West Philly residents are invited to The Lawn at uCity Square (37th and Filbert) on Saturday, Oct. 19 for a day filled with live music, fitness activities, and community engagement. The Open Sweat Jam West Philly Community Music & Fitness Festival, which will be held from 12-7 p.m., promotes wellness and civic responsibility.

The festival will feature Live Beats Fitness, an innovative fusion of live music and fitness led by internationally renowned drummer Jeremy Boyd, also known as “Wheat Bread,” and Nate McIntyre, owner of BodyRock Boot Camp, a West Philadelphia-based gym that gained national attention after its appearance on Netflix’s hit show “Queer Eye.” Also performing is Boogiemandela, a Philadelphia-based rap artist, producer, and sound engineer. Known for his Open Vibe pop-up open mic events, Boogiemandela will curate a live music experience that reflects the city’s vibrant and diverse underground music scene.

Free shuttle service will be running from the festival to the nearby early voting location at 4029 Market Street, just a 10-minute walk from the event. Participants who vote or register to vote will be rewarded with exclusive incentives, including entry into the Ultimate Philly Music & Fitness Raffle and access to the Open Sweat Jam & Jam Session, featuring performances from festival artists. The shuttle service will run from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and feature live acoustic musical performances to and from the early voter location.

The festival is designed to be a celebration of West Philadelphia’s culture, wellness, and civic engagement. In addition to music and fitness, the event will feature community booths, local vendors, and food trucks, ensuring a fun and engaging day for all ages.

By incorporating an early voting initiative, the West Philly Community Music & Fitness Festival aims to encourage voter participation in a fun and supportive environment.

This is a free event and you can reserve your spot here.