Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
High Gravity high up on the roof – for the fifth year in a row.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a blanket or camp chair. Break our attendance record. Demand they play Rage Against The Machine this time.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI (jazz fest special time)
2024-06-21 19:30 - 20:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
JAGALCHI has arrived to deliver the riffs you’ve been waiting for. This will be a special start time during Elkhart Jazz Fest.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Stick around for the after party with Paul Erdman, who’ll play 9:45-11:45. Both shows are free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: Paul Erdman (jazz fest afterparty)
2024-06-21 21:45 - 23:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The one and only Paul E – the “E” stands for “Elkhart Jazz Festival After Party.”

A third trip to the rooftop stage will be special for Erdman. It’s a) his first time playing during the festival and b) way past his usual bedtime.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night.

Come earlier in the evening to catch JAGALCHI play a set about 7:30pm. Both shows are free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: rebel noire and the accomplices (jazz fest special time)
2024-06-22 19:30 - 20:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
For the first time, rebel noire is coming to the rooftop stage. This special event on Jazz Fest Saturday night starts at 7:30 p.m.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Stick around for Lalo Cura and the after party, starting about 9:45. Both shows free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
2024-06-22 21:45 - 23:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Lalo Cura is here to cap your Elkhart Jazz Festival Saturday night. Special start time for this after party – 9:45 p.m.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale all night. Come early and catch rebel noire and the accomplices at 7:30 p.m. Both shows are free!

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: BEE! The Band
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Our spring series wraps up with a band from Goshen that’s been getting a lot of buzz. BEE! brings to the roof an original sound that’s folk, indie pop and psychedelic rock.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: JR Clark Band
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
JR Clark brings the blues as we kickoff the fall Curbside Concerts series.

Backed by a horn section that’s been on tour with the Ohio Players, this talented roster also features the legendary Johnny B Gayden on bass. Johnny B was a long-time player with Albert Collins and played on The Ice Man’s Grammy-winning “Showdown!” with Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and beverages for sale. Bring a camp chair or blanket.

Our concert series is just one of the Well Crafted events happening here in Elkhart County. See the entire list of entertainment and things to do at Visit Elkhart County.

Curbside Concerts: Los Ortega
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
¡Bailamos! Los Ortega is coming back to the rooftop stage as Curbside Concerts rolls on Sept. 6. Expect high-energy regional Mexican music from these outstanding players.

Friday shows at Elkhart Public Library are free – bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages and That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be for sale.

These events are “Well Crafted,” thanks to our friends at VisitElkhartCounty.com.

Curbside Concerts: Quite Frank Lee
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Quite Frank Lee returns to the roof as the fall series of Curbside Concerts rolls on.

Mixing originals with oldies, this local band features Anna Naragon and Scott Vaerewyck on vocals, Rob Booker on bass, Kyle Paulk on lead guitar, and Tony Leininger on drums.

Bring a blanket or a camp chair and enjoy the best local music played on the best roof in town. Beverages, That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream will be available for purchase.

These events are “Well Crafted,” thanks to our friends at VisitElkhartCounty.com.

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (EPL's Version)
2024-10-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Swifties of all ages can make bracelets, listen to her music, karaoke, and more as we enter our Swiftie Era.

Music Together Demo Class
2024-12-09 10:00 - 10:30 | Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Try a free preview class of Goshen College’s popular Music Together 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 whole family experence.

Music Together de Goshen College ofrece clases económicas, divertidas, e interactivas de música para las familias con niños de 0-5 años de edad.
Basado en las investigaciones sobre el desarrollo de los niños, Music Together promueve la idea que todos los niños son musicales y que aprender la música ayuda con todo el aprendizaje. Venga a cantar, bailar, y tocar instrumentos de percusión.

Click here to register for this demo class.

Sippin' Into Summertime - Elkhart Young Professionals
2025-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Summertime in Downtown Elkhart is near! Join the Young Professionals for live music from Buddy Pearson as a preview of Elkhart Public Library’s Curbside Concerts.
Light appetizers and beverages will be available as you expand your network and learn more about the library. Weather permitting, tours including a view from the rooftop concert stage may be possible.
Hosted by the Chamber’s Young Professionals Council – open to anyone over 21. Free to attend, but please pre-register on the Chamber site by April 22 to reserve tickets.

