Debuted in 1986 with a concert by the Sun Ra Arkestra, Summerstage sounds great, looks great, books a really interesting diversity of music from around the world, and, benefits withstanding, has free admission. But get ther early for anything popular

Rumsey Playfield, Central Park (Enter the park at 69th Street and 5th Avenue on the east side or at 72nd Street and Central Park West on the west side.)

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subway east side: 6 train to 68th or 77th Streets
subway west side: 1, 2, 3, 9, B or C trains to 72nd Street
bus east side: M1, M2, M3 or M4 to 72nd Street and 5th Avenue
bus west side: M7, M10, or M11 to 72nd Street and Central Park West
bus crosstown: M-66 or M72 to Central Park West or Fifth Avenue