Free Live Shows Planned for Little Island in NYC for Seven Weeks!

NYC’s Little Island, the floating park renowned for its scenic beauty, is gearing up for a summer of cultural extravagance with the Glade Series. Spanning from July 10th to September 1st, this series promises seven weeks of free, live performances in various artistic genres, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Hudson River.

The lineup features an eclectic mix of performances, starting with blues legend Ruthie Foster on July 10th, accompanied by insightful conversations led by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks.

The series continues with a diverse array of acts, including dance performances by Melissa Toogood, cabaret from Mx Justin Vivian Bond, and a unique multilingual showcase celebrating New York City’s linguistic diversity.

Notably, the series culminates with curated performances by Grammy Award-winning artist Cécile McLorin Salvant from August 21st to 25th, highlighting jazz vocalist Vanisha Gould, folk artist June McDoom, and other talented musicians.

Additionally, Gio Escobar will bring his avant-garde collective to the stage from August 28th to September 1st, promising dynamic bomba and salsa nights.

Throughout the event, visitors can also enjoy the Oyster Market, curated by the founder of New Amsterdam Market. It features live oyster shucking and an Oyster Radio Hour in The Amph.

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This summer extravaganza at Little Island not only offers exceptional cultural experiences but also celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of New York City’s artistic community, making it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

Here’s the full lineup at Little Island:

THE GLADE SERIES

JULY 10-14 / SUZAN-LORI PARKS: “Tell Me More”                               

A series of performances and conversations curated and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks. Each evening, conceived around a pair of ideas, will feature a musical act and a conversation between Parks and a cultural luminary.

Wednesday, July 10, 7 pm

Blues & Greens: Conversation with Suzan-Lori Parks and Majora Carter / Performance by Ruthie Foster

Thursday, July 11, 10 pm

The Runway & The Street: Conversation with fashion designer Daisy Wang / Performance by MC Corey James Gray & Freestyle Monday

Friday, July 12, 10 pm

Outer Space & Inner Space: Conversation with Columbia Astronomy Professor Jane Huang / Performance by Psychedelic Soap Box

Saturday, July 13, 7 pm

Work & Play: Watch Me Work w/ Suzan-Lori Parks & Special Guest / Performance by Suzan-Lori Parks’s Sula & the Joyful Noise

Sunday, July 14, 2024, 7pm

Past & Future: Conversation with Suzan-Lori Parks and Eric Foner / Performance by Brandee Younger 

JULY 17-21, 9:30 pm / MELISSA TOOGOOD: “Epilogue: Pam Tanowitz’s ‘Day For Night’”    

Melissa Toogood dances an epilogue to choreographer Pam Tanowitz’s Day for Night, which plays at 8:30 p.m. each night in The Amph.

JULY 24-28 / JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: A Week of Cabaret                                                   

Wednesday, July 24 & 25, 28, 6:30 pm

Friday, July 26 & 27, 10 pm

July 31-August 4 / NEW AMSTERDAM OYSTER MARKET

A week of food. Curated by Roberta LaValva & the New Amsterdam Market

AUGUST 7-11 / MORGAN JAY & FRIENDS: A Week of Comedy                                    

Wednesday, August 7, 7 pm

Morgan Jay, Usama Siddique, Isa Medina, Daniel Bridgegadd

Thursday, August 8, 7 pm

Morgan Jay, Sean Donnelly, Tatiana Frank, Myq Kaplan

Friday, August 9, 10 pm

Morgan Jay, Sahib Singh, Shane Torres, Jordan Jensen

Saturday, August 10, 7 pm

Morgan Jay, Jay Jurden, Carmen Lynch, Neel Gosh

Sunday, August 11, 7 pm

Morgan Jay, Sarah Tollemache, Leclerc Andrew, Erin Jackson 

AUGUST 14-18 / ENDANGERED LANGUAGE ALLIANCE: “Language City”                      

Wednesday, August 14 & 15, 17 & 18, 6:30pm

Friday, August 16, 2024, 10 pm

Sunday, August 18, 2024, 6:30 pm

AUGUST 21-25 / CURATED BY CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT

A Week of Celebrated Jazz and Folk Artists

Wednesday, August 21, 8:30 pm

Vanisha Gould (ASL Interpreted)

Thursday, August 22, 8:30-9:30 pm

June McDoom

Friday, August 23, 10 pm

Lua Noah

Saturday, August 24, 8:30 pm

Sullivan Fortner

Sunday, August 25, 8:30 pm

TBA 

AUGUST 28-SEPTEMBER 1 / CURATED BY GIO ESCOBAR        

A Week of Music and Performance Art

Wednesday, August 28 & 29, 31, September 1, 7 pm

Friday, August 30, 2024, 10 pm