May 31, 2026 6:00-8:30PM Dendê and Band at The Fallser Club

 

Dendê and Band live at The Fallser Club. Dendê and Band will be making their stage comeback in Philly as we prepare for a summer filled with musicality and performances. Join us on Sunday, May 31st at The Fallser Club at 6pm for an electric Dendê and Band performance. Mixing the Afro-Brazilian rhythms with world wide music and putting his own energy and uniqueness to it, Dendê is a percussionist, singer, composer, bandleader, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist. He’s been a professional musician since the age of 14, when he appeared in the frontline of Timbalada, Carlinhos Brown’s superstar percussion ensemble. Since 2001, he’s been splitting his time between the US and Bahia, working with his own ensembles.  Tickets $20 online, $25 at the door. Only door tickets will be available after 4pm on the day of the show Doors at 5:30pm Online tickets: $20. + $2.07 fee The Fallser Club 3721 Midvale Ave. Philadelphia Pa

May 31, 2026 3:30-5:00PM Afro-Caribbean Dance Class

 

This community dance experience brings culture, movement, and wellness together through the. Live musicians! For ages, teenagers to adults.

Overview — Umfundalai African Dance Class

This community dance experience brings culture, movement, and wellness together through the traditional Afro Caribbean movements facilitated by Master instructor: Yves Marie of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Arts Assembly (ACCAA) — a practice centered on rhythm, grounding, balance, and ancestral expression. Live Musicians. For ages, from teenagers to adults. $10 at the door!

Presented by

Geb Cultural Exchange × JustWannaDanz Studio

A collaborative effort focused on making cultural education and embodied learning accessible to the community.

GEB Cultural Exchange

1441 E. Vernon Road

Philadelphia, Pa  19150

Reserve your free spot

May 30, 2026 2:00PM-5:00PM Masks in Motion: Ivory Coast at Malcolm X Park

 

West African Mask in Motion Community Series

Journey into the vibrant masking traditions of Ivory Coast— where rhythm leads, movement speaks, and the mask becomes a bridge between community and continuity.

This immersive gathering brings Ivorian mask traditions into motion through live drumming, mask performance, and cultural interpretation rooted in respect and authenticity.

Presented as part of Sira: A Virtual Museum of West African Masks and Their Stories, this experience is not only a community encounter — it is also part of the museum’s creation. Live filming and documentation will take place during the event, capturing the movement, sound, and communal energy that will become part of the evolving Sira virtual museum.

By attending, you are not simply witnessing tradition — you are contributing to the living archive that Sira is building.

Malcolm X Park

5100 Pine St.

Philadelphia, Pa

May 30, 2026 3:00PM Premiere of Anthony Mendez Original Composition at Esperanza

 

• All Events
• Cinema Series
• Dance
• Family Series
• Free
• Music
• Online/Streaming
• Theater
• Voces Series

FESTIVAL DE LA CALLE DE SAN SEBASTIÁN EN FILADELFIA

Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle
in partnership with American Composers Forum

GRAN SALON & PLAZA, TEATRO ESPERANZA
5/30/26, 3:00pm
$15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+)

EAC Artist in Residence, 2024 Philadelphia Cultural Treasures Artist Fellow, Tony Mendez and Los Bomberos de la Calle present the world premiere of a new work modeled after the widely celebrated annual Fiesta de la Calle de San Sebastián in Puerto Rico. Mendez celebrates Plena and Bomba musical traditions through an evocative, multidisciplinary experience that immerses the audience and offers a guided tour of the history, significance, and legacy of one of Puerto Rico’s most important indigenous art forms. 

Esperanza

4261 N. 5th St.

Philadelphia, Pa

May 30, 2026 6:45-9:15PM Underground at Ron's at the Circus House

 

(These directions are to the parking lot of the Circus School, off of the W. Cliveden side street. Walk up the driveway to the house, not the church.  If the lot gets full, there's plenty of street parking in the neighborhood)

Laura Cerrano is a REMO-endorsed certified drum circle facilitator, sound healer and Feng Shui Reiki Master based out of New York. 

