THIS JUST IN: Indy Parks to host Summer Concerts and Movies

Indy Parks will kick off its free Summer Concert and Movie series at Garfield Park at 9 p.m. Friday, June 26, with a special screening of The Lion King. Throughout the summer, park visitors can enjoy four movies and 16 concerts at Broad Ripple Park, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Garfield Park, and Eagle Creek Park. Virtual performances will soon be available on the Indy Parks YouTube channel.

“As we unveiled our Summer Concert and Movie series, we wanted to make sure our offerings were safe, fun, and attractive to the many people who depend upon our services,” said Linda Broadfoot, Indy Parks director. “Park goers are in for some stellar movies and an impressive showcase of jazz, hip hop, funk, rhythm and blues, Latin, and folk performances.

For Friday’s drive-in movie, volunteers will provide traffic control and radio tune-in instructions for the movie’s audio frequency.

Summer concerts begin in July and will include Clint Breeze and The Groove, the Midwest Rhythm Exchange, Amanda Gardier Quartet, Owl Music Group, Bryan Thompson, and The Indianapolis Jazz Collective.

Unlike previous years and due to the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indy Parks has reduced its annual offerings from 70 concerts and movies at nine parks to 16 concerts and four movies at four parks. In consideration of state and local health guidelines, Indy Parks made adjustments based on the ability to isolate the audience from performers, control the audience size (based on annual attendance), adequately staff events, and maintain safety throughout the series.

The Indianapolis Opera will close out the Summer Concert and Movie series with a special performance on Sept. 11.

For more information about Indy Parks and the Summer Concert and Movie series visit parks.indy.gov or call (317) 327-PARK. Concert and movie details are also available @IndyParksConcerts on Facebook.

2020 Indy Parks Summer Concert and Movie Series

Friday, June 26: 9 p.m. – Lion King, Garfield Park Art Center – west field. “Drive-in Movie.”
Friday, July 3: 9 p.m. – The Sandlot, Garfield Park Art Center – west field. “Drive-in Movie.”
Friday, July 17: 7 p.m. – Clint Breeze and The Groove, Martin Luther King Park.
Wednesday, July 22: 6:30 p.m. – Midwest Rhythm Exchange, Eagle Creek Park Marina – In Concert w/ Nature.
Thursday, July 23: 7 p.m. – The Indianapolis Jazz Collective, Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater.
Friday, July 24: 9 p.m. – Jumanji: The Next Level, Garfield Park Art Center – west field. “Drive-in Movie” w/ lawn seating.
Saturday, July 25: 6 p.m. – Starcat & Hyryder, Garfield Park Sunken Gardens – Rock for the Garden.
Wednesday, July 29: 6:30p.m. – Cohen-Rutkowski Project, Eagle Creek Park Marina – Jazz on the Point.
Thursday, July 30: 7 p.m. – Owl Music Group, Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater.
Friday, July 31: 7 p.m. – Danni al Mar, Broad Ripple Park.
Wednesday, Aug. 5: 6:30 p.m. – Katherine Nagy, Eagle Creek Park Marina – In Concert w/ Nature.
Thursday, Aug. 6: 7 p.m. – Bryan Thompson, Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater.
Friday, Aug. 7: 7 p.m. – John Raymond, Martin Luther King Park.
Wednesday, Aug. 12: 6:30 p.m. – Amanda Gardier Quartet, Eagle Creek Park Marina – Jazz on the Point.
Friday, Aug. 14: 9 p.m. – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Movies at Garfield – MacAllister Amphitheater.
Wednesday, Aug. 19: 6:30 p.m. – Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars, Eagle Creek Park Marina – In Concert w/ Nature.
Friday, Aug. 21: 7 p.m. – Charlie Ballantine Quartet, Broad Ripple Park
Wednesday, Aug. 26: 6:30 p.m. – Rob Dixon and Triology, Eagle Creek Park Marina – Jazz on the Point.
Saturday, Sept. 5: 7:30 p.m. – China Grove, Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater – Night at the Mac.
Friday, Sept. 11: 7 p.m. – Indianapolis Opera, Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater – Opera in the Park.