40th Street Summer Series in University City

40th Street Summer Series in University City

‘Relaxing Family Fun in University City’ 

Come shake’em, rock’em and roll’em… Every summer, the University City District, the Rotunda and Penn host the 40th Street Summer Series.

A free outdoor music series that is family-friendly, now in its fourteenth year. Each concert is scheduled for a Saturday in the summer from June to August, starting at 6 pm.

These live performances take place on the greenspace at 39th and Walnuts Streets. Not only will there be the eclectic sounds of jazz, funk, and more, but this year the schedule will expand to include dance, live theater, music, and a few surprises. 

The mission of the Summer Series is to bring neighborhoods and communities together while educating people on the various types of music and cultures. Showcasing how great Philadelphia is when it comes to diversity and such.

2019 40th Street Summer Series Line-Up

  • Saturday, June 15  |  Stargazer Lilly – Stargazer Lily helped define Philadelphia’s music scene in the early 2000s. On the strength of four LPs and extensive touring during that period, they built a loyal fan base throughout the Northeast and beyond. After a decade of growth and change, and a renewed love of making music together, they are back with their energetic and emotional brand of pop rock – and plans for a new record in 2019.
  • Saturday, July 13  |  Voices of Africa  – Voices of Africa has been performing for 35 years. They share the power and joy of its music, which spans the African Diaspora, through traditional African and African American songs, message music, gospel, inspirational and healing percussion rhythms. They have traveled the continental expanse of the USA, and appeared in Canada, Jamaica, London, Hawaii, and Ghana. VOA has now become an “African Cultural Arts Collective” that works with committed African cultural artists from around the Diaspora.
  • Saturday, August 17  |  Gwendolyn Bye Dancefushion –  Gwendolyn Bye Dancefusion is a professional modern dance repertory company and dance school. For over 30 years, they have reconstructed modern dance and created new works for the future. The school, located in University City, offers classes to adults and children.

2019 40th Street Summer Series

Location

39th & Walnut Streets
University City Philadelphia

Dates

Saturdays  |  2019 –  June 15, July 13, August 17 

Time

Activities & Free giveaways start at 5:00 pm  |  Performances start at 6:00 pm

Cost

Free

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Photo Courtesy of  University City District by Ben Tran