This free live music series and public health outreach returns at Syracuse City Parks, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday Aug. 18 featuring Paula Atherton at Thornden Park. Jazz in the City features local and national music artists with food and craft vendors. It’s also a way to provide COVID-19 shots and boosters for city residents who aren’t up to date with their vaccinations. Concerts are free and open to all.