Matters ▸ Attachment
PE KLYAM Series 5-31 — File 25-0714
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL25-000030
File #: 25-007262
Public Event
Application for:
Kids Like You and Me
Organization name:
KLYAM Summer Series
Event name:
KLYAM Summer Music Series - a series of
Description:
three free outdoor concerts/festival events in Somerville.
This is the first of three events. The other concerts will take
place in July and September. The locations will be at public
parks - Lou Ann David Park, Powderhouse Park, and
Lincoln Park. For each event, we invite four to six bands
and/or artists to perform for thirty minutes or less. The
events take place in the afternoon, last for four to five
hours, and finish by 7 PM. We will prioritize gender diverse
artists that are based in Somerville or the Boston area. As
members of the TLGBQ+ community ourselves, we strive
to make open minded, accepting, welcoming spaces for
queer people and everyone. With approved permits and
licenses issued by the City of Somerville, we have been
able to put on similar events each year since 2021. For
FY2025, we were awarded a Local Cultural Council grant
through the Somerville Arts Council.
Lou Ann David Park
Location:
05/31/2025
Date(s):
06/01/2025
Rain date(s):
01:00 PM
Setup starts at (time):
07:00 PM
Event ends at (time):
Rock and roll, pop, and experimental
Entertainment:
music performed by artists and bands.
2 temporary pop-up tents to cover
Temporary Structures:
the performers and sound engineer. The Tents are 10 X 10
in dimensions.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 100
Total people attending: 60
Maximum attendees accommodated: 100
Total Somerville residents attending: 50
Free; suggested
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
donations of $10-15 for the performers.
$500
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
The KLYAM Summer Series provides a space for
independent cultural expressions and social interactions
within the community. Local musicians are able to
showcase their unique talents and gain exposure to a
wider audience than usual. Members of the LGBTQ+
community, people of color, and other marginalized groups
have been represented through performance, welcomed,
and encouraged to be themselves. Additionally, the wide
age range of attendees brings a feeling of community.
Both performers and attendees are likely to experience
something new and different. The public parks are also
transformed into a novel use of space. Perfect for families
to see a live performance in the sunlight, an alternative to
the more common night life experience.
Financial benefits:
In our previous park events, countless guests have made it
a point to take in all the sights and sounds of Somerville,
enriching local businesses - tourist sites, bars and
breweries, restaurants, and hotels.
Glen Maganzini
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Flyers in areas surrounding the park and social media
(Instagram, Facebook).
Food served?
No
Caterer used?
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
The event is wheelchair accessible.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
No
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
No
Will any public parks be used?
Yes
Lou Ann David Park
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
5/6/2023, 7/7/2024
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved with Conditions
I reviewed the site plan with the Grounds Superintendent. Please do not use stakes for any of the tents.
Please request a permit via MyRec.
Susan Yerkes, Approved with Conditions
Applicant also needs park permit.
Charles Breen, Approved
Rico Isidoro, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved