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SUMMARY: Downtown White Plains Rock the Block 2026
DESCRIPTION: Location: Mamaroneck Ave. (between E. Post Rd. and Maple Ave.)
  Rock the Block is back for its third year! Join us every third Wednesday f
 rom May through August for an evening of live music\, outdoor dining\, and 
 family-friendly fun in the heart of downtown White […]
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: <p><strong>Location:</strong> Mamaroneck Ave.
  (between E. Post Rd. and Maple Ave.)</p><p style="font-weight: 400\;">Rock
  the Block is back for its <strong>third year</strong>! Join us every <stro
 ng>third Wednesday from May through August</strong> for an evening of live 
 music\, outdoor dining\, and family-friendly fun in the heart of downtown W
 hite Plains.</p><p style="font-weight: 400\;">Last summer\, Rock the Block 
 brought thousands of residents and visitors to Mamaroneck Avenue for four n
 ights of great food\, live music\, and an unforgettable downtown atmosphere
 . With restaurants expanding into the street\, families enjoying games and 
 activities\, and the avenue filled with energy\, Rock the Block quickly bec
 ame one of White Plains’ favorite summer traditions.</p><p style="font-weig
 ht: 400\;">For these special nights\, <strong>Mamaroneck Avenue will be clo
 sed to cars</strong>\, transforming it into White Plains’ premier “Str”eat”
 ery with expanded outdoor dining\, entertainment\, games\, and more!</p><p 
 style="font-weight: 400\;"><strong>Best of all\, this event is FREE to atte
 nd.</strong></p><h3 style="font-weight: 400\;"><strong>What to Expect</stro
 ng></h3><p style="font-weight: 400\;">Enjoy a fun and lively evening featur
 ing:</p><ul style="font-weight: 400\;"><li>Expanded outdoor dining along Ma
 maroneck Avenue</li><li>Live music performances</li><li>Mini golf and lawn 
 games (including cornhole)</li><li>A family-friendly atmosphere for all age
 s</li></ul><p><span>[button link="https://wpbid.com/events/rock-the-block-2
 026/#faq"]Please read the FAQs here[/button]</span></p><hr /><h2 style="fon
 t-weight: 400\;"><strong>LIVE MUSIC LINEUP</strong></h2><h2><span id="june1
 8" style="color: #0a1d72\;"><strong>— Wednesday\, May 20th 5:30 pm - 8:30 p
 m —</strong></span></h2><h2 id="otm">The Experience Band and Show</h2><h2>S
 had Deso</h2><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-
 2026-bands.jpg" alt="Rock the Block The Experience Band and Show\, Shad Des
 o" width="1024" height="684" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5453" />
 </p><p style="font-weight: 400\;"><strong>THE EXPERIENCE BAND AND SHOW</str
 ong> led by the visionary TromboneKing\, a night of phenomenal funk\, Go-go
 \, and plenty more from a band dubbed “The People’s Band” out of the Washin
 gton DC area. </p><p><strong>SHAD DESO</strong> is a genre breaking\, fierc
 e guitarist and multi-instrumentalist\, from SUNY Purchase’s Music Conserva
 tory.</p><hr /><h2><span id="june18" style="color: #0a1d72\;"><strong>— Wed
 nesday\, June 17th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm —</strong></span></h2><h2 id="otm">Spa
 nglish Fly</h2><h2>Olivia K and The Parkers</h2><p><img src="https://wpbid.
 com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2026-bands2.jpg" alt="Rock the Block: Sp
 anglish Fly\, Olivia K" width="1024" height="684" class="aligncenter size-f
 ull wp-image-5456" /></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400\;"><strong>SPANGL
 ISH FLY</strong> is almost single handedly reviving and refreshing 1960’s B
 oogaloo with their brass heavy Latin Funk. </span></p><p><span style="font-
 weight: 400\;"><strong>OLIVIA K AND THE PARKERS</strong> turns a crowd into
  their congregation with their distinctive brand of soul\, gospel and jazz.
