REMINDER: Kent’s FREE Summer Concert Series kicks off this Wednesday, July 10, with a live performance by Tickle Tune Typhoon at Town Square Park.

Tickle Tune Typhoon plays music with “positive messages and educational topics cleverly disguised as silly fun.”

Here’s a video from this very fun, kid/family-friendly band:

There will be three FREE concert series this summer:

    • Wednesday afternoons at Town Square Park
    • Wednesday nights at Kent Station Plaza
    • Thursday nights at Lake Meridian Park

FREE Wednesday Picnic Performances – Sponsored by Republic Services – run from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Town Square Park, located at 2nd Ave and Harrison Street.

July 10: Tickle Tune Typhoon

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Positive messages and educational topics cleverly disguised as silly fun

July 17: Alex Zerbe – The Zaniac Comedy Show

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Alex Zerbe, the Professional Zaniac is a physical comedian, juggler, and two-time Guinness World Record holder.

July 24: The Not-Its!

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“Kindie Rock” quintet with power-packed songs for kids and parents

July 31: Justin Roberts & Liam Davis

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Unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids

August 7: Joanie Leeds

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Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Joanie Leeds has been compared to Sheryl Crow and Alanis…for kids!

August 14: Recess Monkey

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Pop, folk, zany surf rock, and swamp-tinged country

Town Square Park is located at 115 2nd Ave N.:


FREE Wednesday Nights at Kent Station
from 6 – 8 p.m. at Kent Station Plaza, 417 Ramsay Way:


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July 17: Darren Motamedy

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Smooth jazz

 July 24: Afrodisiacs

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The best of ‘70s music

July 31Shaggy Sweet

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Pop/rock (covers and originals) from local favorites

 August 7: Stonesy

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Pop/rock (covers and originals) from local favorites

August 14: Folsom Prism

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High-energy, Johnny Cash tribute band

August 21: Petty Differences

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Timeless covers of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tunes

August 28: The Swingin’ Sixties Orchestra

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Cool, swingin’ tunes from the ‘ 60s

Kent Station is located at 417 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032:


FREE Thursdays at the Lake Sponsored by Edward Jones
from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd Street, Kent.


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July 11: Culture Shock

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Tropical Latin American hits and exotic dance rhythms

July 18: Birch Pereira & the Gin Joints

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Swing, Americana, rock ‘n’ roll revival

July 25: Aaron Crawford

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Blending traditional country with the Seattle sound

August 1: Stacy Jones Band  

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2018 Washington Blues Society “Best Band” award winner

August 8: Sundae + Mr. Goessl

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 Vintage inspired show mixes blues, swing, country, and latin sounds

August 15: Mile Twelve

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A fresh, hard-driving blend of original and traditional bluegrass

Lake Meridian Park is located at 14800 SE 272nd Street:

More info here:

https://www.kentwa.gov/residents/parks-recreation-and-community-services/arts/summer-concert-series

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