More than 20 free New York Opera concerts to take place in Bryant Park this summer

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This summer, Bryant Park will host over 20 incredible free outdoor concerts to enjoy during a picnic – Picnic Performances. Last year, the park brought art back to New York with a host of outdoor performances, welcoming performers from the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. What awaits guests this year, told the publication Secret NYC.
This year picnics and performances are back and even better than ever. You are waiting for the performances presented by Bank of America.
Events begin on Thursday, June 1st. The series of concerts will feature most of the favorites, including the New York Opera, the American Symphony Orchestra, and the Drom and Jalopy Theatre.

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The concerts are completely free and open to the public, with no advance tickets required this year. In addition, over 20 performances will be available to watch live on social media and the Bryant Park website.
In addition to the big name New York institutions mentioned above, other performances include: Harlem Classical Theatre, Accordions Around the World Mini Festival, Ailey II Dance Company and more.
Below is the full schedule from June 1 to September 14. There are even picnic blankets you can rent.
June

June 08 – Contemporary Dance: Robin Dunn and Friends, The Lite – 19:00
June 09 – Contemporary Dance: Dance Heginbotham, Jennifer Muller/The Works – 19:00
June 15 – Contemporary Dance: Terk Lewis + Kayla Farrish – 19:00
June 16 – Contemporary Dance: Soles of Duende + Josh Johnson – 19:00
June 23 – Emerging Music Festival: THUS LOVE, Psymon Spine, Katy Kirby – 19:00
June 24 – Emerging Music Festival: Ky Vöss, Seramic, Miss Grit, Dead T00th – 17:00
June 30 – Jalopy Theatre: Michael Daves Quartet ft. Tony Trischka, Yacouba Sissoko, Terrell King – 19:00

July

July 07 – Carnegie Hall Citywide: Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra – 19:00
July 14 – Carnegie Hall Citywide: Tessa Lark + Michael Thurber – 7:00 pm
July 21 – Carnegie Hall Citywide: Magos Herrera featuring The Knights – 7:00 pm
July 28 – Carnegie Hall Citywide: Champe-Soukous Collective – 7:00 pm

August

August 03 – Ailey Moves NYC: Ailey II – 19:00
August 04 – Carnegie Hall Citywide: Ndlovu Youth Choir – 19:00
August 18 – New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville – 19:00
August 19 – New York City Opera: Alessandro Lora in Concert – 19:00
August 25 – Accordions Around the World: Diana Burco, Suistamon Sähkö, Ragini Ensemble – 19:00
August 26 – Roulette Intermedium: Immanuel Wilkins, 75 Dollar Bill, Ka Baird – 19:00

September

September 01 – Classical Theater of Harlem: Langston in Harlem – 19:00
September 07 – American Symphony Orchestra: American Expressions – 19:00
September 08 – New York City Opera: Romeo and Juliet – 19:00
September 09 – Drom: Gaye Su Akyol (US Debut) – 19:00
September 14 – Harlem Stage: 40th Anniversary Celebration – 19:00

Over 20 of these performances will also be available for live streaming if you are unable to attend in person.
For more information, visit the Picnic Performances official website.

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More than 20 free New York Opera concerts to take place in Bryant Park this summer

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