Reservoir of Jazz

This is is a free Jazz concert in the park and I attend every year. Kenia often performs her Brazilian Jazz here, but whatever the performers, it's always a good show. You should plan on arriving early, it's well attended, so think about bringing chairs or a blanket and picking a good spot in advance. The sound is very good. The musicians play in the Cityparks portable stage. We sometimes hike around the Reservoir afterwards or enjoy the line dancing that happens afterwards at the fountain.

This FREE summer outdoor event happens every Sunday in August in Highland park. It's a great time to have a picnic and chill outdoors. Bring your lawn chair, pack some dinner, and bring a frisbee or football to throw around during intermissions. There's also a drum circle that gathers during intermissions or after the event. Unfortunately due to the location, it is hard to see the stage unless you are close up to the front--it's not an upward sloping hill lost most other venues. The acoustics are also the best as there are a lot of people chatting and the speakers are not great. It's more about hanging out than the music. Afterwards, there's also a fun FREE Sumer Soul Line Dancing class over by the water fountain. Be sure to check it out in August!