crush Brothers @ East River Park, 8/24
Free Summer Concert Series: Kaylin Lee Clinton @ Bryant Park, 8/24

8/25
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Wavves @ East River Park, 8/25

8/26
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Train @ Rockefeller Plaza, 8/26

8/27
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival ft. Toots Thielmans @ Marcus Garvey Park, 8/27
Free Concert: Two day festival w/ Cee-Lo, Santigold, Janelle Monae, and much much more @ Commodore Barry Park, 8/27-28

8/28
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Jagged Edge, Avant, Melanie Fiona @ Central Park, 8/28
Free Summer Concert Series: Summerstage, Madeline Peyroux @ Tompkins Square Park, 8/28
Free Concert: Two day festival w/ Cee-Lo, Santigold, Janelle Monae, and much much more @ Commodore Barry Park, 8/27-28

8/31
Free Summer Concert Series: John Farnsworth Quintet @ Bryant Park, 8/31

9/2
Free Summer Concert Series: Toyota on Today, Lenny Kravitz @ Rockefeller Plaza, 9/2
Free Summer Concert Series: Good Morning America, Mary J. Blige @ Central Park, 9/2