Free Summer Concerts Coming Up Near Ditmas Park
The 2013 schedules for the Martin Luther King Jr. at Wingate Field and Seaside Concert Series on Coney Island have been announced, and it looks like this season’s shows will feature awesome acts like Rakim, Smokey Robinson, Mighty Sparrow, the Go-Go’s, and more. All performances are free and begin at 7:30pm.
The first concert of the season will be held Friday, July 12, and the finale will be Wednesday, August 21. So, want to see the full lineup?
Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series
Wingate Field, Brooklyn Ave. between Rutland Rd. and Winthrop St.
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds / Joe
Monday, July 15
Old School Night
Rakim /Whodini /Big Daddy Kane / Chubb Rock
Monday, July 22
Annual Gospel Night
Marvin Sapp / Israel Houghton and New Breed / Christian Cultural Center Choir
Monday, July 29
Annual Caribbean Night
Morgan Heritage /Kes the Band / Mighty Sparrow
Monday, August 5
Toni Braxton
Monday, August 12
Gladys Knight / The O’Jays
Monday, August 19
Seaside Concert Series
West 21st St. and Surf Ave. on Coney Island
Cheap Trick
Friday, July 12
TBA
Thursday, July 18
Smokey Robinson
Thursday, July 25
The Go-Go’s / Tom Tom Club
Thursday, August 1
Huey Lewis and the News
Thursday, August 15
Chicago
Wednesday, August 21
Wingate Field is a 10 minute drive or 25 minute ride on public transit, and the Coney Island venue is easily reachable on the Q line. While you’re there, you can check out the soon-to-be 5,000-seat amphitheater in the former Childs’ Restaurant.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, but cameras, pets, smoking, alcohol, and bottles are prohibited. For more information, call 718-222-0600.
Photo via Big Daddy Kane