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2022 Concert and Movie Schedule
Performing Arts Series Hotline: 812-349-3754
Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic dinner and delight in the sounds of local musicians with the Performing Arts Series! Admission to all concerts and movies is free.
*Strawberry Shortcake Festival Concert held in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club Auxiliary's Strawberry Shortcake Festival from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Switchyard Park
The Happy Hour in the Park beer garden returns for the June 10, June 24, July 8, August 12, and September 9 concerts at Switchyard Park. Cardinal Spirits will be on site with canned cocktails for purchase, and The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge will have beer and wine for sale. The beer garden is open from 6-8:15 p.m. and is located inside the Pavilion at Switchyard Park, except for the June 24 concert when the beer garden will be in the main stage lawn.
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Th Aug 18 | Anneliese and Ali | acoustic, country, '90s all variety | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
| Su Aug 21 | Sundays in Bryan Park - back-to-back shows! Cuadros Quartet Sophie Faught + Prime Vintage |
jazz done our way jazz |
Bryan Park | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Th Aug 25 | Otto & the Moaners | cosmic folk rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
| Fr Aug 26 | Switchyard Park Concert Series Hank Ruff Opener: Anneliese and Ali |
country Opener: country, 90s all variety |
Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. opener 7:15 p.m. main act |
| Su Aug 28 | Evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 7 p.m. | |
| Th Sept. 1 | CANCELLED Derrick Weidner & Olivia Doyle | acoustic folk, pop, country | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. p.m. |
| Fr Sept 2 | Happy Hours on the Lawn Busman's Holiday Opener: Witness Protection |
groovy rock & roll | Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park | 6-8:30 p.m. |
| Su Sept 4 | Daily Bread & Butter Amanda Biggs Band |
traditional folk, European dance music a cabaret of son |
Bryan Park | Back to back shows! 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Fr Sept 9 | Happy Hours on the Lawn Will Scott |
acoustic blues, soul-Americana | Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park | 6-8:30 p.m. |
| Fr Sept 16 | Movies in the Park Encanto |
2021 · PG· 1 hr 39 min | Bryan Park | 8:15 p.m. |
| Su Sept 18 | Evening with the Bloomington Community Band | Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. | |
| Sa Oct 1 | Movies in the Park Ghostbusters |
1984 · PG· 1 hr 45 min | Switchyard Park | 8 p.m. |
| Fr Oct 7 | Switchyard Park Concert Series King Bee and the Stingers Opener: Will Scott |
blues Opener: acoustic blues, soul-Americana |
Switchyard Park Main Stage | 6 p.m. opener 7:15 p.m. main act |
Movies in the Parks
| Day/Date | Movie | Year/Rating/Runtime | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr Sept 16 | Movie in the Parks* Encanto |
2021 · PG· 1 hr 39 min | Bryan Park | 8:15 p.m. |
| Sa Oct 1 | Movie in the Parks Ghostbusters |
1984 · PG· 1 hr 45 min | Switchyard Park | 8 p.m. |
*Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs