Dining and entertainment district Block 59 in Naperville is bringing a new concert series to the community this summer.
Preview event on March 21
To preview the event, the center will first host a musical act in March. Per a press release, Block 59 will have Chicagoland Irish band Small Batch take the stage on Friday, March 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The performance space will be between the Yard House and The Cheesecake Factory. Organizers say the event will give a glimpse at what to expect from the live music lineup coming to Block 59’s green space in July and August. Some dining spots in the district will be offering up special promotions for the occasion.
Summer concert series: Rock the Block
The upcoming summer concert series is called Rock the Block, which kicks off on Thursday, July 23. A musical act every Thursday until the end of August will follow to close out the warmer months with a variety of tunes and genres.
On the lineup are:
- July 23: Whiskey Friends
- July 30: 16 Candles
- Aug. 6: Hillbilly Rockstarz
- Aug. 13: Fearless (A Taylor Swift tribute band)
- Aug. 20: High Fidelity
- Aug. 27: 7th Heaven
In the news release, Block 59 marketing associate Alix Karafiat said the new concert series is one factor that helps set up the dining and entertainment district as a “hotspot” in the Naperville area…