BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Riverside Park Conservancy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://riversideparknyc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Riverside Park Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T202039Z CREATED:20260414T202039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202039Z UID:10003627-1784734200-1784737800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Michael Napolitano DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer conc ert series\, fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Playground Spring Fai r. \n\nJuly 22 ' Michael Napolitano\nJuly 29 ' Esther Crow\nAug 5 ' Suzi S helton\nAug 12 ' Flor Bromley\nAug 19 ' Matt Heaton \nAug 26 ' Hopalong An drew \n\nMichael Napolitano from Michael & the Rockness Monsters\, a band whose electrifying performances and heartfelt music have earned them accl aim nationwide. Michael Napolitano is the founder and director of Rockness Music. He performs\, composes\, produces\, and engineers all of the music for Rockness Music and Michael & the Rockness Monsters. They deliver dyna mic live shows filled with infectious energy and soul-stirring melodies. F rom coast to coast\, the music is a blend of humor\, heart\, and high-octa ne performance that leaves audiences mesmerized\, creating unforgettable e xperiences that transcend mere entertainment. \nSummer on the Hudson event s are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and a vailable on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at t he time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, c heck nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-summer-concert-seri es-michael-napolitano/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/MICHAEL_NAPOLITANO-JULPY-021024-177-CLEAN-NLK-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191809Z CREATED:20260414T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191809Z UID:10003519-1784745000-1784752200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Everybody Tango! DESCRIPTION:Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons\, music\, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:40 pm. and 7:40pm\, with social dance time between lessons. Live music and da ncers June 3 and July 1. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open t o the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-c ome\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\ , the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/so h 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/everybody-tango-5/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_2917-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T191729Z CREATED:20260709T191729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T191729Z UID:10004571-1784919600-1784923200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Summer Pops with Calliope Brass DESCRIPTION:Calliope Brasss Summer Pops series heads to Riverside Park! Joi n us at West Harlem Piers (Waterfront at 125th st.) on July 24 at 7 PM to hear pops\, theater\, and movie favorites\, alongside music from our award -winning second album\, Second Nature. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/summer-pops-with-calliope-brass-2/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/07/20250822_195548-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T172452Z CREATED:20260618T172452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T172452Z UID:10003275-1785002400-1785015000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Vinyl Nights DESCRIPTION:Vinyl Nights presents a vibrant\, inclusive dance party and cel ebration of Everything New York. \nDance to the hits that shaped NYC & exp erience what it was like to party in the 70s-90s when the DJs played stric tly vinyl. \nDance to Disco\, Funk\, Soul\, House\, Boogie\, Latin\, Frees tyle & 80s & 90s Hip Hop. \nPresented by Rebecca Lynn \nJuly 25 featuring DJs Operator Emz & DJ Misbehaviour \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.go v/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/vinyl-nights-2-2/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/Vinyl-Nights-3-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T134551Z CREATED:20260402T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134551Z UID:10003654-1785074400-1785085200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison DESCRIPTION:Berta Indeed presents Let the Music Play\, community jazz conce rts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. \nSummer on the H udson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreser ved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heav y rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-at-ralph-ellison-2- 2/2026-07-26/ LOCATION:Ralph Ellison Plaza\, Riverside Dr & W 150th St\,\, New York\, NY\ , 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Music & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ralph-Ellison-Memorial-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T201001Z CREATED:20260414T201001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T201001Z UID:10003272-1785092400-1785097800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Amplified Sundays featuring Chispa DESCRIPTION:Live music accompanied by spectacular sunsets over the Hudson R iver. \n\nJuly 5: Wayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas / energetic\, improvisat ional jazz\nJuly 12: Gentleman Brawlers / psychedelic Afro-soul revival an d indie dance\nJuly 19: Dawn Drake and ZapOte / genre-defying pop\, funk\, and groove\nJuly 26: