Bindlestiff Family Cirkus performing at Make Music NY Day
NYC DOT Will Partner with Make Music New York to Bring Music Programming to Open Streets and Plazas Across the City on Friday, June 21, 2024
Agency Announces Over 50 Programmed Events at Open Streets and Plazas Happening in June, July, and August
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the return of the popular Make Music New York Day bringing live music performances to public spaces in all five boroughs on June 21. Concerts will be held in outdoor spaces free of charge. NYC DOT will host performances at 11 different plaza and Open Streets locations through the agency’s Public Realm Programing initiative and in partnership with Make Music New York. The agency will also partner with Mov!ng Culture Projects to hold performances in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Over the first two years of the Adams Administration, NYC DOT created a record-high 1 million square feet of newly pedestrianized space, through new plazas, sidewalk extensions, and more, all of which create the perfect venue for arts and culture programming.
Also in June, NYC DOT is activating public spaces for Juneteenth and Caribbean American Heritage Month, as well as hosting piano programming in partnership with Sing for Hope. The below events build on previous public space programming held earlier this month in celebration of these occasions. Throughout the rest of the summer, the agency announced a full list of activations and programming planned in public spaces across the five boroughs.
“When we create new open streets, plazas, and public spaces for people, beautiful music can happen. June is Music Month, and we’re delighted to partner with community organizations like Make Music New York to celebrate New Yorkers’ creativity and our public plazas,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “Many of these events will reach a diverse range of communities and showcase a wide variety of New York-based artists. The celebrations continue this summer with activations across the five boroughs! I thank NYC DOT staff and our incredible partners for delivering these free public events, and I urge you to join us!”
NYC DOT’s Public Realm Programming initiative brings free activities to public spaces, such as plazas and Open Streets. This program connects public spaces with local organizations that host activities. All activities are free and open to New Yorkers of all ages and abilities. Programming brings arts, culture, fitness, and educational experiences citywide. For more information, visit nyc.gov/DOTProgramming.
Make Music New York Day Programming Schedule (June 21, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Plaza | Bronx | Make Music New York | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Altin Secalar Latin Jazz Project |
| Fordham Plaza | Bronx | Make Music New York | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | New Heights Brass Band |
| Kensington Plaza | Brooklyn | Make Music New York | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Make music instruments workshop (5 p.m.)Bucket drumming workshop (6 p.m.)Artmageddon Band (7 p.m.) |
| Thatford Avenue Open Street | Brooklyn | Make Music New York | 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | African Peach Arts Coalition |
| Johnny Hartman Plaza | Manhattan | Make Music New York | 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Pueblo Harlem (12 p.m. – 8 p.m.)DJ Set (12 p.m.)Berta Moreno Afro Jazz Soul Project (1 p.m.)Rachel Terrien Latin Jazz Project (2:30 p.m.)Fat Cats Alumni Ensemble (4 p.m.)Salsa Dance Class (5 p.m.)Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (6 p.m.) |
| Forsyth Plaza | Manhattan | Make Music New York | 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. | World Record Players (2 p.m.)Glicky’s Connection (3 p.m.)The Wigouts (4 p.m.)Johnny Mellor’s Bastardos (5 p.m.)Not All Heroes (6 p.m.) |
| Astor Plaza | Manhattan | Make Music New York | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Charu Suri (4 p.m.)Cassandra Kubinski (5:30 p.m.) |
| Corona Plaza | Queens | Make Music New York | 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Prinkipo Quintet |
| Diversity Plaza | Queens | Make Music New York | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | RECAP Quartet (6 p.m.)Eclectic Charango Beats (7:30 p.m.) |
| Lowery Plaza | Queens | Make Music New York | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Prinkipo Quintet |
| Minthorne Street Open Street | Staten Island | Make Music New York | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Amber Sweeney (5 p.m.)This Way to the Egress (6 p.m.)Alayisha (7 p.m.) |
| Troutman Street Open Street | Brooklyn | Mov!ng Culture Projects | 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Moisturizer (6:30 p.m.)Reverend Vince and The Love Choir (7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.) |
| Cooper Square | Manhattan | Mov!ng Culture Projects | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Alex Inciardi (5:30 p.m.)My Frieds (6:00 p.m.)Hipsy Gap (6:45 p.m.) |
