tgif concerts in the parks: Bands Announced - 2023 TGIF Concerts in the Parks in Carlsbad - 06/25/23 01:14 PM
Bands for the 2023 TGIF Concerts in the Parks
 
Who wouldn’t enjoy free live music in a beautiful Carlsbad park on a Friday summer evening? What a winning combination for summer entertainment!
 
And that’s what the 36th season of Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series is all about.
 
The Concerts are presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office. Not only are the free concerts great entertainment, but the raffles held at intermission raise funds for Carlsbad art programs.
 
Here’s some general information about the TGIF Concerts in the Parks I shared previously.
 
 
The bands have been announced for the 6 concerts - here’s … (9 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: 2023 TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series - 05/09/23 04:12 PM
TGIF Concerts in the Parks Starts July 7, 2023
 
The first day of summer is June 21, and the annual TGIF Concerts in the Parks series starts 2 weeks later.
 
No doubt the free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are a highlight of summertime in Carlsbad.
 
This free outdoor concert series may be the best entertainment option around North San Diego County! Indeed, the series was voted the 4th best outdoor concert series in the US in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards by USA Today for 2023.
 
How can you go wrong with a combination of live music, in a beautiful Carlsbad park, on a … (11 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TGIF Concerts in the Parks 2022 Band Updates - 05/27/22 05:48 PM
Band Updates
Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Parks 2022
 
Many no doubt now know, and are pleased, the annual TGIF Concerts in the Parks series is back for 2022. The concerts were canceled in 2020 and were virtual last year.
 
These free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are a highlight of our Carlsbad summers, and have been for several decades. In fact this concert series could be the best summer entertainment available in North San Diego County!
 
 
The bands were just announced for 2022, with some crowd favorites returning:
 
Stagecoach Community Park
June 24 – Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas & the Bayou Brothers
July 1 – The Corvelles
 
Poinsettia … (21 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series Returns June 24, 2022 - 04/06/22 09:57 AM
Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series
June 24 - August 19, 2022
 
The first day of summer is June 21, and the annual TGIF Concerts in the Parks series starts a few days later.
 
There’s no doubt the free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are a highlight of summertime in Carlsbad. Plus it’s exciting to have the live concerts again after being canceled in 2020 and only virtually in 2021.
 
This free outdoor concert series may be the best entertainment option around North San Diego County!
 
You can’t go wrong with a combination of great live music, in one of our beautiful Carlsbad parks, … (14 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TGIF in Your Backyard in Carlsbad Summer of 2021 - 06/10/21 08:39 PM
TGIF in Your Backyard in Carlsbad
~ Summer 2021 ~
 
The TGIF Concerts in the Parks have been a popular staple of the summer entertainment season for many years in Carlsbad. Typically there are 9 free outdoor concerts in 4 of our best parks on consecutive Fridays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  The park venues changed a few years ago when they added Alga Norte Community Park to the mix, making it 4.
 
The very popular TGIF Concerts featured a wide range of music (jazz, latin, blues, 80s, and much more) and some pretty impressive bands with regional and national reputations, and were … (22 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: The Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series Starts Tonight - 06/22/18 03:28 PM
 TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series in Carlsbad
Starting Tonight
 
This first concert features the Stoney B Blues Band and will be held at Stagecoach Community Park at 3420 Camino de los Coches off Rancho Santa Fe Road across the street from the shopping center. The next 2 concerts, June 29 and July 66, are at the same park.
 
Here’s the full concert schedule.
 
2018 marks the 33rd season of the TGIF Concerts in the Parks series, with 9 concerts planned in 4 of Carlsbad’s community parks. The TGIF concert series is a major fund raising event for the City of Carlsbad art programs and … (5 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series 2018 - 05/26/18 10:42 AM
TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series Begins June 22, 2018
 
Summer is just around the corner and it’s time once again for our popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks starting Friday, June 22nd. The free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are a highlight of summertime in Carlsbad, and may very well be the best entertainment option around in North San Diego County!
 
The combination of great music, in one of our beautiful Carlsbad parks, on a summer evening, makes for a special time for area residents and visitors.
 
And they’re FREE!! It doesn’t get much better than that!
 
This year will be the 33rd … (6 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TGIF Concert in the Parks Series Tonight July 21 in Carlsbad - 07/21/17 09:12 AM
TGIF Concert in the Parks Series Tonight July 21 in Carlsbad
 
The free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are a big part of our Carlsbad summers, and probably the best entertainment option around in North San Diego County – they are FREE and held in 4 of Carlsbad’s largest parks.
 
And tonight’s concert is #5, beginning at 6 PM and running until approximately 8 PM with intermission midway. More on that in a moment.
 
 
Tonight’s concert is the 3rd and last one at beautiful Poinsettia Community Park.
 
July 21
Poinsettia Community Park
6600 Hidden Valley Road in 92011
 
Feufollet(Cajun)
 
 
Many people start arriving by 5 or even earlier to … (11 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series in Carlsbad Begins June 23, 2017 - 05/13/17 10:37 PM
Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series
Begins June 23, 2017
 
OK maybe it’s a little early, but it’s time to start thinking about summer in Carlsbad and the very popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks starting Friday, June 23rd. The free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are truly a highlight of our Carlsbad summers, and probably the best entertainment option around in North San Diego County!
 
 
The combination of great music, in one of 4 beautiful Carlsbad parks, on a summer evening, makes for a special time for area residents and visitors. And they’re FREE!! What more can you ask?
 
This year will … (9 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TGIF Concerts in the Parks Final Concert is August 19 in Carlsbad - 08/15/16 08:32 AM
Final TGIF Concerts in the Parks Concert is August 19
 
As they are each year, the free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are truly a highlight of a Carlsbad summer, arguably one of the best entertainment options around, and the series is about to end!!!
 