Chispa / love songs for the land rooted in the music al\ntraditions of Latin America\n\nChispa is a music project dreaming of c omposting systems of oppression\, reconnecting with the land\, and channel ing the power of queer love. Rooted in musical traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean\, such as Cumbia and Bolero\, the project is led by voc alist and songwriter Julia Rocha-Nava\, alongside Sebastin ngel-Romero (Gu itar)\, Moby Lola Irizarry (Congas)\, lee hooper (Flute)\, Jamila Ravel (B ass) and Daniela Serna (Percussion). \nChispas debut album\, Somos Medicin a\, is a collection of queer love songs for the land. The project has rece ived support from the New Music USA Creator Fund and the Brooklyn Arts Cou ncils Creative Equations Grant for Justice\, Sustainability\, and Equity a nd the 2025 Performing Artist in Residence at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Chispa is known for live performances that are both energetic and tender' inviting audiences to dance\, sing\, and heal together through songs that celebrate friendship\, seed saving\, and collective liberation. \nSummer o n the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For w eather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/amplified-sundays-featuring-chispa/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/251010000031850025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T203000 DTSTAMP:20260728T175711Z CREATED:20260716T180736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T175711Z UID:10004574-1785265200-1785270600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:CANCELED: Mycelium: A Solar-Powered Concert DESCRIPTION:Update 7/28: Due to forecasted severe thunderstorms\, this even t has been canceled. \nMycelium: A Solar-Powered Orchestral Avant-Pop Con cert About Hidden Worlds \nInspired by the hidden intelligence of fungi an d plankton\, this musical suite weaves orchestral textures with modern jaz z/pop influences to show how even the smallest forms of life can help us u nderstand ourselves and connect more deeply with each other. \nAbout the A rtist: Praised for her depth of dimension\, multimodal artist Sirintip Pha suk draws inspiration from a range of styles and disciplines. Her works ex plore unsung intersections of humankind and the natural world ' a focus th at drives her curiosity and expands her output. Part ethereal\, part impas sioned\, her vocals move nimbly across sophisticated harmony\, soar over d ense walls of sound\, and pulse through rhythmic modulations. A highly sou ght studio collaborator\, Sirintip has shared her unique sound on more tha n 30 releases. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the publ ic. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, firs t-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the even t will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/mycelium-a-solar-powered-concert/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/Mycelium-4-Eric-Silvergold.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T201922Z CREATED:20260414T201922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T201922Z UID:10003629-1785339000-1785342600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Esther Crow DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer conc ert series\, fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Playground Spring Fai r. \n\nJuly 22 ' Michael Napolitano\nJuly 29 ' Esther Crow\nAug 5 ' Suzi S helton\nAug 12 ' Flor Bromley\nAug 19 ' Matt Heaton \nAug 26 ' Hopalong An drew \n\nEsther Crow is a NYC award-winning singer\, songwriter\, kids ent ertainer\, puppeteer and member of the Recording Academy. She has been wri ting and performing music for many years (including with her rock band\, T he Electric Mess)\, but after her sons birth\, she became inspired to writ e music for children. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to t he public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come \, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, t he event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. \n \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-summer-concert-seri es-esther-crow-2/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/12/Esther-Crow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T191809Z CREATED:20260414T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191809Z UID:10003520-1785349800-1785357000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Everybody Tango! DESCRIPTION:Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons\, music\, and social dancing in the open air with Strictly Tango NYC. Lessons are held at 6:40 pm. and 7:40pm\, with social dance time between lessons. Live music and da ncers June 3 and July 1. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open t o the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-c ome\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\ , the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/so h 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/everybody-tango-5/2026-07-29/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_2917-scaled-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T144835Z CREATED:20260414T203723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T144835Z UID:10003640-1785524400-1785528000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Jams featuring Christine Chanel DESCRIPTION:Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local so unds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. Friday Night Jams takes place on the last Friday of the month from May through August. \n\nMay 29 ' Wes DAlelio / original songwriting and fingerstyle guitar\nJune 26 ' Ramio Ma rziani / improvisational jazz and groove\nJuly 31 ' Christina Chanel / po werful vocals and indie ' soul\nAug 28 ' Ilana Morris / classic R&B with a modern edge\n\nChristine Chanel is an indie-soul recording artist based i n Westchester\, NY. Known for her powerful yet intimate vocals and emotion ally grounded songwriting\, her music blends soul and indie influences wit h the patience of an artist who lets songs grow through live performance. \nA fixture of the New York tri-state music scene\, Christine has spent ye ars connecting with audiences in rooms both large and small\, often alongs ide an incredible roster of musicians. Her approach is intentional and unf orced\, focused on creating moments that feel real\, resonant\, and lastin g. