There will be music and laughs on CityDeck this summer, with new comedy series in August after Fridays on the Fox
GREEN BAY - CityDeck will again host Fridays on the Fox concerts this summer, but the downtown gathering spot with prime sunset views along the Fox River is also getting a new comedy series.
After the seven-concert Fridays in the Fox series wraps up at the end of July, Comedy on the Deck will debut Aug. 4 and run for three consecutive Friday nights. Comedians will perform family-friendly shows with material appropriate for all ages.
In addition to busy Friday nights, there will also be an early Monday evening series for children. CityDeck Family Shows will feature a rotating offering of music, juggling, magic, balloons and circus tricks from Mischief & Magic.
All three series presented by Downtown Green Bay Inc. are free.
Fridays on the Fox
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays June 9 through July 21
Lineup: NEW Dueling Pianos, June 9; American Platinum, June 16; Bazooka Joe, June 23; Road Trip, June 30; Eight Second Ride, July 7; Hip Pocket, July 14; The Cougars, July 21
What else to know: There is some seating on CityDeck, but guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Food and drink for sale from Hagemeister Park.
Comedy on the Deck
When: Aug. 4, 11 and 18
Lineup: Pat McCurdy, 6 p.m. Aug. 4; ComedyCity, 7 p.m. Aug. 11; John DeBoer, 7 p.m. Aug. 18
What else to know: There is some seating on CityDeck, but guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Food and drink for sale from Hagemeister Park.
CityDeck Family Shows
When: 6 pm. on alternating Mondays June 12 through Aug. 21
Lineup: Music and dance party, June 12; interactive magic show, including a magic trick for each child to take home, June 26; classic magic show, July 10; Tunes 'n Jugglin', July 24; learn how to make balloon animals, Aug. 7; Secret Circus, Aug. 21
What else to know: Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. The series also includes family games and the chance to cool off in the CityDeck splash pad.
Kendra Meinert is an entertainment and feature writer at the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at 920-431-8347 or kmeinert@greenbay.gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @KendraMeinert.
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