What time is it? Summertime. The kickoff of “Sounds of Summer," Furman's free lakeside concert series, is this Thursday, May 30. Bring a chair or a picnic blanket, and get ready for a variety of genres all summer long.

All shows take place Thursdays at 7:30 p.m rain or shine (moving into McAlister Auditorium in the event of inclement weather):

Lakeside Concert Band | May 30 | This ensemble is directed by Sue Samuels and will perform throughout the summer.

Carolina Youth Symphony | June 6 | This orchestra of talented Upstate kids will take the stage.

Poinsett Winds | June 13 | Furman alumni and faculty make up this ensemble.

The Greenville Jazz Collective | June 20 | The Big Band hits the stage for a night of jazz tunes.

Greenville Chorale with the Lakeside Concert Band | June 27 | Enjoy a professional fireworks display as you listen to the 18th annual patriotic lakeside band concert.

Lakeside Concert Band with PaintJam | July 4 | Celebrate the Fourth of July with a speed-painting concert.

Spartanburg Jazz Ensemble | July 11 | Another Upstate Big Band brings its jazz stylings to Furman.

Matt Olson Jazz Quartet | July 18 | Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone at Furman takes the stage with his quartet.

The Foothills Brass Band with the Lakeside Concert Band | July 25 | Many of these musicians are music educators, from the elementary to the college level.

Lakeside Concert Band | Aug. 1 | Bid farewell to this summer series the same way we started, with a concert by the Lakeside Concert Band.

Are you looking for other concert series and events to add to your summer bucket list? We have you covered.