upcoming free shows

Summerstage & Prospect Park Bandshell

Sunday, August 03, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Jamie Lidell
Janelle Monáe
Little Jackie
Jose James
Gilles Peterson




Monday, August 04, 2008
From 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The National
Yeasayer
Plants and Animals



Wednesday, August 06, 2008
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Sonny Rollins


Thursday, August 7, 8 p.m.
Ailey II
Celebrate Ailey’s 50th anniversary with the extraordinary artists of Ailey II, universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.


Friday, August 08, 2008
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Jennifer Muller / The Works
Erica Essner Performance Co-Op
An evening of contemporary dance from two New York City-based choreographers known for combining soul-stirring themes with physical daring.


Saturday, August 09, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
An Unexpected Mexico
Kinky
Alejandro Escovedo with Strings
Pistolera
The diversity and vibrancy of Mexican culture comes to Central Park with music, food, crafts, art and giveaways. Presented in association with National Geographic TRAVELER and Mexico Tourism.



Saturday, August 9, 7 p.m.
Prospect Park Bandshell
Hal Willner's Bill Withers Project
Nona Hendryx, James “Blood” Ulmer, Sandra St. Victor, and Glen Hansard of the Frames will be among the ensemble cast, but expect surprises and late additions. “No one puts on a better tribute concert than Hal Willner ... a sympathetic and generous listener with an almost preternatural ability to match performer to song, and a Rolodex to back it up.” (Variety)




Sunday, August 10, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
CineFest Brasil
Out of Tune, directed by Walter Lima Jr.
Maria Rita
Music from a Brazilian superstar precedes a documentary. Presented in association with CineFest Brasil.


Tuesday, August 12, 2008
From 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Jill Scott
Wyclef Jean

Thursday, August 14, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Brotherhood Tour: Featuring Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos
Two trailblazing Latino rock bands in a very special evening concert. Presented in association with Globe Star Media.

Friday, August 15, 2008
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Bajofondo
Osunlade & The Yoruba Soul Orchestra
South American beats from Argentina and Uruguay mixed with house, trip-hop and lounge sensibilities to create “tango electronic,” complete with striking video imagery.



Saturday, August 16, 2008
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Battles
Black Dice
Gang Gang Dance
A whole day of home-grown bands that have garnered an international reputation as experimental sonic groundbreakers.