Celebrate summer at the Garden with live jazz on Thursday evenings. Bring a blanket to stretch out and enjoy the music, presented in partnership with local arts organizations. Performances start at 7. Each night also features a tour or other Garden activity. Pop-up bar; no outside food, drink, or chairs permitted. Wheelchairs are welcome and accessible seating is available for people with limited mobility. Please contact [email protected] with any accessibility-related questions or requests. All programs free with Garden admission.
Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 6–7 p.m.
Make your own herbal honey and take home a sweet, healing treat—while supplies last! Learn More › about Herbal Honey Workshop with Arvolyn Hill
Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Join us for a soulful night of jazz led by saxophonist Eyal Vilner and his dynamic ensemble. Learn More › about Eyal Vilner Quartet
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 6–7 p.m.
Experience a bilingual, all-ages workshop with BBG artist in residence Julia Rocha-Nava, exploring plants and their healing gifts through song, rhythm, and play.
Learn More › about Music and Plant Medicine with Artist in Residence Julia Rocha-Nava
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Savor the soul-stirring sounds of Mizik Ayiti! with Rasin Okan—an evening of Haitian folk music that honors memory, spirit, and Vodou roots. Learn More › about Mizik Ayiti! featuring Rasin Okan
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 6–7 p.m.
Join “Disability Pride, Disability Joy, Exist,” an art-making program that celebrates disability as an integral part of human diversity. Learn More › about Disability Pride Month Art-Making Program
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Celebrate the Caribbean roots of American improvised music with drummer Patrick Gabriel-Boyle, who blends city life and cultural memory into a vibrant, spontaneous sound. Learn More › about Nascence
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 6–7 p.m.
Try your hand at blind contour drawing with a BBG instructor—capture the shapes of magnolia leaves or bonsai without looking at your paper and discover surprising results! Learn More › about Contour Drawing Demo
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 7–8 p.m.
Enjoy a performance by local favorites BrownstoneJAZZ Ensemble. Learn More › about BrownstoneJAZZ Ensemble
Calendar
Herbal Honey Workshop with Arvolyn Hill
Herb Garden
Eyal Vilner Quartet
Plant Family Collection
Music and Plant Medicine with Artist in Residence Julia Rocha-Nava
Fragrance Garden
Mizik Ayiti! featuring Rasin Okan
Cherry Esplanade
Disability Pride Month Art-Making Program
Discovery Garden
Nascence
Plant Family Collection
Contour Drawing Demo
Magnolia Plaza
BrownstoneJAZZ Ensemble
Cherry Esplanade
Jazz in July 2025
Evenings | Performances
Thursdays in July 2025 | 6–8 p.m.
Celebrate summer at the Garden with live jazz on Thursday evenings. Bring a blanket to stretch out and enjoy the music, presented in partnership with local arts organizations. Performances start at 7. Each night also features a tour or other Garden activity. Pop-up bar; no outside food, drink, or chairs permitted. Wheelchairs are welcome and accessible seating is available for people with limited mobility. Please contact [email protected] with any accessibility-related questions or requests. All programs free with Garden admission.
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