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served bas is. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be ca nceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the e vent. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/friday-night-jams-featuring-christin e-chanel/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/CC-promo-pic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T200657Z CREATED:20260414T200657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T200657Z UID:10003229-1785607200-1785621600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Silent Disco DESCRIPTION:Grab headphones and party on the Pier at this Quiet Clubbing ev ent featuring three live DJs playing different genres. Arrive early! Line opens at 5:30pm. Headphone supplies are limited and there may be a wait. R ain date September 19. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-com e\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/silent-disco-6/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/20170603_211734-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T203000 DTSTAMP:20260526T174841Z CREATED:20260415T160552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T174841Z UID:10003822-1785610800-1785616200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series featuring The Brooklyners DESCRIPTION:Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis As sociation. No performance on July 4th. \n\nJune 20 ' Ron McClure & Friend s \nJune 27 ' Morrisania Band Project \nJuly 11 ' The Afro-Latineers\nJuly 18 ' The Slim Kings \nJuly 25 ' Richard Baratta \nAugust 1 ' The Brooklyn ers \nAugust 8 ' Durieux\n\nThe Brooklyners is a NYC reggae band that blen ds Jamaican standards\, French classics\, and original conscious tunes int o a unique tropical cocktail. The band got its name from its members diver sity and multicultural backgrounds\, as well as from its home base of Broo klyn\, NYC. Formed 10 years ago\, the group has since played hundreds of s hows in NYC and traveled up and down the East Coast. \nThe Brooklyners fea tures David Langlois on vocals\, percussion\, and rhythm guitar; Ras Abda G on vocals and bass; Kikkah Jackson on vocals and drums; Andy Bassford on guitar; and Bryan Benhingove on keyboards\, saxophone\, and melodica. \nS ummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is lim ited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled . For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/rta-summer-sunset-concert-series-9/ LOCATION:96th Street Tennis Courts\, 96th Street Clay Tennis Courts CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/Media-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T134551Z CREATED:20260402T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134551Z UID:10003655-1785679200-1785690000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison DESCRIPTION:Berta Indeed presents Let the Music Play\, community jazz conce rts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. \nSummer on the H udson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreser ved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heav y rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-at-ralph-ellison-2- 2/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:Ralph Ellison Plaza\, Riverside Dr & W 150th St\,\, New York\, NY\ , 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Music & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ralph-Ellison-Memorial-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T202556Z CREATED:20260414T202556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202556Z UID:10003628-1785943800-1785947400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Suzi Shelton DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer conc ert series\, fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Playground Spring Fai r. \n\nJuly 22 ' Michael Napolitano\nJuly 29 ' Esther Crow\nAug 5 ' Suzi S helton\nAug 12 ' Flor Bromley\nAug 19 ' Matt Heaton \nAug 26 ' Hopalong An drew \n\nSuzi Shelton is a NYC award-winning singer/songwriter who brings joy to families with young children\, toddlers\, and kids. Suzi creates mu sic that is both uplifting and fun\, encouraging little ones to sing\, dan ce\, and explore the world around them. With 10 albums and multiple single s under her belt\, Suzis songs are filled with playful melodies and positi ve messages\, making her a beloved figure among families who seek heartwar ming and interactive musical experiences. \nSummer on the Hudson events ar e free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and avail able on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the t ime of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-summer-concert-seri