10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, July 03, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, July 04, 2009

07:00 PM–09:00 PM on Saturday, July 04, 2009

Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Riverside Clay Tennis Association is once again hosting its series of sunset concerts sponsored by the all-natural beverage CurrantC and the omega-3 sports supplement Recoup90, celebrates our fabulous park and represents the rich cultural diversity of the Upper West Side. Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join us. Stick around afterward and watch the fireflies rise up out of the lawn and the stars speckle the sky.

Join us for an evening of jazz featuring world-renowned bassist Ron McClure and his ensemble. Rain date: July 5; 7 pm

In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, July 05, 2009

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, July 06, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 07, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, July 07, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

09:00 AM–10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to soccer. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to basketball. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Houston Person. Tenor saxophonist Houston Person came to national attention with his successful 30-year musical partnership with vocalist Etta Jones. This program is free of charge.

08:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 08, 2009

This week’s movie: The Age of Innocence (1870s), starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder; Directed by Martin Scorcese (1993). Martin Scorcese’s drama, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Edith Wharton, depicts a man caught between two women and two worlds in the New York of the 1870’s, a time of lavish excess and social hypocrisy.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, July 09, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:30 AM–11:30 AM on Thursday, July 09, 2009

This week’s performer: The Bossy Frog Band – singing, dancing and hopping! The Bossy Frog Band are award-winning children’s musicians that provide a high energy and high octane music show for children ages 1 – 8 years old and their families. They play banjo, guitar, bass and harmonica, and sing fun, funky and hip songs. The show is totally interactive and is guaranteed to get everyone singing, dancing and hopping like frogs.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, July 09, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, July 10, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2009

03:00 PM–10:00 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

05:00 PM– on Saturday, July 11, 2009

Come down to the traveling rings on seven Saturdays this summer. There will be free demonstrations and individual instruction in ring swinging, unicycling, juggling, hula-hooping, slacklining, acroyoga, and sand sculpting by accomplished artists and performers. This week: Juggler and trapeze artist Viveca Gardiner will perform.

Traveling rings have been a popular attraction in Santa Monica, CA since the 1930’s, and Riverside Park has the only set of rings outside of California.

06:30 PM– on Saturday, July 11, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM–09:00 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2009

Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Riverside Clay Tennis Association is once again hosting its series of sunset concerts sponsored by the all-natural beverage CurrantC and the omega-3 sports supplement Recoup90, celebrates our fabulous park and represents the rich cultural diversity of the Upper West Side. Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join us. Stick around afterward and watch the fireflies rise up out of the lawn and the stars speckle the sky.

This week: Hope Nunnery & Steve Tarshis. A unique blend of traditional folk and blues; Son House meets the Carter Family. Rain date: Sunday, July 12, 7pm

In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed.

09:00 AM– on Sunday, July 12, 2009

The NY Hemophilia Walk, is now in its fourth year and is a great way to raise awareness and funds for the bleeding disorders community. The walk is open to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else that is interested in having fun for a good cause!

The Walk registration and start/finish line is at W. 83rd Street inside Riverside Park by River Run Playground. The 1 Mile walk goes to 91st Street and turns around before Hippo Playground; the 5K walk continues to 110th Street. Both distances finish at 83rd Street.

Please join us on July 12th in walking one step closer to a cure!

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2009

06:30 PM– on Sunday, July 12, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM– on Sunday, July 12, 2009

This week’s performer: La Cumbiamba NY – Colombian woodwind, brass & drums. La Cumbiana NY performs music from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Colombia in both TRADITIONAL (Gaitas y Tambores) and TROPICAL (Modern Papayera) formats. The ensemble performs concerts and workshops with traditional instruments from the African Diaspora in Colombia, as well as indigenous and European.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, July 13, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, July 14, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

09:00 AM–10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to soccer. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to basketball. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Frank Foster Big Band conducted by Cecil Bridgewater. Frank Foster is well known as the former leader of The Count Basie Band. This program is free of charge.

08:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 15, 2009

This week’s movie: Wall Street (1980s), starring Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Darryl Hannah; Directed by Oliver Stone (1987). In a shockingly relevant New York fable for our times, a young and impatient stockbroker, willing to do anything to get to the top, trades on illegal inside information from a ruthless and greedy corporate raider who takes the newcomer under his wing.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:30 AM–11:30 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2009

This week’s performer: Hayes Greenfield’s Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz Goes Green – traveling jazz show. Swing, sing, dance and play with Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz, the live, interactive travelling jazz show for kids that introduces jazz in a fun, unique, and participatory way. While Hayes and his band jazz up familiar songs, kids are encouraged to join in through call-and-response, scatting, singing, interpretive sound, movement, conducting, and tap dance!

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, July 16, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM– on Thursday, July 16, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, July 17, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM– on Friday, July 17, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM–11:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2009

05:00 PM–07:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2009

Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Riverside Clay Tennis Association is once again hosting its series of sunset concerts sponsored by the all-natural beverage CurrantC and the omega-3 sports supplement Recoup90, celebrates our fabulous park and represents the rich cultural diversity of the Upper West Side. Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join us. Stick around afterward and watch the fireflies rise up out of the lawn and the stars speckle the sky.

This week: Efendi, headed by Scott Wilson playing his unique “Baglama Hydra“—a combination oud, saz, and bouzouki—perform music from Turkey, Armenia, Israel, and Greece. Rain date: Sunday, July 19, 5 pm

In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed.

06:30 PM– on Saturday, July 18, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM– on Saturday, July 18, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2009

03:00 PM–05:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

04:00 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

This week’s performer: Frank London’s Klezmer Brass All Stars.
The original styles of Klezmorim have failed to surface until a number of extraordinary brass musicians were brought together by Frank London. The group of musicians met in “New York City’s Knitting Factory” bar to combine their knowledge, history and talents and create magical sounds together.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, July 20, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, July 21, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

09:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to soccer. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to basketball. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Akiko Tsuruga. New York City based Hammond Organist and pianist, Akiko Tsuruga, has established herself as an ‘in demand’ player since arriving from her home town of Osaka, Japan in 2001. This program is free of charge.

08:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 22, 2009

This week’s movie: Dinner at Eight (1930s) , starring Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Jean Harlow, Wallace Berry, Lionel Barrymore, Billie Burke (1933). The all-star film version of the George S. Kaufman/Edna Ferber comic stage hit. Socially ambitious Gotham hostess Billie Burke throws a dinner party and everyone’s coming – no matter what happened to them that day.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:30 AM–11:30 AM on Thursday, July 23, 2009

This week’s performer: Buckaroo Bindlestiff’s Wild West Jamboree – cowpoke circus comedy. Join Gentleman Jack Pennygaff and Miss Philly on a rollicking ride thru the American Frontier. Witness classic Wild West thrills like Fancy Lasso Tricks * Target-Snapping Bullwhip-Cracking * “Pony” race for youthful Rodeo stars * our own delightfully original comedy Knife Throwing act * a Cowpoke Sing-Along * Juggling * Six-Gun Spinning and Safety talk * After the show, all the kiddies are invited into Buckaroo’s Corral for a lasso twirling lesson.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, July 23, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, July 24, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2009

02:00 PM– on Saturday, July 25, 2009

Join the Urban Park Rangers and discover the joys of fishing, as we connect to the life living within the Hudson River. Equipment provided, but bring your own enthusiasm, some luck, and maybe a friend. Recommended for ages 10+

05:00 PM– on Saturday, July 25, 2009

Come down to the traveling rings on seven Saturdays this summer. There will be free demonstrations and individual instruction in ring swinging, unicycling, juggling, hula-hooping, slacklining, acroyoga, and sand sculpting by accomplished artists and performers. This week: Hula hoop artist Miss Saturn (Jenny McGowan), who has performed with up to 75 hula hoops at one time.

Traveling rings have been a popular attraction in Santa Monica, CA since the 1930’s, and Riverside Park has the only set of rings outside of California.

06:30 PM– on Saturday, July 25, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM–09:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2009

Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Riverside Clay Tennis Association is once again hosting its series of sunset concerts sponsored by the all-natural beverage CurrantC and the omega-3 sports supplement Recoup90, celebrates our fabulous park and represents the rich cultural diversity of the Upper West Side. Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join us. Stick around afterward and watch the fireflies rise up out of the lawn and the stars speckle the sky.

