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Harlem Meer Hosts Free Jazz Festival

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Manhattan, NY

On Sunday, August 2, saxophonist Kobie Dozier performs at 2:00 p.m. at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center by Harlem Meer in Central Park. The free Harlem Meer Performance Festival is open to all ages and does not require tickets or preregistration. The north-end location is near Central Park North at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, giving residents a neighborhood option for afternoon music. The series also includes brief Central Park Conservancy updates during intermission.

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