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Music and Movie in the Park Series in a Community Near You

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher June 10, 2019

Come out to various parks in your neighborhood for a night of music, movies, and family fun.



Blaine

Performance in the Park

Where: Parks notated below


Time: various times (see below)

Cost: Free

About: Lots of fun family entertainment. Bring your lawn chair and blankets for a fun experience.

Music/Entertainment Line-Up:

June

  • June 12, Century College Jazz Ensemble 7 pm at Town Square Park
  • June 19, The Bazillions (family), 7:00 pm at Town Square Park
  • June 26, Sticks and Tones (family) 7:00 pm at Town Square 

July

  • July 10, Red Rock Swing Band, 7:00 pm at Town Square Park
  • July 12, The Teddy Bear Band (family) 10:30 am at Aquatore Park
  • July 16, Family Fun Night (family)-free games, food, 6 pm at Aquatore Park
  • July 17,  Vinnie Rose (variety), 7:00 pm at Town Square Park
  • July 19, Tricia and The Toonies (children's), 10:30 am at Aquatore Park
  • July 24, QC Dance  (dance recital), 10:30 am at Town Square Park
  • July 25, Wendlinger Band (polka), 6 pm at Aquatore Park
  • July 26, The Alphabits (children's), 10:30 am at Aquatore Park
  • July 31, Echo's of Elvis (tribute), 7 pm at Town Square Park

August

  • August 2, Will Hale Tad Pole Parade (children's), 10:30 am at Aquatore Park
  • August 7, Harmonic Relief (show choir), 7:00 pm at Town Square Park
  • August 8, Wendlinger Band (polka), 6:00 pm at Aquatore Park
  • August 9, Bob the Beachcomber (children's), 10:30 am at Aquatore Park
  • August 14, Inside Out (classic rock), 7:00 pm at Town Square Park
  • August 15, The Backyard Band (Bark in the Park) 5:00 pm at Aquatore park
  • August 16, Kids Dance (children's dance party), 10:30 am at Aquatore Park
  • August 21, Brueske (classic jazz and broadway), 7 pm at Town Square Park


Brooklyn Center

Entertainment in the Park

Where: Centennial Civic and Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway

When: Concerts on Tuesdays, movies as noted below

Time: 7:00 pm or otherwise noted below

About: Enjoy a night of fun for the entire family at Brooklyn Center's Entertainment in the Park! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and non-alcoholic beverages and picnics are welcome. You might need bug spray too.

Music and Movie Line-Up:

June

  • June 11, The Castaways
  • June 18, Cuba Libre
  • July 25, The Craig Clark Band

July

  • July 9, Josh Cleveland and The Cedar Street Band
  • July 16, Innocent Reggae Band, Midsummer Celebration at 6 pm with Rec on the Go
  • July 23, Miss Myra and The Moonshiners
  • July 30, Socaholix

August

  • August 13, The Capri Band, celebration at 6 pm with Rec on the Go) 
  • August 16, Movie, "Ralph Breaks the Internet" at dusk
  • August 20, Salsa del Soul
  • August 23, Movie, Incredibles 2 at dusk


Brooklyn Park

Summer Concerts and Movies

Where: Locations noted below

Cost: Free

About: Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy an evening concert; all concerts begin at 7 pm., movies as noted below


Music & Movie Line-Up:

June

  • June 14, Movie, "Sing" at Community Activity Center at 8:30 pm
  • June 16, Craig Clark Band at Community Activity Center (front lawn)

July

  • July 11, Riddle Brothers at Historic Eidem Farm
  • July 25, Dirty Shorts Band at Historic Eidem Farm
  • July 30, Cuba Libre at Community Activity Center (front lawn)

August

  • August 2, Movie, "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation at Central Park (on the hill), 8440 Regent Avenue N.
  • August 8, Teddy Bear Band at Historic Eidem Farm
  • August 13, Backyard Band at Community Activity Center (front lawn)
  • August 16, Movie, "Looney Tunes Shorts" at Historic Eidem Farm, at dusk
  • August 22, Blue Groove Blue Grass at Historic Eidem Farm


Coon Rapids 

Music and Movies in the Park

Where: Coon Rapids Dam Performance Pavilion 3, 9750 Egret Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, or at parks noted below

Time:  Concerts 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, movies as noted

Cost: Free, food will be available to purchase

About: Come and enjoy concerts at the Coon Rapids am Regional Park picnic/performance pavilion. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Come and enjoy an evening of family fun! Food will be available for purchase. Rain or Shine! Anoka County Parks waives the $6 parking fee for the night. 

