Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in New York City on Saturday night, Sep 12: 64 picks, refreshed weekly.
64 picks · checked Sep 7
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals weekend on the US Open grounds without a stadium seat: two days of watch parties on the big screens in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Fountain Plaza — plus Zedd turning Armstrong into a dancefloor Saturday.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals weekend on the US Open grounds without a stadium seat: two days of watch parties on the big screens in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Fountain Plaza — plus Zedd turning Armstrong into a dancefloor Saturday.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
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.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Randall's Island Park: Scylla Picnic Area Green, ManhattanA full day of barbecue and community gathering on Randall's Island.
Randall's Island Park: Scylla Picnic Area Green, ManhattanA full day of barbecue and community gathering on Randall's Island.
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten IslandFireworks light up the Staten Island waterfront to celebrate a special occasion.
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten IslandFireworks light up the Staten Island waterfront to celebrate a special occasion.
Randall's Island Park: Bronx Shore Picnic Area Blue, ManhattanSoftball, grilled food and lawn games on Randall's Island for a full afternoon of fun.
Randall's Island Park: Bronx Shore Picnic Area Blue, ManhattanSoftball, grilled food and lawn games on Randall's Island for a full afternoon of fun.
Central Park: 110th and Lenox, ManhattanAn open-air market sets up at Central Park's 110th and Lenox corner — vendors, crafts and food at the Harlem gateway to the park.
Central Park: 110th and Lenox, ManhattanAn open-air market sets up at Central Park's 110th and Lenox corner — vendors, crafts and food at the Harlem gateway to the park.
Brower Park (PS 289 - Playground Only): Lawn Area, BrooklynAn evening movie screening rolls into Brower Park as summer winds down night.
Brower Park (PS 289 - Playground Only): Lawn Area, BrooklynAn evening movie screening rolls into Brower Park as summer winds down night.
Central Park: Shakespeare Statue Plaza, ManhattanAn open-air milonga fills the plaza at Central Park's Shakespeare statue on summer evenings — free lesson first, no partner needed.
Central Park: Shakespeare Statue Plaza, ManhattanAn open-air milonga fills the plaza at Central Park's Shakespeare statue on summer evenings — free lesson first, no partner needed.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanBlues-rock phenom Marcus King plugs in at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with Penelope Road opening — a benefit show that keeps SummerStage free.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanBlues-rock phenom Marcus King plugs in at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with Penelope Road opening — a benefit show that keeps SummerStage free.
Commodore Barry Park: Performance Space, BrooklynSankofa Soul's amplified DJ sets bring four hours of electronic sound to Commodore Barry Park.
Commodore Barry Park: Performance Space, BrooklynSankofa Soul's amplified DJ sets bring four hours of electronic sound to Commodore Barry Park.
Brower Park (PS 289 - Playground Only): Lawn Area, BrooklynTheater in the Park stages an afternoon and early evening performance on Brower Park's lawn.
Brower Park (PS 289 - Playground Only): Lawn Area, BrooklynTheater in the Park stages an afternoon and early evening performance on Brower Park's lawn.
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove, BrooklynA decades-old Sunday drum circle fills Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove with polyrhythms, dancing and open community.
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove, BrooklynA decades-old Sunday drum circle fills Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove with polyrhythms, dancing and open community.
Bush Terminal Park: Picnic Area South, BrooklynAll-day oyster ecology field events by the Billion Oyster Project at waterfront Brooklyn.
Bush Terminal Park: Picnic Area South, BrooklynAll-day oyster ecology field events by the Billion Oyster Project at waterfront Brooklyn.
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove Market Place, BrooklynVendors ring Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove while the drum circle runs — West African crafts, oils, food and fifty years of Brooklyn tradition.
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove Market Place, BrooklynVendors ring Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove while the drum circle runs — West African crafts, oils, food and fifty years of Brooklyn tradition.
Classon Playground: Recreation Area-Playground, BrooklynJack In The Park brings four hours of afternoon fun to a Brooklyn recreational space.
Classon Playground: Recreation Area-Playground, BrooklynJack In The Park brings four hours of afternoon fun to a Brooklyn recreational space.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLearn to mend your clothes while connecting with Brooklyn makers and activists.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLearn to mend your clothes while connecting with Brooklyn makers and activists.
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensLive jazz floats across a Queens park lawn—bring a blanket and settle in for the evening.
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensLive jazz floats across a Queens park lawn—bring a blanket and settle in for the evening.
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