Union Square celebrates summer each Thursdaday throughout June, July and August with a series of free concerts, storytelling and dance performances. The festivities begin at lunchtime with live bands, storytelling takes place at teatime and dance performances kick off after that, all on the centre lawn of Union Square Park.
Each act is different depending on the day and a wide variety of styles are covered, from Irish step dancing, opera and jazz to African drumming and guest appearances by literary characters.
Summer in the Square began as part of an effort to rejuvenate the Union Square neighbourhood. Since then the series has grown from a small community affair to one of Manhattan's most popular and eclectic outdoor events.
2008 Events
KIDS IN THE SQUARE
Thursdays at 12:30 PM
Calling all Kids: Head over to Union Square for family-fun music and dance, caricature artists, face-painting, puppeteers and more!
June 26th - Moey's Music Party
July 3rd - Astrograss
July 10th - Hot Peas 'N Butter
July 17th - Princess Katie and Racer Steve
July 24th - Dirty Sock Funtime Band
July 31st - JUMP Presents Carnival of the Animals
August 7th - Suzi Shelton
August 14th - The Daryl Roth Theatres Present Children's Fall Preview
YOGA IN THE SQUARE
Thursdays at 3:00 PM
Reenergize your body and mind with weekly yoga classes led by Union Square-based studios. Classes are accessibly to all ages and abilities. Please bring a mat (a limited number will be provided).*
June 19th - Hosted by Tao Yoga
June 26th - Hosted by East West Yoga
July 3rd - Hosted by East West Yoga
July 10th - Hosted by East West Yoga
July 17th - Hosted by Tao Yoga
July 24th - Hosted by OM yoga
July 31st - Hosted by OM yoga
August 7th - Hosted by OM yoga
August 14th - Hosted by Tao Yoga
MUSIC IN THE SQUARE
Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Beat the summer heat and enjoy short programming selections from talented musicians from New York City and beyond.
June 19th at 12:30 PM - JVC Jazz and Downbeat Magazine Present: Northern Illinois University, the University of the Arts, and Hartford Academy of the Arts
June 26th - JVC Jazz Presents: The New School Jazz Band
July 3rd - Jennie Arnau
July 10th - TheaterMania.com Presents an Off-Broadway Review
July 17th - The John Malino Band
July 24th - The Nashville Attitude
July 31st - Jukebox the Ghost
August 7th - Virgin Presents World Music Night
August 14th - Virgin Presents World Music Night
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The New Yankee Stadium
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The Bronx
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19 June 2008 - 14 August 2008 
Interactive Bronx map
