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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event RCTA Sunset Concert Series

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event

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

The squeeze box masters are back! Celebrate all things accordion at our annual festival of traditional and eclectic music from around the globe. Kids can get in on the act too at the Accordion Kids Corner. Browse the Accordion Flea Market and dance, dance, 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.

Categories: Family/Kids Event Musical/Dance Event Summer on the Hudson

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event RCTA Sunset Concert Series

07:00 PM– on Sunday, July 12, 2009

Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best jazz, R&B, and world music. Sponsored by Riverside South Properties.

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event Summer on the Hudson

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event

07:00 PM– on Thursday, July 16, 2009

Guerilla art duo Dance Gang is back with a brand new one-of-a-kind dance event created just for the Park. Expect some unexpected art-in-the-park happenings!

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event Summer on the Hudson

07:00 PM– on Friday, July 17, 2009

Guerilla art duo Dance Gang is back with a brand new one-of-a-kind dance event created just for the Park. Expect some unexpected art-in-the-park happenings!

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event Summer on the Hudson

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

Join hundreds of others who come to dance the night away at our open-air summer dance parties with the GlobeSonic Sound System DJs.

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event Summer on the Hudson

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event RCTA Sunset Concert Series

07:00 PM– on Saturday, July 18, 2009

Guerilla art duo Dance Gang is back with a brand new one-of-a-kind dance event created just for the Park. Expect some unexpected art-in-the-park happenings!

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event Summer on the Hudson

07:00 PM– on Sunday, July 19, 2009

Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best jazz, R&B, and world music. Sponsored by Riverside South Properties.

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event RCTA Sunset Concert Series

07:00 PM–10:00 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2009

Come out to the Park and enjoy a summer evening dancing to the soulful sounds of Jota the Mixologist. This event is free of charge.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event

09:30 AM–08:30 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2009

A Great Day In Harlem
Great Exhibitors & Vendors • Foods & Beverages • Arts & Crafts • Jewelry
• Clothing • Books • Sculpture: All Day Long

Part I: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
“Relieve The Stress” A Morning of Great Exercise and Fun for the Family, a “Healthy Eating & Healthy Living” Initiative

Part II: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Family Unity Day
A Cultural Showcase of Great Song, Dance, Theatre, and African Music by Local
Arts & Cultural Groups and International Performers

Part III: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The New York Gospel Caravan
Featuring: Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard & Karen Clark Sheard, Danny Coakley and ”Gospel in the Key of Jazz”

Part IV: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
The Urban Fashion Fusion Showcase
Featuring the best “In Vogue” Designers and Models

Part V: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
“A Concert Under the Stars” Motown Comes Uptown
With Live Performances By: LISA LISA, FULL FORCE, FORCE MD’S, KANGOL (U.T.F.O)

Visit www.harlemweek.com for more information.

Categories: Family/Kids Event Musical/Dance Event Movie/Theater Event Wellness Event

07:00 PM– on Sunday, July 26, 2009

Enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best jazz, R&B, and world music. Sponsored by Riverside South Properties.

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event Summer on the Hudson

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.

Categories: Musical/Dance Event