Vinyl dance parties, salsa nights, and lunchtime jazz: free musical events continue in Downtown Brooklyn this August

August is here, and with it comes a lineup of fun and engaging musical events taking place across Downtown Brooklyn. With summer in full force, these events are perfect for spicing up your mid-day break or for letting loose after work. Check out the schedule and the great music:

Lunchtime Jazz Concerts at Columbus Park

Tuesdays in August* from 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso’s office and the Jazz Foundation of America, enjoy your lunch al fresco with some of Brooklyn’s best jazz musicians from the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall.

August 02 - Eric Wyatt
August 16 - Willie Martinez
August 23 - Patsy Grant
August 30 - Steve Cromity
*except August 09

Downtown Brooklyn Salsa Series

Wednesdays in August from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Salsa nights in Downtown Brooklyn are back! Join Salsa Salsa Dance Studio at Willoughby Plaza to learn the basics before practicing your moves and dancing the night away!

August 01 - DJ Jun
August 10 - DJ Ray Suave
August 17 - DJ Gil Hernandez
August 24 - DJ Joe Gonzalez
August 31 - DJ Jun

Vinyl Nights Dance Parties

Thursdays in August from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Party with the Mobile Mondays crew and dance to funk, soul, hip-hop, house, Latin and more — all from 1972 to 1992, and all spun on vinyl by a rotating lineup of some of NY’s best deejays.

August 04 - Misbehaviour + Kenny Parker
August 11 - Operator Emz + Woof
August 18 - Misbehaviour + Quinnette
August 25 - Misbehaviour + Guest