Wednesdays at the Shell

Live music in Washington Park

Every Wednesday this summer at 6:00 in Washington Park, there's live music at the Shell. Not to brag or anything, but my good friend Jane the Wonder Woman kinda coordinates the whole thing. She's awesome, so it makes sense that Wednesdays at the Shell is awesome, too.

The Shell itself is an old-fashioned band stand, like something from a movie. There's seating all around the shell and a sloping, grassy hill beyond — lots of space for a picnic with family and friends.

Need dinner? There's a food truck for that. I took my hungry self to the Jamaican Kitchen for a jerk chicken dinner. The dinners come in three sizes (small, medium, large), each with a side of rice and plantains. Super yummy, and while too-much-food is a good problem to have, I'd still go for the small next time instead of the medium.

The music was good. If you really want to enjoy the tunes, plan on sitting close to the stage. Or if your main goal is to catch up with friends with live music in the background, a blanket on the hill works just fine. The Shell packs in all manner of musical genres and brands of entertainment throughout the summer, so find a night that speaks to you! I'm hoping to go back in August — two words: fire dancers.