 </span></p><hr /><h2><span id="june18" style="color: #0a1d72\;"><strong>— W
 ednesday\, July 15th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm —</strong></span></h2><h2 id="otm">S
 lap Dragon</h2><h2>Rae the Band</h2><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/wp-conte
 nt/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2026-bands3.jpg" alt="Rock the Block: Slap Dragon\, 
 Rae the Band" width="1024" height="684" class="aligncenter size-full wp-ima
 ge-5457" /></p><p><strong>SLAP DRAGON</strong> fresh\, funky\, irresistibly
  joyful\; uniquely equal parts bluegrass\, disco\, and R&B\, out of Nashvil
 le.</p><p><strong>RAE THE BAND</strong> soulful\, funky\, and blues influen
 ced blending sounds of 60s soul\, electric blues\, and classic rock with th
 eir knock-you-out frontwoman.</p><hr /><h2><span id="june18" style="color: 
 #0a1d72\;"><strong>— Wednesday\, August 19th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm —</strong></
 span></h2><h2 id="otm">The Band Memo</h2><h2>Brass Queens</h2><p><img src="
 https://wpbid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2026-bands4.jpg" alt="Rock
  the Block: The Band Memo\, Brass Queens" width="1024" height="684" class="
 aligncenter size-full wp-image-5458" /></p><p><strong>THE BAND MEMO</strong
 > indie/alt rock\, jam band that burst on the NYC scene last year with thei
 r virtuosic musicianship\, thoughtful\, tightly crafted songwriting\, soari
 ng\, guitar-driven peaks and psychedelic dance breaks with moments of raw s
 elf-reflection.</p><p><strong>BRASS QUEENS</strong> an all female brass ban
 d deeply inspired by the New Orleans tradition.</p><hr /><h2 id="faq" data-
 uw-rm-heading="prs">FAQs</h2><ul><li><strong>Is Rock The Block Free?<br /><
 /strong>Yes\, Rock The Block is free to attend. However\, we recommend maki
 ng reservations for outdoor seating with the desired restaurant.</li><li><s
 trong>Is this event family-friendly?<br /></strong>Yes\, this event is perf
 ect for families! Enjoy a variety of free games\, activities and ArtsMobile
  suitable for people of all ages.</li><li><strong>What time will there be l
 ive music?<br /></strong>Live music will be from 5:30pm – 8:30pm</li><li><s
 trong>Will there be food available?<br /></strong>Alongside the restaurants
  offering outdoor café seating\, the following establishments will extend t
 heir seating onto Mamaroneck Avenue:<br />– Brazen Fox<br />– Cantina<br />
 – Freebird<br />– Hudson Grille<br />– Lazy Boy Saloon<br />– Lilly’s<br />
 – Ron Blacks<br />– Sundance Kitchen</li><li><strong>Smoking Policy<br /></
 strong>While the event takes place on a public street\, it is considered a 
 private event. Smoking\, including vaping\, cigarettes\, and marijuana\, is
  only permitted in designated smoking areas outside of the street closure. 
 Thanks!</li><li><strong>Can I bring my own Alcohol?<br /></strong>No. Outsi
 de alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Please note that alcoholic drinks a
 re exclusively available for purchase from the restaurants on-site. Bags ar
 e subject to search.</li><li><strong>Pet Policy<br /></strong>Dogs are welc
 ome in the event space. However\, please note that individual restaurants h
 ave their own policies regarding pets at their dining locations.</li><li><s
 trong>Is there parking available near the event venue?<br /></strong>Absolu
 tely! There is plenty of parking throughout White Plains. For more informat
 ion and to make parking hassle-free\, download the ParkWhitePlains app.</li
 ><li><strong>Is the event wheelchair and ADA-accessible?<br /></strong>Yes\
 , the venue is fully navigable for people with mobility disabilities.</li><
 li><strong>In Case of Rain<br /></strong>This event is subject to weather c
 onditions. In the event of rain\, alternative dates may be scheduled\, plea
 se check our social media pages.</li></ul><hr /><h3><img src="https://wpbid
 .com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wpbid-rtb-sponsors-restaurants-2026-1.jpg" 
 alt="Rock the Block Sponsors" width="1024" height="750" class="aligncenter 
 wp-image-5479 size-full" /></h3><h3></h3><h3 style="font-weight: 400\;"><st
 rong>Stay Connected</strong></h3><p style="font-weight: 400\;">Follow us <s
 pan>on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtownwhiteplains.bid/" 
 target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="h
 ttps://www.instagram.com/downtownwhiteplains.bid/" aria-label="Instagram - 
 open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://w
 ww.instagram.com/downtownwhiteplains.bid/$instagram">Instagram</a><span> an
 d </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhitePlainsBID" target="_blank" 
 rel="noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.faceb
 ook.com/WhitePlainsBID" aria-label="Facebook - open in a new tab" data-uw-r
 m-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.facebook.com/whiteplainsb
 id$facebook">Facebook</a> for event updates\, performer announcements\, and
  more.</p><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-202
 5-web-gallery-5565.jpg" alt="Rock the Block" width="1080" height="720" clas
 s="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5425" /></p><p><img src="https://wpbid.co
 m/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2025-web-gallery-6567.jpg" alt="Rock the B
 lock" width="1080" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5426"
  /></p><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2025-w
 eb-gallery-5505.jpg" alt="Rock the Block" width="1080" height="720" class="
 aligncenter size-full wp-image-5423" /></p><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/w
 p-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2025-web-gallery-2572.jpg" alt="Rock the Bloc
 k" width="1080" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5421" />
 </p><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2025-web-
 gallery-0027.jpg" alt="Rock the Block" width="1080" height="720" class="ali
 gncenter size-full wp-image-5420" /></p><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/wp-c
 ontent/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2025-web-gallery-5512.jpg" alt="Rock the Block" 
 width="1080" height="720" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5424" /></p
 ><p> </p><p><img src="https://wpbid.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rtb-2025
 -web-gallery-0021.jpg" alt="Rock the Block" width="1080" height="720" class
 ="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5419" /></p>
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