Hudson River Park Debuts Pop-Up Mirage Shows

Do you like fun surprises? If so, you'll love Hudson River Park's new way of entertaining—through surprise performances! The park announced its series of surprise pop-up music and dance performances for park go-ers of all ages to enjoy as they explore Manhattan's West Side.

The park folks told us the dates and locations of the shows, but when it comes showtimes, mum’s the word. Visitors will need to keep their eyes and ears open as to when the shows pop up. It's all about the element of surprise!

“Hudson River Park has such a wide diversity of piers and landscape types, and we conceived this new pop-up series as a way to invite our visitors to explore the park and discover new music and dance in spaces that may not yet be familiar to them,” Noreen Doyle, president and CEO of the Hudson River Park Trust, said. “With each surprise performance taking place in a different location across the park’s four-mile footprint, the series will offer a wide array of experiences, from rock-and-roll to contemporary dance, with some of the most talented artists our city has to offer appearing and then disappearing, just like a mirage.”

Hudson River Park Pop-Up Performance Lineup

Curious as to what kinds of shows will pop up? Artists featured in the series represent a wide range of music and dance genres that reflect New York City’s thriving cultural scene, according to the park people. From singer-songwriters and dance showcases to drum lines and marching bands, the performance lineup features a diverse roster of talent with something for everyone to appreciate. 

Here's the lineup:

• Brooklyn United Marching Band — July 13 | Pier 81 at W 40 Street 

The Brooklyn United Marching Band, popularly referred to as BU, is a Brooklyn United Music and Arts Program favorite. The southern collegiate-style band has a flair for unique and electrifying presentations.

•  Ariel Rivka Dance — July 27 | Clinton Cove at W 55 Street 

Ariel Rivka Dance (ARD) is an all-female contemporary company founded by Artistic Director, Ariel Grossman. Its mission is to champion female creatives through original choreography, commissioned music, and family and educational programming.

• Aviva Jaye —  August 10 | Pier 26 at N Moore Street 

Aviva Jaye is a performing artist and composer primarily wielding voice, piano, harp, guitar and ukulele. She often combines acoustic and electronic elements to unlock a portal for listeners to venture, exploring the dimensions of empathy, self-awareness, social justice and futurism.