This week: Join us for an evening of cool jazz performed by the Bob Kindred Ensemble with vocalist Anne Phillips. Rain date: Sunday, July 26, 7 pm

In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2009

06:30 PM– on Sunday, July 26, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM– on Sunday, July 26, 2009

This week’s performer: WAAW Band / M’balax music from Senegal, West Africa .

“Led by legendary Senegalese Bassist Thierno Camara, WAAW Band is the first NYC-based group to present authentic and original M’balax Music of the Wolof people from Senegal, West Africa! WAAW Band’s original and fresh approach to M’balax reflects the diverse talents of the group’s members and how they infuse the musical traditions of their homeland with the popular styles they have absorbed as young musicians living in New York City.” – Fusicology

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, July 28, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

09:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to soccer. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting.

10:00 AM–11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to basketball. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Wycliffe Gordon Quartet. In addition to a thriving solo career, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon tours regularly leading the Wycliffe Gordon Quartet, headlining at legendary jazz venues throughout the world. This program is free of charge.

08:30 PM– on Wednesday, July 29, 2009

This week’s movie: The Out-of-Towners (1970s), starring Jack Lemmon, Sandy Dennis; Directed by Arthur Hiller; Written by Neil Simon (1970). George Kellerman and his wife travel to New York, where he is about to take a new job. The journey turns out to be the trip from hell – if you’ve ever had a New York nightmare, you’ll recognize it in this comedy.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:30 AM–11:30 AM on Thursday, July 30, 2009

This week’s performer: Robbi K and Friends – songs, stories and more! Robbi K and her husband, South African bassist Bakithi Kumalo (particularly known for his work with Paul Simon), present an interactive show of music and storytelling that combines world grooves, childhood favorites, and original compositions. Kids can participate in call-and-response, clapping, clicking, group singing, and general all-ages fun – in multiple languages!

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, July 30, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, July 31, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, August 01, 2009

06:30 PM– on Saturday, August 01, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM–09:00 PM on Saturday, August 01, 2009

Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Riverside Clay Tennis Association is once again hosting its series of sunset concerts sponsored by the all-natural beverage CurrantC and the omega-3 sports supplement Recoup90, celebrates our fabulous park and represents the rich cultural diversity of the Upper West Side. Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join us. Stick around afterward and watch the fireflies rise up out of the lawn and the stars speckle the sky.

This week: The Maestrosities, the coolest band ever. This band of clowns will have you rolling with laughter on grassy banks of the Hudson River. A must see for all fans of the tuba. Rain date: Sunday, August 2, 7 pm

In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, August 02, 2009

06:30 PM– on Sunday, August 02, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of Hamlet, a classic Shakespeare tragedy.

The play, set in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet’s father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet’s mother.

07:00 PM– on Sunday, August 02, 2009

This week’s performer: JAZZ at LINCOLN CENTER presents pianist Jonathan Batiste. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1986, Jonathan began his musical education at the age of 8 and quickly flourished as a multi-instrumentalist performing on piano, saxophone and bass guitar. By the age of 16 years old, he was playing with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield and Nicholas Patyon and has performed with Harry Connick Jr., Cassandra Wilson and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and has quickly become a rising star in the jazz world.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, August 03, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 04, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, August 04, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

09:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to soccer. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

All little ones (5 years old and younger) are welcome at this introduction to basketball. This program is free of charge; registration is not required.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Benny Powell. Trombonist Benny Powell is probably best known for his 12-year tenure (1951-63) with Count Basie’s band. This program is free of charge.

