Summer Stage Central Park

Indigo Girls
Matt Nathanson
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
From 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage.




Oumou Sangare, Les Nubians, Asa
Sunday, July 05, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
An outstanding day of music featuring three pioneering African and “Afropean” chanteuses.


Juana Molina
Curumin
El G (ZZK)
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Electronic and danceable sounds straight from Argentina and Brazil. Presented in associated with the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC).


Matisyahu
Umphrey’s McGee
Thursday, July 09, 2009
From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage.


Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Eric Bobo
Saturday, July 11, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The internationally renowned, high-energy Argentine sensations; with support from alternative hip hop via Puerto Rico.
Presented in associated with the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC).



Family Day!
DJ Lance Rock & Brobee (of Yo Gabba Gabba!)
Nickelodeon's New Preschool Band
Billy B.
Storytime with Iza Trapani
"Sleeping Beauty" Puppet Show
Sunday, July 12, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
A day for the entire family showcasing Nickelodeon stars, hip music, storytelling, marionette puppets, and dancing.


The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital
Monday, July 13, 2009
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The Metropolitan Opera launches its Summer Recital with a special performance of opera arias and popular songs headlined by the Tony Award-winning baritone Paulo Szot and featuring Lisette Oropesa (soprano), Alek Shrader (tenor), and Vlad Iftinca (piano).

Free tickets are required for entry. Click here for more information.


Q-Tip
Chester French
Little Dragon
Benji B
Saturday, July 18, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The beloved hip hop innovator and Renaissance man shares the day with musical trailblazers from around the globe.
Presented in association with Giant Step.



Alpha Blondy & The Solar System
Lee "Scratch" Perry & Dubblestandart
Subatomic Sound System Sunday, July 19, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
These two charismatic and political reggae originators from Côte d'Ivoire and Jamaica, have defined the genre and expanded its global reach. Suggested Donation $5.


Bettye LaVette
Budos Band
Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez
Friday, July 24, 2009
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The sophisticated soul songstress shares a bill with the NYC’s own Afro Soul band and radio personality/soul music champion.


Jerry Rivera and special guests
N’Klabe
Saturday, July 25, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The Grammy-nominated, chart-topping salsero spices things up for an afternoon of música muy caliente.
Presented in association with Globe Star Media.





Word
Wally Lamb
Zoë Heller
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The first of four successive Word programs begins with two critically acclaimed novelists reading and sharing insights from their latest works: The Hour I First Believed and The Believers.


Word
Sharon Olds
Thomas Sayers Ellis
Elizabeth Alexander
Moderated by Stephen Burt

Thursday, June 18, 2009
From 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Central Park SummerStage
A rare opportunity to hear some of the most acclaimed poets of our day on one stage, followed by a roundtable discussion. Presented in association with the American Academy of Poets.


Comedy Central Park
Gabriel IglesiasPablo Francisco
Friday, June 19, 2009
From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Two high-octane comics with unmatched vocal talents perform at our third annual evening of stand-up comedy. Presented in association with Comedy Central.



Definitely Poetry Hosted by Majora Carter
Earthdriver
Staceyann Chin
Jennifer Johns
ArtBattles
Urban Word NYC
Saturday, June 20, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Join urban green pioneer Majora Carter and friends in celebration of our planet with innovative and powerful spoken word artists, musicians, and visual artists.


Fête de la Musique
Yannick Noah
Coralie Clément
Mayra Andrade
Sunday, June 21, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
SummerStage joins the global Francophone community in celebrating chanson française (French song) with a line up representing the diversity of French contemporary music.
Presented in association with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.



311
Ziggy Marley
The Expendables

Thursday, June 25, 2009
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage. SOLD OUT!
**Very limited VIP Access still available. Please contact the membership department at membership@summerstage.orgfor more details.**



Istanbulive: The Sounds & Colors of Turkey
Mazhar-Fuat-Özkan
Painted on Water featuring Sertab Erener & Demir Demirkan
NY Gypsy All-Stars with Hüsnü Senlendirici and special guests
Saturday, June 27, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
The colorful culture of Turkey and the musical richness of Istanbul come alive with sounds, visuals, food, and art. Presented in association with the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism and Serdar Ilhan.


Ledisi / Esperanza Spalding
Jonathan Batiste
Sunday, June 28, 2009
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
Two sensual jazz-fusion vocalists share this dynamic co-bill; accompanied by an on-the-rise pianist.


Explosions in the Sky
Constantines
Castanets
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
From 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Central Park SummerStage
A benefit concert to support the full season of free programs at Central Park SummerStage.