OUTDOORS AT THE 40TH STREET FIELD, 40TH BETWEEN WALNUT AND LOCUST. The Rotunda is the rain location.
The 40th Street Summer Series
presents
The York Street Hustle and Three Aksha
The York Street Hustle commands the crowd with classic sounds of the 1960s that are reinvigorated, reenergized and reborn. This band’s signature sound permeates through vintage tube amps, giving new life to this nostalgic art form. With grit, sweat, and attention to detail, The York Street Hustle is the Northeast’s premier 10-piece 1960s soul tribute. The repertoire now spans well over 70 songs including more than a decade worth of Detroit, Memphis and Chicago soul.
Openers Three Aksha seeks to preserve and promote Indian culture and heritage through classical Indian Bharatanatyam dance choreography.
About the 40th Street Summer Series
The 2018 40th Street Summer Series—co-produced by University City District, Penn, and The Rotunda—will take place this year on Saturdays May 19, June 23, July 14, August 18 and September 15 at the green space behind the Walnut Street Library at 40th and Walnut. Activities, free giveaways, and performances begin at 6 pm. If the weather is inclement, the Summer Series will move indoors to The Rotunda at 4014 Walnut Street.
The Summer Series has grown into one of the most popular outdoor summer events in University City. This free outdoor series features internationally-recognized talent in one of “West Philly’s picturesque open green spaces” (Philadelphia Weekly). In the past, the Summer Series has featured internationally-acclaimed acts such as the Millennial Territory Orchestra, Man Man, and the Sun Ra Arkestra, playing free outdoor concerts that capture the soul of the neighborhood.
This is the 14th year for the 40th Street Summer Series, produced by the University of Pennsylvania, The Rotunda, and University City District.
Stop by beginning at 6pm for interactive activities with the University City Arts League and free scoops of ice cream from Ben & Jerry's. The University City Arts League will pop-up in the park to make elegant paper roses with a special musical theme. Join artist Rob Seitz for a fun for all ages activity.
OUTDOORS AT THE 40TH STREET FIELD, 40TH BETWEEN WALNUT AND LOCUST. The Rotunda is the rain location.
Admission is FREE