Arts for Art's InGardens Festival spends its final three afternoons in First Street Green Cultural Park, and the lineup reads like a who's-who of downtown improvisers: William Parker's PocketWatch, a William Parker duo with violinist gabby fluke-mogul, and the Luke Stewart Big Band. There is also tap dancer Melissa Almaguer with electronics and an open drum circle you can join. If you like your jazz free, outdoors and a little wild, go.
What to expect
Sets start in the early afternoon and roll hourly, with poets and dancers slotted between bands. People sit or stand around the small park's performance area, and the Saturday session ends with an open drum and dance circle; the final day closes with a jam session.
Good to know
- RSVP links are on the festival page, but performances are free.
- Bring a drum or just your dancing shoes for the open drum and dance circle.
- The F train at Second Avenue is the closest subway stop.
- The park is small, so arrive before the headline sets to get close.
- The organizer has scheduled a rain-date performance, so check the page if the weather turns.
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Common questions
Is InGardens free?
Yes, Arts for Art lists it as its annual free festival.
Who plays the closing weekend?
William Parker's PocketWatch, a William Parker and gabby fluke-mogul duo, the Luke Stewart Big Band and more.
Can I participate?
The open drum and dance circle invites the audience to bring a drum or dance along.
