Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

One of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, Charlie Parker—known as “Bird”—called Alphabet City home. This summer’s festival, which was first held back in 1993, takes place over three days at Tompkins Square Park and Marcus Garvey Park. Some of the top jazz musicians in the world—along with a new generation of talented artists—will come together to pay homage to the beloved New Yorker.