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Inti Raymi as celebrated in Peru Photo: Jose Santana

If you are a music lover, mark your calendars now for two family summer concert series that you don’t want to miss. We wrote them up this week already, but we want to make double sure that you don’t miss the Madison Square Park Kids Concert Series or Fort Greene Park’s Music in the Grove all summer long. Yesterday 700 people showed up for the Fort Greene Park concert and it never felt overwhelming crowded. It’s a Wednesday summer hangout that’s groovy fun with picnic blankets, community dancing and great music.

This weekend Charles has hunted down the most interesting music acts including the Hunts Point Fish Parade ( a milder version of the Mermaid Parade apparently), the Children’s Day Festival at South Street Seaport, a celebration of the Inti Raymi with Native dancing and much more!

Friday June 24th

10:00 am: Albee Square Grand Opening Celebration
Celebrate the opening of Downtown Brooklyn’s Albee Square Public Plaza with face painting, free refreshments and music performances by Dog on Fleas and Audra Rox. Stick around after the kiddie acts for a showcase of the borough’s best bands.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Weekly Sing-along with Lloyd Miller
Lloyd’s energy, humor, and wonderful music always entertains and educates children and adults at his weekly sing-along.
For more info, go here.

7:00 pm: The Alex Levin Trio’s Friday Night Jazz Shows
At this weekly jazz jam, children under 16 can bring their own instruments and let loose alongside the band for a few tunes.
For more info, go here.

7:00 pm: 13th Annual New York Family Arts Festival: Artz, Rootz, Rhythm
Enjoy an evening of dance and music. Featuring: singer Ioana Wicker; tap artist Tyrice “Cartier” Conway; The Uptown Dance Academy; the voice of Naoko Yoshioka “NOW” accompanied by “Don’t Give Up” Choir.
For more info, go here.

Saturday June 25th

10:30 am: Hunts Point Fish Parade and Summer Festival
What originally began as a protest of the Fulton Fish Market has evolved into a neighborhood institution, loosely modeled on Coney Island’s infamous Mermaid Parade. The day begins with face painting and music at Hunts Point Riverside Park, which offers free boat rides throughout the day. Then, the marine-costumed revelers march to Barretto Point Park, where the festivities continue with games, performances, workshops and a talent show.
For more info, go here.

12:00 pm: Word for Word Kids: Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band
The popular crooner and her band churn out tunes from a variety of genres, from funk to punk. Rain venue: the Children’s Center at the NYPL main branch (42nd St at Fifth Ave).
For more info, go here.

12:00 pm: Inti Raymi
Start off the summer solstice with Native dancing and music making, courtesy of Ecuadorian dance troupe Ayazamana and the musicians of Sinchikuna.
For more info, go here.

12:00 pm: Children’s Day Festival
A variety of acts occupy the stage for the afternoon at the South Street Seaport as part of the River to River Festival’s kiddie-palooza, which also features maritime crafts, rides aboard the Seaport Express train and costumed characters walking about (noon–5pm). If your tots aren’t tuckered out by then, the New York Philharmonic performs during a sunset fireworks show (8pm). All ages.
For more info, go here.

1:00 pm: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music: Open House
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music presents a free, fun-filled open house.
For more info, go here.

3:30 pm: Little Rockers in Concert
Little Rockers, who play hip, rockin’ tunes for kids will be in concert then join us for the after party and meet the band, tour the stage, and try and instrument!
For more info, go here.

4:00 pm: Jazz: Brooklyn’s Beat
It’s time for a family dance party with the Felix Hernandez Rhythm Revue at Grand Army Plaza!
For more info, go here.

7:00 pm: Riverside Clay Tennis Association Sunset Concert Series: Classical
Come picnic on a tennis court and listen to the Gotham Winds Ensemble for an evening of Richard Strauss, Dvorak, and other classical music.
For more info, go here.

Sunday June 26th

12:00 pm: Itty Biddies Family Matinee at Joe’s Pub
Come join swing-pop darlings the Itty Biddies at Joe’s Pub this weekend!
For more info, go here.

12:00 pm: Little Club Heads Family Dance Party: Princesses and Superheroes
This family dance party includes a DJ, live entertainment, games, face painting, clowns, and cartoon characters. Dress as your favorite princess or superhero.
For more info, go here.

12:00 pm: Soundview Arts & Music Festival
Head out to the Bronx for the first annual celebration the Soundview Arts & Music Festival.  There will be music, dance and lots of arts workshops.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Jazz for Kids with Amy Cervini and Friends
Amy Cervini will get little feet tapping with her upbeat, kid-friendly jazz tunes. More courageous musicians can play along, while more timid virtuosos can just sit back and enjoy Cervini’s feel-good compositions. Either way, your tot (and you!) can learn something new about jazz.
For more info, go here.

6:00 pm: Free Concert on the Lawn – Fort Totten Park
The event will feature Something Special Big Band, directed by Phil Costa, one of the finest swing bands in the metro area. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic dinner, and enjoy this outdoor performance overlooking Little Bay and the Throgs Neck Bridge.
For more info, go here.

(Many thanks to TONY Kids, NY Metro Parents, and Mommy Poppins for listing info!)

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