Washington Park Neighbors announces its 2018 Washington Park Wednesdays lineup

Washington Park Neighbors has announced the lineup for its 2018 Washington Park Wednesdays, a uniquely diverse annual summer series at the historic Washington Park Bandshell.

This year’s lineup includes Abby Jeanne, Sista Strings, Reyna, No No YEAH Okay, Collection of Colonies of Bees and Extra Crispy Brass Band.

The 2018 Washington Park Wednesdays aims to bring diverse neighborhoods together. For the first time this season, in partnership with the Hunger Task Force and Milwaukee Center for Independence, young children in need who attend a concert will be offered a free meal from food trucks serving the public during the event.

Exclusive theme nights sponsored by area businesses will draw sellers from all over the city looking to share novel dining options and local beverage pairings, as well as connect and strengthen the city’s distinct neighborhoods.

Washington Park Wednesdays was launched with its 2017 season, which attracted nearly 10,000 residents to enjoy free music and dynamically curated activities. The fundraising initiatives continue to build on this momentum for the 2018 series that celebrates the park and its diverse surrounding communities.

Washington Park Wednesdays will be produced in partnership with Summerfest, Uptown Crossing, Town Bank, WHNA and Quorum Architects. Washington Park Wednesdays will also work with community partners the Brew City Bruisers, Roll Train, the Urban Ecology Center and Artists Working in Education. These collaborations will bring bike-friendly nights, roller skating, girl power, city nostalgia and celebrations of culture to the Wednesday events.

The series takes place weekly (except for July 4) from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays from June 27 through August 29. Admission to the event is free.

See below for a full list of the 2018 lineup.