First Friday Concert Series: Bags & Brews with How Rude
Schedule
Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
600 N East St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701 | Bloomington, IL
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The BCPA is excited to partner with B/N Sunrise Rotary this summer to combine Bags & Brews with our First Friday Concert Series for one unforgettable night on the BCPA Lawn.Join us Friday, August 7 for live music, bags, brews, food, and summer fun in Downtown Bloomington.
Event Schedule:
• Doors Open — 4 PM
• Bags Tournament Begins — 5 PM
• How Rude Live — 7 PM
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 Bags Tournament teams, and all proceeds from the tournament benefit the Beyond the Books Education Foundation.
How Rude brings all the best ’90s hits—from pop to grunge—in a high-energy show packed with nostalgia and sing-along favorites.
First Friday Concerts, presented by the BCPA and Gibson Area Hospital, feature live music, food trucks, and drinks in a relaxed outdoor setting on the BCPA Lawn. Concert admission is $5, or free with a receipt from a Downtown Bloomington business.
Register your Bags Tournament team here: https://givebutter.com/bags-and-brews-bags-team
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