es-suzi-shelton/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/07/@2020_MeredithZinnerPhotography_Shelton-424rt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T203000 DTSTAMP:20260630T133112Z CREATED:20260630T133112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T133112Z UID:10003835-1785954600-1785961800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Ballroom Basix DESCRIPTION:Join Summer on the Hudson and Ballroom Basix USA for fitness\, fun\, and fancy footwork! Ballroom Basix provides physical\, social\, emo tional and multicultural engagement through the etiquette and education of non-competitive Ballroom & Latin partner dancing. This class energizes\, entertains and educates teachers\, students\, their families & communities while emphasizing the poise & politeness our program promotes\, true to o ur meaningful motto: Making manners matterevery move we make! \nAbout Ball room Basix: The BBX syllabus and methodology creatively contribute to the health and wellness of the diverse schoolchildren whom we serve by getting classmates hand-in-hand\, arm-in-arm and eye-to-eye. The partner dancing experience is enhanced by the verbal & physical courtesy and consent inher ent to partner dancing as students dance ' rotationally & respectfully ' w ith one another. \nAbout the teaching artist: Marisa Caputo is a recent gr aduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts where \, in addition to her bachelo rs degree studies\, she was active in NYUs Latin & Ballroom Dance Team. Sh e trained in partner dancing for multiple years of through the Fred Astair e Dance Studios\, where she has also taught part time. She has been a valu ed Teaching Artist with BALLROOM BASIX for almost 4 years ' and is thrille d to share her love of Ballroom & Latin dance with children\, young adults \, and seniors throughout New York City. \nMarisa continues to train and c ompete in all four ballroom styles'Latin\, Rhythm\, Standard\, and Smooth' and is passionate about creating a fun\, welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and experience levels. She is very excited to be teaching thi s summer at Riverside Park! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/ballroom-basix/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193718Z CREATED:20260414T193718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193718Z UID:10004580-1786129200-1786134600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Jazz Foundation Presents: Sunset Sounds DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Foundation of America presents a spirited sunset conce rt featuring renowned bandleaders playing a variety of jazz and Latin styl es. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served ba sis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be c anceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/jazz-foundation-presents-sunset-soun ds-5/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/20220708_190407-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T203000 DTSTAMP:20260526T173849Z CREATED:20260414T202819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T173849Z UID:10003636-1786215600-1786221000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series featuring Durieux DESCRIPTION:Waterfront sunset concerts sponsored by the Riverside Tennis As sociation. No performance on July 4th. \n\nJune 20 ' Ron McClure & Friend s \nJune 27 ' Morrisania Band Project \nJuly 11 ' The Afro-Latineers\nJuly 18 ' The Slim Kings \nJuly 25 ' Richard Baratta \nAugust 1 ' The Brooklyn ers\nAugust 8 ' Durieux\n\nDurieux is a Bronx-based band known for an idio syncratic\, yet moving\, take on Alternative R&B/Soul. Led by singer and r hythm guitarist Bryan Durieux\, the band originally begun as a solo act. O ver time\, the music evolved to a point where Bryan began to perform on st age with a full band behind him. The blend of Bryans talent melded with so ulful bass (Seth Happy Nicholson)\, groove centric drums (Danny Castro)\, and intricate guitar (Gannon Ferrell) is a sight to see. Bryan is a story teller and a performer that writes his lyrics\, from the heart\, based on experiences in life that anyone can find relatable. Blend that with sound of his band and it becomes an experience that will have you in your feelin gs\, but also make you want to groove and be on stage with them singing yo ur heart out. Durieux has performed on stages all over NYC and beyond. Dur ieuxs goal is to bring the euphoric experience of community through music. Create a space where we all relate on an emotional level and collectively find solace within ourselves at the end of every performance. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, u nreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there i s heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For we ather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/rta-summer-sunset-concert-series-fea turing-durieux/ LOCATION:96th Street Tennis Courts\, 96th Street Clay Tennis Courts CATEGORIES:Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/Duriex-Press2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T134551Z CREATED:20260402T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134551Z UID:10003656-1786284000-1786294800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison DESCRIPTION:Berta Indeed presents Let the Music Play\, community jazz conce rts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. \nSummer on the H udson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreser ved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heav y rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-at-ralph-ellison-2- 