Just like the number of colors in the rainbow, Rainbow Summer will host seven nights of free outdoor entertainment. The fun takes place on the Marcus Center grounds, 929 N. Water St., from Monday, July 14, through Sunday, July 20.

Presented by Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, Rainbow Summer will feature performances by musical artists from numerous genres, food trucks, activities and more.  

Here is the artist lineup:

• Monday, July 14 - Kids from Wisconsin 
• Tuesday, July 15 - The Brass Queens 
• Wednesday, July 16 - Digable Planets 
• Thursday, July 17 - Chicago Latin Groove 
• Friday, July 18 - Fool House – The Ultimate '90s Party 
• Saturday, July 19 - Family Day (more info below)
• Sunday, July 20 - Milwaukee Police Band  

Performances Monday through Friday will begin at 7 p.m; Saturday’s Family Day activities begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue with performances at 3:15 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday’s performance begins at 2 p.m.

Family Day on Saturday, July 19, will include Soul Spin from 3 to 7 p.m.; Kids Boogie Down Taylor Swift Dance Party from 4 to 7 p.m.; bubble playtime beginning at 4 p.m.; and two performances by the Quebec-based circus company 4Stomp at 3:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

Weather permitting, a rainbow-colored piano will be placed on the grounds each morning to invite community members to play.

Additional nightly activities include bubble playtime by Michelle Hackett from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Local food trucks and Sazama’s Fine Catering will be on site starting at 4:30 p.m. A vendor marketplace will pop up from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 

“We’re excited to welcome the community back for another great line-up at Rainbow Summer," says Director of Programming & Education John Hassig. “There’s truly something for everyone, and we look forward to celebrating beautiful summer weather with fantastic music and activities.”