Arts and Culture

Arts+Culture
Bryant
Park
2015
SIGNATURE EVENTS
HBO Bryant Park
Summer Film Festival
Presented by Bank of America
Mondays, June 22 – August 24
Film begins at Sunset. Lawn opens at 5pm.
Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn to enjoy
classic films under the stars, plus a classic Warner
Brothers cartoon before each film.
Find picnic options on the Fountain Terrace
from curated food vendors.
Broadway in Bryant Park
Thursdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
July 9 – August 13
Bryant Park Stage
Presented by 106.7 Lite FM
The best musicals on and off Broadway
showcase their hits. Hosted by LiteFM DJs.
Bryant Park Square Dance
September 25 – 27
Friday and Saturday, 6pm – 9pm
Sunday, 1pm – 4pm
Lawn
A Midtown hoedown like no other, with live music,
dancing, food, and fun. Country festive attire
encouraged. No experience or partner necessary.
THEATER
The Drilling Company Presents
Bryant Park Shakespeare
Directed by Hamilton Clancy
Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sundays, 2pm – 4pm
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
May 15 – May 31
Upper Terrace
ROMEO AND JULIET
July 17 – August 2
Bryant Park Stage
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
September 4 – September 20
Upper Terrace
Shakespeare’s Birthday
Thursday, April 23
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Modern Dance
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Celebrate William Shakespeare’s 451st birthday
with activities, performances, and more.
Please visit bryantpark.org
for updates and more information.
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DANCE
Dancing in Bryant Park
Wednesdays, 6pm – 8:30pm
May 6 – June 17
Fountain Terrace
Dancing in Bryant Park
A social dance party with dance instruction (6pm7pm) and dancing to live bands (7pm-8:30pm).
Hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo.
LATIN DANCING FESTIVAL
Wednesday, June 24
5pm – 10pm
3 dance styles with 3 different bands.
Bryant Park Presents
Modern Dance
Fridays, 6pm – 8pm
June 19 – July 10
Bryant Park Stage
Produced with Inception to Exhibition
Some of the city’s most exciting modern dance
companies perform their latest works.
VISUAL
Painter in Residence
Daily; August 3 – September 25
Throughout the park
Be part of the tradition of plein air painting and
apply for a two-week residency that creates a
visual record of Bryant Park. Apply by June 30 at
bryantpark.org/painterinresidence.
MUSIC
Piano in Bryant Park
Mondays – Fridays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm*
May 4 – October 2
Upper Terrace
*Select Thursdays, 2pm – 4pm, with a Sing-A-Long,
following Broadway in Bryant Park. July 9, July 16, July 23,
July 30, August 6, August 13.
Swing by for toe-tapping performances by New
York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to
your and My Heart’s Delight.
New Music in Bryant Park
Mondays, 5:30pm – 8pm
May 18 – June 8
Upper Terrace Steps
Produced with Chamber Music America
Award-winning classical and jazz ensembles
showcase new works commissioned by Chamber
Music America.
NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL
Monday, June 15
4:30pm – 10pm
Bryant Park Stage
3 jazz groups and 3 classical groups perform
back-to-back.
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Please visit bryantpark.org
for updates and more information.
Painter in Residence
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Make Music New York Presents
Sousapalooza
AND THAT’S NOT ALL!
Sunday, June 21
2pm – 5pm
Pick up all six brochures to learn about
the activities and amenities Bryant Park
offers. Events are subject to change; visit
bryantpark.org for the latest info.
Mass band playing John Philip Sousa music.
Every Day
Kids
Reading Room
Classes+Fitness
Bryant Park
Accordions Around
the World in Bryant Park
Wednesdays, 6pm – 8pm
July 1 – August 26
Throughout the park
Produced with Ariana’s List
Take a musical journey from France to Colombia, the
Balkans to New Orleans, cumbia to jazz, and more.
ACCORDION BANDS FESTIVAL
Friday, 5pm – 10pm
August 28
Fountain Terrace
Special Performance
The Knights
Tuesday, July 28
9pm – 10:15pm
Upper Terrace
The “consistently inventive, infectiously engaged
indie ensemble” (NY Times) comes home
between tours of the U.S. and Europe with a
program of Spanish-themed orchestral works.
Emerging Music Festival
Friday, August 21
5pm – 10pm
Bryant Park Stage
Celebrate the city’s up-and-coming young bands.
RELATED PROGRAMS
Find more details in related brochures
or at bryantpark.org.
EVERY DAY
Art Cart
CLASSES+FITNESS
Bryant Park Moves
Experience the joy of dance with dancers from
the world-renowned Limón Dance Company.
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Please visit bryantpark.org
for updates and more information.
Photos: Angelito Jusay and Bryant Park Corp.
Show your artistic side; use free drawing and
craft supplies.
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