2/2026-08-09/ LOCATION:Ralph Ellison Plaza\, Riverside Dr & W 150th St\,\, New York\, NY\ , 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Music & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ralph-Ellison-Memorial-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T201849Z CREATED:20260414T201849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T201849Z UID:10003630-1786548600-1786552200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Flor Bromley DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer conc ert series\, fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Playground Spring Fai r. \n\nJuly 22 ' Michael Napolitano\nJuly 29 ' Esther Crow\nAug 5 ' Suzi S helton\nAug 12 ' Flor Bromley\nAug 19 ' Matt Heaton \nAug 26 ' Hopalong An drew \n\nFlor Bromley is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated childrens musician\, act ress\, and educator originally from Peru. Known for her vibrant performanc es and global sound\, Flor blends music\, storytelling\, and culture to cr eate meaningful experiences for young audiences. Her latest album\, Hersto ry\, celebrates the lives of trailblazing women from around the world and continues her mission to educate and empower through music. \nSummer on th e Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unre served\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is h eavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weath er updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-summer-concert-seri es-flor-bromley/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T203000 DTSTAMP:20260630T133112Z CREATED:20260630T133112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T133112Z UID:10003836-1786559400-1786566600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Ballroom Basix DESCRIPTION:Join Summer on the Hudson and Ballroom Basix USA for fitness\, fun\, and fancy footwork! Ballroom Basix provides physical\, social\, emo tional and multicultural engagement through the etiquette and education of non-competitive Ballroom & Latin partner dancing. This class energizes\, entertains and educates teachers\, students\, their families & communities while emphasizing the poise & politeness our program promotes\, true to o ur meaningful motto: Making manners matterevery move we make! \nAbout Ball room Basix: The BBX syllabus and methodology creatively contribute to the health and wellness of the diverse schoolchildren whom we serve by getting classmates hand-in-hand\, arm-in-arm and eye-to-eye. The partner dancing experience is enhanced by the verbal & physical courtesy and consent inher ent to partner dancing as students dance ' rotationally & respectfully ' w ith one another. \nAbout the teaching artist: Marisa Caputo is a recent gr aduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts where \, in addition to her bachelo rs degree studies\, she was active in NYUs Latin & Ballroom Dance Team. Sh e trained in partner dancing for multiple years of through the Fred Astair e Dance Studios\, where she has also taught part time. She has been a valu ed Teaching Artist with BALLROOM BASIX for almost 4 years ' and is thrille d to share her love of Ballroom & Latin dance with children\, young adults \, and seniors throughout New York City. \nMarisa continues to train and c ompete in all four ballroom styles'Latin\, Rhythm\, Standard\, and Smooth' and is passionate about creating a fun\, welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and experience levels. She is very excited to be teaching thi s summer at Riverside Park! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/ballroom-basix/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T164456Z CREATED:20260414T164456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T164456Z UID:10002990-1786795200-1786813200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:FLY NYC DESCRIPTION:Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages cele brating simple fun. Make-your-own kite kits are provided free for kids (wh ile supplies last)\, or bring your own favorite kite from home. \nSummer o n the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For w eather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/fly-nyc/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Special Events,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/12/flynyc-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260807T182853Z CREATED:20260807T182853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T182853Z UID:10004579-1786813200-1786827600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Works in Public: Sound Weir DESCRIPTION:At sunset on Saturday\, August 15th\, three local sound artists activate Montana Simones Sound Weir\, turning the sculpture into an immer sive\, improvisational sound system\, and playing a site-specific score. F ree and open to all! \nThis is a Works in Public event held in partnership with the Art Students League of New York. