The Franklin Park Coalition kicked off the Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park concert series last Tuesday (July 9) with the popular Angelena and the Unit entertaining more than 1,000 people who brought lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the evening.

Along with vendors and food service, the night was full of fun and entertainment as well as socializing with friends and family under cool breezes on a hot evening.

The concerts continue every Tuesday night through Aug. 13 from 6 p.m. to dusk. The lineup going forward: Intense City on July 16; Canitra Rashe with AP and the Groove on July 23; Move the Crowd DJ Battle on July 30; Caribbean Night: Roots Ally, Safiya and Friends on Aug. 6; and E-Water Bank on Aug. 13.

The concerts are free and hosted by Amanda ‘Lady Emcee’ Merricks.

The Dorchester Reporter is a co-sponsor of the series.