BLOOMINGTON – Under the setting sun or the starry sky, join the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department for free music performances or movies throughout the summer in Bloomington
Admission is FREE to all concerts and movies.
The Performing Arts Series offers the Bloomington community numerous opportunities to experience the talent of its local artists. Enjoy free, outdoor performances in venues throughout the city.
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Aug. 8 | Russian Cowboy Moxxie | indie rock fierce, heavy-hitting, fuzz rock power duo | Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 13 | Zion Crossroads Huckleberry Funk | roots Americana band with a healthy dose of psychedelia high-powered funk, R&B, and soul | Switchyard Park, main stage | 6 p.m. 7: 15 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 15 (rescheduled from July 11) | O2R Blues Band The Movin’ Hips | blues, jazz, and boogie blues, soul, and R&B | Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 22 | Postmodern Jazz Quartet Monika Herzig Acoustic Project | straight-ahead modern jazz contemporary sophisticated jazz | Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 27 | Janiece Jaffe Krista Detor | jazz singer-songwriter | Switchyard Park, main stage | 6 p.m. 7: 15 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug 29 | An Evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra | Switchyard Park, main stage | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri., Sept. 3 (rescheduled from July 9) | Dizgo—two back-to-back sets; no opener | jam rock | Switchyard Park, main stage | 6 p.m. |
| Thurs., Sept. 9 | Shakespeare in the Park: “All’s Well That Ends Well,” presented by the Monroe County Civic Theater | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri., Sept. 10 | Shakespeare in the Park: “All’s Well That Ends Well,” presented by the Monroe County Civic Theater | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | |
| Sat., Sept. 11 | Shakespeare in the Park: “All’s Well That Ends Well,” presented by the Monroe County Civic Theater | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. | |
| Sun., Sept. 12 | Shakespeare in the Park: “All’s Well That Ends Well,” presented by the Monroe County Civic Theater | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 2 p.m. | |
| Sun., Sept. 19 | An Evening with the Bloomington Community Band and the Bloomington Jazz Orchestra | Switchyard Park, main stage | 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
Peoples Park Concert Series
Thursday afternoons signal that the workweek is almost over— be sure to visit Peoples Park each week throughout the summer, and listen to a variety of talented musical performers to help you unwind for your upcoming weekend.
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thur., Aug. 5 | The Dan Kirk Band | ’60s and ’70s | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., Aug. 12 | Sofia Crespo | flamenco dancer | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., Aug. 19 | John Kogge | acoustic folk and blues, jazz standards | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur. Aug 26 | Russian Cowboy | indie rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., Sept. 2 rescheduled from Thurs., June 10 | Indiana Dance Company | high energy dance and entertainment | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., Sept. 9 rescheduled from Thurs., July 8 | Salem Willard | folk-rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
Movies in the Park Schedule
Pack your picnic blanket and some snacks, and enjoy a movie under the stars.
| Day/Date | Performance | Rating | Runtime | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Aug. 7 (rescheduled from June 19) | The Manchurian Candidate (1962) | PG-13 | 2 hr 6 min | Bryan Park | 9:15 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 20 | Rear Window (1954) | PG | 1 hr 52 min | Bryan Park | 9 p.m. |
| Sat., Aug. 21 | Hearts Beat Loud (2018) Presented in partnership with Bloomington PRIDE | PG-13 | 1 hr 37 min | Switchyard Park | 9 p.m. |
| Fri., Sept. 10 | Zootopia (2016) | PG | 1 hr 48 min | Bryan Park | 8:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Oct. 1 | The Dark Crystal (1982) | PG | 1 hr 33 min | Switchyard Park | 8 p.m. |
