Popped/2nd St. Festival

Sat., June 20, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., free, 600-1100 blocks of North Second Street, poppedphiladelphia.org.

by Patrick Rapa

Last summer it was the Battle of the Indie Rock Superish-stars. This time, Popped — partnered with 2nd St. Festival — is a casual stroll through Northern Liberties. No pressure, have a good time, we're all friends here. On the bill: free music (by Benjy Ferree, Arc in Round, many more), beer gardens (by Standard Tap, 700 Club and so on) and miscellaneous (skate ramp, moon bounce, etc.). Who needs the Ting Tings? Nobody needs the Ting Tings.