- Groove in the Garden with Innocent Reggae Band, Como Conservatory, Wed,June 5thEnchanted Garden, St Paul, MN
Free.
Rain or Shine.
Music starts at 6:00 PM.
I'll get there by 5:00 PM to secure a spot in the shade for us.
Come early and meet up and converse before the music starts.
The band sets up on the lawn near the Enchanted Garden, across Aida Place to the east-southeast of the main (glass, domed) Conservatory building.In case of rain they move inside to the Visitor Center Porch next to the Water Gardens. It's called "Covered Porch" in the Visitor Center in the map below. It's accessible through the front door of the Visitor Center.
Check here at this event page and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ComoZooConservatory/ ,
for any late-breaking updates, weather related or otherwise.Link to the Groovin' in the Garden website:
https://comozooconservatory.org/groovin2024/
The video there shows Innocent Reggae band performing at Groovin' in the Garden a few years ago.
At this webpage you'll find a link to a map of the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and grounds:
https://comozooconservatory.org/visitors/visitor-map-hours/
Aida Place isn't shown on their map. It's the same street as Nason Place as it curves around to in front of the Conservatory.Link to a webpage where you can find a video of a recent outdoor concert by the Innocent Reggae band: www.innocentreggaeband.com/. The band does some original songs and many Bob Marley covers, almost all of it in the old school reggae style.
I love this band! I'll be dancing. I encourage you to go out onto the dance area and move to the music, as well.
Also, the venue is quite pleasant. How could an enchanted garden not be?Parking is free, on the streets in the immediate area or in one of the lots nearby. The Butterfly Lot is fairly close.
Hotdogs, popcorn, (maybe ice cream), pop, beer, and wine will be available to purchase.
Bring a lawn chair to sit on. I recommend bringing water for yourself. You may want to bring insect repellant, as well. It's up to you, of course. I don't think I've ever run into a mosquito issue there, but...
There will be port-a-potties and/or access to restrooms in the conservatory building.
How to find us
I look like my photo. I think the stage will be located where it was last year, which means that we'll be straight out from the stage. We'll be under a large shade tree. Look for a 5 ft. long green garden stake with a yellow balloon attached to the top of it. I'll have that near my chair.This event is also posted with the Get Out, Get Social and Twin Cities Active Singles - 40+meetup groups.
"Forget your troubles, and dance..."
- Concerts in the Parks w/Tailgating! Join Us! Includes Meal & Fun - Eden PrairieStaring Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN
Johnny Cash - Upbeat Concert Tribute
The King of Country is back in this upbeat tribute to the Country singer and band with the boom-chick-a-boom sound that was uniquely Johnny Cash.
Performed by: Mitchell Hall and the Tennessee Trio
Music Style: Johnny’s Country music known for its ballads and dance tunes (i.e., "honky-tonk music") with simple form, folk lyrics, and harmonies.
Tailgating includes: Burgers, Hotdogs, Condiments, Chips, Salad, Watermelon, Desserts, Beverages, Plates, Utensils, and Name Tags for only $7. A serving table will be set up for the food, beverages and registration.
Grab another cold bottle of water to drink before the Concert as well if you’d like!
PS: Bring a potluck salad, dessert or any item if you wish! NOT required!
Google Map Link: Starring Lake Amphitheater 14800 Pioneer Trail Eden Prairie MN 55347
Concert Address: 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie MN 55347
Tailgating Starts at: 5:00 PM
Concert Starts at: 7:00 PM
Socialize with friends or make new ones before the Concert. Fun playful games will also be set up, then get ready to boogie by setting up your chair or towel by the Bandshell.
Remember to bring a chair or towel to sit on!
Look for the American Flags and Meetup Signs to find us! Bobby’s car is a Blue Ford Expedition.
Let the Summer Concert Tailgating begin :) !!!!
- Mubbla Buggs Band OUTDOORS Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis, Tues,June 18Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis, MN
The Mubbla Buggs are a Minneapolis rock & roll band established in 1986. Musically, they mix genres freely from world beat to punk, reggae to rock, and alternative. Established in 1986, and now, following an almost 20-year hiatus, Minneapolis legends the Mubbla Buggs are back with their funky, colorful sound.
The band's website: https://www.themubblabuggs.com/
Sample them: https://www.themubblabuggs.com/music
A fun video they put together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4evJ7EAD1WYMusic: 7:00-8:30 PM
Come early.
