A Free Performance Series in the Public Gardens of NYC
InGardens Fall 2023: Art as Hope
InGardens is an annual, free outdoor concert series every weekend
Monday, September 4 - Monday, October 9, 2023
Children’s Magical Garden | 129 Stanton St near Essex Street (MAP) on September 4, 9, 10, 23, and 24
First Street Green Culture Park | 33 East 1st St (MAP) on September 16, 17 & October 1, 7, 8, and 9
FREE ADMISSION
Monday, September 4 - Monday, October 9, 2023
Children’s Magical Garden | 129 Stanton St near Essex Street (MAP) on September 4, 9, 10, 23, and 24
First Street Green Culture Park | 33 East 1st St (MAP) on September 16, 17 & October 1, 7, 8, and 9
FREE ADMISSION
MONDAY, September 4th at Children's Magical Garden
SATURDAY, September 9th at Children's Magical Garden
SUNDAY, September 10th at Children's Magical Garden
129 Stanton St near Essex Street (MAP)
SATURDAY, September 16th at First Street Green
SUNDAY, September 17th at First Street Green
SATURDAY, September 23rd at Children's Magical Garden
129 Stanton St near Essex Street (MAP)
SUNDAY, September 24th at Children's Magical Garden
2pm
Juan Pablo Carletti "Cuero" Percussion Trio Juan Pablo Carletti - percussion Michael Wimberly - drums William Parker - strings, percussion |
3pm
Monique Ngozi Nri / Ahmed Abdullah Monique Ngozi Nri - poet, voice Ahmed Abdullah - voice, trumpet |
4pm
DoYeon Kim / Jeong Lim Yang DeYeon Kim - gayageum Jeong Lim Yang - bass |
SATURDAY, September 30th at Children's Magical Garden
SUNDAY, October 1st at Children's Magical Garden
2pm
Heru's "Basquiat Blues" Heru Shabaka-Ra - trumpet Devin Waldman - saxophone Luke Stewart - bass Tcheser Holmes - drums |
3pm
Jason Kao Hwang: Human Rites Trio Jason Kao Hwang - violin Andrew Drury - drums Ken Filiano - bass |
4pm
Joseph Daley:The Tuba Trio Joseph Daley - tuba, euphonium Warren Smith - drums, percussion Scott Robinson - reeds special guest: Ken Filiano - bass |
SATURDAY, October 7th at First Street Green
SUNDAY, October 8th at First Street Green
MONDAY, October 9th at First Street Green
Fall InGardens is an Arts for Art partnership with Children's Magical Garden, More Gardens and First Street Green Art Park
Support for In Gardens is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Council Members Chris Marte and Carlina Rivera, Howard Gilman Foundation, Jerome Foundation and the Jacob and Ruth Epstein Foundation.
And remember to check back on this page for updates about September and October InGardens programming!
Previous Shows
Aug 26 & 27: In Gardens at Governors Island
Governors Island, Nolan Park, Building 10B, NYC (MAP)
In Gardens at Governors Island
Don't miss two incredible afternoons of FreeJazz performances. These performances will be a highlight within a program of the family-friendly activities on the island, with a diverse range of outdoor activities, captivating art shows, and engaging children's programs.
2 PM - ADMISSION IS FREE
Don't miss two incredible afternoons of FreeJazz performances. These performances will be a highlight within a program of the family-friendly activities on the island, with a diverse range of outdoor activities, captivating art shows, and engaging children's programs.
2 PM - ADMISSION IS FREE
InGarden's at Governors Island is presented in collaboration with the West Harlem Art Fund
Open Streets / Sprouting Justice: Sundays, July 9 - Aug. 6, 2023
Stanton Street btwn Essex and Norfolk is closed on Sundays for InGardens Open Streets Sprouting Justice (MAP)
3-4:30PM - ADMISSION IS FREE
InGarden's Sprouting Justice is created in partnership with More Gardens.
Stanton Street btwn Essex and Norfolk is closed on Sundays for InGardens Open Streets Sprouting Justice (MAP)
3-4:30PM - ADMISSION IS FREE
InGarden's Sprouting Justice is created in partnership with More Gardens.
SUN, August 6
3:30 PM
Ava Mendoza - guitar gabby fluke-mogul - violin |
SUN, July 30
3 PM - Children's Music Workshop
3:30 PM Dave Sewelson - baritone sax Dave Hofstra - tuba & members of the MiM Intergenerational Ensemble |
Mon, July 23
3:30 PM - TODAY
Mara Rosenbloom couldn't make It! Luke Stewart - bass Tcheser Holmes - drums gabby fluke-mogul - violin |
Mon, July 17 (rain date)
5:30
Ellen Christi - voice Patricia Nicholson - spoken word, dance Michael TA Thompson - drums |
Mon, July 17 (rain date)
6:30 PM
William Parker - bass Devin Brahja Waldman - alto sax Gary Jones III - drums |
Sprouting Justice was presented with support from NYC Parks GreenThumb, the NYC Department of Transportation and a generous contribution from George Hirose.
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InGardens Summer 2023: unites music, art, gardens, children, and families in this Open Streets collaboration with More Gardens. AFA presents a stellar lineup of free, open-to-the-public performances at 3:30, preceded by a free childrens' music workshop at 3PM led by the band. Percussion instruments will be provided as well as colored chalk so children can do live drawing during the shows. The InGardens is AFA's annual, free outdoor concert series in New York City. Established in 2008, InGardens is in its 15th year of bringing vibrant sights & sounds to our local community.
Questions? Email us at info@artsforart.org
Arts for Art's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Additional support provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation. Arts for Art receives support from the Willem de Kooning Foundation, and Teiger Foundation through the Coalition of Small Arts New York.