Frances Crowhill Miller ... violin, voice, hang, is an improvisational musician, singer-songwriter, facilitator and composer who enjoys working across artistic discipline; inter-weaving story, words and intention with sound.

Kath Weider is an Ann Arbor-based singer, vocal teacher, writer and devotee of the art of improvisation.

Prana Rising is a handpan artist, percussionist, educator, and founder of Sound Artist, a modern school for handpan & creative music making in Centerport, NY.

Francesca Genco is a singer, sound healer and interdisciplinary arts teacher.

Natasha Dastur is a long-time musician focused on percussion.

May 29, 2026 8:00-10:00PM Mankwe Ndosi & Jamal R. Moore duo & Eric Ruin's Ominous Cloud Ensembleat Pageant: Soloveev

 

Mankwe Ndosi is Vocalist, Composer, and Interdisciplinary Culture Maker who conjures sound, story, and movement into transformative experiences. A sonic shape-shifter, she bends melody and rhythm into a living practice that amplifies the resonance between people, land, and ancestral memory. Rooted in Black ritual legacies of music and performance, Mankwe’s work explores the power of voice—not just as an instrument, but as a force for healing, connection, and liberation. 

Jamal R. Moore is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, improviser, educator, and native of Baltimore, Maryland. Moore’s research-driven practice incorporates percussion, woodwinds, and electronic synthesis, exploring African American/Diasporic traditions and global indigenous aesthetics.

Erik Ruin’s Ominous Cloud Ensemble is an ever-evolving, collectively-improvising large ensemble for projections and music, led by visual artist Erik Ruin, lauded by the New York Times for his “spell-binding cut-paper animations.” Erik manipulates intricate paper-cuts and painted films on overhead projectors to create abstract landscapes and fragmentary scenes that are nonetheless charged with meaning, merging with music that ranges from dark atmospherics to ecstatic peaks of dissonance. 

Tickets are sliding scale: $15-$25 + fee ($1.88 - $2.27)

Venue is wheelchair accessible

Pageant: Soloveev

(607 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147)

May 29, 2026 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Agana/Winstone Quartet

 

Join us as we welcome incredible artists @juandavidagana and @george.winstone to Notsolatin for an evening of bold improvisational interplay and spellbinding compositions! Featuring @jordan_mcbride_bass on bass and @__kha215 on drums!

Juan David Agana, graduate of The Juilliard School, was a semifinalist at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Competition in 2019 and is a composer-in-residence at The Miami Symphony Orchestra. His style on the guitar, distinguished for its virtuosity, jagged melodies and clustered voicings, make Juan stand out as an idiosyncratic voice in the instrument.

George Winstone, altoist originally from London, UK, is often hailed for his unparalleled command of the saxophone and for performances that dexterously draw on the traditions of jazz masters and classical composers alike. His daring and virtuosic approach to improvisation and harmony has made waves in the New York City scene and beyond.

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $20 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA

May 27, 2026 8:00-10:30PM Latin Dance Party with Un Toque de Cache at Morgan's Pier

 

Morgan's Pier

221 N Christopher Colombus BLVD, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19106

$10 cover charge after 8:00PM

May 26, 2026 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Michelle Lordi and Band

 

Help us welcome the incredible Michelle Lordi and her band to Notsolatin this coming Tuesday, May 26th! One of our hometown heroes, Michelle Lordi has received international accolades and heavy rotation on jazz radio stations in the US and abroad for her recording projects, “Drive” (2015) and “Dream A Little Dream” ( 2017),“Break Up With The Sound“(2019) and “ Two Moons” ( 2023). You don’t want to miss this incredible night of music!

