Nature Sounds
Enjoy live, acoustic performances by local musicians with an educational nature presentation.
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., May 21 | Erzsébet Gaal Nature Topic: Pollinators |
harpist | Olcott Park, Howard Young Pavilion | 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Fri., June 11 |
Rex Miller Nature Topic: Cicadas |
congas and percussion | Willie Streeter Community Gardens | 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
NEW for 2021: Performing Arts Series' Happy Hours on the Lawn
Mingle with friends and colleagues while enjoying live music at Switchyard Park. Beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for purchase onsite.
| Day/Date | Performance | Music Style | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri., June 4 | Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders | high-energy honky tonk/country | Switchyard Park, Pavilion Lawn | 5:30-7 p.m. |
| Fri., June 18 | Yappy Hour at Switchyard Dog Park: Carnes & Shew | acoustic blues and roots duo | Switchyard Dog Park | 5:30-7 p.m. |
| Fri., June 25 | The Mark Robinson Band | rocking roots and blues | Switchyard Park, Pavilion Lawn | 5:30-7 p.m. |
2021 Performing Arts Series Concert Schedule
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs., June 10 | Strawberry Shortcake Festival: Derrick Weidner | acoustic folk and beyond | Switchyard Park | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Sun., June 27 | Cuadros Quartet (formerly The Dave Bruker Quartet) Salaam |
jazz; standards and originals originals/traditional Middle Eastern |
Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. |
| Fri., July 9 | Dizgo—two back-to-back sets | jam rock | Switchyard Park, main stage | 6 p.m. |
| Sun., July 11 | O2R Blues Band The Movin' Hips |
blues, jazz, and boogie blues, soul, and R&B |
Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. |
| Fri., July 23 |
Opener TBA Trumusiq |
TBA soul |
Switchyard Park, main stage | 6 p.m. 7: 15 p.m. |
| Sun., July 25 | Matixando Skaaholics |
community-centered Latin fusion rock, reggae, and ska |
Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. |
| Sun., Aug. 8 | Russian Cowboy Moxxie |
indie rock fierce, heavy-hitting, fuzz rock power duo |
Bryan Park | 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 13 | Zion Crossroads Huckleberry Funk |
Americana, bluegrass, country folk high-powered funk, R&B, and soul |
Switchyard Park, main stage | 6 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. 8:30 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. | |
| Thurs., Sept. 2 | Shakespeare in the Park: "All's Well That Ends Well," presented by the Monroe County Civic Theater | Switchyard Park, Pavilion | 7 p.m. | |
| Fri., Sept. 3 | Shakespeare in the Park: "All's Well That Ends Well," presented by the Monroe County Civic Theater | Switchyard Park, Pavilion | 7 p.m. | |
| Sat. Sept. 4 | Shakespeare in the Park: "All's Well That Ends Well," presented by the Monroe County Civic Theater | Switchyard Park, Pavilion | 7 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 |
Bands, Musicians, Singers, and Musical Groups:
The deadline to apply to participate in the 2021 summer Performing Arts Series of concerts in city parks has passed. For more information about the concert series, or to be added to the contact list to apply to perform in Summer 2022, contact Crystal Ritter at 812.349.3962 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.
2021 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., May 13 | Matixando | community-centered Latin fusion | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., May 20 | Otto & the Moaners | Americana | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., May 27 | Derrick Weidner | acoustic folk and beyond | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., June 3 | Tislam Swift—Opera | "Souls of Black Folks: The Sequel" | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., June 10 | Indiana Dance Company | high energy dance and entertainment | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., June 17 | Tony Hopkins | acoustic singer/songwriter | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., June 24 | Sarah Cassidy | indie rock and folk pop | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., July 1 | High Street Jack | soulful, classic rock and blues | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., July 8 | Salem Willard | folk rock | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., July 15 | Troy Thomas | soul singer | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., July 22 | Carnes & Shew | acoustic blues, roots duo | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| Thur., July 29 | Band of Outlaws | indie country | Peoples Park | 4:30-6 p.m. |
| 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. |
2021 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., June 19 | The Manchurian Candidate (1962) | PG-13 | 2 hr 6 min | Bryan Park | 9:45 p.m. |
| Sat., July 10 | Celebrate Christmas in July: Elf (2003) | PG | 1 hr 37 min | Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park | 9:45 p.m. |
| Fri., July 30 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) | G | 1 hr 40 min | Bryan Park | 9:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Aug. 20 | Rear Window (1954) | PG | 1 hr 52 min | Bryan 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. |