BlocoFunk at The Lawn at uCity Square

The University City Summer Series presented by University City District and World Cafe Live is bringing a FREE concert by BlocoFunk, a high-energy, funky dance band with a Brazilian Twist to The Lawn at uCity Square (37th and Cuthbert) on Thursday, June 12th!

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.

poetik selektions will kick things off with a DJ set at 5 PM, and BlocoFunk will take the stage at 6:30! Our thanks to uCity Square for being our host and partner for BlocoFunk!

The uCity Square Beer Garden will be open during the concert for pay-as-you-go drinks from Two Locals Brewing Company. During this performance we’ll have food trucks Smokin Rev and Lady Q’s for southern BBQ and 1984 Cakes for sweet treats! Be sure to check them out!

Don’t miss our other dates for Summer Series! We’ll be welcoming Lady Alma and Vertical Current back to The Lawn on Thursday, July 10th, and local ska band Catbite on August 21st!

About the Lawn: The Lawn at uCity Square is a playful pop-up space where the neighborhood can find shade, feel the grass beneath their feet, and enjoy events like live music, movies, fitness classes, crafts, and more. The uCity Square Beer Garden is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 7 PM all season long. See their full calendar of events here.

About Two Locals: Richard and Mengistu Koiler made history when they opened Two Locals Brewing Company, the first Black-owned brewery in Philadelphia, in January of 2024 at 3675 Market Street within uCity Square. Two Locals serves a growing selection of house-brewed beers and food provided by Liberty Kitchen. See the video we produced about their journey from brewing at home to opening up their flagship store in University City.

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BlocoFunk is a 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.