No need to head all the way out to the hinterlands of Brooklyn for concerts, only to be stranded at 4am on the wrong side of the river. (The L-calypse is nigh, after all). Discover the best up-and-coming bands, right in Bryant Park. This year will feature performances from Gemma, (“silky, pop-y new project with plenty of open space, mid-'80s R&B hooks and gently skittering beats” according to The New York Times), harpist Mikaela Davis, (“her highly proficient harp technique” according to the Boston Globe), and many more. There will also be other festivities such as cornhole, juggling and photo-ops. Food and drink vendors will be there for all your needs to make this festival complete.

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