Warmer temperatures, longer days and that dusting of pollen on the cars can only mean one thing: The return of Friday Cheers.

Venture Richmond’s outdoor concert series returns to Brown’s Island in Downtown with an offering of music accompanied by delicious food and beverages.

The event, which runs each Friday for seven weeks, begins Friday, May 6, with performances at 6:30 p.m. by Mighty Joshua & the Zion #5 and the Soul Rebels at 8 p.m.

Considered one of New Orleans’ finest brass ensembles, the eight-member Soul Rebels combine the brass tradition of the Big Easy with mainstream funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop and rock. The result: High octane dance music.

Richmond-based musician Mighty Joshua will seek to expand your mind with what he calls reggae for the modern day. Heavily rhythmic, Mighty Joshua and his back-up band the Zion #5 create a sound that encourages reflection and empowerment for oneself, the community and beyond.

Another Virginia native, Natalie Prass, will perform May 27.

One of Rolling Stone’s “Ten New Artists You Need to Know,” Ms. Prass, who lives in Richmond, completed her debut album in the area, where she says, “The trees are tall, the buildings old, and friends near.”

The series winds up June 24 with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, along with opening act Major and the Moonbacks.

Concerts will end at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 or $10, depending on the show. Children under 12 are admitted free.

For more details, including the full concert lineup, go to www.venturerichmond.com or call (804) 788-6466.