Great music
Beautiful Carlsbad Parks
Summer Evenings
FREE!!
 
 
The FINAL concert in this 9 concert series is Friday night, August 19.
 
The 31st season of Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts series will conclude with The Detroit Underground (Soul Cover Dance), appearing at the Calavera Hills Community Park at 2997 Glasgow Drive off Carlsbad Village Drive
 
If you’ve been before you know the drill - arrive early to find … (27 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: Hats, Horses, and Country Rock - Summer Fun in San Diego - 07/15/16 01:00 AM
Horses, Beautiful Hats, and Outdoor Music
 
It's a summer Friday, July 15th and that means hats, horses and country rock!
 
No one can gripe about not having something fun to do today and tonight!
 
Today may be THE social event of the season, or the year, here in San Diego, with OPENING DAY at the Del Mar Races, a tradition here for decades. The freeway will be jammed, as will the Coast Road and the Coaster commuter rail as throngs of people head for the Del Mar Race Track.
 
 
You'll see lots of hats, too, with some folks participating in the famous Opening Day Hats … (31 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: Friday July 1 TGIF –Start the Holiday Weekend with a Free Concert - 07/01/16 02:27 AM
Start the Holiday Weekend with a Free Concert
TGIF Concerts in the Parks in Carlsbad
 
It’s the 1st of July, a Friday, and a holiday weekend. Why not celebrate with a free concert?!
 
The very popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks series started last Friday, a highlight of our Carlsbad summer, and tonight is concert #2 of 9.
 
 
The TGIF Concerts in the Parks are very popular and you can expect a big crowd. Bring your blanket, chairs, food and wine for a fun summer evening, typically with several thousand people and a sea of blankets and chairs enjoying the great outdoors, al fresco … (15 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TGIF Concerts in the Parks Concert Series Begins June 24, 2016 - 06/22/16 03:50 AM
Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Parks Concert Series
Starts Friday!
 
It’s that time again! The first of the 9 TGIF Concerts in the Parks in Carlsbad start this Friday, June 24th. The free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are truly a highlight of our Carlsbad summer, and may be the best entertainment option around!
 
The combination of great music, in one of the beautiful Carlsbad parks, on a summer evening, makes for a special time for area residents and visitors. And they’re FREE!!
 
 
This year will be the 31st season of Carlsbad’s popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks series. This series of free concerts … (8 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: 2016 TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series Begins June 24 in Carlsbad - 05/24/16 04:09 AM
TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series
Begins June 24, 2016 in Carlsbad
 
The free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are truly a highlight of a Carlsbad summer. Indeed they may be one of the best entertainment options around, and they are starting in just a month!
 
Great music…beautiful Carlsbad parks…summer evenings…FREE!!
 
 
This year will be the 31st season of Carlsbad’s popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks series. This series of free concerts is proudly presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office. If you don’t already know, the TGIF Concerts take place on 9 consecutive Friday nights in 4 of Carlsbad’s beautiful parks.
 
The … (12 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: TONIGHT! Free TGIF Concert in the Park in Carlsbad CA - 07/31/15 04:01 AM
TONIGHT! Free TGIF Concert in the Park in Carlsbad CA
 
Need something to do tonight in Carlsbad? Like FREE?
 
The 6th free TGIF Concert in the Parks takes place tonight from 6 to 8 PM at the Poinsettia Community Park.
 
This concert series is one of the highlights of a Carlsbad summer, and the best entertainment option around, and has been for 30 years!
 
Great music…beautiful parks…summer evening…FREE!!
 
 
What more could you want?
 
If you’ve not been before, know that the TGIF Concerts in the Parks series is always well attended, with several thousand people and a sea of blankets and chairs enjoying the great outdoors, al … (9 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: 30th Season of the TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series Begins June 26 - 06/23/15 06:44 AM
The 30th Season of the TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series Begins June 26, 2015
 
The TGIF Concerts in the Parks are truly one of the highlights of a Carlsbad summer, and the best entertainment option around, starting this Friday night!
 
Great music…beautiful parks…summer evening…FREE!!
 
What more could you want?
 
 
2015 marks the 30th season of Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series, presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office. For those not in the know, the TGIF Concerts takes place on 9 consecutive Fridays in 4 of Carlsbad’s beautiful parks. Prior to 2014 concerts were held in 3 parks (Poinsettia, Calavera Hills, … (5 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: Summertime is Special in Carlsbad, CA - TGIF Concerts in the Parks - 06/10/15 11:17 AM
Summertime is Special in Carlsbad CA - TGIF Concerts in the Parks
 
I could easily say ANY time of year is special in Carlsbad, for one reason or another. There is so much to see and do, and for many just having the beach close by or at their dorostep is special enough.
 
One tradition that really makes Carlsbad special in the summertime, and has for many years, is the TGIF Concerts in the Park series. Indeed, 2015 is the 30th year of these special events
 
The TGIF Concerts in the Parks take place on 9 consecutive Friday nights from late June through mid August. Until … (16 comments)

tgif concerts in the parks: The Mighty Untouchables at the TGIF Concerts in the Parks in Carlsbad - 08/20/14 02:22 AM
The Mighty Untouchables at the Last TGIF Concerts in the Parks in Carlsbad
 
Summer is coming to an end, at least for the free TGIF Concerts in the Parks in Carlsbad, one of the most popular things to do here in the summer.
 
The 9 free TGIF concerts on consecutive Friday nights in 4 of Carlsbad’s best parks come to an end this Friday August 22 with The Mighty Untouchables.
 
Al fresco dining with a couple thousand residents and visitors, beautiful weather, Opportunity Drawings for great prizes, and a terrific band will make for a fitting end to … (5 comments)

 
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