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!
For more information about the summer 2020 Performing Arts Series, contact Crystal Ritter at 812.349.3725 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.
If you have attended a Performing Arts Series concert this season, we would like to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your feedback.
2020 Performing Arts Series
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thur. July 16 | Sarah Cassidy | folk pop, alt rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Sun. July 19 |
The Hammer and The Hatchet Free admission, but a ticket is required. Order your free tickets here. |
acoustic bluegrass, folk original songs and stories |
Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows Opening act 5:30 p.m. Main act 7:15 p.m. |
| Thur. July 23 | Anna Wrasse | singer-songwriter | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri. July 24 | Russian Cowboy Side Hustle |
indie rock best in town for funk and soul |
Switchyard Park Stage | 6 p.m. opener 7 p.m. main act |
| Sun. July 26 | Down to Funk Jenn Cristy |
an unforgettably soulful experience high-energy rock/pop |
Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows Opening act 5:30 p.m. Main act 7:15 p.m. |
| Thur. July 30 | Russian Cowboy | indie rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Sun. Aug. 2 | The Movin' Hips King Bee & the Stingers |
award-winning blues original contemporary blues |
Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows Opening act 5:30 p.m. Main act 7:15 p.m. |
| Thur. Aug. 6 | Hot Flash | acoustic folk, Celtic, eclectic | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| CANCELLED Fri. Aug. 7 |
Boogie in the Park C.J. Chenier Rob Rio Ben Toury Craig & The Crawdads |
zydeco accordion blues/boogie woogie piano blues/boogie woogie New Orleans boogie woogie |
Switchyard Park Stage | 6 p.m. |
| Sun. Aug. 9 | The Janiece Jaffe Trio | Bryan Park | Back-to-back shows Opening act 5:30 p.m. Main act 7:15 p.m. |
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| Thur. Aug. 13 | High Street Jack | classic rock, blues and soul | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur. Aug. 20 | John Kogge | acoustic folk and blues, jazz standards | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Sun. Aug. 23 | Evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra | symphony | Switchyard Park Stage | 7 p.m. |
| Thur. Aug. 27 | Monika Herzig and Peter Keinle | modern eclectic jazz | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri. Aug. 28 | Sam Finley Trio Clint Breeze and The Groove |
instrumental jazz, blues and funk hip-hop and jazz fusion |
Switchyard Park Stage | Back-to-back shows Opening act 5:30 p.m. Main act 7:15 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 30 |
Evening with the Bloomington Community Band |
community band |
Switchyard Park Amphitheater | 7 p.m. |
| Thur. Sept. 3 | Matixando | community-centered Latin fusion | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Fri. Sept. 4 | Summer Sendoff Concert Matixando Kid Kazooey and The Ball Room Roustabouts |
community-centered Latin fusion storysinging dance music |
Switchyard Park | 5:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Thur. Sept. 10 |
Shuzo Hamada |
folk/classical crossover |
Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur. Sept. 10 |
Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. |
| Fri. Sept. 11 |
Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 12 |
Shakespeare in the Park |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well |
The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 7 p.m. |
| Sun., Sept. 13 | Shakespeare in the Park Rescheduled from June 7 |
Monroe County Civic Theater presents All's Well That Ends Well | The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park | 2 p.m. |
2020 Movies in the Parks Series
This page will be updated with changes in movie dates/times as the Parks and Recreation Department makes those changes. For up-to-the-minute information on movie schedules, call the Community Events Hotline at 812-349-3754.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Ryder Film Series present free movies on the big screen in city parks. Movies being at dusk; see estimated start times. Please be aware that some of the movies have a rating of PG-13. We request your assistance in determining if a particular movie is appropriate for your family.
See "Toy Story 4", our featured float-in movie at Bryan Park on Friday, July 17. Admission to this movie is $5 per person; daytime pool admission does not include the movie admission. Floating ONLY during the movie; swimming is not permitted during the show. Pool doors open for movie admission at 8:30 p.m.
| Day/Date | Movie | Rating, Year & Run Time | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEW LOCATION Friday, July 17 |
Toy Story 4 Bryan Park Free admission, but ticket is required. Order your ticket here. |
G · 2019 · 1 hr 40 min. | Bryan Park | 9:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 8 | O Brother, Where Art Thou? | PG-13 · 2000 · 1 hr 47 min. | Bryan Park | 9:15 p.m. |
| Friday, August 21 | The Princess Bride Rescheduled from May 22 |
PG · 1987 · 1 hr 38 min. | Bryan Park | 8:45 p.m. |
| CANCELLED Thursday, August 27 |
This event is cancelled 16MM Festival Films drawn from a retired collection from the Monroe Co. Public Library. |
PG · 1969-90s | Bryan Park | 9 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | PG · 2018 · 1 hr 57 min. | Bryan Park | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, October 2 | Young Frankenstein | PG · 1974 · 1 hr 46 min. | Bryan Park | 7:45 p.m. |