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Downtown Brooklyn Presents 2022 season brings more free music than ever to the neighborhood!

With the weather getting warm, it’s time to head outside and enjoy Downtown Brooklyn’s many public plazas, and this year DBP’s exciting lineup of events features fantastic music to enjoy while taking a lunch break or having an after work drink al fresco. Plus — most of our events come with the opportunity to win drink tokens and gift certificates to local businesses by partaking in fun activities such as bringing your pet to an event or napkin self-portraits.

Check out the schedule and the great music – there’s something for everyone:

Albee Square Happy Hours

Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Enjoy live music performed by local musicians! Swing by for the chance to win drink tokens redeemable at AL B’s beer garden.

May 12 - Viva DeConcini
May 19 - Jonny Meyers, featuring Tony Orbach
June 2 - Maria Raquel
June 9 - Greg Humphreys Electric Trio
June 16 - Obed Jean-Louis in partnership with Haiti Cultural Exchange
June 23 - C.A.M.P.O.S

Lawrence Street Happy Hours

Thursday May 26 and June 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
We’re closing down Lawrence Street for a block party! Pass by from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on those days for after-work drinks at Circa, live music, giant games, and more

May 26 – L Train Brass Band
June 30 - Fernando Garcia

Willoughby Plaza Lunchtime Music Series

Wednesdays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
June 1 to July 27
Stop by Willoughby Plaza during your lunch break on Wednesdays in June and July to accompany your meal with an exciting musical performance!

June 1 – Our Band
June 8 – Charlie Burnham
June 15 – Skye Steele
June 22 – Gregorio Uribe
June 29 – Samuel Torres + Sarah Alden
July 6 – Elifè & Tompkins
July 13 – Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas
July 20 – John Ellis
July 27 – Tamar Korn

Pop Up Lunchtime Entertainment @ Brooklyn Commons

Thursdays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
June 2 to July 14
Head to Brooklyn Commons on Thursdays for lunchtime entertainment featuring a variety of fun, wacky acts, from ballet shows to balancing acts!

June 2 – BQE Strings
June 9 – Casey Howes & Jacob Warren of Pilobolus Dance Theater
June 16 – Tatiana Desardouin, Jessica St. Vil and KaNu Dance Theater, and Robenson Mathurin in partnership with Haiti Cultural Exchange
June 23 – Brooklyn Ballet
June 30 – Pedro Giruado Tango Quartet
July 7 – Brianna Kalisch and Harold Moeller: Spinning Action + Balancing Acts
July 14 - La Manga

Lunchtime Jazz Concerts at Columbus Park

Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:30 PM
August 2 to August 23
Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America and in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, lunchtime music continues Tuesdays in August at Columbus Park!

August 2 – Eric Wyatt Quartet
August 9 – Steve Cromity
August 16 – Willie Martinez and the NYC Salsa All-Stars
August 23 – Patsy Grant & Friends

Tag #downtownbrooklyn when you attend and post on social media, and we’ll share it on our story!

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