LISTEN: JUNETEENTH AT JACKIE ROBINSON PARK

Saturday, June 17th, 2:00PM-5:00PM, National Jazz Museum In Harlem Juneteenth Black Music Festival at Jackie Robinson Park, by 148th Street and Bradhurst Avenue at the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell.  NJMH Juneteenth Black Music Festival is an outdoor music and dance celebration rooted in community, movement, and sounds from the Black Diaspora. Featured artists include vocalist Charenee Wade, poet, vocalist, musician and designer Tai Allen with his group Sample Sale, and freestyle dance and music group LayeRhythm.  This event is free and open to the public: LINK

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HALLOWEEN PETS AT JACKIE ROBINSON PARK

Saturday, October 29th, 12:00PM-3:00PM, Halloween Pet Costume Party at Jackie Robinson Park, by 148th Street and Bradhurst Avenue at the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell.  Pet parents and kids dress up alongside their favorite furry friends for this festive holiday meetup!   Photo booth, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts, music and more at this family-friendly celebration.  This event is free and open to the public: LINK

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LISTEN: JAZZMOBILE AT JACKIE ROBINSON PARK

Harlem Bespoke:  Jazzmobile is back with free live weekly performances uptown every week of the summer!  This is one of those true uptown events where all the neighbors come out and listen to an evening of free music. Bring out your lawn chairs and masks!

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA AT JACKIE ROBINSON PARK

Harlem Bespoke: Summer is suddenly here and there are lots of free uptown outdoor events to check out at local parks in the coming weeks.  This week's lineup at Jackie Robinson Park includes classical opera at on Thursday night.

CELEBRATE: FIESTE NOIRE AT JACKIE ROBINSON PARK

Harlem Bespoke: Fiesta Noire is an outdoor music and dance celebration rooted in community, movement, and sounds from the Black Diaspora. This year we are bringing AfroBeat from West Africa and Afro Cuban Salsa from the Caribbean.  

SHOP: MOTHER'S DAY FLOWERS AT COMMON GOOD

Saturday, May 7th, Mother's Day Flower shop pop-up at Common Good coffee shop, Frederick Douglass Boulevard at the corner of West 149th.  An alternative to get fresh flower for Mother Day this weekend can be found at the Common Good coffeeshop close to Jackie Robinson Park.  The local java joint has had flowers from time to time since they opened back in 2018 and the displays have been quite dramatic.    If you are in the area,  stop by to get some brew and a bouquet to go.  More on Common Good can be found in our past post: LINK

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FIRST JACKIE ROBINSON DAY AT JACKIE ROBINSON PARK

Friday, April 15th, 2:00PM–9:30PM, First Annual Jackie Robinson Day at Jackie Robinson Park, by 148th Street and Bradhurst Avenue at the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell.

TOUR: HISTORIC HARLEM PARKS IN NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 20th, 10:00 AM–1:00PM, Walking Tour of Harlem Historic Parks, meet at the front of Jack Robinson Recreation Center, Bradhurst Avenue by 146th Street.   A walking tour led by the Urban Park Rangers to learn about the history and cultures of Jackie Robinson Park, Colonel Charles Young Playground, and Holcombe Rucker Park and Playground. This event is FREE, but space is limited. Please wear a mask if you are unvaccinated or cannot maintain social distance. All individuals should maintain social distancing of six feet during programming, regardless of vaccination status. Wash your hands before attending a program. Stay home if you are sick.  RSVP on the official NYC parks Eventbrite site: LINK

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LISTEN: CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR CHILDREN IN THE PARK

FREE EVENT: Thursday, October 14th, 6:00 PM, Classical Music for Children at the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell at Bradhurst and 148th Street.  Mark those calendars for the free event inviting all kids and families to listen to a live classical piano performance for children featuring narration of children stories and animation film.  Event sponsored by the New York City Artist Corps: LINK

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