This week on Jeju: A to Z, Todd Thacker takes a quick look at a Samda Park Healing Night Concert, that features Korea’s trendy and popular artists and a flea market every friday night.

What happens when a vibrant city of enthusiastic islanders, expats, and visitors come together in a pleasant city park on a summer’s evening?

They enjoy a night of food, music, and shopping of course!

[Slug CG] Sin Jeju Rotary, Yeon-dong, Jeju City

The annual Samda Park Night Concert is being held every Friday now through August 23rd, at Sin Jeju Rotary in the Yeon-dong neighborhood of Jeju City.

Just a stone’s throw south of Jeju International Airport and near many of the city’s tourist hotels and myriad restaurants, this event kicks off the weekend in style.

You can get to Samda Park conveniently by public transportation, taxi, or even on foot.

[Slug CG] Flea market opens after 6 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m.

If you go early, you can grab some dinner in the Yeon-dong area before heading over to peruse all sorts of handmade items at the Monddak Night Market, which is set up in front of the stage and opens just after 6 p.m.

From 8 p.m. enjoy a range of headline performances by many famous Korean musicians like singers Paul Kim and ViVi (비비), the rock band Zannabi (잔나비), and be introduced to emerging local hot talent, too.

[Slug CG] instagram.com/samdapark_

For the latest information on the musical line-up and any unforeseen changes due to the weather, you can consult the event’s official social media channel at instagram dot com slash samdapark underscore. KCTV also livestreams the concert on Channel 20.

[Slug CG] ‘Funation’ to raise scholarships for local kids

And this year the organizers are trying something a little different by throwing a charity drive into the mix. Their “Funation” effort ? a combination of the words “fun” and “donation” ? is selling eco-bags which will help pay for scholarships for local kids from multicultural families.

[Slug CG] Todd Thacker

This is definitely one of the top urban events you’ll find this summer. And since it’s every Friday, whether you’re a local or on vacation, together you can all usher in your well-earned weekend with a fun evening out on the town.

Todd Thacker KCTV