Central Park SummerStage hosts free concerts June through August! Indie rock, world music, jazz, everything. Shows are usually weekday evenings and weekend afternoons.

Arrive early for popular acts — Lines start 2 hours before doors. Bring picnic blanket and snacks since vendors are expensive.

Rumsey Playfield is easy from 6 train at 68th-Lexington. Check their website for full schedule — Some shows need free advance tickets!