08:30 PM– on Wednesday, August 05, 2009

This week’s movie: Drums Along the Mohawk (1760s), starring Henry Fonda, Claudette Colbert, Edna May Oliver; Directed by John Ford (1939). Ford’s first color film sweepingly recreates the adventures of Mohawk Valley pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A young farmer and his wife courageously endure hardships caused by British, Tories, and Indians.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, August 06, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:30 AM–11:30 AM on Thursday, August 06, 2009

This week’s performer: The Family Jam with Tony Corsano – rock-n-roll sing-along. What goes into the Family Jam? The recipe is simple. Take three parts rock and roll show, two parts classroom and one part comedy club. Chop ingredients into kid-sized bites. Then shake it up! Tony Corsano serves as host and master of ceremonies for Family Jam concerts and he regularly presents music programs for children at the many branches of the Brooklyn and New York Public Libraries, The 14th St. Y, many preschools and community based organizations. He also offers Family Jam live music classes for toddlers in New York City.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, August 06, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, August 07, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, August 07, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, August 08, 2009

01:00 PM– on Saturday, August 08, 2009

Join the Urban Park Rangers and discover the joys of fishing, as we connect to the life living within the Hudson River. Equipment provided, but bring your own enthusiasm, some luck, and maybe a friend. Recommended for ages 10+

05:00 PM– on Saturday, August 08, 2009

Come down to the traveling rings on seven Saturdays this summer. There will be free demonstrations and individual instruction in ring swinging, unicycling, juggling, hula-hooping, slacklining, acroyoga, and sand sculpting by accomplished artists and performers. This week: Juggler, Sean Blue (featured on the Today Show) will be demonstrating.

Traveling rings have been a popular attraction in Santa Monica, CA since the 1930’s, and Riverside Park has the only set of rings outside of California.

06:30 PM– on Saturday, August 08, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

07:00 PM–09:00 PM on Saturday, August 08, 2009

Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Riverside Clay Tennis Association is once again hosting its series of sunset concerts sponsored by the all-natural beverage CurrantC and the omega-3 sports supplement Recoup90, celebrates our fabulous park and represents the rich cultural diversity of the Upper West Side. Bring your picnic basket and blanket and join us. Stick around afterward and watch the fireflies rise up out of the lawn and the stars speckle the sky.

This week: Pe de Boi, the samba band headed by Brazilian-born Marcio Sapel, performs in such local clubs as S.O.B.‘s, Jazz Forum, the Blue Note, and the Village Gate. Rain date: Sunday, August 9, 7 pm

In the event of inclement weather, call the hotline, 212-978-0277, to see whether a concert has been postponed.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, August 09, 2009

06:30 PM– on Sunday, August 09, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

07:00 PM– on Sunday, August 09, 2009

This week’s performer: Romashka /Gypsy Dance Party. Romashka is a driving force in New York City’s burgeoning gypsy and balkan music scene, playing gypsy and folk music from Russia, Romania, the Balkans, and beyond. Lithuanian-born singer Inna Barmash fronts a band of nine wildly versatile NY musicians, denizens of fertile downtown grounds. At full blast, Romashka has a violin, viola, accordion, guitar, trumpet, clarinet/saxophone, tuba, and percussion.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, August 10, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, August 11, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Jimmy Heath. Jimmy Heath has a distinctive sound on tenor sax, and is a very talented arranger/composer. This program is free of charge.

08:30 PM– on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

This week’s movie: Sweet Smell of Success (1950s), starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison; Directed by Alexander Mackendrick (1957). “Match me, Sidney!” and other famous lines etch out this dark and vividly atmospheric portrait of the seamy side of show business. Burt Lancaster as powerful New York gossip columnist J.J. Hunsecker exploits desperately dependent press agent Sidney Falco and others in his lair.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:30 AM–11:30 AM on Thursday, August 13, 2009

This week’s performer: City Parks Foundation presents Puppeteers from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater in Sleeping Beauty. Beautiful Princess Aurora and friends come to life in this updated version of the fairytale classic reset in Central Park’s Belvedere Castle.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, August 13, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, August 14, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

07:00 PM–11:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2009

06:30 PM– on Saturday, August 15, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2009

06:30 PM– on Sunday, August 16, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

07:00 PM– on Sunday, August 16, 2009

This week’s performer: Los Soneros de Oriente/Cuban Son. Taking their name from the region of Cuba that is most famous for Son Montuno, Los Soneros de Oriente represent a huge history and lifelong commitment to traditional Cuban music. Composed primarily of former members of the great band, Son del la Loma, Los Soneros pay a tribute to that group and its founder, the late Armando Sanchez, who dedicated his life to the maintenance of Son. This is the music of the countryside and the mountains, based on the Clave and Tres, with the trumpets toasting the top. The overall feel is one of comfort and dignity; it is easy to dance to and is guaranteed to leave you with a warmth of feeling that is Cuban to the core.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, August 17, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Winard Harper. Drummer Winard Harper has been the leader and musical inspiration for a vibrant sextet for almost a decade. This program is free of charge.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, August 20, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, August 21, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, August 21, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2009

