University City Summer Series

The University City Summer Series 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! We’re bringing 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!

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.”

RSVP for Catbite

BlocoFunk Brought the Rhythm!

On June 12th, we welcomed BlocoFunk for an evening of high-energy fun! Our thanks to this awesome band for bringing the party to uCity Square.

July 10: Lady Alma and Vertical Current

On July 10th, we had the pleasure of welcoming Lady Alma & Vertical Current back to The Lawn at uCity Square for another unforgettable night of music! Big thanks to this incredible band and Philly’s own Lady Alma for bringing the energy, soul, and good vibes to our Summer Series crowd.