Imagine a summer night in Queens where a park transforms into one giant block party—live music pumping, local vendors lining the pathways, and hundreds of New Yorkers dancing under the stars. That’s exactly what’s coming to Baisley Pond Park on Saturday, August 15, when SummerStage lands in the Southeast Queens park for the first time ever with Southside, We Outside!, a community-powered celebration blending the energy of a neighborhood block party with the buzz of a night market.
It’s one of the newest additions to SummerStage’s expanded 40th anniversary season, which is bringing more free performances than ever to neighborhoods across NYC.
From live music and local vendors to delicious eats, dancing, and a curated market highlighting neighborhood entrepreneurs, the event will transform the park into one massive outdoor celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community.
👀 What to expect at SummerStage’s Southside, We Outside! block party
Blending the energy of a neighborhood block party with a lively night market, Southside, We Outside! will celebrate the culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship that make Southeast Queens so special.
With live music curated by The Soapbox Presents and a market curated by BlaQue Community Cares, here’s what you can expect at the event:
- 🎶 Live music: Experience performances curated by The Soapbox Presents, an organization that celebrates the brilliance of Black and brown artists. Known for showcasing some of NYC’s top talent, the collective has performed everywhere from SummerStage and The Apollo to Lincoln Center, Afropunk, and neighborhood stoops and sidewalks across the city
- 🛍️ Night market: Browse a curated market by BlaQue Community Cares featuring local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community vendors
- 💃 Block party vibes: Dance the night away while enjoying an evening of music, culture, food, shopping, and community in Baisley Pond Park
📅 Event Details at a Glance
- What: SummerStage Southside, We Outside! Block Party & Night Market
- When: Saturday, August 15 | 5 pm – 8 pm
- Where: Baisley Pond Park – Baisley Blvd, Jamaica
- Cost: Free and open to the public
If you’ve been looking for the ultimate summer night in Queens where you can dance the night away while enjoying a night of culture, community, and entrepreneurship, this first-ever SummerStage block party is one you won’t want to miss.