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/works-in-public-soundweir/ LOCATION:Locomotive Lawn\, Locomotive Lawn CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/08/insd4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T134551Z CREATED:20260402T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134551Z UID:10003657-1786888800-1786899600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison DESCRIPTION:Berta Indeed presents Let the Music Play\, community jazz conce rts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. \nSummer on the H udson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreser ved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heav y rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-at-ralph-ellison-2- 2/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:Ralph Ellison Plaza\, Riverside Dr & W 150th St\,\, New York\, NY\ , 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Music & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ralph-Ellison-Memorial-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T201818Z CREATED:20260414T201818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T201818Z UID:10003631-1787153400-1787157000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Matt Heaton DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer conc ert series\, fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Playground Spring Fai r. \n\nJuly 22 ' Michael Napolitano\nJuly 29 ' Esther Crow\nAug 5 ' Suzi S helton\nAug 12 ' Flor Bromley\nAug 19 ' Matt Heaton \nAug 26 ' Hopalong An drew \n\nMatt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blend mid century American guitar styles: surf\, rockabilly\, western swing & soul\, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Children and adults respond to his music ianship and variety. The grown ups in the room particularly appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior. He is a f avorite at the library sing along circuit in the Boston area. In fact\, it was taking his own kid to sing alongs that started his interest in playin g music for kids/families. Expect a mix of old and new favorites\, all del ivered with stye and aplomb. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and op en to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a fir st-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the ev ent\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/park s/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-summer-concert-seri es-matt-heaton/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/Matt-Heaton.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260630T133112Z CREATED:20260630T133112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T133112Z UID:10003837-1787164200-1787171400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Ballroom Basix DESCRIPTION:Join Summer on the Hudson and Ballroom Basix USA for fitness\, fun\, and fancy footwork! Ballroom Basix provides physical\, social\, emo tional and multicultural engagement through the etiquette and education of non-competitive Ballroom & Latin partner dancing. This class energizes\, entertains and educates teachers\, students\, their families & communities while emphasizing the poise & politeness our program promotes\, true to o ur meaningful motto: Making manners matterevery move we make! \nAbout Ball room Basix: The BBX syllabus and methodology creatively contribute to the health and wellness of the diverse schoolchildren whom we serve by getting classmates hand-in-hand\, arm-in-arm and eye-to-eye. The partner dancing experience is enhanced by the verbal & physical courtesy and consent inher ent to partner dancing as students dance ' rotationally & respectfully ' w ith one another. \nAbout the teaching artist: Marisa Caputo is a recent gr aduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts where \, in addition to her bachelo rs degree studies\, she was active in NYUs Latin & Ballroom Dance Team. Sh e trained in partner dancing for multiple years of through the Fred Astair e Dance Studios\, where she has also taught part time. She has been a valu ed Teaching Artist with BALLROOM BASIX for almost 4 years ' and is thrille d to share her love of Ballroom & Latin dance with children\, young adults \, and seniors throughout New York City. \nMarisa continues to train and c ompete in all four ballroom styles'Latin\, Rhythm\, Standard\, and Smooth' and is passionate about creating a fun\, welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and experience levels. She is very excited to be teaching thi s summer at Riverside Park! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/ballroom-basix/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260821T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193731Z CREATED:20260414T193731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193731Z UID:10003259-1787335200-1787338800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Harlem Moves with Jose Limn Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Join the world-renowned Limn Company Dancers as they teach the energetic and ease-filled Limn Technique\, accompanied by live music. \nSu mmer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limi ted\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh or Instagram @SummerOnTheHu dson 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/harlem-moves-with-jose-limon-dance-c ompany-4/2026-08-21/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/IMG_2451-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T134551Z CREATED:20260402T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134551Z UID:10003658-1787493600-1787504400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison DESCRIPTION:Berta Indeed presents Let the Music Play\, community jazz conce rts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. \nSummer on the H udson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreser ved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heav y rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-at-ralph-ellison-2- 2/2026-08-23/ LOCATION:Ralph Ellison Plaza\, Riverside Dr & W 150th St\,\, New York\, NY\ , 10031\, United States CATEGORIES:Music & Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/Ralph-Ellison-Memorial-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T202112Z