NIAGARA FALLS —
The city’s free Friday in the Falls outdoor concert series kicks off this week with a performance by USA Band.
Held weekly from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the Friday concerts feature contemporary and classic rock bands and are held on Old Falls Street downtown. In addition to USA Band, other scheduled performances include:
• July 9: Large Marvin
• July 16: 4.0
• July 23: The “A” List
• July 30: Robots are Thieves
• Aug. 6: Penelope
• Aug. 13: White Chocolate
• Aug. 20: Then and Now
• Aug. 27: This Vehicle
In addition, the city will offer the following jazz performances throughout the summer from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday nights on the steps of the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave.
• This Sunday: Pop’s Circle of Friends
• July 11: Custode and Parisi Jazz Trio
• July 18: Lynn Ligammari Quartet
• July 25: Ron Corsaro Quartet
• Aug. 1: Pappy Martin Quartet
• Aug. 8: Ralph Fava Quartet
• Aug. 15: The Barroom Buzzards
• Aug. 22: Second Generation
• Aug. 29: The Pete Ciraolo Band
Both free concert series are offered through a collaboration with the Niagara Fine Arts Program.
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