There’s nothing quite like a summer night: the smell of bug spray mixed with barbecue. How the hazy dusk lingers on past even adult bedtimes. And the annual realization that music really does sound better while sitting outside, when grass is within reach of your flip-flop clad feet.
To help you maximize your summer evenings, here’s a guide to concerts happening this summer in and around South Snohomish County. All concerts are free, unless otherwise noted. Bring your family, set up your lawn chair or blanket, and remember: this music is best served warm.
EDMONDS
Edmonds’ Concerts in the Park
The Edmonds Arts Commission takes locals on a journey around the world with this year’s concert series, featuring Irish dance and music from The Gothard Sisters, hometown bluegrass from Runaway Train, the African rhythms of Juba Marimba and many more.
When: 3 p.m., Sundays, July 11-Aug. 15
Where: City Park, Third Avenue North and Pine Street, Edmonds
More info and lineup: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission/summer.stm
MILL CREEK
Mill Creek’s Children’s Concert Series
Held in Library Park, this series features music and fun for kids of all ages to check out after they’ve checked out their summer reads. Kids can get involved as jugglers, hula hoopers, cowboys and more take the stage over the summer.
When: noon, Wednesdays, July 21-Aug. 18
Where: Library Park, 15429 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek
More info and lineup: http://tinyurl.com/25e6el6
Music in Mill Creek Summer Concert Series
Take a break from Town Centre shopping this summer to enjoy outdoor tunes in Mill Creek. The series kicks off with TimeSlip, a classic rock band, and concludes with some golden oldies from the ’50s. In between, you’ll find everything from funk to folk, reggae to rock.
When: 6 p.m., Thursdays, July 23-Aug. 20
Where: Mill Creek Town Center, between 151st Street Southeast and Main Street, Mill Creek
More information: www.millcreektowncenter.biz/special_events.php
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
Mountlake Terrace Concert in the Park
The Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks is teaming up with Genesis Lodge to put on a concert in Terrace Creek Park. The band is currently TBA. Look for more details in upcoming issues.
When: 3 p.m., Aug. 8
Where: Terrace Creek Park, 236th Street Southwest, Mountlake Terrace
More information: www.cityofmlt.com
SHORELINE
The Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park Series
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council hosts 2010 Summer of Fun Concerts in the Park. Featuring a wide, eclectic mix of performers that are sure to please everyone, from The Diamond Experience (that’s the Neil Diamond experience), to Freddy Pink, the high octane party band playing as part of city of Shoreline’s Swingin’ Summer Eve.
When: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, July 7-Aug. 11
Where: Concerts show at various locations: Animal Acres Park, Northeast 178th Street and Brookside Boulevard, Lake Forest Park; Richmond Beach Community Park, Richmond Beach Road at 21st Avenue Northwest, Shoreline; Paramount Park, 155th Avenue Northeast and Eighth Avenue Northeast, Shoreline.
More info and lineup: www.shorelinearts.net/index.php/Concerts-in-the-Parks/concerts-in-the-parks.html
BOTHELL
Bothell Music in the Park
Bothell Parks and Recreation hosts a weekly live show every Friday from July 9 until Aug. 26. Classic rock, crooners and blues bands all take their turn on stage.
When: 6:30 p.m., Fridays, July 9-Aug. 26
Where: North Creek Sportsfield #3, 11905 North Creek Parkway South, Bothell
More info and lineup: www.ci.bothell.wa.us/CityServices/ParksAndRecreation/CommunityEvents.ashx?p=1277
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