Juneteenth Day Programming Schedule (June 19, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach 20 Plaza | Queens | African Peach Arts Coalition | 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Classique + ClassNotes |
| 120 Street Open Street | Manhattan | African Peach Arts Coalition | 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Mwendo (1:30 p.m.)Bree + Jam (6 p.m.) |
Juneteenth Weekend Programming Schedule (June 21, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hartman Plaza | Manhattan | African Peach Arts Coalition | 12:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Jeri Rae (12:45 p.m.)Chev (2:50 p.m.)Lyrical Faith (2:50 p.m.)Iman (3:30 p.m.)Storyteller Gordon (3:30 p.m.)Poetic Boy D (4:50 p.m.) |
| Thatford Avenue Open Street | Brooklyn | African Peach Arts Coalition | 5 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Yves + Haley (5 p.m.)Mwendo (6 p.m.) |
Juneteenth Weekend Programming Schedule (June 22, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Street Open Street | Bronx | African Peach Arts Coalition | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Chev (3:45 p.m.)Iman (4 p.m.)Jeri Rae (4:30 p.m.)King Ishtah (5 p.m.) |
Caribbean American Heritage Month Programming Schedule (June 15, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue and Empire Boulevard | Brooklyn | Wukkout | 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Soca dance classes |
Caribbean American Heritage Month Programming Schedule (June 18, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel Plaza | Brooklyn | Wukkout | 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Soca dance classes |
Caribbean American Heritage Month Programming Schedule (June 22, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue and Empire Boulevard | Brooklyn | Wukkout | 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Soca dance classes |
| Jennings Open Street | Bronx | Wukkout | 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Soca dance classes |
| Water Street Open Street | Staten Island | Wukkout | 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Soca dance classes |
Caribbean American Heritage Month Programming Schedule (June 29, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue and Empire Boulevard | Brooklyn | Wukkout | 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Soca dance classes |
Sing for Hope Piano Programming Schedule (June 18, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Plaza | Manhattan | Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Álvaro Torres |
Sing for Hope Piano Programming Schedule (June 19, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Plaza | Brooklyn | Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Kateryna Matvieienko |
Sing for Hope Piano Programming Schedule (June 21, 2024)
| Location | Borough | Partner | Time | Programming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Plaza | Brooklyn | Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Kateryna Matvieienko |
| Kensington Plaza | Brooklyn | Brooklyn Conservatory of Music | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Álvaro Torres |
Summer 2024 Programming Schedule
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
| Location | Borough | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Avenue Open Street | Queens | Saturday, July 20 |
| 31st Avenue Open Street | Queens | Saturday, July 27 |
| Troutman Street Open Street | Brooklyn | Saturday, July 27 |
| Harrod Place Open Street | Bronx | Saturday, July 27 |
| Jennings Street Open Street | Bronx | Saturday, July 27 |
| West 9 Open Street | Brooklyn | Friday, August 9 |
| Vanderbilt Avenue Open Street | Brooklyn | Friday, August 9 |
| Fordham Plaza | Bronx | Friday, August 16 |
| Audubon Avenue Open Street | Manhattan | Friday, August 16 |
| Decatur Avenue Open Street | Brooklyn | Saturday, August 17 |
| Kensington Plaza | Brooklyn | Saturday, August 17 |
| Myrtle Plaza | Queens | Sunday, August 18 |
| Corona Plaza | Queens | Sunday, August 18 |
| West 120 Street Open Street | Manhattan | Saturday, August 24 |
| Frederick Douglass Boulevard Open Street | Manhattan | Saturday, August 24 |
| 34 Avenue Open Street | Queens | Sunday, August 25 |
Fordham Plaza Programming
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Salsa performance with Salsa Stories | Saturday, June 15 |
| Authors & Writers Out Loud: Celebrating Juneteenth | Saturday, June 15 |
| Bronx is Reading | Saturday, June 15 |
| Bronx is Reading | Saturday, June 22 |
| Authors & Writers Out Loud: Celebrating PRIDE | Saturday, June 22 |
| Movie Night with Bronx Independent Cinema | Saturday, June 29 |
Bike the Block NYC (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
| Location | Borough | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Plaza and Beverley Road | Brooklyn | Sunday, June 23 |
| Water Street Open Street | Staten Island | Saturday, June 29 |
| Frederick Douglass Boulevard Open Street | Manhattan | Sunday, August 25 |
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