The Dancing Noodles will be performing Sunday evening on the Oak Lawn Village Green. (Supplied photo)
Dancing Noodles to kick off Oak Lawn Sunday concert series
The Dancing Noodles will kick off the Oak Lawn Park District’s Sunday Concerts on the Green this Sunday, July 17, in conjunction with the village.
Kids in attendance will also be able to get temporary tattoos as part of the family friendly event at the Village Green, 9446 S. Raymond Ave., starting at 7 p.m. and running until 9:30 p.m.
Additional Sunday Concerts on the Green will be:
July 31, Teen Showcase, 7-9:30 p.m.
August 7, Take Cover, 7-9:30 p.m. – Kid’s Activity: Balloon Guy
August 14, Fifty-One Lincoln, 7-9:30 p.m. – Kid’s Activity: Bubble Show
August 28, Peach’s Beach Party, 7-9:30 p.m., Kid’s Activity: “Gincy’s Music Show” at 5 p.m.
September 28, Gotham Ramblers, 6:30-9 p.m. – Kid’s Activity: Reptile Guy
October 2, Rev Dog, 6:30-9 p.m. – Kid’s Activity: Inflatables & Face Painters
The Park District’s Movies in the Park will continue with “Clifford: The Big Red Dog” on Friday, July 22, on the Village Green at dusk. The last movie, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” will be shown on Friday, August 19, but will be at Centennial Park, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave.
All concerts and movies are free to the public.
“This is a great line-up of entertainment and provides a lot of opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy time outside together for free,” said Tom Hartwig, executive director. “We hope to see a lot of people out having fun!”
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