THE BIG SCREEN

See the most-watched international sporting events on the 30-foot Big Screen. Free and open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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POWER HOUR

Power your mind and body with free yoga, pilates, and dance cardio fitness classes by Alo, outdoor reading parties by Reading Rhythms, and pickleball by CityPickle in the Public Square and Gardens.

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MOVIE NIGHTS

Watch beloved romcoms and more on the Big Screen every Friday night at 6pm starting this September.

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FAMILY FUN

Play, sing, and dance together in interactive concerts by Mozart for Munchkins, watch classic family movies on the Big Screen, and go on literary adventures with Storytime with The New York Public Library.  All Family Fun programs are free all season long.

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BACKYARD BITES

Enjoy casual Mexican street food-inspired fare at Verano, the hottest new hangout in the Public Square and Gardens and taste food from 20 stalls representing dozens of cultures and culinary specialties at Smorgasburg at The Shed.

WELLS FARGO BENEFITS

As the presenting sponsor of Backyard, Wells Fargo offers its customers exclusive benefits throughout the entire season, from May 3rd to November 3rd. Enjoy priority seating, giveaways, and other exclusive perks!

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SUMMER CONCERTS

Enjoy and discover up-and-coming artists in a series of free, live outdoor concerts every Wednesday at 6pm through August 7th in the Public Square and Gardens.

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SHAKESPEARE AT SUNSET 

presented by The Public Theater Mobile Unit

Celebrate the bilingual musical adaptation of William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS through a series of 10 free and open to the public performances, featuring contemporary rhythms from across Latin America in this joyously fast-paced, 90-minute show.

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