Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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River and Blues Concert Series – Featuring Devon Gilfillian (FREE CONCERT)

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River and Blues Concert Series - Featuring Devon Gilfillian (FREE CONCERT)

 

The River & Blues Concert series celebrates over 20 years of world-class blues on the Hudson River in beautiful Wagner Park. This week we feature Devon Gilfillian whose emotional vocals weave together with blues, rock, R&B, and hip-hop to form uniquely powerful modern soul music.

FiDi Families Insiders: 6pm DJ Set with Susan Z. Anhtony

Date: Thursday, July 15th

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

Location: 20 Battery Place/Robert F. Wagner Park

RSVP: HERE

Upcoming Performances:
7/22 – Ranky Tanky
7/29 – Rev. Sekou & The Freedom Fighters

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Global Water Dances at Wagner Park

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The Trinity Movement Choir will join a community of dancers from around the world in Global Water Dances. The dances have been performed every two years since 2011 to promote awareness and a behavioral shift toward solutions for clean water for everyone. Trinityís dance, with colorful masks, will center on the living things that depend on water to survive. This will be the second Global Water Dance the Movement Choir has performed at Wagner Park.

Date(s): Saturday, June 15

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Robert Wagner Park

Ages: All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Free Music Thursday Nights in Battery Park City

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Free Music Thursday Nights in Battery Park City

The River and Blues free concert series returns to Wagner Park in Battery Park City this year. Every Thursday from now until August 2nd catch a River and Blues concert from one of the talented bands. After, Strings-on-Hudson will go from August 9th until August 30th. 

  • July 12 // Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely – New York music scene staple Toshi Reagon crafts progressive, soulful blues and creates an intimate, uplifting spiritual connection to the audience with the help of her renowned band BIGLovely
  • July 19 // John Hammond – A River & Blues favorite, legendary bluesman, Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee John Hammond has shared the stage with a who’s who of blues greats, from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters and more
  • July 26 // Hurray for the Riff Raff – Born and raised in the Bronx, Alynda Lee Segarra ran away to New Orleans, emerging with the folk-inspired, bluesy Americana sound of Hurray for the Riff Raff
  • August 2 // Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – This Seattle-based soul collective brings a jazzy, soulful blues sound to New York City.

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Preschool Play at Wagner Park

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Preschool Play at Battery Park

 

If you’re looking for somewhere to take your preschooler during the week look no further. Check out Wagner Park for some free preschool play and enjoy the nice weather while we still can. Meet other toddlers, parents, and caregivers for interactive play on a grassy lawn. Sing and hear stories too! Carefully selected play equipment and toys are provided – plus water play!

Date: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (weekly)

Time: 10am – 12pm

Location: 20 Battery Place – Wagner Park

Age(s): 2 – 5

Fee: Free!

For more information visit their website HERE.

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Swedish Midsummer Festival in Battery Park

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Swedish Midsummer Festival in Battery Park
 
Swedish Midsummer Festival in Battery Park. Battery Park welcomes a unique summer celebration centered around traditional music and dancing. Watch Barnklubben Elsa Rix and Swedish Folkdancers of New York, a festive parade, Swedish delicacies, and make your very own midsummer wreath. Families are invited to bring picnic blankets and enjoy the summer weather. 
 
This annual event is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York.
 
Date: Friday, June 24th

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