August 22, 2026 7:30PM Evening of Flamenco at Trinity Memorial Church

 

An unforgettable night showcasing exhilarating performances by Pasión y Arte, and special guest artists from NYC & Spain!!

Evening of Flamenco

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Trinity Memorial Church
2212 Spruce Street, Philadelphia

Step into an unforgettable evening where music, movement, and tradition come alive. Artsi, in partnership with Pasión y Arte, invites you to Evening of Flamenco—an intimate celebration of one of Spain's most captivating art forms.

Experience the raw emotion and electrifying artistry of flamenco through powerful dance, soulful singing, and masterful guitar. This year's performance features Philadelphia's acclaimed Pasión y Arte alongside internationally recognized guest artists from New York and Spain, bringing together an extraordinary cast for one unforgettable night.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of Spanish wine with your admission before settling into our intimate, first-come, first-served seating. Additional wine will be available for purchase. Doors open at 7:00pm, Performance starts 7:30pm.

PyA dancers

Elba Cena

Amanda Peña

Amanda Ferrandino

Marina Kec

Leilani Chirino

Special guests

Xianix Barrera

Olayda Ola - Dancer/Percussionist

Barbara Martinez - Singer

Tickets: $39.19 with fee

Trinity Memorial Church

2212 Spruce Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

August 17, 2026 7:30PM Bebel Gilberto - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Tanto Tempo at City Winery Philly

 

City Winery Philadelphia presents Bebel Gilberto - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Tanto Tempo on August 17th at 7:30pm.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the TANTO TEMPO -remastered release, Bebel Gilberto revisits the album that helped define her international career in a refined and intimate live setting.

Accompanied by guitar, drums, percussion, electronic beats, joined by a local DJ in each city, she brings renewed emotional and sonic depth to the songs that became part of a worldwide musical story.

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🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.(opens in a new tab)

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Reserve your preferred wine by filling out this form(opens in a new tab) and have a bottle waiting at your table when you arrive at your show. No more waiting for your first drink! We will save your wine preference and have a bottle at your table for all future shows. When you want to change your wine, come back to this form and update your preference.

Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia

990 Filbert St

Philadelphia 19107

Tickets: $60-$90 + fee

August 16, 2026 12:00-8:00PM Caribbean Festival at Cherry Street Pier

 

Embrace the vibrant culture of the Caribbean at its 40th anniversary! Enjoy live reggae and traditional dance performances, while exploring a lively marketplace filled with island-inspired shops.

Join us for the 40th Annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival, featuring authentic island sounds of reggae, roots, international beat, soca, cool jazz, steel band music, and creative dances complemented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, jewelry, and exotic cuisines. Plus, kids can participate in the Caribbean Children’s Village, featuring face painting, bead-making, balloon animals, beanbag games, and other activities.

Organized by: Caribbean Festival and Cultural Organization of Pennsylvania, Inc.   

What to Know Before You Go:
Parking on-site will be limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP. However, there are many great ways to access the Waterfront, including walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the Know Before You Go guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.

Free and open to the public: rain or shine

Cherry Street Pier

121 N. Columbus Blvd

Philadelphia, Pa

August 16, 2026 1:00PM Drum Circle Led by Saantis Davis at Plants and People

 

Nothing says Geb Cultural Exchange summer like a drum circle!

Come join us at Plants & People to enjoy the vibes, purchase some plants and share some positive energy in the west Philly community!

Plants and People

3952 Lancaster Ave.

Philadelphia, PA

August 15, 2026 2:00-7:00PM Festival of India at Cherry Street Pier

 

Celebrate India’s Independence Day with Bollywood, authentic cuisine, and shopping curated by the Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia.

Parking on-site will be limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP. However, there are many great ways to access the Waterfront, including walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the Know Before You Go guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.

Free admission

Cherry Street Pier

121 N. Columbus Blvd

Philadelphia, Pa

August 15, 2026 12:00-4:00PM Who U Rockin Wit? Community Day Party on W. Tioga St.

 

August 15, 2026 12:30PM Film Screening: Farruquito: A Flamenco Dynasty

 

FARRUQUITO: A FLAMENCO DYNASTY

(NR) Spain – 1 hr 29 min    
2025 · d.  Santi Aguado, Reuben Atlas, Héctor Muniente, Mario Aranguren
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Starring Farruquito, Farru, La Farruca, El Carpeta
General Public Tickets: $20, BMFI Members: $18, Students with ID: $12

Born to a dynasty of legendary flamenco artists, Farruquito was considered the finest dancer of his generation—until a tragic accident forces him to confront his demons and the burdens of the familial legacy. Filled with extraordinary music and dancing, this documentary chronicles an operatic saga of art, passion, and family.

