With the recent intense heat, it’s clear Forest Park is in the middle of one sweltering summer. Another indicator of the season was the second of three Groovin’ in the Grove concerts. The first one, featuring rhythm and blues music by R-Gang, kicked off this year’s series on June 17.
On July 15, the Chicago Catz performed at the Forest Park picnic grove at 7824 Madison St. Dozens of Forest Parkers gathered with their picnic blankets and lawn chairs to listen to an evening full of music.
The crowd dances to the sounds of Chicago Catz at Groovin’ in the Grove on July 15, 2025 | Todd Bannor 
Todd Bannor 
Todd Bannor 
The band Chicago Catz performs at Groovin’ in the Grove | Todd Bannor 
Chicago Catz | Todd Bannor 
Todd Bannor 
A band member of Chicago Catz joins the crowd in a dance at Groovin’ in the Grove on July 15, 2025 | Todd Bannor
The next, and final, free Groovn’ in the Grove concert of the year will feature Velvet Rose’s R&B, Motown and funk music. It will take place on Aug. 19 at the same location from 7 to 10 p.m.