Events

Songwriters and libraries have one thing in common — too many stories to tell. Experience the music of the area’s best creative talents and their friends in a new way. Beverages will be available for purchase, no cover charge. This event is designated Well Crafted by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is […]

Jake Miller and his guys play the two best types of music: country and western. The Midwest Heat wraps up the 2025 season of Curbside Concerts on Sept. 19. Graduates of Kansas Bible Co., Jake and friends are familiar to stages around Michiana. Just like his past rooftop performances, his supporting cast is exceptional – […]

The Tumbleweed Jumpers are making Curbside Concerts a stop on their comeback tour. Everybody’s favorite feel-good band delivers funky Americana with a fabulous horn section, a sweet mandolin, an organ, some guitars … really every instrument ever invented, probably played by every musician Goshen has ever produced. Gonna be crowded up there on stage – […]

On tour supporting their newest album, JAGALCHI returns to the Curbside Concerts roof on Sept. 5. The self-proclaimed “Midwest Post Big-Band” project has strong Goshen roots. “You Will Know True Loss” is the band’s latest effort, following up on last year’s successful “Now There Are Only Stories.” Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and […]

Abbie Thomas returns to the roof to kick off the fall season of Curbside Concerts on Aug. 29. Abbie is a two-time independent music Artist of the Year. Her music is sometimes soul, sometimes bluesy rock, and always delivered from the heart with a vibe reminiscent of the great ’70s songwriters. Curbside Concerts are free […]

Try a free preview class of Goshen College’s popular Music Together class immediately following our Baby and Me class. These fun and interactive music classes are kids ages 0 to 5. Music together is based on child development research and uses movement, singing and fun with rhythm instruments and includes caregivers to make it a […]

The 37th annual Elkhart Jazz Fest is happening downtown June 20-22. The downtown library is a hub for talent – from special Curbside Concerts to our Saturday morning WordPlay spoken word event. The indoor stage is reserved for pass holders – visit the Elkhart Jazz Festival site for performance times and ticket information. Due to […]

Celebrate Juneteenth, a historic day that marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States. This family-friendly event presented by Indiana Black Expo – Elkhart Chapter will feature local nonprofit organizations, vendors, food trucks, and a free concert showcasing Darryl Buchanan. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) commemorates June 19, 1865, when […]

Duke Tumatoe brings the curtain down on the 2025 spring series of Curbside Concerts. The guitarist and songwriters who’s gigged with everyone from Muddy Waters to BB King and John Fogerty to George Thorogood will be making his first appearance on the roof. Shows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people […]