Riverside Park Conservancy

Friday Freshen Up Musical Hour
2023-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | W 125th & Marginal Streets, W 125th & Marginal Streets
Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour.
May 26: Austin Zhang
Austin Zhang is a jazz saxophonist, electronic musician, and composer based in New York City. Zhang graduated from the Manhattan School of Music on scholarship and went on to perform with giants of jazz music: Terri Lyne Carrington, Wycliffe Gordon, the Mingus Big Band, and others. Zhangs saxophone has been heard at such venues as Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Newport Jazz Festival. Austin uses his music as a communication medium to further social and environmental causes.
Summer 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 cancelled. For weather updates, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Riverside Park Birding Club
2023-05-27 07:00 - 08:30 UTC | W 108th Street & Riverside Drive, W 108th Street & Riverside Drive
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff. Learn and build a birding community! Open to birders of all ages and experience.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Art en Plein Air
2023-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Garden Peoples Garden, The Garden People
An instructor from the Art Students League leads a visual exploration of our beautiful park. Learn to draw or paint from observation with your favorite drawing supplies. Registration required, visit soh.eventbrite.com.
Summer 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 cancelled. For weather updates, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Sun Gaze
2023-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solar gazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences under a summer sky.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

18th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
2023-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, NY
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association, in partnership with NYC Parks and the Riverside Park Conservancy, present the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Riverside Park at West 89th Street.
Please join community members, active duty service members, veterans, Fleet Week participants, and local elected officials as we honor our nations heroes.
10:00am: Concert by the US Navy Band
10:30am: Ceremony and wreath laying.

Bodyroll Workout
2023-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Sunset Yoga
2023-06-01 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | W 145th Street Lawn, New York
Summer on the Hudson partners with Sweet Water Dance & Yoga for a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Movement Speaks
2023-06-01 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Hudson Classical Theater Company presents: The Importance of Being Earnest
2023-06-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, NY
Hudson Classical Theater Company is celebrating their 20th season with three exciting shows: The Importance of Being Earnest, The School for Scandal, and Margaret: Shakespeares Warrior Queen.
Oscar Wildes farcical comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a classic favorite and weve set this gorgeous period piece at the country seaside. We hope our Lady Bracknell (R. Scott Williams) approves.
All shows are Thurs-Sun at 6:30pm on the North Plaza of The Soldiers and Sailors Monument at W 89th & Riverside Drive in Riverside Park.
No tickets sold in advance. Shows are pay what you can.
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more info and updates on rain cancellation.

Trivia Night!
2023-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
Test your knowledge at this general knowledge pop culture trivia night, hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Hot Box Composting
2023-06-03 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 102nd Street Field House, 102nd Street Field House
Join Nando Rodriguez, one of the co-creators of the Hot Box Composting system, to learn about how this innovative method for urban composting came to be ' and how his 30+ years of experience in environmental education continues to connect youth in Harlem to the soil hands-on. With a focus in restorative justice, Nando is working to take local composting to another level of community support and push local representatives to deepen participation in NYC.
Discussion and questions are enthusiastically encouraged ' bring questions along with you! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Nando Rodriguez was born and raised in the Lower East Side and the Dominican Republic. Raised in a single-parent household, his mother raised 6 children (older sisters helped with the little ones) and he was the youngest. His mothers reasoning to send him away for a portion of his life was her fear of Nando following in the footsteps of his elder brothers, who were caught between the street life of Alphabet City. Nando spent 5 years in Bonao, D.R. He always felt the need to help others, especially his peers who were less fortunate, and in D.R. he would create spaces for his peers to play games, often inviting youth from other communities to join.
Nando eventually returned to NYC and enrolled in East Side Community High School. It was there that he was introduced to Open Road of NY, as well as The Brotherhood Sister Sol. With Open Road of NY, Nando started to connect his purpose on Earth with Mother Earth and began to assist Open Road with the development of the HotBox. Nando also worked on green space designing with participants of these selected communities using the Participatory Designed process and developing or redesigning green spaces for community engagement.
With The Brotherhood Sister Sol, Nando continues to empower youth to become leaders in their communities. Through love, support, resources and guidance, The Brotherhood Sister Sol team is able to create a Rites of Passage experience for all youth to question whats not clear to them and speak up when they feel their voice is not being heard.
Instagram: @HotBox.Composting

Silent Disco
2023-06-03 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
Don headphones and party on the pier at this Quiet Clubbing event featuring three live DJs spinning tunes of different genres.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Let's Dance!
2023-06-04 18:00 - 21:30 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School and featuring DJ Ray Colon.

Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Spring Benefit 2023: Striding Towards Sustainability
2023-06-05 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Sakura Park, Sakura Park, NY

Pilates
2023-06-06 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | 66th Street Plaza, 66th Street Plaza, NY
Join instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from Base Fitness for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy! No Class on July 4th.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

(Cancelled) Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun
2023-06-07 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | 66th Street Plaza, 66th Street Plaza, NY
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable and bring your own mat.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

(Cancelled) Everybody Tango!
2023-06-07 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets, Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets
Enjoy introductory Argentine Tango lessons, music, and dancing in the open air. Live music and dancers June 7 and July 5. Lessons are held at 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. with social dance time between lessons.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

(Cancelled) Locomotive Lawn Live
2023-06-08 10:30 - 11:15 UTC | Locomotive Lawn, Locomotive Lawn
Moosiki Kids Musical Storytime fosters a love of reading at a young age with musical stories, interactive musical storyboard, and danceable original Moosiki music on our comfy turf lawn right by the big locomotive!
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

(Cancelled) Sunset Yoga
2023-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | W 145th Street Lawn, New York

(Cancelled) Movement Speaks
2023-06-08 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY

Game Night!
2023-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
Grab your friends and join us on the Pier for bingo, quiz shows, and more, with prizes for winners.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

World Fish Migration Day
2023-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | W 172nd Street Beach, Beach In Fort Washington Park
Wade into the Hudson River to collect and count species of fish at this interactive seining event in partnership with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Play Date!
2023-06-10 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | W 125th & Marginal Streets, W 125th & Marginal Streets
Enjoy fun for family and friends at this outdoor party featuring a childrens entertainer, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun! All performances at 2pm.
June 10: Zing! / kid-focused fitness, games, and challenges.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Global Water Dances
2023-06-10 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Locomotive Lawn, Locomotive Lawn
Join Artichoke Dance Company and Global Water Dances NY for performances advocating for safe water worldwide. Learn The Story of Water, a dance being performed around the globe.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun
2023-06-14 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | 66th Street Plaza, 66th Street Plaza, NY

Everybody Tango!
2023-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets, Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets

Shape Up NYC STRONG Nation
2023-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | W 125th & Marginal Streets, W 125th & Marginal Streets
In place of our usual Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness class, we present STRONG Nation: this class combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more. Plus, a 12-minute CIRCL Mobility format, the perfect cooldown or recovery tool designed to help you mobilize your joints and stretch your muscles. Bring your own mat.
Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Shakespeare Workout
2023-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, NY
Shakespeare Workout: Covering the elements of voice production, acting, and stage combat. Open to all ages 13 and up.
Registration required: hudsonclassicaltheatercompany.org

REVIVAL 7: REVELRIES
2023-06-17 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Grants Tomb Plaza, Grant's Tomb Plaza
Dances for a Variable Population presents two performances on Grants Tomb Plaza featuring our multi-generational company of legendary dance artists and neighborhood seniors. Shows at 5pm and 7pm. Join the All Together Dance Workshop at 4pm on the plaza.
Summer 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 cancelled. For weather updates, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

Make Music New York
2023-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pier i, Pier i at W 70th Street, NY
Make Music New York is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Celebrate the longest day of the year with free performances in Riverside Park South.
Artist Lineup
5-5:45pm: Nick Marziani

Philadelphia native Nick Marziani is a rising force in todays music scene. Drawing inspiration from all sides of his musical upbringing, Nicks songs combine the soulfulness and colors of jazz with the upbeat grooves of dance, pop and R&B music. Influenced by the improvisational prowess of Michael Brecker to the funky grooves of Grover Washington, Jr., Nicks playing brings a fresh, unique perspective to the saxophone in the Philly and New York jazz scenes.
Under the tutelage of saxophone legends Donny McCaslin and Jaleel Shaw, Nick graduated in 2022 from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, and in the same year won the DownBeat Magazine Award for Blues, Pop and Rock Soloist. Nicks bright, soulful saxophone can be heard at venues throughout the NYC/Philly areas and is available to stream on all platforms.
6-7pm: Krystofer Maison

Krystofer Maison (he/they) is a New York City based entertainer, songwriter, and activist in the LGBTQ+, substance use, and mental health spaces. He is a classically-trained singer, most influenced by theater and the androgynous rock icons of the 80s. Known for his soaring range and precision vocal control as well as comedy between sets, Krystofer brings audiences on a memorable emotional journey.
Krystofer produced and released his EP Libera Me in 2021, featuring songs about the queer experience and self-acceptance. They are currently in development of their alt-rock album CORONATION, a love letter to Krystofers mental health journey and living unapologetically yourself.

Summer 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.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.
