Concerts, Movies and Plays
Performing Arts Series Hotline: 349-3754
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. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and a picnic basket and become immersed in the sights and sounds of the Performing Arts Series.
Movies in Bryan Park, beginning on August 23, are presented by Bloomington Parks and Recreation and The Ryder Film Series. Parents, please be aware that some of the movies have a rating of PG. We request your assistance in determining if they are appropriate for your family. Rain dates are the Saturday following a rainout.
For up-to-the-minute information on weather-related cancellations, call the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Community Events Hotline at 349-3754.
Looking for more free music this summer? See the schedule of music and events taking place at the Saturday and Tuesday Bloomington Community Farmers' Markets.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation's Summer Performing Arts Series Calendar
Friday night opening acts at The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park are sponsored by Associates of Integrative Health.
| Date | Time | Location | Performance Group/Style | Sponsored by |
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| Tuesday, June 4 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Peoples Park | Emily Brown acoustic folk |
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| Thursday-Sunday, June 6-9 |
Th, F, Sa 7 p.m. Su 3 p.m. |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Monroe County Civic Theater A Midsummer Night's Dream |
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| Tuesday, June 11 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Peoples Park | Jukedaddyz jump blues, sing and rumba boogie |
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| Friday, June 14 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Craig & The Crawdads New Orleans R&B, swing, and blues |
Sierra Remodeling and Bloomingfoods |
| Tuesday, June 18 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Peoples Park | Cari Ray Americana singer/songwriter |
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| Friday, June 21 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Buncha Bums blues, rock, and country |
Baker Family Dentistry |
| Tuesday, June 25 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Peoples Park | Craig & Lori Brenner blues, jazz, swing |
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| Friday, June 28 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Jukedaddyz jump blues, swing, and rumba boogie |
Bloomington Board of REALTORS |
| Sunday, June 30 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Sharlee Davis & Will Devitt acoustic pop/jazz/blues |
Bloomingfoods |
| Friday, July 5 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Curtis Cantwell Jackson & Janiece Jaffe jazz vocal harmonies and guitar |
Rebecca & Me and Bloomingfoods |
| Sunday, July 7 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Bloomington Symphony Orchestra orchestral |
Smithville |
| Friday, July 12 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Carrie Newcomer & Gary Walters acoustic contemporary folk |
Siwy Plastic Surgery Baker Family Dentistry |
| Sunday, July 14 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Jason & Ginger original Americana, folk and blues |
Mira Salon Bloomingfoods |
| Friday, July 19 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Carlyn Lindsey & SnakeDoctor original blues and R&B |
Bloomingfoods |
| Sunday, July 21 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | The Gordon Bonham Blues Band Chicago blues |
Massage on the Square |
| Friday, July 26 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | The Jenn Cristy Band high-energy, original rock |
Baker Family Dentistry |
| Sunday, July 28 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Bottom Road Blues Band electric blues, all styles |
The May Agency |
| Tuesday, July 30 |
11:30 a.m. | Peoples Park | Monika Herzig Acoustic Project modern jazz |
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| Friday, Aug. 2 |
6:30-9 p.m. | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | Bloomington Community Band concert band |
do salon |
| Sunday, Aug. 4 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Afro Hoosier Intl African/world dance |
Bloomingfoods |
| Tuesday, Aug. 6 |
11:30 a.m. | Peoples Park | Splinter Group rock/jazz/fusion |
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| Sunday, Aug. 11 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Kid Kazooey & the Ballroom Roustabouts storysinging dance music for families with children |
The Green Nursery Bloomingfoods |
| Tuesday, Aug. 13 |
11:30 a.m. | Peoples Park | Jason & Ginger original Americana, folk and blues |
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| Sunday, Aug. 18 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Post Modern Jazz Quartet modern jazz and blues |
Relish |
| Tuesday, Aug. 20 |
11:30 a.m. | Peoples Park | Don't Call Me Betty rock and roll |
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| Friday, Aug. 23 |
dusk | Bryan Park | The Princess Bride(1987) Rated PG |
World Wide Automotive |
| Sunday, Aug. 25 |
6:30-9 p.m. | Bryan Park | Krista Detor acoustic originals |
Baker Family Dentistry |
| Tuesday, Aug. 27 |
11:30 a.m. | Peoples Park | The Indiana Boys Americana |
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| Friday, Aug. 30 |
dusk | Bryan Park | Bye Bye Birdie(1963) Rated G |
The May Agency |
| Friday, Sept. 6 |
dusk | Bryan Park | Romancing the Stone (1984) Rated PG |
St. John, May and Woolford |
| Friday, Sept. 13 |
dusk | Bryan Park | Rear Window (1954) Rated PG |
The May Agency |
| Friday, Sept. 20 |
dusk | Bryan Park | From Russia with Love (1963) Rated PG |
The Dog House |