This screening will be introduced by Elba Hevia y Vaca, Artistic/Executive Director, Pasión Y Arte Flamenco.

Bryn Mawr Film Institute · 824 W. Lancaster Avenue · Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

August 15, 2026 7:30-10:30PM Rafael Pondé & The Brazilian Reggae Experience at The Black Squirrel Club

 

Rafael Pondé is an artist born in Bahia, Brazil with nearly three decades dedicated to researching, creating, and disseminating Brazilian music in dialogue with Reggae and other global sounds. A composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer, he has released eight solo albums, in addition to an extensive discography built on collaborations and special projects. 

His career is marked by aesthetic coherence, cultural density, and consistent international circulation. He was a part of projects like Natiruts and Diamba among others. His set list includes Brazilian Reggae, MPB and Forro music.

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Black Squirrel Club offers a full bar with an excellent draft selection and delicious signature cocktails. We do not serve food, but you are welcome to bring your own or have it delivered once you arrive. 

Reserve Paid Parking Here (lot 1 block from venue) 

Tickets: $20 + $1.40 fee

The Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, US

https://www.blacksquirrelclub.com

August 11, 2026 6:00-8:00PM Gumbo Nouveau at FDR Park

 

Free outdoor concert. Weather sensitive. We will have the quintet for this performance, featuring Bart Miltenberger on trumpet.

Bring a chair or blanket

The Gazebo at FDR Park  

1500 Pattison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA

August 9 2026 7:30PM Sharon Katz & The Peace Train at 118 North

 

Sharon Katz & The Peace Train at 118 North
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Celebrating the release of "Desert Air" A Grand Philly Reunion!
Doors: 5:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
21+ Unless Accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
Tickets >> https://tixr.com/pr/social/186679  $33.90 includes fee

118 North

118 North Wayne Avenue

Wayne, PA  19087

August 9, 2026 5:30-9:30PM Viva la Salsa presents; Cesar Orozco and Son Ahead at the Fringe Bar

 

Join us at Fringe Bar on Sunday Aug 9th for our very special 2-year ANNIVERSARY celebration featuring live music from CÉSAR OROZCO!

VSPICE PRODUCTIONS presents

VIVA LA SALSA 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY featuring live music from CÉSAR OROZCO Y SON AHEAD (NYC)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th 2026
@Fringe Bar
5:30-9:30PM

VIVA LA SALSA is a monthly live music and dance social in Philly! Join us for our 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY social on Sunday, August 9th back at FRINGE BAR - for a day party with LIVE MUSIC from pianist CÉSAR OROZCO y SON AHEAD straight from NYC!

6pm - Casino (Cuban-style salsa) lesson with MIKE PAYNE of TREINTA Y TRES DELAWARE

LIVE MUSIC from CÉSAR OROZCO y SON AHEAD

DJ sets from Guest DJ - DJ BIG GEORGE!

Hosted and presented by DJ Vspice Veronica MJ
video/photo by whisper.shutter photography!

$15 ticket price only available at the door BEFORE 6pm // $25 general admission, at the door after 6pm
ARRIVE BEFORE 6PM ON SUNDAY AUGUST 9th FOR $15 ADMISSION!

www.vivalasalsaphilly.com

*PARKING INFO* there is discounted parking ($13) available at the PARKOMINIUM lot located just around the corner from Fringe Bar! 231 N. 2nd St
Bring your ticket to the host stand at Fringe Bar and get it stamped for discounted parking!

Fringe Bar

140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Philadelphia, PA 19106

August 7, 2026 7:00-10:00PM Latin Dance Party with Tino Serrano & Su Orquesta at Love Park FREE

 

August 7, 2026 6:00-8:00PM AMLA Summer Showcase

 

Experience an unforgettable evening of music at the AMLA Summer Showcase. Enjoy original student compositions, dynamic Latin percussion performances, and a celebration of the creativity, growth, and achievements of our Summer Music Institute students.

Friday, August 7, 2026
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Free Performance: 6:00–8:00 PM
Teatro Esperanza, 4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Register: https://www.amla.org/amla-summer-showcase-2026/

August 7, 2026 4:00-7:00PM BlackStar Film Festival Opening Night Welcome Party at South Street Pop-UP Garden

 

BlackStar peeps! After Thursday night’s premiere which will be followed by the festival’s Opening Night Welcome Party, we’ll be doing a next day wind down to celebrate and commune with the teams behind @westsidefamiliafilm , @phillyrumbafilm and @seedswecarry.film featuring music from the funky jazzy Philly-soul band that did the original tracks in @westsidefamiliafilm on the 10th anniversary of the band @omars__hat , with an additional set by a quartet of drummers in the Philly Rumba community. Partiful link in bio. All parties free 99.

