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Jazz Returns To Ralph Ellison

Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Manhattan, NY

Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison Plaza returns Sunday, August 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The free community concert series, presented by Berta Indeed, features local musicians and vocalists at Ralph Ellison Plaza in Manhattan. Residents can attend without a listed admission charge and enjoy an afternoon performance in the plaza. The program is part of the city's outdoor parks programming and is scheduled to take place at the plaza rather than at a separate indoor venue.

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