Johnny Showcase and Special Guests at The Lawn at uCity Square

Schedule

Thu Jun 25 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Lawn at uCity Square | Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia's own funky folk hero Johnny Showcase and guests will perform a free concert at The Lawn at uCity Square!
About this Event

The University City Summer Series, presented by University City District and , is bringing a FREE concert with and Special Guests to (37th and Cuthbert) on Thursday, June 25th!

Johnny Showcase is an electrifying experience. This 10-piece Philadelphia-based group is an innovative, joyful tour-de-force that blissfully toes the line between performance art and a psychedelic soul revival. Carrying the torch of funk-rock pioneers like Funkadelic and Frank Zappa, their ecstatic live shows have gained a massive following and propelled Johnny to something of a funky Philly folk hero. In summer 2021, Johnny appeared on America's Got Talent, which was hailed by Simon Cowell as “…Brilliant. One of my favorite acts..this year” and garnered 2.4 million views on YouTube.

We'll kick things off with a DJ set at 5 PM, and Johnny Showcase will take the stage at 6:30! Our thanks to for being our host and partner for Summer Series!

The will be open during the concert for pay-as-you-go drinks from . Be sure to check them out!

Don't miss our other dates for Summer Series! We'll be welcoming Worldtown Soundsystem Collective on Thursday, July 30th and Lady Alma and Band back to The Lawn on Thursday, August 27th.

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. .

About Two Locals: Richard and Mengistu Koiler made history when they opened , 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 we produced about their journey from brewing at home to opening up their flagship store in University City.

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The Lawn at uCity Square, 3701 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, United States

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