RYE’s Back Porch Sessions, a free, monthly concert series that kicks off on May 18 and ends on Oct. 19, is using its sixth year to focus on local arts organizations, with each installment acting as a fundraiser.

This year’s local musicians include Brooks Ritter & The Lower Lights (May 18), Joann & The Dakota (June 15), Twenty First Century Fox (July 20), Small Time Napoleon (Aug. 17), Beacon (Sept. 21) and Variety by James Lindsey (Oct. 19).

All concerts take place on RYE’s patio at 900 East Market St., with food and drink available at 5 p.m., and music starting at 7 p.m.