Central Park Swings!

CENTRAL PARK SWINGS | SUN JULY 23
2023-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
Central Park Swings returns to our new location inside Central Park. Join us at King Jagiello statue Plaza for a social afternoon of music & dance. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
DJ: This will be a DJ MUSIC event
DANCE LESSON: at start
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
DONATIONS: We will provide a uniquely marked TIPS container for public cash donations. ONLINE: We also have an online link which is venmo.com/lindyland
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.

Central Park Swings | Sunday July 16
2023-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States

Central Park Swings | Band Appearance Postponed
2023-07-09 16:00 - 19:00 | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
UPDATE: The Appearance by Miss Maybell & The Jazz Artistes has been postponed to AUG 20th due to the poor weather. HOWEVER, We expect to provide DJ music from 4:30 – 6:30PM today if skies remain clear. Due to the unpredictable weather patterns this weekend no LIVE music but plenty of fun.
Central Park Swings returns to our new location inside Central Park. Join us at King Jagiello statue Plaza for a social afternoon of music & dance. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
BAND: POSTPONED to AUGUST 20th MISS MAYBELL & THE JAZZ AGE ARTISTES
DANCE LESSON: at start
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
DONATIONS: We will provide a uniquely marked TIPS container for public cash donations. ONLINE: We also have an online link which is venmo.com/lindyland
“Miss Maybell plays banjo and taps her steel brushes on a tricked-out washboard. She also commands an impressive kazoo, but the secret weapon they unleash is Maybell’s vocals — deep and strong enough to join an angel choir with the likes of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday.”
New Hampshire Magazine
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.

Central Park Swings POSTPONED
2023-07-02 16:00 - 19:00 | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
UPDATE – Unfortunately the weather has taken a turn for the worse. We are postponing our JULY 2nd Event. Please join us again Saturday JULY 9th. & 16th for LIVE MUSIC plus a line dance demo/class at 5pm. We’ll be learning the 1940s Stroll.
Central Park Swings returns to our new location inside Central Park. Join us at King Jagiello statue Plaza for a social afternoon of music & dance. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
BAND: TBA (announced 1-2 wks prior to date)
DANCE LESSON: at start
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
DONATIONS: We will provide a uniquely marked TIPS container for public cash donations. ONLINE: We also have an online link which is venmo.com/lindyland
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.

Central Park Swings | Sunday June 25
2023-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
UPDATE – Due to unpredictable weather patterns this weekend, we plan to provide DJ MUSIC on SUNDAY. Check our website and facebook invite for last minute updates confirming weather is clear enough.
Central Park Swings returns to our new location inside Central Park. Join us at King Jagiello statue Plaza for a social afternoon of music & dance. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
BAND: DJ ONLY (due to unpredictable weather this weekend)
DANCE LESSON: at start
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
DONATIONS: We will provide a uniquely marked TIPS container for public cash donations. ONLINE: We also have an online link which is venmo.com/lindyland
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.

Central Park Swings | Sunday June 18
2023-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
SPECIAL NOTE: AERIALS / TRICKS Practice Session before the music on the GRASS by TURTLE POND from 3:15-4PM. Reply to info@JumpinEntertainment.com if you’re interested in participating (or call 646-233-3338 before Sunday).
Join us at King Jagiello statue Plaza for a social afternoon of music & dance. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
BAND: Matthew Piazzi & The Debonairs
DANCE LESSON: at start
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
DONATIONS: We will provide a uniquely marked TIPS container for public cash donations. ONLINE: We also have an online link which is venmo.com/lindyland
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.

