Bring your picnic blanket to relax with the Riverside Brass Quintet in Inwood Hill Park and enjoy a program that is “quintessentially NYC” with music by George Gershwin, Lin Manuel Miranda, John Batiste, Will Aaronson and more.
What started as a group of friends reading music and sharing bagels in an apartment on Riverside Drive, Riverside Brass Quintet (RBQ) redefines contemporary chamber music through novel performances, community-driven projects, and purposeful collaboration. RBQ is committed to uplifting local artists and ensembles; their Brass on Broadway series enabled Upper Manhattan residents to attend and explore popular Broadway music in three varied venues across Central Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.
This performance takes place in Inwood Hill Park, on Pat’s Lawn. Bathrooms can be found inside the nearby Nature Center or the restaurant Inwood Farm with purchase of food or beverage. Come early to talk a walk in the largest remaining old-growth forest in Manhattan, explore the newly renovated Inwood Hill Nature Center and be sure to stop by our WHCO sponsor CHOCnyc for their incredible homemade ice cream.
These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.
Rain date: August 30th at 2pm in Inwood Hill Park, Pat’s Lawn.
WHCO’s principal bass player Milad Daniari is joined by friends for a fun and relaxing afternoon of music at the historic Dyckman Farmhouse Museum. Bathrooms are available onsite. Nearby you can explore the newly rebuilt Inwood Library as well as the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary and many, many shops and restaurants on Broadway!
These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.
Rain location: Our Saviour’s Atonement 178 Bennett Avenue
American quintet Calliope Brass collaborates with the world’s most prominent creatives to build evocative, story-driven concert experiences for a variety of audiences. Inspired by the eponymous storytelling muse in Greek mythology, Calliope Brass (pronounced “Kuh-LIE-uh-pea”) is most known for its innovative approach to creating interactive concert experiences.
This performance takes place at Bennett Park, near the flagpole. The park contains the highest natural elevation in Manhattan, at 265.05 feet above sea level. Bathrooms can be found in the playground area nearby. After the concert be sure to visit one of our many nearby WHCO sponsors including Tinto Tapas Restaurant, the Fountain Bookshop, Dutch Baby Bakery, Tampopo Kitchen, and Refried Beans!
These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.
Rain date: July 19th at 4pm at Bennett Park
Summer Picnic Concert: Trio Fadolín
Trio Fadolín is a new ensemble with a unique sonority — featuring Sabina Torosjan on violin, Valeriya Sholokhova on cello, and Ljova, performing on the fadolín – a new instrument that encompasses the range of the violin, viola, and most of the cello, finding its footing in an acoustic chamber music setting for the first time
This performance takes place at the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Built in 1765, it is Manhattan’s oldest surviving residence and was once the headquarters of General George Washington. Don’t miss a stroll down picturesque and historic Jumel Terrace while you’re here!
These concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic, blankets, or chairs, and we kindly ask that you help maintain the cleanliness and care of our shared public spaces.
Rain location: Our Saviour’s Atonement 178 Bennett Avenue
On the first Friday of every month Jazz Wahi and The Bonnefont present elegant, swinging jazz to accompany fine cocktails and dining! No cover.
This month: Enjoy Mark Kross, on piano, and Eddy Khaimovich on bass.
