Bryant Park in the Summer
Summers in Bryant Park are a magical time in New York City. The park, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, is a hub of activity and excitement during the warmer months with free events and performances all summer long. One of my favorite events in the park is the Picnic Performances series, which features free music, dance, and theater performances from a variety of NYC arts institutions. These performances take place on the park’s lush green lawn and are the perfect way to spend a summer evening with friends or family.
In addition to the Picnic Performances, Bryant Park also offers a range of other activities and events during the summer months. The park also hosts live music events, movie nights, and yoga classes, as well as a variety of food and drink vendors. One of the highlights is Bryant Park’s Movie Nights series, which has been a New York City tradition for over 30 years. The series features free outdoor screenings of classic and contemporary films on the park’s big screen. New Yorkers show up in droves for this, rain or shine, with blankets and picnic dinners to enjoy movies under the stars.
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Yoga in Bryant Park
Bryant Park offers Yoga multiple times a week in the summer, amd it is common to see the Park full of people participating in all the sessions.
Movie Nights in Bryant Park
Mondays are for movie nights in Bryant Park, and the Park is full of picnicking movie lovers making the most of summer movies in the Park.
Ribbon Dancing in Bryant Park
Ribbon Dancing classes tend to happen during working hours usually.
Picnic Performances in Bryant Park
Picnic Performances are many and varied at Bryant Park, and I managed to catch a jazz performance organized with Carnegie Hall featuring the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble and Akua Dixon Quartet, with jugglers in the audience!
During these performances is the only time the fountain is not operational, unless it is frozen over.
Tai Chi in Bryant Park
Bryant Park offers Tai Chi classes, which don’t have quite as many takers as the Yoga.
Reading Room at Bryant Park
Bryant Park has a daily reading room with activities organized for adults and children.
Games at Bryant Park
Bryant Park has ping pong and chess tables set up for its visitors, though I seem to have pictures only of the chess.
Closing Thoughts on Bryant Park in the Summer
Bryant Park has made itself a go to destination in the summer with all that it has to offer, ranging from its lush lawn to all the events that are organized there. The events are all free, and range from music performances, dancing, movies, yoga, reading, tai chi and a host of other activities aimed at visitors of all ages. It is definitely worth visiting for New Yorkers and tourists alike.
All in all Bryant Park is a must visit destination in the summer for everyone.