I'll get there by 6:00 PM.Free performance.
I'll be dancing. Others may be dancing, as well. Feel free to join in or not, with or without a partner.
NOTE: I can't vouch for the location that your GPS will guide you to, or even going by the pin on the map in this posting, however, the bandshell is close to the intersection of S.E. Main Street and 6th Ave. S.E. Conveniently located near the restrooms.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, water, cash and credit card (probably both is best) for parking, and possibly food truck(s) (if there are any?) or bring your own food, if you so desire. "Cash is king" but sometimes credit cards are required for parking, and for vendors who don't like large sums of cash on hand, for safety reasons.
Mosquito repellant may or may not be needed (your guess is as good as mine).
I use ear plugs when dancing near the band (your call).Parking:
Street parking. All metered, as far as I can tell. DON'T park in the parking for the Stone Arch Apartments.Weather:
In case of rain: monitor the Minneapolis Parks Music in the Parks Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mplsmusicmovies/ .
If/when I find out about any cancellation/go-ahead the day of this event I'll post a comment on this page with information as soon as I am able.How to find us:
I look like my photo. I'll be wearing my orange-green-red-yellow "jungle leaves" design cap. A 5 ft. green pole with a balloon on the end of it will be stuck in the ground near us.This event is also posted with the Get Out Get Social and Twin Cities Active Singles - 40+ meetup groups.
- Concerts in the Parks w/Tailgating! Join Us! Includes Meal & Fun - RosevilleCentral Park Frank Rog Amphitheatre, Roseville, MN
Abba - Upbeat Pop Music Concert along with classic great Disco Hits
Fun ABBA tribute band featuring an all-star lineup of British and American musicians.Performed by: ABBAsolutely Fab
Music Style: ABBA's music certainly has its share of catchy tunes, from “Dancing Queen” to “Gimme! Gimme! The musicians perform the songs of pop music, many great disco classic supergroups, as well as ABBA.
Tailgating includes: Burgers, Hotdogs, Condiments, Chips, Salad, Watermelon, Desserts, Beverages, Plates, Utensils, and Name Tags for only $7. A serving table will be set up for the food, beverages and registration.
Grab another cold bottle of water to drink before the Concert as well if you’d like!
PS: Bring a potluck salad, dessert or any item if you wish! NOT required!
Google Map Link: Frank Rog Amphitheater 2540 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN
Concert Address: 2540 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55347
Tailgating Starts at: 5:00 PM
Concert Starts at: 7:00 PM
Socialize with friends or make new ones before the Concert. Fun playful games will also be set up, then get ready to boogie by setting up your chair or towel by the Bandshell.
Remember to bring a chair or towel to sit on!
Look for the American Flags and Meetup Signs to find us! Bobby’s car is a Blue Ford Expedition.
Let the Summer Concert Tailgating begin :) !!!!
- Power of 10 - BIG Band FREE OUTDOORS White Bear Lake Marketfest Thursday,June 20Railroad Park, White Bear Lake, MN
Power of 10’s vocalists cover ranges from Beyoncé and Lizzo to Van Morrison and Prince. Their rhythm section lays down R&B grooves from Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson to rock feels of Chicago and Bruce Springsteen! Power of 10’s horn section plays intricate parts from Earth, Wind & Fire, and Tower of Power to melodies from Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake.
Music starts at 6:00 PM
I'll be there by 5:15 PM.
At the Gazebo Stage in Railroad Park, White Bear Lake.Dancing is optional but strongly encouraged !
Music page at the Marketfest website:
https://marketfestwbl.com/music/Videos for sampling Power of 10:
https://powerof10.com/videosThere is a mix of parking lots and on-street parking in downtown White Bear Lake. You may park anywhere outside of the Marketfest perimeter as long as it isn't posted as a No Parking area.
Marketfest Map:
https://marketfestwbl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Marketfest-Vendor-Map-2024.pdfChairs are provided, however I always bring a lawn chair along, just in case. Plus, my own bottled water, and ear plugs for when I'm on the dance floor.
How to find us:
I look like my photo. I'll be wearing my baseball style cap. It's multi-colored (red, orange, yellow, green), with a jungle leaves design. If you face the stage from the audience I'll be towards your left, accessible to the dance area but in the shade.Also, look for a white balloon on a green pole.This event is also posted with Twin Cities Active Singles - 40+ and Get Out Get Social meetup groups.