What is happening in the City of Poughkeepsie this summer?
We will be busy... This isn't everything, just some highlights.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS on the Poughkeepsie waterfront Waryas Park, around 9:00pm or so...
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Free viewing from the waterfront, or purchase a ticket to view from the Walkway Over the Hudson.
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For more information, visit cityofpoughkeepsie.com news flashes.
SATURDAY, JULY 13, Waryas Park
BIKE NEW YORK, DISCOVER HUDSON VALLEY RIDE
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Friday, July 12 social and checkin at Farmers and Chefs, Saturday, July 13 checkin at Waryas Park.
For more information, visit www.bike.nyc/events/discover-hudson-valley-ride/
SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, on Cannon Street from Market Street to Academy Street
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CANNON STREET BLOCK PARTY
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A "SUMMER SUNDAYS" BLOCK PARTY with food, drinks, music by KALE
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For more information, visit the Summer Sundays Facebook Page
THURSDAY, JULY 18 - SUNDAY, JULY 21 [days and times may vary by location]
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UPSTATE ART WEEKEND
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The Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn Gallery, The Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory Print Studio, and the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College.
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For more information, visit upstateartweekend.org
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2:00pm, Cunneen-Hackett Theatre, 12 Vassar Street
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BALLET COLLECTIVE LIVE CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE
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Featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet and acclaimed choreographer, founder, and New York City Ballet dancer Troy Schumacher
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 4:00pm, Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion on the Hudson River
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CONCERT AT THE PAVILION
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Rae Simone & The Fellas
Dylan Doyle and Friends
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Dudley Memorial Shelter in College Hill Park
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FREDERICK DOUGLASS DAY
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Commemorate the 1858 speech given in College Hill and celebrate freedom, culture, and community.
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For more information, celebratingtheafricanspirit.org/frederick-douglass-day
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 12:00pm - 7:00pm, Waryas Park
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LA GUELAGUETZA
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Celebrate arts and culture from Oaxaca, Mexico.
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For more information, facebook.com/pokguelaguetza/
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, Waryas Park
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POUGHKEEPSIE RIVERFEST
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Carnival rides, games, food, live music and more.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, on Cannon Street from Market Street to Academy Street
CANNON STREET BLOCK PARTY
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A "SUMMER SUNDAYS" BLOCK PARTY with food, drinks, music by Bosco and the Storm
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For more information, visit the Summer Sundays Facebook Page
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
JAZZ IN THE VALLEY - JAZZ CRAWL
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The second annual Jazz Crawl in around the city: 3:30pm at the Millhouse Brewing Company, 4:45pm at Dulce Cafe, and 6:00pm atMahoney's Irish Pub, culminating in music around 7:30pm in the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion on the Hudson River, featuring Desmond Teague and Friends, True North (Joe North), and more...
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For more information, check jazzinthevalleyny.org for updates.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 12:00pm, Waryas Park
JAZZ IN THE VALLEY
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An annual festival, showcasing music performed by world-class musicians, fittingly complemented by breathtaking views of the Hudson River Valley as backdrop.
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For more information, visit jazzinthevalleyny.org
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 12:00pm - 6:30pm, Southside Historic District (Academy, Garfield, etc.)
POUGHKEEPSIE PORCHFEST
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Over 2 dozen porches hosting 40 bands and performers - R&B,Neo Soul, Country, Rock, Spoken Word, Jazz, Cabaret, Folk, and more!
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For more information, visit facebook.com/POKPorchFest/
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, on Cannon Street from Market Street to Academy Street
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CANNON STREET BLOCK PARTY
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A "SUMMER SUNDAYS" BLOCK PARTY with food, drinks, music by Slipgroove
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For more information, visit the Summer Sundays Facebook Page
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, time TBD, Upper Landing Park on the Poughkeepsie Waterfront
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THE FATEFUL HOUR
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A new play written by local legend Al Rosenblatt about New York State ratification of the United States Constitution in the City of Poughkeepsie in 1788.
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​Stay tuned for more information.
THREE SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER ON THE POUGHKEEPSIE WATERFRONT, 4:00pm
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KAAL ROCK PARK CONCERT SERIES
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Saturday, September 14, Moonlight Initiative
Saturday, September 21, Base Camp
Saturday, September 28, Cuboricua
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For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/kaalrockparkconcerts/
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 10:00am - 6:00pm, and SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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POUGHKEEPSIE OPEN STUDIOS
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Artist studios, galleries, arts organizations, and pop-up locations around the city.
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For more information, visit poughkeepsieopenstudios.org