Play in the Park 2025

Play in the Park 2025

Open Mic with Chris Newcomb

May 16th, 2025

7pm-9pm

Join us for a night of creativity and community at PAAL’s Open Mic Night, part of our Play in the Park summer concert series! Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, this is your moment to shine under the stars. Bring your talent, your friends, and your voice to the PAAL Art Park and enjoy an evening celebrating local artistry in all its forms. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7 PM. All ages and styles welcome!

Scealai: Irish Music

June 6th, 2025

7pm-9pm

Experience the rich spirit of Irish tradition with Scealai, a vibrant Irish music band bringing the sounds of the Emerald Isle to PAAL’s Play in the Park summer concert series! With lively jigs, heartfelt ballads, and stories woven through song, Scealai delivers an unforgettable performance that celebrates Celtic culture and community. Grab a blanket, bring the family, and enjoy an evening of music that will have your toes tapping and your heart smiling.

Jonathan Paige Brown and Cruise-in

June 20th, 2025

7pm-9pm

Come out for an evening of heartfelt storytelling and soulful melodies with Jonathan Paige Brown, a rising singer-songwriter from Richmond, VA. Known for his rich vocals and honest, roots-inspired sound, Jonathan brings a blend of folk, country, and Americana to the PAAL Play in the Park summer concert series. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, this performance promises an unforgettable night under the open sky. Music starts at 6:30 PM—bring a blanket, relax, and enjoy the vibe.

Open Mic with Chris Newcomb

June 27th, 2025

7pm-9pm

Join us for a night of creativity and community at PAAL’s Open Mic Night, part of our Play in the Park summer concert series! Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, this is your moment to shine under the stars. Bring your talent, your friends, and your voice to the PAAL Art Park and enjoy an evening celebrating local artistry in all its forms. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7 PM. All ages and styles welcome!

Open Mic with Chris Newcomb

July 18th, 2025

7pm-9pm

Join us for a night of creativity and community at PAAL’s Open Mic Night, part of our Play in the Park summer concert series! Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, this is your moment to shine under the stars. Bring your talent, your friends, and your voice to the PAAL Art Park and enjoy an evening celebrating local artistry in all its forms. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7 PM. All ages and styles welcome!

Caleb Dillard and Friends

August 8th, 2025

7pm-9pm

Open Mic with Chris Newcomb

August 22nd, 2025

7pm-9pm

Get ready for an evening of homegrown talent and high-energy jams with Caleb Dillard & Friends, live at PAAL’s Play in the Park summer concert series! This dynamic group of local musicians brings a fresh blend of rock, blues, and southern soul that’s sure to get you moving. With powerful vocals, skilled instrumentals, and a laid-back vibe, Caleb and his crew deliver a show that feels like a summer night among friends. Music kicks off at 7:00 PM—come early, grab a spot, and enjoy the groove!

Join us for a night of creativity and community at PAAL’s Open Mic Night, part of our Play in the Park summer concert series! Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, this is your moment to shine under the stars. Bring your talent, your friends, and your voice to the PAAL Art Park and enjoy an evening celebrating local artistry in all its forms. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7 PM. All ages and styles welcome!

Artists and Bands:

Are you part of a performing arts group that would like to appear on our Art Park Stage? Please send an email, indicating what genre or type of music/performance and your contact information, to Jen Lowery, our Play in the Park producer, at jlowery@paalarts.org