A gospel-soaked night from Mavis Staples, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and former Staple Singers vocalist whose career spans civil rights-era soul to recent cross-genre collaborations, presented in association with the Apollo Theater, with Brother Wallace opening. Staples remains a powerful live performer well into her eighties, and this booking is shaping up as one of the season’s emotional high points. Free, general admission; expect a packed lawn and arrive early.

5:00 PM | Rumsey Playfield, Central Park — enter at E 69th St & 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021