Reggae, Open Mic Nights Coming To Color Burst Park In Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD — From reggae to pop music and open mic nights for local performers, there's plenty of entertainment in store this summer through the Color Burst Park Summer Series, Amped in the Park.

Performances and classes are held in downtown Columbia's Merriweather District, with crowds of 400 to 500 turning out for the music.

A second concert series, called Good Kid-izen also is offered as a celebration of inclusion, diversity and education. Several open mic nights also are set, called Words on the Street, and a series of two fitness classes also will take place in the park.

This Wednesday, July 14, Color Burst Park is continuing its free AMPED in the Park series at 6 p.m. with a concert featuring the reggae music of Jah Works.

There will be music, food, outdoor games, glow sticks and more.

Register for the concerts and fitness classes in advance.

Here's a look at upcoming events.

Amped in the Park

• July 14: Jah Works (Reggae)
• July 28: Shelby Blondell Band (Original Pop Rock)

Good Kid-izen Series

• July 24: Christmas in July
• August 7: Soulful Music Class

Words on the Street

• Aug. 5
• Aug. 19
• Sept. 9
• Sept. 23

F45 Bootcamp

(6:45 p.m. classes with a live DJ)

• July 13
• July 27
• Aug. 10
• Aug. 24
• Sept. 7

Color Burst Flow by Yoga6

(6:45 p.m. with Yoga6, the newest yoga studio in town)

• July 20
• Aug. 3
• Aug. 17
• Aug. 31

The full line-up for the remainder of the season can be found here.

Find event updates and additional event information at www.merriweatherdistrict.com.