Full Circle Souljahs

NYC FREE is a four-week festival happening at Hudson River Park’s Little Island from August 11 – September 5, featuring music, comedy, dance, theater, art and more, with 460 artists and 160 performances.

Last month, it was revealed that Laurie Anderson would be co-curating a Lou Reed tribute for this year’s annual Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival, and now the full schedule for Season 46 is here. It runs from July 20 to August 7 with free outdoor performances at various Lincoln Center venues. Opening night is “a night of words and music” with the legendary Patti Smith…

Also: Neon Indian, psychedelic soul legends Cymande with KING, DJ Kool Herc, the annual Duck Down BBQ, Kamasi Washington, Blonde Redhead, Chairlift, Just Blaze and many more.