Hot Latin rhythms, Gypsy jazz, extraordinary juggling, soulful reggae and more are part of the city of Kent’s Summer Concert Series this year.
The city of Kent released the lineup last week for the 18 free performances are in July and August at three outdoor locations.
Concerts and performances for kids are held Wednesdays at noon. Adults and families can enjoy their favorite types of music on Tuesdays at noon and Thursday evenings.
In addition to the concerts, outdoor movies return to downtown Kent’s Town Square Plaza with Summer Nights and the Silver Screen.
The Summer Concert Series is presented by Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the Kent Arts Commission.
For more information, go to www.kentarts.com. To request a brochure, call 253-856-5050 or e-mail artscommission@kentwa.gov.
The lineup:
• Kent Station Take-Out Tuesdays
Noon – 1 p.m.
Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way
July 10 Hot Club Sandwich (acoustic string sextet)
July 17 Los Pinguos (vivacious Latin rhythms)
July 24 Darren Motamedy (smooth jazz saxophonist)
July 31 Kellee Bradley (singer/songwriter)
Aug. 7 Little Bill and the Blue Notes (blues from a Northwest original)
Aug. 14 De Temps Antan (traditional Quebec music – boundless energy)
• Wednesday Picnic Performances – Especially for Kids
Noon – 1 p.m.
Town Square Plaza, 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street
July 11 Tickle Tune Typhoon (positive, educational topics and award winning music)
July 18 Il Teatro Calamari “Rapunzel” (Puppet show version of The Brothers Grimm masterpiece, featuring found objects)
July 25 Roberto the Magnificent (comedy, juggling and crazy stunts)
Aug. 1 Caspar Babypants (old folk songs and good time rock and roll)
Aug. 8 Recess Monkey (various musical influences and clever, comical lyrics)
Aug. 15 The Harmonica Pocket (music, dance and imagination games)
• Thursdays at the Lake
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St.
July 12 Matt Andersen (acclaimed singer/songwriter and blues guitarist)
July 19 Delhi 2 Dublin (energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, dub, reggae and electronic with global rhythms and club beats)
July 26 New Transit (Alt country and Northwest rock)
Aug. 2 Random Manor (Americana/rock)
Aug. 9 Missy Raines and the New Hip (bluegrass, jazz, blues, singer/songwriter)
Aug. 16 Reggae (reggae, funk and soul)
• Summer Nights and the Silver Screen
Town Square Plaza, 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street
Aug. 10 “The Muppets” (The Muppets reunite to save their old theater), 9 p.m.
Aug. 17 “A League of Their Own” (story of the first all-women’s baseball league, founded during WWII), 8:45 p.m.
Aug. 24 “Men in Black” (Sci-fi, action and comedy combine in this blockbuster favorite), 8:30 p.m.
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