Brooklyn Botanic Garden last week kicked off a unique concert series, Jazz in July, in celebration of its summer exhibition, “Natural Attractions: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story.”
This exhibition aims to inspire a new perspective and appreciation of plants and insects, according to organizers, who hope it will also serve as a call to action for New Yorkers to protect pollinators whose survival aids the reverse of climate change and beautification of our city.
Visitors of Jazz in July, which kicked off on July 11 with the Brownstone JAZZ Ensemble, will enjoy jazz performances from local musicians as well as art tours and interactive workshops. To beat the heat, a pop-up bar will be serving beer, wine, ice cream and snacks.
Festivities kick off each Thursday at 6 p.m., with performances beginning at 7 p.m.
Upcoming performances are as follows:
July 18
- Join Patrick Costello, BBG’s 2024 artist-in-residence, in a Community Chorus
- Haitian music and stories performed by Mizik Ayiti! Featuring Jonathan Michel: L’Ouverture, presented in partnership with Haiti Cultural Exchange
July 25
- Join “Disability Pride, Disability Joy, Exist,” a Disability Pride Month Art-Making Program celebrating disability diversity with Annie Nishwani Lachhman and Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, presented in partnership with Accessible Travel NYC
- Performance by the Brooklyn-based Afro-Caribbean band, Blakk
Check out the full schedule of activities for Jazz in July on the Brooklyn Botanical Garden website. Participation is free with Garden admission, which can be purchased at bbg.org.
