MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Public Market has announced the return of the Riverwalk Commons Concert Series, an outdoor music series taking place under the I794 freeway beginning Tuesday, June 20.

The Tuesday night concert series will take place on eight dates over the summer at Riverwalk Commons, located across the street from the public market at 423 N. Water Street, adjacent to the Milwaukee River. Music will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each night, with a pre-performance happy hour featuring beverage specials from 5 to 6 p.m.

The series will feature musicians including Joe Wray, Evan Christian, The Panoptics and other local favorites. The full list of dates and musical acts will include:

• June 20 - The Panoptics
• July 11 - Joe Wray
• July 18 - Evan Christian
• Aug. 1 - Learning to Fly – A Tribute to Tom Petty
• Aug. 15 - DJ Shawna
• Aug. 29 - Rob Knapp & The Soul Patrol
• Sept. 12 - Trapper Schoepp
• Sept. 26 - Radio Radio

“The Riverwalk Commons Concert series was a great success last year and we’re thrilled to expand it to eight total dates this year. Activating the spaces under the freeway has been a key focus for us as we work with our partners to create a public space for both outdoor recreation and entertainment,” said Paul Schwartz, executive director of the Public Market and Business Improvement District #2 in a Tuesday, May 9 press release.

“The Riverwalk Commons Concert Series is another layer of programming where the public can enjoy the Milwaukee summer outdoors while listening to talented local musicians.”

Admission for the Riverwalk Commons Concert Series will be free and include some of the area’s most popular food trucks and vendors.

More information can be found by visiting the Milwaukee Public Market online.