Curbside Concerts: The Buddy System
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The Buddy System, fronted by Buddy Pearson and featuring Brendyn Cane, kicks off the 2025 season of Curbside Concerts!

Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

Curbside Concerts: Society's Child
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
They’re the guys who seem like they never found a song they liked after 1989. Society’s Child is back to rock the roof at Curbside Concerts.

Shows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

Curbside Concerts: High Gravity
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
The house band is back. We love ’em, couldn’t have got here without ’em. High Gravity is one you make sure you circle on the calendar each year.
Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

Loupa’s Chicken and Tropicana Ice Cream will have the food for this night.

Curbside Concerts: Lalo Cura
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Lalo Cura delivers every time they take the stage. They’re back to rock the roof again at Curbside Concerts.

Shows are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats. More details here.

Juneteenth Celebration featuring Darryl Buchanan
2025-06-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas—two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation—to ensure that all enslaved people were freed. It is the longest-running African American holiday and became a federal holiday in 2021.

This event will also serve as the kickoff to the 2025 Elkhart Jazz Festival.

Elkhart Jazz Festival
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 the stage and activities inside the building, the library will be unavailable for browsing and regular services both Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. Please visit our four neighborhood branches for assistance and materials.

Curbside Concerts: The Erly wsg Anna p.s. (jazz fest special!)
2025-06-20 19:00 - 23:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
We’re kicking off festival weekend in downtown Elkhart with an impressive doubleheader of local talent.

Anna p.s. gets us started at 7 p.m. with her indie-folk sound, and The Erly takes the stage about 9 p.m. to carry us away with strong Americana vibes.

Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

Curbside Concerts: JR Clark Band wsg Dylan Tolbert (jazz fest special!)
2025-06-21 19:00 - 23:15 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
Saturday night of festival weekend always fills us with the blues.

Dylan Tolbert brings some funk and soul to start us off at 7 p.m., and JR Clark Band returns to the roof for the 9 to 11 p.m. set.

Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

Curbside Concerts: Duke Tumatoe
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood. More details here.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats.

Curbside Concerts: Nine2K
2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:45 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
As we first reported last fall … Nine2K is everything you want in a ’90s and alt rock band. We couldn’t wait to bring back this collab featuring members of High Gravity and Ultrafab.

Curbside Concerts are free and outdoors. Bands play on the rooftop stage, people watch from the parking lots below. Come hungry for the food, come thirsty for the beverages. Come smiling and we’ll protect that ready-for-the-weekend mood.

That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Loupa’s Chicken will be cooking, and Tropicana will have your sweet treats. More details here.

Music moves indoors in bad weather.

Stories and Songs
2025-07-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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. Different musicians every week. 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 supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
July 18 – Nekeisha Alayna Alexis
July 25 -Julia James
Aug. 1 – Abbie Thomas
Aug. 8 – Rafael Chávez y Moreno
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler
Nov. 7 – TBA

Music Together Demo Class
2025-08-06 11:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 whole family experence.

Music Together de Goshen College ofrece clases económicas, divertidas, e interactivas de música para las familias con niños de 0-5 años de edad.
Basado en las investigaciones sobre el desarrollo de los niños, Music Together promueve la idea que todos los niños son musicales y que aprender la música ayuda con todo el aprendizaje. Venga a cantar, bailar, y tocar instrumentos de percusión.

Click here to register for this class

Stories and Songs
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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. Different musicians every week. 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 supported by Pillars of Elkhart.
July 18 – Nekeisha Alayna Alexis
July 25 -Julia James
Aug. 1 – Abbie Thomas
Aug. 8 – Rafael Chávez y Moreno
Oct. 3 – Nate and Amber Butler

Curbside Concerts: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Curbside Concerts: JAGALCHI
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.

Curbside Concerts: Tumbleweed Jumpers
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN, 46516, United States
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 – don’t miss it.
Curbside Concerts are free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase – That Guys Gourmet Ribs and Tropicana Ice Cream Shop will be here with us. Bring a camp chair, bring a blanket, bring your ready-for-the-weekend mood.
The “Well Crafted” events have the support of the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check out MyEPL.org/curbside for all the series info.