Music and Movie Line-Up:

  •  June 6, The Mooners (Classic Rock)
  • June 13, Dirty Shorts Brass Band (New Orleans Brass/Jazz)
  • June 20, Everett Smithson Band (Music of the Mississippi)
  • June 27, The Red Letter Band (Country)
  • July 11, Minnesota Blue (Blue Grass/Folk)
  • July 18, Backyard Band (Variety)
  • July 25, Kenny & Rick (Variety)
  • August 1, Vinnie Rose (Variety)
  • August 8, The Revolution (Beatles Tribute)
  • September 14, Movie, "Mary Poppins Returns" at Sand Creek Athletic Complex at 7:30 pm

 

Maple Grove

Sounds of Summer

Where: Town Green Park, 7991 Main Street, Maple Grove

Time: 7:00 pm unless different below

Cost: Free

About: Come and enjoy a variety of entertainment this year! Bring a lawn chair or blanket!

Mondays at 7:00 pm - Usher in the Week

  • June 10,  North Suburban Concert Band
  • June 17, The Tuxedo Band (Rock, pop, country covers)
  • June 24, Legacy of the Loud (80's Pop Rock)
  • July 1, LaValle Jazz Cats (Jazz band)
  • July 8, Salsa del Soul (Salsa)
  • July 15, Chmielewski Fun Times Band (Polka)
  • July 22, BlueGroove Bluegrass (Bluegrass)
  • July 29, Jeff Dayton (Country)
  • August 5, The Jolly Huntsman (Polka)
  • August 12, Six Appeal (A Ccapella)
  • August 19, Inside Straight (Blues band)

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm - Find the Joy

  • June 12, Marching Band
  • June 19, Shirts and Skins (Classic Rock, Pop, Modem Country)
  • June 26, Power of Ten (Pop/rock cover music)
  • July 3, Javier Matos (Jazz)
  • July 10, Bee Jees Tribute Band
  • July 17, Sawyer's Dream (Americana, Folk, Soul, Pop and Rock)
  • July 24, Phil Kitze and the Resonators (Rocking Blues)
  • July 31, Medalist Concert Band
  • August 7, 3 Chord Monte (Country)
  • August 14, Minneapolis Commadors
  • August 21, Chase and the Ovation (Prince Tribute Band)

Thursdays at 10:30 am - Kids Have Character

  • June 13, Tricia and the Toonies
  • June 20, Kid Power and Rachael
  • June 27, Wendy's Wiggle Jiggle and Jam
  • July 11, Kidsdance
  • July 18, Bob the Beachcombers
  • July 25, The Alphabits
  • August 1, Sticks and Tones
  • August 8, Jollipops
  • August 15, The Bazillions
  • August 22, Dollipops

Fridays at Sunset - Movies at Sunset

  • July 12, Incredibles 2 (PG)
  • July 19, Inside Out (PG)
  • July 26, BumbleBee (PG-13)
  • August 2, Goonies (PG)
  • August 9, The Blindside (PG-13)
  • August 16, Lego Batman (PG)
  • August 23, Mary Poppins Returns (PG)

 Special Events

  • June 21, All ages Battle of the Bands, 7 pm
  • July 10, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon - BeeJees Tribute Band
  • July 11 -14, Maple Grove Days (variety of entertainment)
  • July 19, Relay for Life
  • July 26, August 9, and August 23, Local Artists Jam Session (prior to a movie)

Rainout announcements 763-494-5959 and on Facebook. 

Events are subject to change. Look for us on Facebook! No smoking. No alcohol. 763-494-6500

Osseo

Music in the Park Events

Where: Boerboom Park, 416 Central Avenue, Osseo, Mn

Time: 7 pm performances

Cost: Free but concessions will be available for purchase

About: Come and enjoy a fun night of live music. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and have a relaxing evening listening to the performers.

Music  and Movie Line-Up:

June

  • June 11, The Teddy Bear Band (children's music)
  • June 18, Led Penny (Local Classic Rock)
  • June 25, Snake Discover (presentation) Mary Poppins Returns Movie to follow at sunset (9:05 am)

July

  • July 9, Classic Big Band (Farmer's Market opens today so come early to shop)
  • July 16, The Zoomobile (presentation), Movie "A Dog's Way Home follows at sunset, 8:58 pm
  • July 23, Darlene & The Boys (Country)
  • July 30, Concert Rain Date, How to Train Your Dragon 3 will be at sunset, approx 8:44 pm)

August

  • August 6, Citywide Nights to Unite (City Hall Campus and neighborhood parties)
  • August 13, Spark School of Music (student performances), Movie, "Coco" will be shown at sunset, approx. 8:30 pm
  • August 27, Movie Bumblebee will be shown at sunset at approx, 8:00 pm