

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Friday Night Concert Series: UI Black Pop Music Group
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Experience the soul and energy of the UI Black Pop Music Ensemble (BPM)! Join us at the Ped Mall Stage for a powerful performance celebrating the rich history of African American popular music. From R&amp;B and Gospel to Soul, Hip Hop, and Funk, this ensemble brings the best of Black music from 1950 to today to the heart of Iowa City.

What to expect:
- FREE live music, R&amp;B, Soul, Hip Hop, Neo Soul, and Funk
- A talented ensemble of UI student singers, emcees, and instrumentalists.
- Rain location: Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp (if needed)
- Great food and drinks available nearby

Bring your lawn chairs and your dancing shoes for a night of incredible music downtown!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/friday-night-concert-series-ui-black-pop-music-group/200029856088010
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, dance, Concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029856088010?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=iowa+city-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Iowa City
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall
- **lat**: 41.659031272905
- **long**: -91.53301714928
- **full address**: Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall, 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4009, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Summer of the Arts (https://allevents.in/org/summer-of-the-arts/5571281)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e7b67002fbe03e839e11e2bc5c5f387cedf44ac4ac4233fb806ed4a78813ad2d-rimg-w300-h300-dcbebfc0-gmir?v=1774385350

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Downtown Iowa City Ped Mall, 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4009, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Summer of the Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment, dance, Concerts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Friday Night Concert Series: UI Black Pop Music Group ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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