Ready to vibe? Chart-topping soul-pop sensation Anees is lighting up the stage at Union Transfer this Thursday with his heartfelt lyrics and infectious energy—don’t miss your chance to catch him live! Last chance to WIN.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Wayne Music Fest brings a full day of live music from The Ocean Blue, Black Joe Lewis, Wild Pink, plus 75 local restaurants and vendors, family-friendly activations, beer gardens, and more to the Wayne Manor Grounds on June 7th. Plus, it's FREE!*

• Enter for a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to Tacos & Tequila Festival on June 28th at ​​Wild Things Park. The lineup includes Lil Jon, Chingy, Trick Daddy and more. Good luck!

• Dreamy psych-rock explorers LSD and the Search for God land at Ukie Club on August 22nd for a night of kaleidoscopic grooves. Tickets on sale now!

• Bedroom-pop pioneer and Philly icon Alex G has announced a second show at The Fillmore on October 12th. Secure your spot before they’re gone!

• Check out the other announcements this week from Hannah Berner, 22 Degree Halo, The Psychedelic Furs & more!

OUTDOOR CONCERTS IN PHILLY

Kick off your outdoor concert season with sun-soaked vibes and big-name performances at Philly’s best open-air venues. From country stars to kaleidoscopic jams, there’s something for every playlist.

• 92.5 XTU Anniversary Show - Luke Bryan @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

• An American Classic - Bruce vs. Petty ft. Born to Run “Down the Dream” @ Upper Merion Township Building Park

• Mike. - Upside Down Tour Pt. 2 @ The Mann

• Lotus with Circles Around the Sun & Ghost-Note @ Heuser Park

• Summer Sounds Concert Series @ Spruce Street Harbor Park

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• Despite Philly’s gay bar scene shrinking in 2024, The Little Gay Pub—an elevated, D.C.-born spot known for its sophisticated vibe and queer-centric décor—has opened at 102 S 13th St. in the Gayborhood, complete with local twists like a banana daiquiri homage to “The Father of Modern Philadelphia.”

• The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll makes its semi-annual comeback on Thursday, June 5th, turning 40th–51st blocks into a $1, $3, and $5 shopping and eating extravaganza from 5–8 p.m.

• From June 4th–8th, the University of the Arts’ Hamilton Hall will host a four-day “celebration of life” to mark one year since the school’s closure, featuring musical performances, speakers, and an altar built from salvaged artwork and remnants of the institution.

• Franklin Square will glow nightly from June 20th through August 31st as the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival returns. Hundreds of animal-shaped lanterns and a 200-foot dragon, plus live performances and food vendors, will light up the park every evening.

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That’s all for today, folks. See you tomorrow!