The Kenmore Concert Series is back for its seventh year.

Free shows are offered from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday at St. Edward State Park.

Scheduled dates and performers are as follows:

• July 30, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys, American roots, rockabilly and western swing.

• Aug. 6, Crooked Still, fermenting folk music.

• Aug. 13, Quetzal, Chicano music.

• Aug. 20, Vagabond Opera Diverse, “zany opera music from the cabaret.”

The Kenmore Summer Concert Series is sponsored by KBCS 91.3 FM, James G. Murphy Co., Grocery Outlet, Bastyr University and Northshore Utility District. For more information, visit the city’s Web site at www. cityofkenmore.com/events.

• The city of Bothell 2009 “Music in the Park” summer concert lineup: Concerts are free and held every Friday evening through Aug. 28. Bands play from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 N.E. 180th St. The only exception is the Aug. 28 event at Pop Keeney Field. That last concert of the summer begins at 7 p.m. and ends with a fireworks display to help mark Bothell’s centennial.

The Friday night lineup includes:

• July 31: Shambala, a 3 Dog Night revue

• Aug. 7: That ’80s Show

• Aug. 14: Alex Duncan; reggae, dance hall and soca

• Aug. 21: The Coats, an a-capella performance

• Aug. 28: The Machine, everything from the Beatles to Green Day

For more information on these or other city events, visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us.