Topic: Celebrate Brooklyn

• Pool Parties to Continue, Another Summer Park Show Announced

  By: Devorah Klein | 1 Comment | Feb 4, 10:34am ET

  As many of you know, the infamous JellyNYC summer Pool Parties were yet again in danger of not happening. Last summer the mostly free concert series were in danger of being discontinued after the venue they had been taking place for 3 years, McCarren Park Pool, was going to be … More

• First Celebrate Brooklyn Show Announced: Passion Pit

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jan 27, 4:58pm ET

  Even though it’s freezing, concert promoters are already gearing up for summer shows. The first of the summer park shows has been announced: Passion Pit will be playing a Celebrate Brooklyn benefit (read: it’s not free) at Prospect Park on June 29. Tokyo Police Club are “very special guests.”

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• Femi Kuti Played Prospect Park

  By: Devorah Klein | 1 Comment | Jun 26, 12:26pm ET

  Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti and The Positive Force played a free show for Celebrate Brooklyn last night at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Thankfully the rain gave up for one day and it was beautiful out. The place was packed and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The opener, Melvin Gibb’s … More

• Celebrate Brooklyn, MoMA show, and More Tonight

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jun 8, 4:26pm ET

  Usually Monday is that blah day that you hate. But for some reason tonight (Monday June 8) is packed with awesome music-related activities. So cheer up and gear up to go out tonight! Here are your awesome choices:

  Celebrate Brooklyn’s inaugural concert this summer is David Byrne. He plays at the … More

• Celebrate Brooklyn Announces Schedule

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | May 4, 12:19pm ET

  Here is the awesome schedule for Celebrate Brooklyn at the Prospect Park Bandshell. I for one am psyched for Dean & Britta with the Crystal Stilts, the Purple Rain sing-along with Escort, Femi Kuti, and Los Amigos Invisibles. Here’s the whole thing:
  Free concerts ($3 suggested donation):
  Monday, June 8, 8:00 P.M. … More

• Animal Collective Add 2nd Brooklyn Show

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 8, 9:57am ET

  Image: Newscom
  Animal Collective in London in 2007
  Animal Collective is playing Celebrate Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Bandshell on August 14, as was previously known, but now they have announced a second night at the bandshell on August 15! Tickets go on sale TODAY at NOON.
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• David Byrne Playing Celebrate Brooklyn--For Free!

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 7, 12:52pm ET

  Image: Newscom
  David Byrne at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on December 8, 2008

  That’s right, David Byrne for free. The Talking Heads lead singer and music legend will play Celebrate Brooklyn’s Opening Night Gala on June 8 at the Prospect Park Bandshell. Hollah!
  Of course, if you want to go the VIP benefit beforehand, … More

• Animal Collective at Prospect Park This Summer

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Mar 25, 10:30am ET

  Animal Collective are turning out to be one of the biggest, most popular bands these days. What with their critically acclaimed album Merriweather Post and their much improved on live shows, they are today’s It indie band. How better to appreciaet them than seeing them live at the Prospect Park … More

• What To Do This Weekend

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Aug 8, 10:53am ET

  If you aren’t at the All Points West Festival this weekend, check out these other shows:
  Friday:
  Lila Downs @ Prospect Park Bandshell (Free)
  Hercules and Love Affair @ Irving Plaza
  Black Sheep, Jamie Drastik, and Pimp Ninja @ Highline Ballroom (Free)
  Tapes N’ Tapes @ Sound Fix (Free)
  Cass McCombs @ South Street Seaport (Free)
  Iggy … More

• First Free Park Shows

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Jun 12, 12:13pm ET

  19 January 2008 – New York, NY – Isaac Hayes at the B.B.King Blues Club & Grill.
  Photo Credit: Lionel Urman/Sipa Press/0801222041
  Photo Permission: Newscom
  Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park has its inaugural show tonight with none other than Isaac Hayes. It’s free and sure to be a … More

• Lots More Free Summer Shows

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 8, 12:01pm ET

  Image Source: River to River
  So many venues host (mostly) free shows in the summertime, it’s hard to keep up. There’s McCarren Pool, Central Park, and Prospect Park. But then there’s also Castle Clinton in Battery Park, the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center, and the South Street … More

• Celebrate Brooklyn Shows Announced

  By: Devorah Klein | Comment | Apr 7, 12:13pm ET

  Image Source: Zen Pop
  The Prospect Park Band Shell has played host to some amazing shows the past few summers (i.e. Manu Chao, Yo La Tengo, Malajube). This summer should be no different. The NY Times writes:
  “Celebrate Brooklyn will open its 30th season on June 12 with a performance … More