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Finlay Park comes alive with diverse music genres that promise to enliven your evenings.

Photos courtesy of the City of Columbia, with select images captured by Crush Rush

Columbia’s premiere, downtown park is turning up the vibes every Friday with Finlay Fridays at Finlay Park, a free concert series from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. running through the end of October.

From soulful jazz to funky grooves, indie jams, and hip-hop beats, there’s something for every music lover — and yes, food trucks and cold beverages are on deck.

Coming up at Finlay Fridays:

  • Feb. 20 | Reggie Sullivan | Smooth jazz, soul, blues, and pop
  • Feb. 27 | Jon Rooks Band | Neo-soul, R&B, and funky pop vibes
  • March 6 | Opus & The Frequencies | Funk, indie rock, and pop jams
  • March 13: Slim Pickens | A mix of funk, rock, Americana, and indie
  • March 20 | Jazz in the Park with ColaJazz | Jazz, soul, blues, and pop
  • March 27 | DemBoyzGood | Hip-hop, R&B, soul, and reggae rhythms

Grab your friends, your appetite, and your dancing shoes — Finlay Fridays is the place to be.

Food trucks interested? Reach out to learn more.

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