Come through! Let’s catch up, vibe and build!

August 6, 2026 2:30PM Film Screening of Philly Rumba Documentary at the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center

 

Philly Rumba is a short documentary about a group of African American men in Philadelphia who gravitated toward Cuban Rumba as an expression of their African roots during the Civil Rights and Pan African Eras. 50 years later, they continue to play Rumba together, proving that music can create community and solidarity in difficult times.

The rhythms of rumba originate from West Africa and accompanied enslaved Africans to Cuba when they were forcibly abducted from their homeland.

Rumba is not just a musical style; it’s a means of gathering. Afterall, rumba means “party” in Spanish. Several percussionists can play rumba at a time, and audience members also participate by singing the chorus and dancing. Rumba is meant to bring people together, to express joy, anger and everything in between.

Most of the rumba you’ll hear in this documentary is not rumba in its pure form but Philly rumba. Fifty years ago, musicians in Philly — African American, Latin American and others — were inspired to form groups like Little Afrika and the Rumba Brothers when they first heard the addictive rhythms of rumba. They replicated the sounds, wrote their own lyrics in English, and sometimes played with no vocals at all. As time went on, formal elements of rumba such as specific rhythms, traditional songs and instruments like the clave rightfully found their way into the music.

As time goes on, the mainstay of rumba musicians are becoming elders. While there is a new generation picking up the baton, this film documents the folklore of this tradition in order to preserve local history and pass it down to future generations.

Kimmel Center

300 S. Broad St.

Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets: $22.05 with fee

Year

2026

Runtime

25 minutes

Country

United States

Language

English, Spanglish, Spanish

Directors

Melissa Beatriz, Andrés Cisneros

Screenwriters

Melissa Beatriz, Andrés Cisneros

Producers

Melissa Beatriz, Lila Yomtoob

Executive Producer

Actívate Media

Cinematographers

Aidan Un, Ty Burdenski

Editor

Gabriela Cavanagh

Premiere

World

August 2, 2026 3:00-6:00PM Philly Roda de Samba e Choro at The Black Squirrel Club

 

Experience the pure joy of samba as performed in Rio--people gathered round a table playing tunes. All join in song, dance, drinks and fun!

Philly Roda de Samba e Choro

When: First Sunday of every month

Doors open at 2 PM. Music 3-6 PM

Where: Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah Street (Fishtown, Philadelphia)

Tickets: $12

This event is 21+

Samba is a style of music and dance, a community celebration, and a way of life. The “Philly Roda de Samba e Choro” presents samba and choro as they are traditionally performed in Brazil: with friends gathered around a table, playing tunes, singing along, dancing, eating, drinking, and filling the souls of all with joy.

With a core group comprised of Fernanda Bravo (voice/pandeiro), Gregg Mervine (cavaquinho), Rob Curto (piano), Mark Stehle (percussion) and Marcos Oliveira (percussion), the Philly Roda plays every first Sunday at the Black Squirrel Club, and features a guest artist each time.

This has grown into Philly's most amazing Sunday afternoon event! Drink a caipirinha, immerse yourself in beautiful melodies, get swept up in the dance and join the community spirit! Come experience the vibrant culture and pure joy of the Roda!

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Black Squirrel Club has a full bar but does not sell food. You are welcome to bring your own food in to the venue or have something delivered and re-entry is permitted if you want to run out and grab food at any time.

Reserve Paid Parking Here (lot 1 block from venue)There is also free parking available at the Rivers Casino parking lot (3 blocks).

This event is 21+

Tickets: $12 (+ $2.64 online)

Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah Street

Philadelphia, PA 19125

August 2, 2026 2:00-8:00PM ACANA African Festival with Batala Philly at Cherry Street Pier

 

Don’t miss the largest African festival on the East Coast, which celebrates the African diaspora with music, food, and vendors.

ACANA FEST 2026 will feature a diverse lineup of African music performances, globally inspired cuisine, and unique crafts from various African vendors.

Organized by: African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc. (ACANA)  

 

What to Know Before You Go:
Parking on-site will be limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP. However, there are many great ways to access the Waterfront, including walking and biking along the Delaware River Trail, rideshare, and public transit. To ensure a seamless visit, guests can visit the Know Before You Go guide for parking recommendations, directions, FAQs, and more.

Batala Philly to perform 3:00-3:30PM