Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in New York City on Friday night, Sep 11: 16 picks, refreshed weekly.
16 picks · checked Sep 7
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
Bill Brown Playground: Bill Brown Playground, BrooklynBrooklyn community holds a memorial candle vigil honoring lives lost.
Bill Brown Playground: Bill Brown Playground, BrooklynBrooklyn community holds a memorial candle vigil honoring lives lost.
Riverside Park: Lawn-99th Street-RSP, ManhattanThe Riverside Clay Tennis Association screens the US Open semifinals outdoors by the clay courts — free, no ticket, bring a blanket.
Riverside Park: Lawn-99th Street-RSP, ManhattanThe Riverside Clay Tennis Association screens the US Open semifinals outdoors by the clay courts — free, no ticket, bring a blanket.
Soundview Park: Soundview Park, BronxThe Bronx's Soundview Park transitions from sunset to starlight with an outdoor film screening.
Soundview Park: Soundview Park, BronxThe Bronx's Soundview Park transitions from sunset to starlight with an outdoor film screening.
Riverside Park: Lawn-116th Street-RSP, ManhattanEvening guided walks spotting birds and wildlife along the Hudson River.
Riverside Park: Lawn-116th Street-RSP, ManhattanEvening guided walks spotting birds and wildlife along the Hudson River.
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis brings its festival-scale dance set five stories above the East River, with the Brooklyn Bridge lit up behind the stage.
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis brings its festival-scale dance set five stories above the East River, with the Brooklyn Bridge lit up behind the stage.
Herbert Von King Park: Amphitheater, BrooklynLive amplified sound performance brings an artistic edge to an evening gathering in Brooklyn.
Herbert Von King Park: Amphitheater, BrooklynLive amplified sound performance brings an artistic edge to an evening gathering in Brooklyn.
Fort Totten Park: Gazebo, QueensFort Totten Park's gazebo hosts an all-day remembrance program spanning morning through evening.
Fort Totten Park: Gazebo, QueensFort Totten Park's gazebo hosts an all-day remembrance program spanning morning through evening.
Juniper Valley Park: Juniper Valley Park, QueensQueens gathers at Juniper Valley Park for an evening candlelight vigil.
Juniper Valley Park: Juniper Valley Park, QueensQueens gathers at Juniper Valley Park for an evening candlelight vigil.
Calvert Vaux Park: Calvert Vaux Park, BrooklynDHSgov · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's Calvert Vaux Park opens for an extended day of remembrance and reflection.
Calvert Vaux Park: Calvert Vaux Park, BrooklynDHSgov · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBrooklyn's Calvert Vaux Park opens for an extended day of remembrance and reflection.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLeon Botstein opens the ASO's 65th season in Bryant Park with Copland's Fanfare and Mahler's Tenth Adagio — a free 9/11 memorial program, no tickets.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLeon Botstein opens the ASO's 65th season in Bryant Park with Copland's Fanfare and Mahler's Tenth Adagio — a free 9/11 memorial program, no tickets.
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