University City Summer Series

The University City Summer Series presented by World Cafe Live returns in 2025 with three free concerts at The Lawn at uCity Square. Make sure to join us for good vibes and great music at this beautiful outdoor space!

Get ready to move this summer with the return of the University City Summer Series! Presented by World Cafe Live, the Summer Series will bring three free concerts to The Lawn at uCity Square at 37th and Cuthbert.

poetik selektions will kick off each concert with a DJ set at 5 PM, and headliners will take the stage at 6:30. The uCity Square Beer Garden will be open during the concert for pay-as-you-go drinks from Two Locals Brewing Company.

Our thanks to World Cafe Live and uCity Square for being our hosts and partners for this series!

June 12: BlocoFunk

Catch this high-energy, funky dance band with a Brazilian Twist from PhillyBloco director Mike Stevens. BlocoFunk combines the infectious rhythms/drums of Brazil with popular tunes from multiple genres including Funk, Soul, Samba, New Orleans 2nd Line and more. All of these tunes are mashed up into one, non-stop dance party that anyone can enjoy. BlocoFunk is 12 members strong, with a Samba drum section, horns, bass, guitar and singers. During this performance we’ll have food trucks Smokin Rev and Lady Q’s for southern BBQ and 1984 Cakes for sweet treats!

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July 10: Lady Alma and Vertical Current

We had such a great time presenting Lady Alma in 2024 that we’re bringing her and her band Vertical Current back for a second year! The Philly songstress has made a worldwide name for herself with her eclectic and uplifting musical repertoire. Lady Alma is known for a range of uniquely inspirational jams, and her fans recognize not only the magic of her skillful vocal arches, but also her amazing songs and motivating messages.

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August 21: Catbite

We’re closing out the Summer Series with neo two-tone ska band Catbite! Formed in Philadelphia in May of 2018, Catbite is influenced by the jolting energy of the Specials, the Selector’s edged lyrics, and Elvis Costello‘s love of melody, the group cranks out short, catchy tunes that usually have a deeper meaning… and sometimes don’t. The band’s debut self-titled LP was released in 2019 on Bad Time Records and has sold out of several pressings. The highly anticipated Sophomore album, “Nice One,” also on Bad Time Records, was released on August 6, 2021 and was accompanied with a sold-out hometown show. Nice One includes hits like “Call Your Bluff,” “Excuse Me Miss,” and the soulful rocksteady tune, “Bad Influence.”

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