The Hudson River Museum is pleased to announce our Summer Amphitheater Series on Friday and Saturday evenings from July 9–August 20, 2021, featuring artists of the highest quality across multiple disciplines and genres, with a focus on both iconic and emerging performers who give memorable shows every season. All performances are FREE and begin at 8pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm. No reservations required. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve, basis and we retain the right to limit capacity following NYS and CDC guidelines. Free parking is available. Learn more at hrm.org/amphitheater.
During such a challenging time, the HRM Summer Amphitheater Series offers culture-hungry audiences a safe outdoor venue, overlooking the majestic Palisades and the Hudson River, where they can come together to enjoy top-quality entertainment. Now celebrating its ninth season, this year’s captivating performances include tango, jazz, classical, R&B and soul, magic, and even a falconer showing off birds of prey.
Free Evening Hours: The Museum will also offer free admission on Friday and Saturday evenings, 5–7pm, from July 16–August 28, 2021. We will also be offering a free planetarium show on Fridays at 6pm. The Museum is thrilled to be reopening the HRM Planetarium on Friday, July 16, with a free show, after being closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic.
HRM’s Free Evening Hours is sponsored by Entergy. The Amphitheater schedule is as follows:
Friday, July 9, 8pm- Afro-Peruvian Ensemble. An unforgettable live experience that celebrates a unique heritage that will get you up on your feet! This all-star ensemble brings you the joyful sounds of the Peruvian coast with a contemporary treatment that is rooted in rich tradition.
Saturday, July 10, 8pm- Skyhunters in Flight. As twilight turns into night, watch trained birds of prey fly above you as master falconer Brian Bradley demonstrates their special powers. Get a closer look at live owls, hawks, and falcons from around the world. Learn how these beautiful birds play an important role in our environment, at the top of the food chain.
Friday, July 16, 8pm. Unison. The four core band members of Unison all reside in Westchester and have been performing together for the past four years. They play a range of covers as well as original music, with Joshua Bayonne on vocals and keys, Benjamin Martinez on guitar, Tyler Morgan on saxophone, and James Langley on drum pads and vocals.
Saturday, July 17, 8pm. Getting to Know You: Mind Reading Under the Stars. Forget everything you know about mind reading. Andy Gershenzon, The Brooklyn Wizard, has been a professional magician for more than 15 years. His unique brand of magic and mentalism has been enjoyed by all.
For more information, visit HRM.org.
