Summer Sounds Concert Series: BlocoFunk + Mariposas Galacticas
- 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Place: Spruce Street Harbor Park
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Spend your summer night on the Waterfront with BlocoFunk + Mariposas Galacticas live at Spruce Street Harbor Park as part of the Summer Sounds Concert Series. Free and open to the public. All ages!
Mariposas Galácticas is an 8-piece Cumbia Klezmer Punk band based in Philly. Combining band members’ South American and Jewish ancestries, the band creates a unique diasporic sound that gets audiences everywhere dancing with rebellious joy. By honoring their Indigenous Andean musical heritage, blended together with punkified ancient Jewish melodies, the band plays a mixture of original and classic tunes that span different languages, cultures, and genres. Mariposas have collaborated with international acts like Os Mutantes, Son Rompe Pera and Kumbia Queers, and they continue to accompany their communities’ struggle for liberation everywhere from prominent stages to cultural, activist and community spaces.
The new project from PhillyBloco's Mike Stevens, BlocoFunk plays Funk/Soul/Samba, all set to the infectious grooves of Brazilian Carnaval. The band is 12 members strong, featuring Samba percussion, bass/guitar, brass section and vocals.
What to Expect:
- Live Waterfront concert with skyline views
- Food, drinks, and hammock vibes
- A high-energy, feel-good night of music
In partnership with Rising Sun Presents.
Plan Your Visit:
While at Spruce Street Harbor Park, enjoy free live music, food and drink, comfortable seating, and stunning waterfront views.
What to Know Before You Go:
Parking on-site will be limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP. However, many great ways to access the Waterfront include walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the Know Before You Go guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.