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa

May 23, 2026 10:30Am-1:00PM Great on Skates Memorial Weekend Skate Workshop at Marian Anderson Rec Center

 

• Skate Workshops May 23rd Marian Anderson Rec Center 740-744 S 17th st Philadelphia Pa 19146 Arrival time 10:30 am End time 1:00 pm. All levels welcome; must have your own skates
• Marian Anderson Rec Center
• 740-744 S. 17th St.
• Philadelphia, PA  19146
• Register here

May 23, 2026 2:00-4:00PM Black Dance Collab at the Free Library on the Parkway

 

Black dance educators and students get recognition for their significant contribution to the cultural fabric of our city.

Celebrate Philadelphia's legacy Black dance educators Essie Marie Dorsey, Sydney King, Marion Cuyjet, Faye Snow and Joan Myers Brown as folks come together to share their stories of how these women influenced them. Bring your recital programs, photos, tutus, ballet slippers,and fond memories. Enjoy performances by the award-winning West Philadelphia High School Dance Ensemble and the 'get out your seat' rhythms of Music of Motion (MOM).

Parkway Central Library

1901 Vine Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

May 21, 2026 6:00-10:00PM Janet Mac's Third Thursday Jam at D'Griot Cafe

 

Hey Philly! I’d love to see you at the 3rd Thursday Jam at d’griot cafe on 5/21 for the kickoff of my Artist Residency!
You’ll hear some great poetry that might make you laugh and/or cry (tears of joy), and will definitely give you plenty of food for thought.
AND in preparation for my 6 week Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ (Shake-a-ray) class which begins on 5/29, I’ll be bringing a whole bunch of Ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀s to give a brief demonstration and mini lesson! Then all of the musicians will jam together!! It’s happening 5/21, 6-10PM, and it’s FREE!!
Don’t miss it!!! 

D'Griot Philly

51 Maplewood Mall

Philadelphia PA

Free event

May 19, 2026 9:00PM-12:00AM Prester & Samargia at Bob & Barbara's Lounge

 

Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA

Prester & Samargia is a powerhouse quintet led by pianist-composer Robert Prester and vocalist-arranger Adriana Samargia, known for genre-blending artistry and an electrifying stage presence. Fusing funky fusion, Latin and Brazilian rhythms, jazz standards, and reimagined pop, the ensemble delivers a cinematic, high-energy sound that’s both richly textured and emotionally charged.

May 19, 2026 7:00PM Not So Latin Concerts: Mike Cemprola

 

Join us as we welcome the incredible alto saxophonist Mike Cemprola back to Notsolatin!!! Come out Tuesday, May 19th to hear his takes on classics as well as exciting original compositions! You don’t want to miss it!!

Doors at 7, show at 7:30
No tickets required, $10 suggested donation
1440 W Ritner St. Philadelphia Pa

May 18, 2026 6:00-8:50PM Kulu Mele's Community African Dance Bash at CEC

 We’re switching things up for this month’s Community African Dance Bash! 

For the first time, we’re bringing you THREE classes in one night, including our newest addition: Soca Fitness!

If you’ve been looking for a fun way to move your body, release stress, and reconnect through rhythm, movement, and community, this is the perfect night out. Bring a friend and come experience the joy of movement, music, and community together!

 Soca Fitness  
 Afro-Cuban Dance  
 West African Dance  

At Kulu Mele, we believe movement is medicine. Through rhythm, culture, music, and community, we reconnect with joy and leave feeling energized and uplifted.

 Monday, May 18, 2026  
 Community Education Center  
3500 Lancaster Ave.

Schedule 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM   Soca Fitness with Monisha   7:00 PM – 7:50 PM   Afro-Cuban with Cachet Ivey   8:00 PM – 8:50 PM   West African with Zakiya L. Cornish   Pricing Adults: $15/class or $40 for all 3   Children under 16: $10/class or $25 for all 3   Pay at the door: Cash, Cash App, or Zelle All levels welcome. Come dance, sweat, smile, and let the rhythm move you! — Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble Please visit us on Instagram or Facebook for up to date happenings with Omo Kulu Mele and Kulu Mele. Peace and Wellness. Please visit us on Instagram or Facebook for up to date happenings with Omo Kulu Mele and Kulu Mele. Peace and Wellness.