CREATED:20260414T202112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202112Z UID:10003626-1787758200-1787761800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hippo Playground Summer Concert Series: Hopalong Andrew DESCRIPTION:Riverside Playground Partners presents their annual summer conc ert series\, fully funded by proceeds from the Hippo Playground Spring Fai r. \n\nJuly 22 ' Michael Napolitano\nJuly 29 ' Esther Crow\nAug 5 ' Suzi S helton\nAug 12 ' Flor Bromley\nAug 19 ' Matt Heaton \nAug 26 ' Hopalong An drew \n\nHopalong Andrew is NYC-based singer-songwriter\, Andrew Vladeck\ , a folk and western music artist who performs original and traditional co wboy-themed music. Hes collaborated with many renowned musicians and won v arious songwriting awards\, including 1st Place in International Songwriti ng Competition\, and nods from Billboard\, IMAs\, GASC\, UKSC. Hes shared bills with The National\, Andrew Bird\, Norah Jones\, Soulive\, Beth Orton \, Moe\, Jeff Buckley\, Ani DiFranco and many more. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If there is heavy rai n at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updat es\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. \n \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hippo-playground-summer-concert-seri es-hopalong-andrew-2/ LOCATION:Hippo Playground\, Hippo Playground CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/31453798_1642315035845590_7328170640358244352_n-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T203000 DTSTAMP:20260630T133112Z CREATED:20260630T133112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T133112Z UID:10003838-1787769000-1787776200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Ballroom Basix DESCRIPTION:Join Summer on the Hudson and Ballroom Basix USA for fitness\, fun\, and fancy footwork! Ballroom Basix provides physical\, social\, emo tional and multicultural engagement through the etiquette and education of non-competitive Ballroom & Latin partner dancing. This class energizes\, entertains and educates teachers\, students\, their families & communities while emphasizing the poise & politeness our program promotes\, true to o ur meaningful motto: Making manners matterevery move we make! \nAbout Ball room Basix: The BBX syllabus and methodology creatively contribute to the health and wellness of the diverse schoolchildren whom we serve by getting classmates hand-in-hand\, arm-in-arm and eye-to-eye. The partner dancing experience is enhanced by the verbal & physical courtesy and consent inher ent to partner dancing as students dance ' rotationally & respectfully ' w ith one another. \nAbout the teaching artist: Marisa Caputo is a recent gr aduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts where \, in addition to her bachelo rs degree studies\, she was active in NYUs Latin & Ballroom Dance Team. Sh e trained in partner dancing for multiple years of through the Fred Astair e Dance Studios\, where she has also taught part time. She has been a valu ed Teaching Artist with BALLROOM BASIX for almost 4 years ' and is thrille d to share her love of Ballroom & Latin dance with children\, young adults \, and seniors throughout New York City. \nMarisa continues to train and c ompete in all four ballroom styles'Latin\, Rhythm\, Standard\, and Smooth' and is passionate about creating a fun\, welcoming environment for dancers of all ages and experience levels. She is very excited to be teaching thi s summer at Riverside Park! URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/ballroom-basix/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203719Z CREATED:20260414T203719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203719Z UID:10003641-1787943600-1787947200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Jams featuring Ilana Morris DESCRIPTION:Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local so unds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. Friday Night Jams takes place on the last Friday of the month from May through August. \n\nMay 29 ' Wes DAlelio / original songwriting and fingerstyle guitar\nJune 26 ' Ramio Ma rziani / improvisational jazz and groove\nJuly 25 ' Christina Chanel / po werful vocals and indie ' soul\nAug 28 ' Ilana Morris / classic R&B with a modern edge\n\nIlana Morris is an R&B/Soul vocalist based in NYC. Born an d raised in Western Massachusetts\, many people would describe her as\, si nging before she could talk. Having gone to a performing arts high school and later pursuing a bachelors degree in Jazz Voice\, Ilana is very passio nate about singing. Getting her start singing backgrounds for various West ern Mass bands\, Ilana eventually went on to become lead vocalist of Wurli day\, a pop group based in Albany\, NY. In 2021 Wurliday released\, Circle Back to You\, a song Ilana co-wrote with her bandmates. Ilana has opened up for iconic groups such as En Vogue and Third World. She has shared the stage with members of Snarky Puppy\, Lettuce\, the Trey Anastasio band and more! In May 2022\, Ilana released her second single as a solo artist tit led Fire or Ice. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the pu blic. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, fi rst-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the ev ent will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hour s before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/friday-night-jams-featuring-ilana-mo rris/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/download-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR