Our favorite rooftop live music series is back! Lightning Society invites you to an intimate rooftop concert with world-class music as well as an opportunity to genuinely connect with and learn from the artists by asking questions about their personal and creative processes.

We open up our season with NBC The Voice’s Mendeleyev Allan-Blitz who has taken our community by storm with his unique blend of acoustic & electronic sounds and humorous & heartfelt storytelling. You will not want to miss this special chance to see this growing star under the stars. Come on time to catch Penelope Wendtlandt from 7:30-7:55, sip a cocktail be serenaded!

Now more than ever we believe that nurturing spaces, to gather and be inspired by the culture and the artists in our community, is essential for our collective well-being. Let’s triumphantly come together and celebrate life through musical expression while supporting the artists that have contributed to the creation of this city we love so dearly.

Where: Lightning Society Rooftop | 245 Varet St

When: Wednesday, May 24th 6:45 -10 pm

Doors: 7

Penelope Wendtlandt 7:30-7:55

Mendeleyev: 8-9:30

Beverages will be available for purchase.

Professional photography will be taken at the event. Please note that by entering the event site you agree to be filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.

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Mendeleyev is an inspirational Singer/Songwriter born and raised in the Santa Barbara mountains. Set to be Ben Harper's opening act for his next North American tour. Appearing on Season 17 of The Voice on John Legend’s Team, his low booming voice got all 4 coaches to turn their chairs. Headlining the Rose Bowl stadium at the 95th anniversary of America Fest on 4th of July 2021. With a diverse catalog of feverous finger picking, mellow to manic melodies, and lively, moving lyrical content, highly influenced by a variety of legends such as Richie Havens, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, and John Mayer, he has a fresh and folky yet funky take on music. Fun and full of energy, Mendeleyev is back on the West Coast after living in NYC getting his Master's degree from BERKLEE College of Music. 

Penelope Wendtlandt

A multidisciplinary performer originally from Germany, Penelope is a former company member of the NYC Off Broadway hit STOMP. She performs regularly with the internationally acclaimed dance company, Dorrance Dance as a guest artist, performing in venues such as New York City Center, Jacob's Pillow and the Guggenheim Museum. She composed and performed her live score accompaniment for the new play "The Historical Range of Ursus Americanus" at Columbia University and most recently for Tiler Peck's world premiere of "Time Spell" at New York City Center. Catch her dancing and drumming in the upcoming Amazon Prime film "Mùsica". With a background in multi-form dance, music and theatre she is currently finishing her first solo record “inside armour” and is continuing to develop and perform her solo show.