BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Riverside Park Conservancy - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260312T211627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191658Z UID:10002765-1784278800-1784286000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: South Park at W 68th St DESCRIPTION:Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of So uth Park. We will be primarily doing weeding and general horticultural mai ntenance. Please meet at the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd . \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all th e tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather -appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Pl ease sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you a re a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set u p a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-south-park-5/2026-07-17 / LOCATION:W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd\, W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/south-park-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260415T142503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T142503Z UID:10003812-1784282400-1784286000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Riverside Park Horticulture Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Riverside Parks Director of Horticulture to see whats in b loom\, discuss special topics in urban horticulture\, and ask questions ab out the plants you see in Riverside. \nSummer on the Hudson events are fre e 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 o f 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/riverside-park-horticulture-tour-7/ LOCATION:W 120th Street & Riverside Drive CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6244b27739ca6.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260325T191245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191245Z UID:10002925-1784307600-1784314800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sunset Gardening at W 153rd St DESCRIPTION:Date: 3rd Friday of every month \nTime: 5pm ' 7pm \nMeeting Loc ation: W 153rd St and Riverside Drive \nProject Details: During this sunse t event\, well be working together to clean up the park and weed out intro duced species. Its a great opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outd oors\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo prior exper ience is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide a ll the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comfortable clot hing and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, plea se email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-sunset-gard ening-at-w-153rd-st/2026-07-17/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_8611-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T193731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193731Z UID:10003258-1784311200-1784314800@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-4/2026-07-17/ 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:20260717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260512T150156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150156Z UID:10003583-1784313000-1784320200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hudson Classical Theater Company presents Hamlet DESCRIPTION:The Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents Hamlet by William Shakespeare\, directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith. \nThough Hamlet claims t hat he is mad in craft\, theres inevitably going to be a little overlap. T hree actors tackle Hamlets desperate struggle to hold it all together in t his imaginative\, visceral\, and immediate production of Shakespeares clas sic. \nHamlet runs June 25 ' July 19. All shows are Thursdays to Sundays a t 6:30pm. No reservations'arrive by 6:15pm for a good seat. Cushions provi ded. Hudson Classical Theater Company Shows are Pay What You Can. Audienc e donations help pay for artists stipends and production costs. \nDirectio ns to The Soldiers & Sailors Monument:\nSubways: Take the 1 to West 86 or West 96\, or take the 2 to West 96. Walk west towards Riverside Park. You can enter the park at West 89th street or take the entrance at West 91st Street. You will see the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Take the path to the right of the monument (not the one closest to the river). Walk around the path and you will be BEHIND the monument where audiences will be seat ed. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hudson-classical-theater-company-pre sents-hamlet-2/2026-07-17/ LOCATION:Soldiers and Sailors Monument\, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument\, NY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/04/Hamlet-RPC-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Hudson Classical Theater Company":MAILTO:info@hudsonclass icaltheatercompany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260415T135827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T135827Z UID:10003743-1784372400-1784376000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness DESCRIPTION:Shape Up NYC (a NYC Parks program) is a free group fitness prog ram for New Yorkers of all ages. Colorful outfits encouraged at this creat ive workout that fuses dance and aerobics. No class July 4. \nSummer on t he Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unr eserved\, 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 weat her updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/shape-up-nyc-dance-fitness-3/2026-07 -18/ LOCATION:W 125th & Marginal Streets\, W 125th & Marginal Streets CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/5a9da1a01125a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T140000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260415T141403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141403Z UID:10003798-1784376000-1784383200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Billion Oyster Project Presentation DESCRIPTION:Come see and learn about the Billion Oyster Project on the Bayl anders Jungle Deck. Its the latest effort to restore our harbor! \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 cancelled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/billion-oyster-project-presentation- 6/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:Pier at W 125th & Marginal Streets\, Pier at W 125th & Marginal St reets CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Kids & Family,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/6244b77be1ead.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260325T190906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T173939Z UID:10002889-1784381400-1784386800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: West Harlem Forest Tree Club DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday \nTime: 1:30pm- 3:00pm \nMee ting Location: W 143rd St and Riverside Drive \nProject Details: During th is event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introd uced species\, and take care of our trees. This is part of a new restorati on project called the West Harlem Forest. Come learn and restore 7.5 acres with us! \nNo prior experience is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forge t to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to sta y hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you ar e a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-west-harlem -forest-tree-club/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:W 143rd Street & Riverside Drive\, W 143rd Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_1361-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260512T150212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150212Z UID:10003591-1784399400-1784406600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hudson Classical Theater Company presents Hamlet DESCRIPTION:The Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents Hamlet by William Shakespeare\, directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith. \nThough Hamlet claims t hat he is mad in craft\, theres inevitably going to be a little overlap. T hree actors tackle Hamlets desperate struggle to hold it all together in t his imaginative\, visceral\, and immediate production of Shakespeares clas sic. \nHamlet runs June 25 ' July 19. All shows are Thursdays to Sundays a t 6:30pm. No reservations'arrive by 6:15pm for a good seat. Cushions provi ded. Hudson Classical Theater Company Shows are Pay What You Can. Audienc e donations help pay for artists stipends and production costs. \nDirectio ns to The Soldiers & Sailors Monument:\nSubways: Take the 1 to West 86 or West 96\, or take the 2 to West 96. Walk west towards Riverside Park. You can enter the park at West 89th street or take the entrance at West 91st Street. You will see the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Take the path to the right of the monument (not the one closest to the river). Walk around the path and you will be BEHIND the monument where audiences will be seat ed. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hudson-classical-theater-company-pre sents-hamlet-3/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:Soldiers and Sailors Monument\, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/04/Hamlet-RPC-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Hudson Classical Theater Company":MAILTO:info@hudsonclass icaltheatercompany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T202932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T172521Z UID:10003637-1784401200-1784404800@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:RTA Summer Sunset Concert Series featuring The Slim Kings 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 Slim Kings feature R&B bassist Andy Attanas io (Black Thought\, Joey Bada$$)\, and singer-songwriter MSB\, best known for 40+ Primetime TV placements\, alongside iconic drummer Liberty Devitto . DeVitto spent over three decades playing on seminal records for and perf orming with Billy Joel\, Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney. The Slim Kings h ave over twenty primetime TV placements\, four albums\, and ten years of g igging under their belt. Tour mates ZZ Top affectionately refer to them as Them Slim Boys. \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. \n \n URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/rta-summer-sunset-concert-series-fea turing-the-slim-kings/ 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/download-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T230000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T190732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141840Z UID:10003181-1784404800-1784415600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Star Gaze Saturdays DESCRIPTION:Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a f irst-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/pa rks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/star-gaze-saturdays/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Kids & Family,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/20180707_212158-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260719T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260719T093000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T164806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T164806Z UID:10003109-1784448000-1784453400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi DESCRIPTION:Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi\, a slow mov ing martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. \nSummer on t he Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, unr eserved\, 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 weat her updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/tai-chi-5/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:Soldiers and Sailors Monument\, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument\, NY CATEGORIES:Education & Workshops,Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/284518690_400545488754464_9112526436432743223_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T193234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193234Z UID:10003322-1784458800-1784462400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Over\, Under\, Through DESCRIPTION:Join The Movement Creative for a 6-week series to learn the bas ics of parkour. Build your strength\, agility\, coordination\, and mobilit y with fun drills\, partner exercises\, and games to learn jumping\, vault ing\, swinging\, and how to put it all together. Have a blast while gettin g strong! \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. S eating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, first-ser ved basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event wil l be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours befor e the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/over-under-through-5/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:Parkour Park\, Parkour Park CATEGORIES:Kids & Family,Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/02/DSC09318-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260402T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T134551Z UID:10003653-1784469600-1784480400@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- 2/2026-07-19/ 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:20260719T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260512T150229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150229Z UID:10003599-1784485800-1784493000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Hudson Classical Theater Company presents Hamlet DESCRIPTION:The Hudson Classical Theater Company Presents Hamlet by William Shakespeare\, directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith. \nThough Hamlet claims t hat he is mad in craft\, theres inevitably going to be a little overlap. T hree actors tackle Hamlets desperate struggle to hold it all together in t his imaginative\, visceral\, and immediate production of Shakespeares clas sic. \nHamlet runs June 25 ' July 19. All shows are Thursdays to Sundays a t 6:30pm. No reservations'arrive by 6:15pm for a good seat. Cushions provi ded. Hudson Classical Theater Company Shows are Pay What You Can. Audienc e donations help pay for artists stipends and production costs. \nDirectio ns to The Soldiers & Sailors Monument:\nSubways: Take the 1 to West 86 or West 96\, or take the 2 to West 96. Walk west towards Riverside Park. You can enter the park at West 89th street or take the entrance at West 91st Street. You will see the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Take the path to the right of the monument (not the one closest to the river). Walk around the path and you will be BEHIND the monument where audiences will be seat ed. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/hudson-classical-theater-company-pre sents-hamlet-4/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:Soldiers and Sailors Monument\, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/04/Hamlet-RPC-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Hudson Classical Theater Company":MAILTO:info@hudsonclass icaltheatercompany.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T200945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T200945Z UID:10003263-1784487600-1784493000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Amplified Sundays featuring Dawn Drake and the ZapOte 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\nDawn Drake & ZapOte is a female Global South ensemble which celebrates women in world music by incorporating Afro -Cuban and Brazilian rhythms\, pop and funk into a mix that is meant to ma ke you move! With original lyrics that focus on love\, empathy\, environm ental and social justice themes\, the band offers a chance to celebrate li fe and create community through shared experience. A genre bender\, ZapOte has a unique sound based on Dawns musical influences which draw from Cuba n salsa and timba\, Haitian kompa as well as Congolese ndombolo and Nigeri an Afro-beat. Youll find some of New Yorks finest female musicians playing in this band! \nOriginally from Virginia\, Dawn started playing piano at age five. Her mother was a church organist and singer and North Carolina s hag dancer and Dawn grew up listening to everything from Slovenian polka ( from her fathers side)\, gospel\, funk and classic rock. \nDawn chose to l eave Virginia after high school\, heading out in a 1977 Ford Pickup truck to attend college at UC Berkeley on a scholarship and a Pell Grant. Lookin g for something beyond her experiences\, she found joy in music\, educatio n and learning about other cultures. She spent a year studying abroad in G hana\, West Africa through UC Berkeley and started playing percussion ther e. \nAfter further travels\, New York City became her home where she found a job cocktail waitressing on Bleecker street upon arrival. She quickly b egan to pursue writing\, art\, dance and music and landed herself in the e clectic NYC music scene. She went on to pursue Afro-Cuban bat (sacred drum s of the Yoruba people) and Latin percussion in Cuba and NYC\, as well as samba percussion in Brazil and NYC. She also achieved a Masters degree in Ethnomusicology and an MFA in Composition and Performance from California Institute of the Arts. \nDawn moved to Brooklyn permanently in 2003. Curre ntly\, she continues to play electric bass and percussion with artists fro m around the globe in addition to leading her band ZapOte. You can find he r original music on all platforms under the artist name Dawn Drake as well as on her website and music page: https://www.dawndrake.com. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, un reserved\, 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 wea ther updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/amplified-sundays-featuring-dawn-dra ke-and-the-zapote/ 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/Dawn-Drake-ZapOte-Photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T103000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260522T191403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T191418Z UID:10003884-1784536200-1784543400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: It's a Shore Thing - Trash Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Join us as we pick up trash in Fort Washington Park! \nDate: Fi rst and Third Monday of every month \nTime: 8:30am ' 10:30am\nMeeting Loca tion: Discovery Playground \nProject Details: During this event\, well be working together to clean up the park along the shoreline to keep both the land and water clean. Its a great opportunity to meet new people\, enjoy the outdoors\, and contribute to the well-being of our community. \nNo pri or experience is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well p rovide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forget to wear comforta ble clothing and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate grou p\, please email danny@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. \n \n \ nnase a nosotros mientras sacamos la basura en el parque de Fort Washingto n! \nFecha: Primero y tercero lunes de cada mes \nHora: 8:30 am a 10:30 am \nLugar de reunin: Discovery Playground \nDetalles del proyecto: Durante este evento\, trabajaremos juntos para limpiar el parque cerca del ro para limpiar el agua y la tierra. Es una gran oportunidad para conocer gente n ueva\, disfrutar del aire afuera y contribuir al bienestar de nuestra comu nidad. \nNo se necesita experiencia\, solo trae tu energa y entusiasmo! Le proporcionaremos todas las herramientas y equipos necesarios. No se neces ita experiencia\, solo trae tu energa y entusiasmo! Le proporcionaremos to das las herramientas y equipos necesarios. No olvides llevar ropa cmoda y zapatos cerrados(como botas o tenis)\, y llevar una botella de agua para m antenerte hidratado. \nEste proyecto no es apto para grupos corporativos! Si es un grupo corporativo\, enve un correo electrnico a danny@riversidepa rknyc.org para configurar un proyecto. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-its-a-shore -thing-trash-clean-up/2026-07-20/ LOCATION:Discovery Playground\, Discovery Playground CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/05/20241023_085825-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260312T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190814Z UID:10002667-1784538000-1784545200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Compost Compound at W 95th St DESCRIPTION:The Conservancys Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound. \nThe compost that is currently in progress at our site is creat ed right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting w ork\, and when the compost is ready it will be applied to soil in the Park \, thus retaining nutrients from the debris that enters the site and closi ng the loop. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongside our field staff and ParkTenders. We will pro vide all the tools you need! Please bring water to stay hydrated. Please w ear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing vol unteers: Please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email grassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information a bout how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate group s! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.o rg to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-the-compost-compound-3/ 2026-07-20/ LOCATION:95th Street Compost Compound CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/compost-compound.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T090000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260526T150005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150005Z UID:10003959-1784620800-1784624400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Bodyweight Blast DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Natalie Hahn for 45 minutes of bodyweight exerc ises\, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class i s high-energy with programming options for all levels! Meet on the patio o utside the 102nd St. Field House. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free a nd 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 t he event\, the event will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov /parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/bodyweight-blast-3/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:102nd Street Field House\, 102nd Street Field House CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/ShapeUpNYC-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T164912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T175340Z UID:10003128-1784658600-1784662200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Cardio Dance with Caro DESCRIPTION:Move to Latin beats with fun and easy routines at this energeti c dance aerobics class taught by Carolina! No class June 16. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited\, un reserved\, 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 wea ther updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/cardio-dance/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:W 145th Street Lawn\, New York CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/03/y3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T193057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193057Z UID:10003405-1784658600-1784662200@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Pilates in the Park DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Melissa Ricci\, CPT\, PMA from Base Fitness for a flowing\, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will align your body\, str engthen your core and give you renewed energy! Bring your own mat. \nSumme r 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 the re is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the event will be canceled. Fo r weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/pilates-in-the-park-4/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:66th Street Plaza\, 66th Street Plaza\, NY CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/IMG_3386.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T193815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T193815Z UID:10003246-1784660400-1784667600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Sunset Sounds DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Foundation of America presents two evenings of live wa terfront music featuring renowned bandleaders playing a variety of jazz an d Latin styles. \nSummer on the Hudson events are free and open to the pub lic. Seating is limited\, unreserved\, and available on a first-come\, fir st-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event\, the eve nt will be canceled. For weather updates\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/sunset-sounds/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Music & Dance,Summer on the Hudson ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T110000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260312T210200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191706Z UID:10002698-1784710800-1784718000@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: The Sweet Spot at W 72nd-96th St DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic se ction of the park is home to majestic monuments\, beautiful native plant g ardens\, hidden forests\, and lovely river views. Well be working across t his part of the park in various gardens and woodland areas doing weeding\, mulching\, pruning\, and ecological restoration. The meeting location wil l rotate between Hippo Playground and River Run Playground. \nPlacePartner Opportunities are weekly/monthly occasions for volunteers to work alongsi de our field staff and ParkTenders. We will provide all the tools you need ' please bring water to stay hydrated. Please wear weather-appropriate cl othing and closed-toed shoes. \nFor existing volunteers: Please sign up th rough the Grassroots Volunteer Portal.