Movies in the park are back

The Movies in the Park program, put on by the city’s Parks and Recreation department, is back after a two year hiatus due to budget cuts.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 to continue the pirate fun from Summer Celebration!, and “Ratatouille” will be at 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 28. The movies are held in Mercerdale Park on a giant inflatable screen.

‘Mostly Music’ schedule is set

It is time once again for ‘Mostly Music in the Park.’ All concerts are from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, in Mercerdale Park. Admission is free. In case of rain, concerts may be cancelled and possibly rescheduled. Call 206-275-7609 on questionable weather days for concert updates.

• Thursday, July 23: West My Friend – Indie folk

• Thursday, July 30: Wings N Things – Paul McCartney Cover Band

• Thursday, Aug. 6: SuperSones – Cuban Salsa Roots

• Thursday, Aug. 13: The Warren G. Hardings, Traditional String Band

• Thursday, Aug. 20: The Fabulous Roof Shakers,  play Rhythm & Blues

• Special Bonus Concert: at 5 p.m. at Luther Burbank Park Amphitheatre

• Sunday, Aug. 15: Russian Chamber Music, Foundation of Seattle

The brochures for this summer’s ‘Mostly Music in the Park’ will be included in utility bills for Mercer Island residents in May and June.

Enjoy summer with Shakespeare

Sponsored by the Mercer Island Arts Council, Wooden O presents two Shakespeare plays with multiple performances at the Luther Burbank Park Amphitheater in July and August.

With open seating and an outdoor setting, Wooden O brings the Shakespeare plays to life engaging audiences of all ages. Visit www.mercergov.org/artsevents for play descriptions.

• “As You Like It”

July 9, 10, 16, 17, 18 – 7 p.m.

July 11 – 2 p.m. (Special Summer Celebration! performance)

Aug 2, 6, 9 – 7 p.m.

• “Henry IV, Part One”

July 12, 19, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 – 7 p.m.

Aug 1, 7, 8 – 7 p.m.

Aug 9 – 2 p.m.

Note: Aug. 9 is a double performance, with both shows in one day: “Henry IV” at 2 p.m. and  “As You Like It” at 7 p.m.