There’s no greater place than Highline on a sunny day.

Now that summer is fully upon us, the parks departments and arts groups of Highline cities are out to prove that adage with tons of free family music, movies and plays in the parks.

Check our print Diversions listings or visit www.highlinetimes.com for weekly updates.

Burien
Wednesday Night Concerts--Wednesdays. 6:30-8 p.m. North SeaTac Park, South 128th Street and 20th Avenue South. Co-sponsored by cities of Burien and SeaTac. July 17--“Jessica Lynne Band,” country. July 24--“Los Flacos, Latin. July 31--“Jack Ballard Band,” folk rock. Aug. 7—“Total Experience Gospel Choir,” gospel.
Thursday Night Concerts—Thursdays. 6:30-8 p.m. Lake Burien School Park, 1620 S.W. 149th St. July 11--“Witherow,” folk. July 18—“Kim Archer Band, rhythm and blues. July 25--“Ian McFeron Band,” Americana. Aug. 1—“Michael Anthony Pratt Band,” country. Aug. 8—“Klyntel,” soul. Aug. 15—“Tumbao,” Afro-Latin.
Shakespeare in the Park—Sponsored by Burien Arts and Green Stage. 7 p.m. Dottie Harper Park, 421 S.W. 146th St. July 27—“Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Aug. 3—“King Lear.”
Theater in the Park—2-3 p.m. Lake Burien School Park, 1620 S.W. 149th St. Presented by Balagan Theater. Aug. 3 and 4—“Pinocchio.”

Des Moines
Summer Concert Series—Wednesdays. 7 p.m. Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. July 10—“The Sway.” July 17—“The King of Swing.” July 24—“Cherry Cherry.” Aug. 31—“Tribute to Linda Ronstadt.” Aug. 14—Celebrate Des Moines-Fiesta style, “Mambo Cadillac.”
Shakespeare in the Park—7 p.m. Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. Aug. 4—“Henry V.”
Outdoor Family Movies—8-11 p.m. Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S. July 26—“Brave,” Aug. 9—“The Avengers,” Aug. 23—“Hotel Transylvania.”

Normandy Park
Parksquatch 2013—Sundays. 5-6:30 p.m. Marvista Park, Southwest 200th Street and 4th Avenue Southwest. Sponsored by Normandy Park Arts Commission. July 21—“Men of Worth,” Celtic folk music. July 28--“Tun,” original funk rock and blues. Aug. 4—“The Hipsters, modern rock for cool people. Aug. 11—Eli Rosenblatt-“Magical Music Adventure into Earth” and Nancy Stewart-“Animal Crackers,” kids music. Aug. 18—“Rat City Brass,” Tijuana brass band tribute. Aug. 25—“Scott Cosssu Ensemble,” jazz, Windham Hill recording artist.

SeaTac
Wednesday Night Concerts—See Burien listings.
Music in the Park—Fridays. 6:30-8 p.m. Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd., or Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, 13735 24th Ave. S. July 12—“Cory Wilds Band,” blues, jazz, root; Angle Lake Park. July 19—“Show Nuff Funk,” funk band; Angle Lake Park. Aug. 2—“Alma y Azucar,” Latin jazz; botanical garden. Aug. 9—“Kleer Cut Band,” Motown, R&B with jazz element; botanical garden.
Theatre in the Park—7 p.m. Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd. July 26—“The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare. Aug. 3—“Cinderella, an Egyptian Story,” narrated interactive live music and dance theatre production.
Jazz on the Lawn—Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 36th Ave. S. July 20-Aug. 23. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit www.CedarbrookLodge.com/Jazz for more information.

Tukwila
Peanut Butter & Jam Concert Series—Wednesdays. Noon-1 p.m. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S. For kids. Aug. 7—Eric Ode. Aug. 14—“Recess Monkey.” Aug. 21—“The Not-Its.” Aug. 28—“Caspar Babypants.”
Movies on the Green—Fridays. Outdoor seating begins at 8 p.m., movies begin at dusk. Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Ave. S. Enjoy appetizers, dinner or drinks at Billy Baroo’s inside the clubhouse before the movie. July 19—“Skyfall.” July 26—“Here Comes the Boom.”
Summer Outdoor Cinema Series—Tuesdays. Outdoor seating begins at 8 p.m. movies start at dusk. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S. Movies are free but patrons are asked to bring two cans of food for Tukwila Pantry. Bring your own lawn chair and blankets. Aug. 2—“The Lorax.” Aug. 9—“Madagascar 3.” Aug. 16—“Hotel Transylvania.” Aug. 23—“Rise of the Guardians.”