\nFor new volunteers: Please email g rassroots@riversideparknyc.org for information about how to get involved. \nThis event is not suitable for corporate groups! If you are a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-in-the-sweet-spot/2026-07- 22/ LOCATION:Various CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/sweet-spot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260325T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T185452Z UID:10002835-1784710800-1784721600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: Sakura Park and Claremont at W 122nd St DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday \nTime: 9:00am ' 12:00pm \nMeeting Locati on: The Gazebo in Sakura Park \nProject Details: Sakura Park is a beautifu l area full of cherry trees and serene views. Were excited to partner you with our longtime gardener\, Winston Johnson\, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. \nYou will be gardening in Sakura Park and Claremont (across the street). Gardening can include weeding\, raking\ , shoveling\, pruning\, and other laborious work. Please dress comfortably with closed toe shoes and clothes that you dont mind getting dirty. \nThi s project is not suitable for corporate or school groups! If you are a cor porate or school group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/volunteer-at-sakura-park-and-claremo nt-3/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:Sakura Park\, Sakura Park\, NY CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/03/Screenshot-2025-03-27-093557-e1744826320763.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T123000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T191841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T154337Z UID:10003694-1784718000-1784723400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Movement Speaks Workshop DESCRIPTION:Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classe s for adults of all ages and abilities\, with a focus on seniors. \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 ther e 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/movement-speaks-workshop-5/2026-07-2 2/ LOCATION:Grants Tomb Plaza\, Grant's Tomb Plaza CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/20230823_102157-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260325T190906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T173939Z UID:10002890-1784727000-1784732400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:PlacePartner Opportunity: West Harlem Forest Tree Club DESCRIPTION:Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday \nTime: 1:30pm- 3:00pm \nMee ting Location: W 143rd St and Riverside Drive \nProject Details: During th is event\, well be working together to clean up the park\, weed out introd uced species\, and take care of our trees. This is part of a new restorati on project called the West Harlem Forest. Come learn and restore 7.5 acres with us! \nNo prior experience is necessary ' just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Well provide all the necessary tools and equipment. Dont forge t to wear comfortable clothing and shoes\, and bring a water bottle to sta y hydrated. \nThis project is not suitable for corporate groups! If you ar e a corporate group\, please email caroline@riversideparknyc.org to set up a project. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/placepartner-opportunity-west-harlem -forest-tree-club/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:W 143rd Street & Riverside Drive\, W 143rd Street & Riverside Driv e CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 026/03/IMG_1361-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 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=America/New_York:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T192905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T192905Z UID:10003427-1784745000-1784748600@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Yoga- Evening Salute to the Sun DESCRIPTION:End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting led by ins tructor Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. \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/yoga-evening-salute-to-the-sun-5/202 6-07-22/ LOCATION:66th Street Plaza\, 66th Street Plaza\, NY CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 025/04/pier-yoga-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 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:20260722T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T223000 DTSTAMP:20260606T123929 CREATED:20260414T195819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T155559Z UID:10003188-1784752200-1784759400@riversideparknyc.org SUMMARY:Pier I Picture Show: Loving Vincent (2017) DESCRIPTION:Pack a picnic\, bring a friend\, and settle in for a night of p remier movies on the Pier. Open Captioned. \nTHIS YEARS THEME: IT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM! \n\nJuly 8: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) PG 1h 55m\nJuly 1 5: The Great Muppet Caper (1981) G 1h 37m\nJuly 22: Loving Vincent (2017) PG-13 1h 35m\nJuly 29: The Maltese Falcon (1941) NR 1h 41m\nAugust 5: T he Good Dinosaur (2015) PG 1h 33m\nAugust 12: La Chimera (2023) NR 2h 11 m\nAugust 19: National Treasure (2004) PG 2h 11m\n\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 update s\, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event. URL:https://riversideparknyc.org/event/pier-i-picture-show-loving-vincent-2 017/ LOCATION:Pier i\, Pier i at W 70th Street\, NY CATEGORIES:Special Events,Summer on the Hudson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://riversideparknyc.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/04/Loving_Vincent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Summer on the Hudson":MAILTO:soh@riversideparknyc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR