Performance Arts

Friday, June 20, 6:30-9 pm. Enjoy an evening of music and poetry at Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE. As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, a select group of musicians and poets will perform, flowing seamlessly from one to the next–creating a river of artistic expression. Author and poet Wang Ping will read from her new book “The River Within,” accompanied by guitarist and collaborator Jeff Lambert. The second set features jazz musician and composer Davu Seru…

Country group The Hamm Sammies will perform at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main St. SE, Tuesday, June 24, 7-8 pm.

Thursdays, 7-8 pm at the Salo Park Amphitheater located on 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Boulevard. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be cancelled. Visit www.saloparkconcertseries.com  by 3 pm the day of the concert for a cancellation notice. Dad Joke Bank, Thursday, June 26. Dad Joke is a five-piece rock band consisting of members of the St. Anthony Community.  Though mainly focused on classic and alternative rock, they also explore blues, country, and alternative…

Phil Berbig will provide an evening of acoustic rock at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main St. SE, Tuesday, July 1, 7-8 pm.

Sonic Love Child concerts are a joyful celebration of American roots and popular music. They spice their varied repertoire of folk, gospel, jazz, vintage country and classic pop tunes with original and local music. Wednesday, July 2, 6:30 pm, Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Cafe Cairo food truck will also be on hand.

Jazz on the Prairie Big Band will perform Tuesday, July 8, 7-8 pm, at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main St. SE.

Sax player Rose Duffy, backed by harmonica ace Paul Barry and his Blues Band, will play a danceable mix of Chicago and West Coast Jump Blues at Salo Park, on 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Blvd., Thursday, July 17, 7-8 pm.