05:00 PM– on Saturday, August 22, 2009

Come down to the traveling rings on seven Saturdays this summer. There will be free demonstrations and individual instruction in ring swinging, unicycling, juggling, hula-hooping, slacklining, acroyoga, and sand sculpting by accomplished artists and performers. This week: Kyle Petersen will be demonstrating and teaching unicycling and juggling.

Traveling rings have been a popular attraction in Santa Monica, CA since the 1930’s, and Riverside Park has the only set of rings outside of California.

06:30 PM– on Saturday, August 22, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2009

06:30 PM– on Sunday, August 23, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Monday, August 24, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Tuesday, August 25, 2009

This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, August 26, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM– on Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Since 1964, Jazzmobile has been presenting Free Outdoor Summer Mobile Concerts. As the pioneer mobile music organization, Jazzmobile has brought the great Jazz Artists of our time directly to the public throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This week’s performer: Frank Wess. Frank Wess is an accomplished saxophone and flute player and now in his 80s, is still an active and highly respected member of the New York Jazz scene. This program is free of charge.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Thursday, August 27, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–12:00 PM on Friday, August 28, 2009

The Hippo Playground Project is once again sponsoring free arts & crafts activities for kids every weekday morning during the summer. In case of inclement weather, the program will take place in the parkhouse. For more information about the Hippo Playground Project, please e-mail hippoplayground@yahoo.com.

06:30 PM– on Friday, August 28, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

– on Saturday, August 29, 2009

06:30 PM– on Saturday, August 29, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, August 30, 2009

06:30 PM– on Sunday, August 30, 2009

Join Hudson Warehouse, the Other Shakespeare in the Park, for their production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a popular Shakespeare comedy.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the tale of the strange events that occur when mischievous forest fairies magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, September 02, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, September 05, 2009

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, September 06, 2009

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, September 09, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 PM–11:00 PM on Friday, September 11, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2009

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2009

01:00 PM–06:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2009

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

– on Saturday, September 19, 2009

10:00 AM–05:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2009

06:30 PM– on Wednesday, September 23, 2009

End your day with relaxing Hatha Yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.

Riverside Park South is located on the Hudson River between 59th and 72nd Streets. This event is FREE. Weather Permitting. Call 212-408-0219 for information.

07:00 AM– on Saturday, September 26, 2009

Starts and ends at Sakura Park (122nd Street and Riverside Drive) Escape the crowds and cycle out of Manhattan and into the West Hudson Highlands as New York Cycle Club goes all out to deliver a food-filled, fun-filled and fabulous day of riding to our friends in the tri-state cycling community.

Ride proceeds benefit our two favorite metro environmental and educational initiatives, Transportation Alternatives and Recycle-A- Bicycle.

Choose one of three scenic routes of 50, 65 or 100 miles, taking riders over the George Washington Bridge and onto the historic roads of the West Hudson Highlands.

Enjoy New York Cycle Club hospitality at our morning Breakfast Bar, at our well-stocked refueling stops. Linger at our festival finish for a Manganaro’s hero, the 2nd Annual ENY FLAT-FIXING COMPETITION and our spectacular raffle whose GRAND PRIZES THIS YEAR ARE A TREK MADONE 5.2 and a VBT BICYCLING VACATIONS TOUR OF TUSCANY, AIRFARE FROM NYC INCLUDED!

THE FIRST 500 TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A PAIR OF ENY-CUSTOM WOOL CYCLING SOCKS.

Entry Fee:
$ 35 Before September 12
$ 42 Until September 22
$ 50 Cash only at Sakura Park on September 26

GREAT FOOD! A GREAT GIVEAWAY! AMAZING RAFFLE PRIZES! WILD FLAT-FIXING COMPETITION! FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO INSURE A WONDERFUL DAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS!

Register here.

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