Central Park Swings | Sunday May 28
2023-05-28 16:00 - 19:00 | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
Central Park Swings returns to our new location inside Central Park. Join us at King Jagiello statue Plaza for an afternoon of music and dancing. This stunning plaza in the round overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
BAND: MISS MAYBELL & THE JAZZ AGE ARTISTES
DANCE LESSON: at start
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.
THE MUSICIAN LINE UP just confirmed as of MAY 25th
Charlie Judkins on Piano, Dan Levinson on Clarinet, David Ostwald on Tuba and the Marvelous Miss Maybell on Vocals/Washboard
“Miss Maybell plays banjo and taps her steel brushes on a tricked-out washboard. She also commands an impressive kazoo, but the secret weapon they unleash is Maybell’s vocals — deep and strong enough to join an angel choir with the likes of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday.”
New Hampshire Magazine

Central Park Swings | Sunday May 7
2023-05-07 16:00 - 19:00 | King Jagiello Plaza, E 79th St East Side of the Turtle Pond,, New York City, NY, 10024, United States
Central Park Swings will open this Season at a new location inside Central Park. Join us at King Jagiello Plaza for an afternoon of music and dancing. This location is a stunning plaza in the round adjacent to King Jagiello Monument, which overlooks Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle.
BAND: Evan Hamaguchi Swing Band
DANCE LESSON: at start
FREE ( $10 donation suggested)
All our events are weather permitting. Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary. The King Jagiello plaza location is in collaboration with Alex Socials.
DONATIONS ACCEPTED at event or on EVENT BRITE

Evan Hamaguchi is a multi-talented musician known for performances on saxophone, clarinet, and vocals. Based in Brooklyn since 2020, he draws inspiration from the rich traditions of New Orleans jazz, swing, and 1930s dance music. From childhood jam sessions in Davis, California, to collaborations with diverse musical artists in New York, Evan’s lifelong study of music embraces both modern influences and classic sounds. Catch him playing in Central park, whether you’re a swing dancer or simply a lover of good music!

CENTRAL PARK SWINGS FRI APRIL 7 POSTPONED
2023-04-07 15:30 - 18:00 | Naumburg Bandshell, Terrace Dr. near W 72nd St, New York, 10019, United States
OUR APOLOGIES BUT DUE TO SUDDEN CHANGE IN WEATHER this EVENT IS POSTPONED
PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR REPLACEMENTS DATES (beginning MAY)
Jumpin Entertainment in association with Lindyland.com present The 2023 SEASON PREMIER of CENTRAL PARK SWINGS at The Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park.
DATE: FRI APRIL 7 POSTPONED
LIVE MUSIC: Evan Hamaguchi swing band
TIME: 3:30 – 6PM
FREE: suggested donation $8
DONATIONS ACCEPTED at event or on EVENT BRITE

Evan Hamaguchi is a multi-talented musician known for performances on saxophone, clarinet, and vocals. Based in Brooklyn since 2020, he draws inspiration from the rich traditions of New Orleans jazz, swing, and 1930s dance music. From childhood jam sessions in Davis, California, to collaborations with diverse musical artists in New York, Evan’s lifelong study of music embraces both modern influences and classic sounds. Catch him playing in Central park, whether you’re a swing dancer or simply a lover of good music!

LIVE SWING BAND
2022-09-09 15:30 - 18:30 | Naumburg Bandshell, Terrace Dr. near W 72nd St, New York, 10019, United States
Jumpin’ Entertainment LLC in association with Lindyland.com presents
LIVE MUSIC with
Peter Ford and The Baby Soda Jazz Band
FRIDAY SEPT 9th at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park.
Central Park Swings presented LIVE MUSIC and DANCING from 2002 – 2008 and has returned in 2022 for more fabulous public events.
a $10 donation is suggested
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LIVE SWING BAND
2022-08-05 15:30 - 18:30 | Naumburg Bandshell, Terrace Dr. near W 72nd St, New York, 10019, United States
The team at Jumpin’ Entertainment will be presenting a LIVE SWING BAND and space for DANCING. Central Park Swings presented LIVE MUSIC and DANCING from 2002 – 2008 and is returning here in 2022 for more fabulous public events. a $10 donation is suggested

Live Music | Matthew Piazzi & The Debonairs
2022-04-08 15:30 - 18:30 | Naumburg Bandshell, Terrace Dr. near W 72nd St, New York, 10019, United States
Central Park Swings presents its inaugural event on FRIDAY APRIL 8th featuring Matthew Piazzi & The Debonairs. Central Park Swings presented LIVE MUSIC and DANCING from 2002 – 2008 and is returning here in 2022 for more fabulous public events.
a $10 donation is suggested
