The Tuxedo Band is the Twin Cities' longest-running cover band of classic and contemporary rock, pop and country music,  

• Food vendor: California Dip & Eat, D&D Goodies, Wanna' Hava Shave Ice
• Beer vendor: Northstar Tavern

The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

• Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Kat Perkins is the former lead singer of Scarlet Haze (opener for Bon Jovi and others) and was a finalist on Season 6 of NBC's "The Voice." 

As a touring artist, she and her band play a great variety of originals and rock covers. Don't miss this electrifying free performance at the Normandale Lake Bandshell! 

Get a preview on the Kat Perkins YouTube channel.  

• Food vendor(s): Taqueria El Patron, Brick Oven Bus Pizza, Minne Tea
• Beer vendor: NorthStar Tavern

The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

• Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

International Reggae All Stars are a truly global band with members hailing from Venezuela to Trinidad, and Ghana to Kingston Jamaica. Featuring one of today’s hottest reggae vocalists, Kingston native Lynval “Golden Voice” Jackson, the IRAS play reggae, dancehall and all the Bob Marley classics, and bring peace, love, and positive vibrations with them wherever they go.  

• Food vendor(s): Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food, Smokestack Express, Coastal Coolers
• Beer vendor: NorthStar Tavern

The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

• Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2026!

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Get outside and stay active all summer long with our Saturday Summer Fitness Series at Bush Lake. Classes are free and no registration is required. The only equipment you need to bring is a yoga mat!

Yoga in the Park

This all-level yoga class will take you through:

• Hatha and Vinyasa flow styles
• Centering and breathwork
• Restorative poses.
• Modifications will be offered. 

Meet in the grass area north of Bush Lake Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome! 

Get outside and stay active all summer long with our Saturday Summer Fitness Series at Bush Lake. Classes are free and no registration is required. The only equipment you need to bring is a yoga mat!

Yoga in the Park

This all-level yoga class will take you through:

• Hatha and Vinyasa flow styles
• Centering and breathwork
• Restorative poses.
• Modifications will be offered. 

Meet in the grass area north of Bush Lake Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome! 

Get outside and stay active all summer long with our Saturday Summer Fitness Series at Bush Lake. Classes are free and no registration is required. The only equipment you need to bring is a yoga mat!

Yoga in the Park

This all-level yoga class will take you through:

• Hatha and Vinyasa flow styles
• Centering and breathwork
• Restorative poses.
• Modifications will be offered. 

Meet in the grass area north of Bush Lake Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome! 

Get outside and stay active all summer long with our Saturday Summer Fitness Series at Bush Lake. Classes are free and no registration is required. The only equipment you need to bring is a yoga mat!

Yoga in the Park

This all-level yoga class will take you through:

• Hatha and Vinyasa flow styles
• Centering and breathwork
• Restorative poses.
• Modifications will be offered. 

Meet in the grass area north of Bush Lake Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome! 

Get outside and stay active all summer long with our Saturday Summer Fitness Series at Bush Lake. Classes are free and no registration is required. The only equipment you need to bring is a yoga mat!

Mat Pilates

This precise mode of exercise has a focus on strengthening your powerhouse, the core. 

• In addition to working deep abdominal muscles, the glutes, back and legs will be engaged.
• Pilates also improves posture and flexibility.
• Modifications will be offered. 

Meet in the grass area north of Bush Lake Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome! 

Get outside and stay active all summer long with our Saturday Summer Fitness Series at Bush Lake. Classes are free and no registration is required. The only equipment you need to bring is a yoga mat!

Mat Pilates

This precise mode of exercise has a focus on strengthening your powerhouse, the core. 

• In addition to working deep abdominal muscles, the glutes, back and legs will be engaged.
• Pilates also improves posture and flexibility.
• Modifications will be offered. 

Meet in the grass area north of Bush Lake Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome! 

Get outside and stay active all summer long with our Saturday Summer Fitness Series at Bush Lake. Classes are free and no registration is required. The only equipment you need to bring is a yoga mat!

No Equipment Strength and Power

Build strength and power with body weight exercises. Think of the park as your outdoor gym.  

• Squats, lunges, pushups, and many other exercises will provide a fun total body workout. 
• Sessions will include low-impact options
• Modifications will be offered. 

Meet in the grass area north of Bush Lake Beach. All ages and abilities are welcome!