Sunset Jam on the Hudson
Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, Battery Park City, bpcparks.org
July 7August 25:Every Friday, a free drumming circle with a master drummer playing rhythms based in African, Latin, Caribbean styles hits Wagner Park. Instruments are provided, or you can bring own beatmakers.
Turntables on the Hudson
The Frying Pan, Pier 63, West 24th Street and the Hudson River, turntablesonthehudson.com
Friday nights:Boat parties are more fun when the craft remains in the dock (let's be honest, it sucks when you want to go home and you're stuck in the middle of the Hudson). This Friday-night mainstay has resident DJ's Nickodemus and Mariano and percussionist Nappy G turning it out in the depths of the stationary Frying Pan. Special guests include One Self and DJ Vadim (June 9) and Endangered Species doing a live performance (July 14).